Rescue underscores AF helos' limitations

The limitations of U.S. Air Force helicopters often pressed into search and rescue operations were underscored on Feb. 13, when a 40th Helicopter Squadron UH-1N "Huey" crew rescued an injured climber in Montana's Mission Mountain range. Although its primary mission is supporting Minuteman missile...

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