A huge exercise at Hanningfield Reservoir simulated a major air crash, a water rescue and search for casualties.More than 80 Essex firefighters took part in Exercise Submerged last Thursday (October 29). The exercise looked at what would happen if a light aircraft carrying a parachute display team was forced to crash-land in the reservoir.Crews were joined by police officers and the reservoir's rangers as they carried out a search and rescue operation. Eight fire engines and other specials,...
