In 1986, Jim Begg, an Ayrshire GP, was appointed as the Doctor for Search and Rescue at HMS Gannet, Prestwick - the second busiest rescue unit in the UK. His Sea King helicopter, call-sign Rescue 177, was the 'frontline ambulance' for Scottish islands, ships, fishing boats, and mountains.
- ISBN13 9781841830544
- Publish Date 18 August 2003
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 8 January 2009
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Mercat Press
- Format Paperback
- Pages 176
- Language English