HC Deb 09 March 1955 vol 538 c51W
Mr. Dodds

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty to make a statement giving details of the part played by two helicopters on 5th February when the submarine depot ship "Montclare" was in difficulties during a gale.

Mr. J. P. L. Thomas

Two Drangonfly helicopters and one Whirlwind helicopter went to the assistance of H.M.S. "Montclare." They were able to help in passing lines between the ship and two of the tugs which had gone to her assistance. One of the helicopters also transferred a medical officer.

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