Squadron Leader Kelvin Bremner, RNZAF Station Lauthala Bay Medical Officer, helping to recover the body of Fatai Efiafi, one of the castaways on Minerva Reef, to return it to the family.
Squadron Leader Kelvin Bremner, RNZAF Station Lauthala Bay Medical Officer, helping to recover the body of Fatai Efiafi, one of the castaways on Minerva Reef, to return it to the family.
No. 5 Squadron Sunderland crew members rescuing the Tongan castaways from Minerva Reef.
The four Tongans are Sipa Fine, Talo Fifita, Feuiaki and Soakai (at left and far right).
Bevan Harding Flight Engineer, with trousers rolled up, and Squadron Leader Bernie O'Connor, Pilot, behind.
No. 5 Squadron Sunderland crew members rescuing the Tongan castaways from Minerva Reef.
The Japanese fishing vessel used for shelter is in the background.
Tongans are Sipa Fine, Talo Fifita, Feuiaki and Soakai (left and second from right).
No. 5 Squadron Sunderland crew members rescuing the Tongan castaways from Minerva Reef.
The Tongans are Sipa Fine, Talo Fifita, Feuiaki and Soakai.
Note the lamps in the dinghy which are now in the Air Force Museum collection.
