Great Britain showed video of three Sea King helicopters, which will be transferred to Ukraine
A few days ago, British Secretary of Defense Ben Wallace announced the Great Britain gives Ukraine three Sikorsky S-61 Sea King helicopters to be used for search and rescue missions, which included three Sea King helicopters. Now the Ministry of Defense has shown a video of these "birds.
They will be used for search and rescue operations. The department noted that the Royal Navy has already conducted training for 10 crews of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, increasing their search and rescue capabilities.
The UK will provide the Ukrainian Armed Forces with Sea King helicopters as part of its continued support.
- Ministry of Defense (@DefenceHQ) November 26, 2022
The @RoyalNavy has delivered Sea King training to 10 crews of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, enhancing their search and rescue capabilities.
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Sea King helicopters were previously used by the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy. The last aircraft was decommissioned and sent to reserve storage in 2018.
In addition to helicopters, Ukraine will receive 10,000 artillery shells from the UK.
Source: @DefenceHQ
Photo: Royal Navy of Great Britain