First landing of RAF rescue helicopter at Keswick Cottage Hospital

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First landing of RAF rescue helicopter at Keswick Cottage Hospital

Image: © John Carter Taken: 3 Apr 1972

First landing of a RAF Whirlwind rescue helicopter at Keswick. Soon to become routine, this first time there was a smoke flare, ground marker and several trial bypasses before finally landing.

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Image Location

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Latitude
54.606337
Longitude
-3.139241