No. 5 Squadron search and rescue of the distressed ship Fuji Maru II, from RNZAF Station Lauthala Bay. Lindholme gear on the braby pontoon dock ready to be taken to the Sunderland. NZ4115 in the background.

No. 5 Squadron search and rescue of the distressed ship Fuji Maru II, from RNZAF Station Lauthala Bay. Personnel attaching the Lindholme gear to the bomb racks of Sunderland NZ4114.

No. 5 Squadron search and rescue of the distressed ship Fuji Maru II, from RNZAF Station Lauthala Bay. Crew looking out of the observers hatch in Sunderland NZ4114.

No. 5 Squadron search and rescue of the distressed ship Fuji Maru II, from RNZAF Station Lauthala Bay. Crew looking out of the observers hatch in Sunderland NZ4114 at the ship 'Fairsky'

No. 5 Squadron search and rescue of the distressed ship Fuji Maru II, from RNZAF Station Lauthala Bay. Pilot Officer Longbottom signalling the distressed ship with an Aldis signalling lamp.

No. 5 Squadron search and rescue of the distressed ship Fuji Maru II, from RNZAF Station Lauthala Bay. Pilot Officer Longbottom signalling the distressed ship with an Aldis signalling lamp, while Flying Officer Bond and Sergeant T Moopy looks on.