Images of the various aircraft, ships, and helicopters used in the rescue of passengers.
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This is the actual plane that ditched. -
Another shot of the SH-3A. -
This is one of seven ONA DC-9s. -
Six helicopters from the Guadalcanal were used in the search and rescue of survivors. -
A CH-46 approaches the U.S.S. Guadalcanal. -
This is the actual HU-16 aircraft used in the SAR. -
Hu-16 Albatross. An aircraft similar to this one circled the scene throughout the rescue. -
Six CH-46 helicopters like this one were involved in the search and rescue of survivors. -
This helicopter was involved in the rescue of one passenger who later died. (Photo courtesy John Barber) -
This is the actual helicopter used to rescue 26 survivors. (Photo Jim Rylee) -
A plane like this one operated by Antillean Airboats arrived on scene shortly after the ditching. -
This is one of two helicopters involved in the rescue of survivors. (Photo courtesy Bill Shields) -
The U.S.S. Guadalcanal -
An SH3A low to the water -
A CH46 at dusk