Sea King Rescue

Wandering down to Jeffrey St Wharf, what should appear but a Sea King helicopter!

(Hmmm, did the ferry sink?)

Ah, they're doing a rescue demonstration for Australia Day!

On the first pass, the victim jumps out of the chopper and waves goodbye.

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The chopper buzzes off for a second pass, dropping a flare, presumably to pinpoint the location and wind direction.

Back on the third pass...

... to drop off the rescuer.

And the chopper buzzes off again.

(Which is great because it's a howling gale under there!)

Fouth pass, and it's lowering a cage...

... winching up the victim.

(About time!)

Just about in!

Fifth pass, and here comes the rescuer.

The Sea King is hovering low, but it's a long way up!

Just about in!

Bye!

Why's it coming back for a sixth time?

Ah! To wave to the crowd!