Coastguard helicopter base, Osprey Quay, Portland

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Coastguard helicopter base, Osprey Quay, Portland

Image: © Stephen Williams Taken: 18 Jul 2003

Coastguard Rescue Helicopter "Whiskey Bravo" gets airborne from its base at Osprey Quay. In the background is the hangar in which it was housed (until the new one opened - see other pictures in this section). Also visible are the old Royal Navy quarters, and Portland Castle is visible on the left.

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