Sora e: Sukui no tsubasa resukyû uingusu (2008) - full transcript

Haruka Kawashima has just started off her career as the first female pilot of the rescue helicopter UH-60J which she had admired since the Air Self-Defense Force (SDF) Rescue Squad saved her mother's life. The rescue missions require severe training, allowing no space for emotion. They are requested out in the angry waters with high waves, at bold cliffs lashed by gusts and on isolated islands with heavy winds. Haruka struggles to overcome the pain of not being able to save all lives and nurture the heart and pride of a rescue helicopter pilot. That is when a fighter jet F-15J drops off the radar. Haruka and her squad rushes to the rescue of the pilot while fighting against time as they reach the fuel limit, yet engage in a life-or-death mission.

Mommy...

1994 - Kozushima Island, Izu Archipelago

A chopper can't fly in this condition.

That's true.

It's coming!

Landing zone's pitch black.

Signal lights in sight!

Confirmed landing zone.

School yard visible.

Steady, right turn approach.

Roger.



Over here!

We're from Air Self-Defense Force.

This is the patient.

Her condition?

Unstable.

- Understood.
- Ready!

Lift!

Mommy!

I'm okay.

She'll be fine.

We're taking her to a good hospital.

Let's go!

Understood.

Haruka!



Mommy!

Helios 87, Rescue Komatsu.

2008 - Mt. Hakusan, lshikawa Prefectured on North Slope.

2008 - Mt. Hakusan, lshikawa Prefecture

Helios 87, Roger.

2nd Lt. Kawashima.

Yes, sir?

Relax your shoulders.

Yes, sir.

Helios 87, Rescue Komatsu.

Survivors' details obtained.

1 of 3 critical.

Transport with caution.

Helios 87, Roger.

Onuki, that rookie is too tense.

Calling her rookie will upset her.

I don't like riding in a chopper
flown by a girl in her 20s.

Survivors, in sight.

- Good, make pick-up.
- Understood.

Prepare to lower team.

- Understood.
- Onuki, Sena exiting for rappel.

Door open.

Rappel ready.

Understood, proceed.

Understood.

Ready to descend.

Descend!

Rescue team on the ground.

Understood.

Transporting survivors to pick-up point.

Understood.

Get it, transporting.

Mommy!

Basket secured.

Ready for take-off.

Understood.

Ascend.

Cable! Descend!

Danger!

I have control.

You have control.

Even training drills
must be done as if real!

I'm sorry.

Flight control shifted.

Almost crushed him.

Rescue Komatsu, Helios 87, training
complete, RTB (Return To Base).

Estimated arrival, 16:10.

- Watch out.
- Thank you!

The Flight Leader seems angry.

Yeah.

As first female Flight Leader,
she wants Kawashima to excel.

Right.

Welcome back.

Thank you.

Commander, welcome back.

Welcome back.

- Katsunuma, tailcone.
- Yes, sir.

2nd Lt. Kawashima!

Sergeant Sena.

Explain yourself!

Pardon?

What thoughts distracted
you during pick-up?

The craft was unstable.

The pilot holds the lives of
both rescuers and survivors.

If we can't count on the pilot,
we can't make rescues!

Commander.

It was inexcusable.

Lives are in our hands even in training.

Yes, sir.

Training as if it's a mission.
A mission as if it's training.

Understood?

Yes, sir.

I'll send you to the Zen
temple if you do it again.

Pardon?

Focus!

Guide to Komatsu Airbase
Komatsu Air Base Location Chart

Are you the one that
almost crashed in training?

I'm Yokosuka from 306 Squadron.

I'm Haruka Kawashima from Komatsu Rescue.

The rookie in Rescue.

Everyone knows.

We're both pilots.

You may have to rescue me someday.

If that happens, you can count on me.

Don't jinx me.

Sorry.

See you.

Say hello to Ex-F.

Ex-F?

Air Self-Defense Force
Komatsu Rescue

Commander
Lt. Colonel Kikuta

How is 2nd Lt. Kawashima?

She seems down.

Are you concerned?

It may look like favoritism?

I believe she will make it.

Sorry about yesterday.

I was feeling down.

Feeling better?

Well, maybe.

We service your UH like this to
ensure it performs at 100 percent.

So you have to fly it
with all your effort, too.

You're right.

Actually, I'm anxious sometimes.

Worried I'll miss something.

I used to belong to the Eagles
and serviced all their bikes.

Eagles? Bike patrol?

No way!

Motorcycle hot-rodders.

Really?

I'd never guess.

Back then, I didn't feel any pressure.

But this is different.

Of course.

Captain Oda, you're here?

2nd Lt. Kawashima.

Don't fret about that mistake.

Or I won't want to fly with you.

I'm sorry.

No apologies.

Captain Oda was an Eagle.

A hot-rodder?

Not that!

I mean he flew F-15.

Really?

Lock-on engaged. Break!

Red II behind. Target lock-on.

Fox II, kill!

Mission complete.

RTB.

Captain Oda, why'd you switch
from F-15 to choppers?

Just following orders.

Captain Yokosuka said to say hello.

Yokosuka?

He's such a meddler.

We were together in aviation
school and our first assignment,

Hyakuri Airbase, 204 SQ.

Always together.

Komatsu Airbase
Women's Barracks

Cheers!

I like it here.

Wish I lived here.

You can't!

Non-commissioned officers only.

Being 2nd Lieutenant is no fun.

Getting lectured by Sena.

Sergeant Sena is severe with Haruka.

- Is he?
- You know why.

Know what?

Don't you see?

Sena likes you, Haruka.

Is that true?

No way.

That's why he's so severe.

Just like a schoolboy!

- So?
- And you, Midori?

You like one of the superiors.

Who? Which one?

Captain Goichi Yokosuka, 306 SQ!

Enough of that!

Yokosuka is...

The founder of the Eagle hot-rodders.

He realized his longtime dream
of becoming an F-15 pilot.

So, he's out of my league.

Alumni sometimes fall in love, Midori!

It'll happen!

Get serious, you two!

It's been one hour since reports
of Isemaru 15 in distress.

But due to bad weather, no call-out
yet for JCG, Japan Coast Guard.

Among families gathered near the
harbor frustration is mounting!

This is Rescue Squad Office.

Understood.

Rescue request from JCG.

I'll get the squad, tell Commander!

Yes.

ID please.

Okay, proceed.

Thank you.

Fishing boat Isemaru 15 made
rescue request to JCG at 20:30.

They can't dispatch helicopters
in this severe weather.

They requested our support.

Stranded vessel with 4 crew.

Prepare, proceed when ready.

- Understood.
- Okay.

Move 87 to 3!

Okay.

Hurry, pilot's coming.

Kawashima, first mission?

- Yes, sir.
- You're ready for it, be calm.

Yes, sir.

Komatsu Tower, Rescue Artemis 20,

...ready for departure.

Rescue Artemis 20.

Runway 06, cleared for take-off.

Roger, Artemis 20.

Runway 06, cleared for take-off.

Rescue Komatsu, Rescue Helios 87.

Airborne, 22:10.

Rescue Komatsu, understood.

Helios 87, airborne 22:10.

Calculate time to arrival.

Understood.

Distance to rescue site, 230 miles.

Arrival in 1 hour 50 minutes.

That's far.

Entered rescue air space.

PIE deployed.

Understood, deployed.

Commencing search.

Attention pilot, target in sight.

Position North 4030, East 13420.

Rescue Helios 87, Rescue Artemis 20.

Target in sight.

Position North 4030, East 13420.

Site weather, wind 02030.

Visibility 3 km.

Base 1000 feet, sea state 5.

No precipitation at site.

Rescue Artemis 20.

Rescue Helios 87, Roger.

40 minutes to rescue area.

Understood.

Over here!

Help!

Clear to operate.

Understood.

Rescue Artemis 20, Rescue Helios 87.

Target in sight.

Commencing approach.

Roger.

Close black-out curtain.

Understood.

Opening completed.

Sena, boarded a boat before?

No, first time.

Like a hedgehog's back.

Mast, cables, radar tower.

Your cable may entangle.

Watch out or get skewered!

- Save us!
- Help us!

Survivors confirmed.

Three on deck!

Where the other one?

Unknown, perhaps below deck.

Sergeant Kakizaki, exiting now.

Understood.

Extending cable.

Preparing.

I'll go first.

Come on my signal.

- All right.
- Rescue team ready.

Guide the chopper.

Understood.

Commence lowering.

Kakizaki lowering.

Lowering.

Hold steady.

Lowering.

A bit right, stop.

Big wave coming!

Chopper ascend.

Survivors are okay.

Osaka, report on Kakizaki.

He's okay, continuing mission.

Chopper descend.

A bit left.

A bit down.

Okay, hold steady.

Are you okay?

I'm okay.

Too risky to lower Sena.

I'll search for survivors.

Understood.

We're from Air Self-Defense Force.

Any injuries?

None.

Rescue Artemis 20.

Due to extreme weather,
Kakizaki will perform rescue alone.

Rescue Komatsu, understood.

Can he do it alone?

We have to rely on him.

Hoisting.

Extending cable.

Extending.

Where's the other?

Sugiyama's below deck!

All right.

Kawashima.

How's our fuel?

Nearing their time limit.

Request fuel report.

Helios 87, 2100.

Rescue Artemis 20, releasing flare.

Flare in sight.

Located the horizon.

Roger.

Fuel nearing limit!

Sugiyama!

Respond if you hear me!

Kakizaki, report situation.

Can't locate survivor!

Mission terminated.

Return at once!

Fuel limit reached!

Further rescue activity
makes RTB impossible.

Understood.

Survivors on board.
Door closed.

Three survivors.

One rescuer uninjured.

Helios 87, RTB.

Understood.

He's there!

Sugiyama!

Sugiyama!

One more approaches, please!

We can't.

Major Waseda, please!

Shut up!

Rescue Komatsu, Rescue Helios 87.

3 survivors on board.

RTB Komatsu, estimate 03:35.

Continuing would have used up our fuel.

You'd have gone down.

A decision to return is part
of our duty, Kawashima.

Yes, sir.

However...

For me...

It's so tough that we failed to rescue him.

Dismissed.

Excuse me.

Excuse me.

Get lectured by the commander?

The Zen temple is worse than our training.

He sent me there.

I had trouble too, as a new recruit.

Remember the Kobe earthquake?

At that time, Self-Defense Force came late.

People who died that time
might have been saved.

One of them was...

My younger sister.

I wanted to save her.

If alive, she'd be your age.

But rescue can't be based
on emotion or idealism.

I got lectured a lot too.

Sent to the temple?

Just one time.

Meditation was bad, but the food was worse.

I dried out with no lard!

I'll do my best!

I'm counting on you.

You'll be fined next time.

Okay.

Kawanishi!

Rescue on North face of
Mt. Tsurugi at 2998 meters.

Climber fell due to strong winds.

Weather may be bad,
but we're leaving now.

Rescue Komatsu, Sergeant Yokoyama.

Understood.

Request for rescue.

lshikawa Prefecture.

Kawashima, Otsuka.

Urgent transport of a young girl.

Possible sub-arachnoid bleeding.

Surgery is being arranged.

We have to be fast.

Cabin, rotor engaged.

Understood, all clear.

To master, to advisory.

Pin and chock, removed.

Roger. Cabin, take-off.

Forty.

Understood.

Stabilizer, programming.

Systems all green.

Kawanishi, hang on!

Kawanishi, you okay?

Gosh!

Cabin, right turn.

Understood.

Hang in there.

Rescue is on the way.

Be strong.

No Service

No Service here.

No signal here.

Gosh!

Will they really come?

They're coming!

Kawanishi, help is here!

Survivor, in sight.

9600 feet.

Reserve fuel 1500.

Mission time, 40 minutes.

Understood.

It's tight between the cliffs.

Maybe if we get closer?

If it wasn't windy.

Wind affecting engine power.

Cliffs near pick-up site.

Wind decrease.

Medic, can you go?

Medic okay to go.

Good, commence mission.

Oda, extreme caution.

Right.

Rescue Artemis 20, Rescue Helios 87.

Approach closer, lower rescuer.

Rescue Artemis 20, Roger.

Opening.

Open complete.

A bit right.

Stop.

Preparing rescuer.

Preparing.

Preparation complete.

Lowering.

Hold it steady.

A bit left.

Stop.

We're from Air Self-Defense Force.
How is he?

Right leg appears broken.

I understand.

You'll be okay.

I'm here to help you.

My mother was also rescued a long time ago.

Aya, be strong!

Survivor on board.

Understood.

Cabin, take-off.

Understood. Clear above.

Hoisting.

Good, hold steady.

Hold steady.

No good! Ascend left!

- I have control!
- You have control!

Silly!

It's not just you on board!

Are you injured?

I'm okay, but...

Good.

Sergeant Sena, I'm sorry.

I didn't train enough.

I'll do better next time.

I performed badly.

There's no excuse.

It's not all your fault.

Report received that Helios 87's
engine control unit is being inspected.

There are always signs of trouble.

It's a pilot's duty to sense that.

Yes, sir.

Haruka.

What's wrong?

Midori.

Sergeant Sena has cracked
ribs and a broken toe.

He'll return in a month when
these minor injuries heal.

I see.

Cheer up.

I knew this would happen someday.

Midori feels responsible for it.

If I'd checked properly,
this wouldn't have happened.

What do you mean?

Your service is always flawless.

I knew this would happen.

No matter how careful I was,
I couldn't stop worrying.

I hate this job.

I can't continue!

Bar Eriko

Maybe I shouldn't ask him now
to tell Midori it's not her fault?

Good evening.

Hello.

Drink with an old classmate?

Beer, please.

Maki, when are you come back?

Get dumped again?

No way, I'm still popular.

Beer, right?

We haven't drank since you went to rescue.

What's with the long face?

Talk to me, but not about women or money.

A medic got injured today?

Don't let it get you down.

He wasn't hurt badly.

You know how I feel?

I don't, I'm not an Ex-F.

Oda, don't run away!

Don't be down over choppers.

What's your problem?

Talk to me.

Hello.

What's this?

Rookie protecting her superior?

You said those things
to cheer him up, right?

What's that mean?

Haruka, enough.

Your junior colleague, Midori,
is also upset about this.

She feels responsible for it.

Seems rescue is also tough.

Madam.

I'll pay for both.

What's with him?

Fighter pilots make no sense to me.

Help yourself if hungry.
Meiko

Crap!

Captain.

Good morning.

Hello.

What a nuisance!

My first ride in ages and the engine stops!

I'll take a look.

Okay.

You haven't done this for years.

You used to change my bike's
muffler and oil cooler.

I owe you a lot.

Amazing!

That's you, Midori!

How about taking a ride together?

Captain.

Why'd you close the air screw?!

What?!

I can't hear you!

Artemis 20, marker dropped.

Helios 87, Roger.

Heading to training area.

To Komatsu Rescue Squad:
Thanks for your quick response for my sick daughter.

We're done!

Welcome back.

You look better.

Welcome back.

It's all yours.

Haruka!

Thank you.

She was going to quit?

Yes, I was afraid she really would.

Sorry, I should've...

Midori is okay now.

We're not flying alone.

Airbase Office

To Miss Kawashima in Komatsu Rescue Squad

From Aya

Haruka?

What's wrong?

I have to tell you something.

Yes?

Aya...

What is it?

The surgery went well,
but pneumonia set in.

This morning...

...she passed away.

No...

From Aya

To Miss Kawashima:

Thanks for bringing me to the hospital.

When I'm well, please take me
for a helicopter ride.

From Aya

It's a terrible shock for Kawashima.

Many things happen if
you're involved in rescue.

Those we saved, those we couldn't save.

We never forget our missions.

We failed to rescue your pilot father
because we ran low on fuel.

Why we couldn't rescue your father?

While you still in grade school,
you asked me in tears.

After joining rescue,
I learned the pain of failure.

If I despised you,

I wouldn't followed my father into
this SDF career and being at here.

We all get over such things.

As for Kawashima.

I believe she will make it.

2nd Lt. Kawashima.

This is an order.

Deploying when you're not in
top condition hinders the squad.

However...

Take a holiday.

Kawashima.

Take three days off to
deal with your feelings.

Am I being sent to the Zen temple?

Looks like you don't need to go on a diet.

Want to go there?

Yes, sir.

I mean, no.

Haruka!

Yokosuka told me.

Try to cheer up.

My mother always says this bar
is soaked with tears and sweat.

She's always treated SDF
people like her own kids.

Hello.

Some were never seen here
again after leaving for rescue.

She always tells me to send off
everyone with a smile.

Really?

Isn't there someone who
sends you off with a smile?

Rescuers and those rescued
both have families waiting.

Okay.

Haruka.

Leave all your sorrows here.

Yes, I will.

Mom, I'm home.

Haruka!

Welcome back.

Returning for rest duty!

You look great.

So do you.

Is dad at school?

He was made Principal?

Isn't that tough?

Isn't your job even tougher?

Not really.

Well, maybe sometimes.

Commander said to take a rest.

So, how long is your holidays?

A couple of days.

You'll be dad's drinking buddy.

Abalone and sake!

Dad, have one more.

- Haruka, you too.
- Thanks.

Your dad had a great time.

He's so glad that you're back.

But he opposed my enlisting until the end.

We were worried about
you flying a helicopter.

You two don't trust my flying?

Come for a ride.

No way! I'm scared!

That's mean!

I'll tidy up.

Just relax.

Haruka

You said you'd be a helicopter
pilot, like my rescuer.

I was so surprised to hear you say that!

And now you're too busy to take holidays.

Try to come home at least once a year.

Yeah.

Your dad worries, too.

Yeah.

Slop!

We're waiting for you!

It's great to be back here.

I'll break my back for you.

But not my ribs.

Try to stay in one piece!

Okay, I'm sure Sena has more to share.

But for now... cheers!

Cheers!

Thank you!

Now let's eat!

It looks delicious.

You asked...

...what burden I'm carrying.

Yeah.

In the F-15, I carried the
nation in the cockpit.

And now, lives are in my hands.

As with everyone here.

I see.

I'm relieved to hear that, Ex-F.

Rescue Squad seems fun.

Drink up!

Thanks!

Come and join us in rescue team.

- Sorry!
- Gosh.

It's a good time to tell.

No, don't tell them!

Come on.

The more happy news the better.

Attention!

Meiko.

We're happy to welcome Sergeant Sena back,

...but I want to use this chance to
announce another happy news!

Private Midori Katsunuma and
Captain Goichi Yokosuka are engaged!

Congratulations!

Captain Yokosuka,

...congratulations!

Really?

Congratulations.

Haruka, Meiko, thank you.

You're engaged?

What's going on?

Well...

Haruka and Sena are next.

Stop that!

We aren't even dating yet.

- We?
- She said we!

Congratulations.

James 21, Roger.

Cleared for take-off.

High-rate climb until 8000.

Japan Coast Guard reports the
freighter inferno's spreading.

No time to spare.

Prepare quickly and head out!

Understood.

Engine line-up.

Flight control.

Hold.

Engine power control lever.

All right.

Cabin, take-off.

Cabin, take-off.

Understood.

Rescue Helios 87, in position.

Roger.

Sergeant Sena.

Time required, 1 hour 30 minutes.

Estimate 12:30.

Thunder clouds ahead.

Watch for strikes.

Understood.

Rescue Helios 87.

Rescue Helios 85.

Heading 12 o'clock, 18 miles to ship.

Scout upon arrival.

Rescue Helios 87, understood.

Rescue Helios 85.

Target in sight.

Rescue Helios 87, Roger.

Commenced approach.

Hold back.

Inferno situation unknown.

Oda, check condition of
inferno from ship's stern.

Helios 87, Roger.

Check safety belt, door open.

Safety belt checked, door open.

Opening.

Open complete.

For now, I will board with Kakizaki.

Sena and Itsuki will be on standby.

Understood.

Okay.

Medic, exiting.

Lowering.

Hold steady.

Back off a bit.

Inferno may suddenly expand.

I understand.

Cabin, ascend. Back off a bit.

We're from Air Self-Defense Force.

Any injuries?

- None.
- Other crew?

Captain and Takeno, pilothouse.

Thick smoke, can't proceed.

I understand.

Don't run, be careful.

All will be picked up.

Medic here.

I will search inside ship.

Estimate need 5 minutes.

Understood. Use caution.

Rescue Komatsu, understood.

Two survivors located.

Both okay.

Good, understood.

Rescuing two.

Kakizaki, hurry!

Okay.

Can you walk?

Hold onto me!

It's looking good.

Seems so.

Cabin, descend.

Oda!

I'm okay.

Field of vision?

Not good.

Blood in my eye.

You have control.

I have control.

Oda, are you okay?

Report situation.

Hole in right windshield.

Injury above my eye.

Kawashima has control.

Down below?

All okay, continuing mission.

You'll be fine.

Right.

Understood.

Standby Helios 76 is out due to trouble.

The cause?

Investigating.

Commander.

Let's recall Helios 87.

Rescue Komatsu, Sergeant Yokoyama.

Emergency. Off-base rescue request.

306 SQ F-15, off radar.

Artemis, take-off.

Alert craft, take-off.

The pilot is...

Captain Yokosuka.

Commander, heading out.

Let's go!

- Request WOC support.
- Understood.

Survivors on Waseda's Helios 85.

Standby Helios 76 is out.

Can you make it to the
F-15 crash, Kawashima?

Yes.

Yes!

No radar response.

No beacon signal.

Not located yet?

Not yet.

He'll pass out in the cold water.

It's been 30 minutes.

Repeat sector pattern search.

Understood. Right turn.

Rescue Artemis 20 continuing search.

Understood.

Rescue Helios 87, report present position.

Helios 87 reporting.

25 miles to site.

Rescue Komatsu, understood.

Any news?

Not located yet.

Should be close.

Maybe drifted?

Nearing fuel limit.

Must find him soon.

When will Helios 85 return?

In 30 minutes.

After RTB, refuel, prepare.

Understood.

Backup arrives when?

In 1 hour.

Signal flare at 2 o'clock.

Right turn, cabin confirm.

Understood.

Sighting, 10 o'clock!

10 o'clock?

Survivor in sight.

Rescue Komatsu.

Rescue Artemis 20.

Survivor located.

No sign of raft or emergency beacon.

Artemis 20, well done!

Release flare to guide Helios 87 ASAP.

Artemis 20, Roger.

Prepare marker drop.

Roger.

Check list, continue.

Pressure door, open.

Opened.

Selector switch.

K2 selected.

Indicator steady.

Coming to get you, Captain Yokosuka.

Heading for rescue.

We can't!

No reserve fuel.

Pick-up hovering would prevent RTB.

Searching took too long.

Yokosuka is so close!

Sorry.

Kawashima, come back.

Or we may lose all of you.

Commander, isn't there...

Isn't there another way?

All their lives depend on you.

Helios 85 and support
from Niigata are coming.

As a pilot, Yokosuka understands.

Report to Commander.

Probable Maritime SDF vessel sighted
off Noto Peninsula during search.

If it is, a chopper can
probably land on its deck.

Escort vessels in the region?

350 from Komatsu, 40 miles.

DD Harusame in training.

DD, huh?

A chopper can land.

But Captain Oda can't fly.

Kawashima...

...can't make that landing.

RTB due to fuel is like the
fishing boat the other day...

...and the incident with my father's death.

Kawashima can do it.

Please, Commander.

Kawashima.

You heard the Flight Leader?

Yes, sir.

Request Maritime Self-Defense Force
support to WOC.

Yes, sir.

Thank you!

Captain, Air SDF request
to land a UH60 on deck.

In such high seas?

That's a tough request.

If they complete a pilot rescue,
they'll run out of fuel.

That reckless chopper pilot's airbase?

Komatsu Rescue Squad.

Komatsu?

Tell them permission is granted.

Yes, sir.

Full speed towards crash site!

Understood.

Full helm to port.

Maritime SDF granted our request.

Harusame landing approved.

1500 pounds of fuel remain.

We can make it!

But it's tight.

The decision is yours, Kawashima.

After rescue of survivor,
land on Maritime SDF Harusame!

Understood!

Survivor sighted.

Commencing rescue.

Time is limited.

Hover over survivor.

Low and stop, exit medic now!

Medic, understood!

Door open.

Lower me immediately.

Understood, will do.

Medic, exiting.

NOW!

Rescuer exit.

All okay.

Cabin crew, hover ready.

Preparation complete.

You have control.

I have control.

Right advance.

Bit right advance.

Okay, stop.

Pick-up complete, closing door.

Understood.

Breathing, pulse normal.

He's okay!

Survivor, pick-up complete.

Breathing, pulse normal.

Yes!

Survivor and rescuer pick-up complete.

Proceed to Escort.

2nd Lt. Kawashima, excellent handling.

Too soon for that.

It's the first time for me...

...to land on a ship.

Rescue Komatsu, Rescue Helios 87.

120 miles to Escort.

Aircraft sighted ahead.

Helios 87.

This is Sea Dragon 16.

Dispatched from Harusame to meet you.

Sea Dragon 16, Helios 87.

Appreciate being met.

Helios 87, Sea Dragon 16.

Harusame, distance 37 miles.

Heading 030, speed 30.

Helios 87, Roger.

Honored to escort the first JSDF
female rescue chopper pilot.

Thank you.

Rescue Komatsu, Rescue Helios 87.

Vessel sighted, approach.

Turn into approach.

Right turn.

Now.

This is JSDF Helios 87.

Commencing landing approach.

Harusame understood.

Heading 030, speed 10.

Relative wind left 02010.

Clear to vessel.

Railing lowered.

No obstacles on deck.

Understood.

Cabin, landing on vessel.

Before landing check.

Roger, before landing check.

- Tail wheel.
- Lock.

Parking brake.

Set.

Cabin, turning final.

Cabin, understood.

Cabin, on final.

On final.

Clear to land.

Follow the signal man.

Roger.

Cabin, guide from above.

Understood.

No speed match.

Will approach again.

Understood.

Helios 87.

Captain Iijima of Escort Harusame.

Even in rough seas,
the ship will stabilize briefly.

Take your time.

Yes, sir. Thank you.

Fuel almost depleted.

Training as if it's a mission.

A mission as if it's training.

I will land now.

Understood.

Ascend!

Good, stabilized.

NOW!

Yes, sir.

Rescue Komatsu, Rescue Helios 87,
landed safely on Harusame.

Well done, Kawashima!

Thank you, Commander.

16:45 Helios 87 landed
safely on Escort Harusame.

I repeat, Helios 87 landed
safely on Escort Harusame.

End of announcement.

This is Sea Dragon 16.

Excellent landing.

Pilot!

Return to Komatsu after taking on fuel.

All of Rescue is waiting.

Yes.