New 'Copter For Sea Rescues
New 'Copter For Sea Rescues
Clip: 362195_1_1
Year Shot: 1963
(Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1712
Original Film: 036-051-02
HD: N/A
Location: New York, NY
Timecode: 00:13:44 - 00:14:50
The whirly-bird has a new cousin - you might call it a whirly-duck. The new helicopter has a flying boat hull and it can land in 10-foot seas during rescue efforts. New York, NY The whirly-bird or helicopter hovering over the Atlantic Ocean. MS - The helicopter landing on water with ease and safety. MS - Military officers. MS - Demonstration of a man in the water holding a smoke flare. The Coast Guard helicopter lands in the water and the man is saved. then starts to regain altitude.