Air-sea Rescue - Military Operations

Military Operations

Air-sea rescue operations carried out during war can save valuable trained and experienced airmen. Moreover, the knowledge that such operations are being carried out can greatly enhance the morale of the combat aircrew faced not only with the expected hostile reaction of the enemy but with the possible danger of aircraft malfunction during long overwater flights.

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