Two Aussies Saved In Daring Sea Rescue By US Air Sea Crew
Philippines base reports the 13th air force conducting a perilous rescue after an Italian Beaufort crashed at sea. Captain Gerard F. Weintjes piloted a Catalina through six foot waves to save two Australians aboard. One clung to a transmitter table, the other to a tire and wheel. After a grueling five hour ordeal, Weintjes and crew recovered both men as the Cat finally reached shelter. The rescued Aussies were hospitalized but recovered. caption includes crew names and statuses.
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