World War Two Air Sea Rescue Buoys or Floats

Both Britain and Germany deployed Refuge Floats for airmen in the North Sea and Channel. How many lives were saved is unclear. Examples still exist – see the notes.

RAF Rescue Float

RAF Rescue Float by Donald Smith from ROYAL AIR FORCE HISTORICAL SOCIETY JOURNAL 40

More information: RAF Boats 1918 – 1986 and a 3D view at Scottish Maritime Museum


German Air Sea Rescue Buoy – Lobster Pot

US War Department, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

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