’A unique perspective on the bravery and professionalism of rescue crews’--Sunday Post
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. Often having to be lowered by winch in adverse weather conditions, bringing casualties in from remote areas of the Highlands or from the pitching deck of trawlers and cargo ships, he and the crew of Rescue 177 perform a vital emergency service with cool professionalism.
Dr Jimmy Begg worked as a GP in Ayr until his recent retirement. He is co-editor of the Scots language collection The Dipper and the Three Wee Deils.
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