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Images Of Flood Search And Rescue By 3 Sqn RNZAF

Images from the Royal New Zealand Air Force 3 Squadron of their helicopter search and rescue operation activities in and near the township of Whangaehu. Photos NZDF.


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Helicopter Crewman from No. 3 Squadron, Sergeant Peter Swift watches for people trapped by the rising waters.


Capt D Blythen (Nursing Officer) winches a young boy off a roof in the township of Whangaehu.


Capt D Blythen (Nursing Officer) winching young boy off a roof in the township of Whangaehu.


Capt D Blythen (Nursing Officer) winches a young boy off a roof in the township of Whangaehu.


Capt D Blythen (Nursing Officer) helps 70 year old Mr Graham MacKenzie to safty after winching him from the rising flood waters.


Capt D Blythen (Nursing Officer) winches a girl off a roof in the township of Whangaehu.

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