Okinawa helicopter Simulates Sea Rescue -- Hovering over the calm, shallow waters off Okinawa, a U. S. Air Force H-19 rescue helicopter of the 2nd Air Rescue Group prepares to pick up a "crash victim" in a simulated rescue attempt. The The giant-rotored aircraft Is handled skillfully by well- trained pilots in all rescue operations, for the helicopters are costly and tricky winds at low altitudes could cause the loss of both pilot and aircraft. In addition to flying and maintaining H-19 type helicopters, the 2nd Air Rescue Group, always on the alert for emergencies involving rescues, also flies SA-16 amphibians, life-boat carrying SB-29s and SC-47 converted cargo aircraft. With the motto "That others May Live," the 2nd Rescue Group, like other rescue units throughout the Far East, remains constantly prepared to answer any distress calls. September 18, 1953. (Photo by U.S. Air Force Photo).