Rescue effort: Permanent Secretary for Security Chang King-yiu and Government Flying Services Controller Michael Chan encourage the GFS crews before their departure for Sichuan. The GFS staff join their Mainland counterparts to rescue victims. (3rd photo credit: people.com.cn)

Government Flying Service staff helped Mainland authorities rescue 78 earthquake victims in Sichuan between May 20 and 22, its Controller Michael Chan says, adding the team's next task is to provide assistance in quarantine work.

A GFS Super Puma helicopter left for Sichuan today to provide assistance in rescue and quarantine work. Permanent Secretary for Security Chang King-yiu encouraged the crew before their departure.