Tag Archives: Search and Rescue

Kinloss SAR Closure- CONFIRMED

Posted on February 1, 2015 by jester1970

Prime Minister David Cameron has confirmed that the SAR centre at Kinloss will be closed and operations moved to near Portsmouth. Full details are in the HERALD or on the SNP website. I had previously written of this in December … Continue reading →

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Kinloss Search and Rescue Closure

Posted on December 21, 2014 by jester1970

In February 2013 I started an online petition opposing the privatisation of Search and Rescue helicopter services. At the time I was concerned that the movement of this service, which I believe should be free to all who need it … Continue reading →

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E-petition: Search and Rescue helicopters

Posted on February 10, 2013 by jester1970

There is now an online petition which you can sign to protest against the Governments moves to privatise Search and Rescue helicopters. It can be found HERE. Please sign it and share on your blogs, forums or on facebook. Thanks.

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Privatising Search and Rescue

Posted on February 6, 2013 by jester1970

The UK Government is currently looking to replace the existing Search and Rescue (SAR) service, run by a combination of RAF, Royal Navy and Coastguard helicopters, with a privatised version. At the moment the UK Government is seeking companies to … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Cairngorm John

Posted on February 1, 2013 by jester1970

For most of us a trip to the mountains is, on reflection, an uneventful affair. I’d go as far as to say routine in many cases, the trip there, the walk or climb, a local pub, and the journey home. … Continue reading →

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