RAF AIR-SEA RESCUE UNIT NEWHAVEN
Photos of the unit boats circa 1941
By Chris Young
The base was established in Newhaven in 1939 and this picture shows one of the early High Speed Launch (H.S.L.). The first photo shows the boat on its original jetty location. These photographs are from my late father's photo album (Tom Young). He was in the air/sea rescue when it started. He was stationed here from 1939 - 1941, he then went overseas with the ASR.
From the private collection of Chris Young
From the private collection of Chris Young
Out at sea
From the private collection of Chris Young
Out at sea
From the private collection of Chris Young
On the moorings approx. 1941
From the private collection of Chris Young
Return to port, approaching the harbour entrance.
From the private collection of Chris Young
Stowing gear after return to port.
From the private collection of Chris Young
All aboard for leaving harbour.
From the private colletion of Chris Young