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It's the end of the road for the Portland Search and Rescue helicopter 30JUN17

Five years ago the Government announced the closure in favour of an arrangement with fewer newer and faster helicopters. It means the nearest SAR facility is now at Lee-On-Solent.

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Fri 30 Jun 201706:30
BBC Radio Solent

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  • Fri 30 Jun 201706:30
    BBC Radio Solent