Download MP3: Messing About In Ships podcast episode 23 – May 15, 2008
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In this episode Capt. Kelly Sweeney gives us “A Mariner’s Perspective” and we bring you Part II of the harrowing rescue by the U.S. Coast Guard in saving the Sean Seymour II‘s crew… an interview with LT Edward W. Ahlstrand, C-130 rescue pilot who located the vessel in the heavy seas. BUT FIRST… if you haven’t listened already be sure to check out Part I of this series: Interview with USCG Rescue Helicopter Crew.
Here is related video of a USCG C-130 air drop (LINK)
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