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Loss of balance on the slippery rocks will mean a cold dunking at the very least and possibly a lot worse. Perth River Valley, Westland, New Zealand. Malcolm Thomas, Garry Turnbull, Ian Arnott, Joe, Mick Delury

 

The Air Force pilot steadies the Iroquois helicopter in a hovering position while the searchers retrieve their packs from the crewman. In mountain country often the helicopter cannot fully land because of uneven ground and/or its likely the helicopter rotor blades will find the side of the mountain ... Waitaha River Valley, Westland, New Zealand. Bob Bird, Stephen Langridge, unknown, Garry Turnbull

 

In the swamp the sphagnum moss is hand picked by fork or hand into wool bales ready to be lifted out by helicopter. Marsden, Westland, New Zealand. Andy Leighton

 

A photo taken during a ‘high altitude comfort stop’ In the Fiordland mountains, Te Anau, New Zealand. ZK-HGD, Andy Leighton (student pilot)