On Wednesday 8 May 2013, a small aircraft ditched in the North Sea,
30-35 miles off the Dutch coast. 'VOS Rambler' and 'Pool Express'
responded and assisted in the resulting search and rescue
operation for the plane, which was carrying two persons from
Flying Focus. Both pilot and passenger were rescued and hospitalised,
although sadly the pilot did not survive.
Following a visit to 'VOS Rambler' earlier this year,
Herman IJsseling (survivor of the crash) yesterday visited
the 'Pool Express' in Den Helder to express his gratitude to the crew.
All crew members were presented with a Flying Focus photo book and
the captain received an aerial picture of the 'Pool Express' to
display on board. [Foto: Vroon B.V.]
