Fantastic image. A sad end of the day for somebody
18 Jun 2008 8:23am
@Alun Lambert: Luckily not on this day, as the rescue team were on a training exercise, and were attempting a landing onto very difficult terrain (the rocks on top of Ben Nevis are huge). To attempt the landing, the door people literally dangle upside down out the side doors checking the wheel positions whilst communicating with the pilot. I got the impression this was seriously complex, but they did it really quick.
Lucky you, or were they there for you? right place at the wrong time? great photo.
18 Jun 2008 7:15pm
@Ras: It was a really hot day, so a ride on the helicopter back down would have ben nice..... but no, the crew were on a training exercise, so no chance of a sky lift.......