The Sea King is the RAF's search and rescue helicopter, it has a range of 280 miles and can carry up to 19 passenger.

The Sea Kiung is in service with 78 Sqn in the Falklands Islands, 22 Sqn (A Ffight) at RMB Chivenor 22Sqn (B Flight) at Wattisham, 22 Sqn (C Flight) at RAF Valley, 202 Sqn (A Flight) at RAF Boulmer, 202 Sqn (D Flight) at RAF Lossiemouth, 202 Sqn (E Flight) at RAF Leconfield and 203 (Reserve) Sqn based at RAF St Mawgan.