Video Gallery

These videos are presented in good faith to illustrate various aspects of air rescue operations. While every care has been taken, please be aware that some videos contain actual mission footage which may be disturbing. Viewer discretion is advised.
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Joint winch training exercise showing paramedic transfer between Westpac Rescue Helicopter and NZ Coastguard/Sumner Lifeboat off the coast of Canterbury.

Solid Energy rescue helicopter and Greymouth Coastguard responding to a stricken fishing vessel and crew about 41 kilometres off the coast of Greymouth. Click to read story

Winch transfer of injured seaman from vessel onto Westpac Rescue Helicopter using 'long-line' transfer method. This occurs when the helicopter is unable to take up position directly above a pitching vessel and must stand off to the side until the winch is attached, guided by a long-line cable.

General operational video.