Ct. Combined Air-Sea Rescue
The coordinated efforts by Allied air and naval forces to locate, rescue, and evacuate downed aircrews and shipwrecked sailors from hostile waters or enemy-controlled territories.
Ct. C-46 Commando Search and Rescue Operations
The use of C-46 Commando aircraft for search and rescue operations during World War II, locating and rescuing downed pilots and other personnel.
Ct. C-47 Skytrain Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR)
The utilization of C-47 Skytrains in combat search and rescue (CSAR) operations during World War II, locating and extracting downed pilots and other personnel behind enemy lines.
Br-21: British Supermarine Walrus Amphibian
A British amphibious aircraft that served with the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force during World War II. It was used for reconnaissance, anti-submarine patrol, and rescue operations.