A Royal Air Force C-17 Globemaster III and Atlas A400M have supported international search, rescue and recovery efforts of the Titan Submersible that has been lost in the North Atlantic.
The Royal Air Force support began with a specialist team of movers from the RAF Brize Norton Air Portability Section being flown aboard an Atlas A400M to RAF Lossiemouth last night. On arrival the team loaded specialist equipment, that had been transported from Aberdeen by road, onto a 99 Sqn C-17 Globemaster III.
The Atlas, on returning to RAF Brize Norton, was then loaded with further essential personnel and equipment. The Atlas A400M and C-17 Globemaster III are now in flight to St John’s, Canada, to deliver the equipment and personnel.
The RAF is always ready to support civilian authorities in emergency and humanitarian situations. We hope that the RAF contribution to the international rescue effort is of assistance.
Squadron Leader Simon Philips,
C-17 Pilot
The RAF stepped up today to support the vital work of the rescue efforts. We are proud to have played a small but vital part, of getting essential equipment and specialists to where it is needed.
Group Captain Jim Lee,
Station Commander, RAF Lossiemouth