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Sikorsky S-55
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The Royal Canadian Navy version of the S-55 was
the H04S. The main role of the S-55 was Search and Rescue standby
(called "plane guard") on the carriers HMCS Magnificent
and Bonaventure. It was ready to assist in the event of a crash
or a ditching. On 21 September 1953, the first such rescue was
made when a Sea Fury pilot was picked up 32 seconds after ditching.
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A Royal Canadian Navy S-55 on the flight deck
of the HMCS Magnificent. Prior to the service of the H04S, warships
performed the plane guard duty to recover Aircraft lost during
launch or recovery.
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