SAS Helicopters Battle Blizzards In The Falklands | Helicopter Warfare | Spark

During the Falkland War in 1982, special force troops are trapped by Hurricane force winds on a remote glacial region. The rescue mission faces challenges such as catastrophic engine failure and navigating through a lethal maze of ice and rock. The helicopters must rely on radar for navigation due to the lack of visibility in the hostile environment.

Westland Wessex 3 (Humphrey): An aging helicopter plays a crucial role in the mission. Despite being 19 years old and having a single engine with a worrying failure rate, it leads the way as the mission's Pathfinder.

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