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Description: MS over stern of Fairmile 'B' RML to towed Naval airborne L/B - ratings in tropical ring and lifejackets in the foreground. MCU profile of L/B and 'rescued' airmen alongside Fairmile B (Boarding net lowered). MS aft along portside of ML as crew double to their stations - ready use rocket flares in foreground. HA.MCU over the side as airmen are helped aboard from L/B - one is hoisted on board on a Neil Robertson Stretcher. MS amidships, starboard side of RML 551 with L/B alongside. MS to L/B on tow at speed. HA.MS from bridge as crew go to their stations and prepare rescue equipment - RNVR Lieutenant in foreground. Bridge crew and mast lookout scan the horizon with binoculars and telescope (Note 2X 2 .303 Vickers on bridge wings, searchlight, and RDF radome). Good MS off starboard quarter of RML. HA.MCU as rating loads and fires 2-inch rocket projectile launcher. MS of RML at speed in choppy sea. MS off starboard quarter of RML - sea moderate. MS of L/B on tow at speed. CU of RAF rounded on bow of L/B under way. Various shots of L/B under sail - fully rigged and with mainsail only. Cliffs are sometimes visible in the background and sea conditions vary from calm to moderate/rough. Closing MS shows L/B under sail on the port tack, the crew wearing rubber inflation suits.
