| Seq No. |
Timeline |
File Name |
Content Type |
Description |
Remarks |
| 52 |
May-20-1936 |
legacy_of_e_stone_2.pdf |
Document |
The Legacy of CDR Elmer F. Stone, USCG - CG Aviator #1 |
This is a compendium of official correspondence, certificates, documents and photos covering the legacy of CDR Elmer F. Stone in his service to his country. |
| 583 |
Nov-13-1938 |
C. F. EDGE & the Hall Boat.pdf |
Document |
Hall Boat Lost During Medical Evacuation |
News article about the loss of a Coast Guard Hall Boat piloted by LT C. F. Edge, USCG during the medical evacuation of a seaman offshore St. Petersburg. |
| 583 |
Nov-13-1938 |
C. F. EDGE & the Hall Boat.pdf |
Document |
Hall Boat Lost During Medical Evacuation |
News article about the loss of a Coast Guard Hall Boat piloted by LT C. F. Edge, USCG during the medical evacuation of a seaman offshore St. Petersburg. |
| 649 |
Jul-01-1941 |
Northstar_Scoutplane_Returning_J2fDuck.pdf |
Document |
CGC Northstar and the returning scout plane - J2F "Duck" - paintng and documentation |
Captain Bob Workman, AvNum #914 submitted this image and documentation about the scout plane flying off of the CGC Northstar on the Greenland Patrol in WWII 1941 on to 1945. |
| 641 |
Jul-01-1946 |
First_Helo_Icebreaker_Deployment.pdf |
Document |
The First Icebreaker Helo deployment aboard CGC Northwind - WAGB 282. |
This document is a photographic chronicle of the first helo deployment for the international ice patrol off of Greenland aboard CGC Northwind WAGB-282 and using HNS-1 CGNR 39047. The pilot was Aviation Pilot First Class John A. Olsen, CG Aviator Number 646. |
| 567 |
Jun-01-1947 |
Battle_Harbour.pdf |
Document |
Resupply CGLORSTA Battle Harbour by PBY-5A |
This article about the use of PBY-5A aircraft to deliver mail and supplies to CGLORSTA Battle Harbour, Labrador was written and supplied by LTC Ted Morris, USAF (Ret) and former Coast Guard AMM2. |
| 13 |
Jan-01-1949 |
cigars_and_rough_water.pdf |
Document |
Open water landing techniques |
Capt D. B. MacDairmid and his famous cigars. |
| 295 |
Aug-13-1962 |
The_Grumman_Albatross_World_Beater.pdf |
Document |
Setting world records for seaplanes - UF-1G CGNR 7255 |
An extract from "Kicking Tires and Lighting Fires" by C.W. Swickley and photos from the personal collection of CAPT Wally Dahlgren abour setting some 9 world records for seaplanes. |
| 388 |
Aug-16-1966 |
Erickson CG Av History.pdf |
Document |
CG Aviation History by Captain Frank A. Erickson, USCG (Ret) |
Thsi article was taken from a speech by Captain Frank A. Erickson, USCG (Ret) at CGAS Houston in 1966 and printed in the USCG Academy Alumni Bulletin. Captain Erickson is enshrined in the US Naval Aviation Hall of Fame and the USCG Aviation Hall of Fame in Erickson Hall (named for him) the Simulator Training Building at CG Aviation Traing Center, Mobile, AL. |
| 651 |
Dec-17-1966 |
Mobile_Composite_Log_Jul13-Dec-17.pdf |
Document |
Pre-Commissioning Log for CGAS Mobile - 1966 |
This log was created by CDR Les High as Project Officer and PXO for CGAS MObile establishment July 13 - December 17, 1966. While the original was handwritten, CAPTAIN High graciously typed it, proofed it and sent it to the website. It is interesting to note that CAPTAIN High started creating the typed document on 17 December 2006 exactly 40 years to the day of commissioning of CGAS Mobile. |
| 666 |
Mar-07-1967 |
Underwater discovery unravels mystery (UF2G 1240).pdf |
Document |
UF-2G CGNR 1240 missing on SAR Case off Florida's West Coast |
On March 7, 1967 UF-2G CGNR 1240 apparently met with disaster and after extensive searches was never found. The bodies of 3 of the 6 crew members aboard were never found. Recently, in July 2006, a charter boat stumbled across the wreckage of something unknown at the time. The Association of Underwater Explorers went to the wreckage and photographed the site in 60 feet of water - see the article for information and photos. |
| 595 |
Apr-30-1969 |
sigman_james_document.pdf |
Document |
CDR James Sigman, USCG(Ret) - retirement and obituary |
CDR James L. Sigman, CG Aviator #597 retired after 20 years commissioned service on April 30, 1969. He was direct commissioned in the CG April 4, 1952. He passed away in 1977. This document is courtesy of his son, Michael. |
| 28 |
Jun-14-1977 |
aoptero_memo01.jpg |
Document |
One of the invitations to the first gathering of the Ancient Order of the Pterodactyl. |
The four founders invited other active duty, retired, reserve and those who ever served as Coast Guard Aviators or Aviation Pilots to meet in the fall of 1977 (date to be announced) at the Long Beach Navy Officer"s Club. The organization just celebrated, in October 2002, it"s 25th anniversary with over 1000 members. Unfortunately, only one of the original four charter members survives, Norm Horton. |
| 671 |
Oct-26-1978 |
Manislov_This_Is_Bill.pdf |
Document |
Article by Bill Porter as the aircraft commander of C130 CGNR 1500 during rescue of crew from ditched USN P3V in the North Pacific Ocean. |
This article was authored by and provided to our website by Bill Ported. Please see seguence number 670 or use timeline date of 26-October-1978 to view phot of the crew receiving recognition 36 years after the event. |
| 672 |
Jul-20-1990 |
ROOST 1990.pdf |
Document |
Door Prize at 1990 Oshkosh Roost was a flight in a P-51 |
This document is courtesy of Captain Carl Swickley and contaiuns photos and background on the "Door Prize" at Roost 1990 - Oshkosh. |
| 277 |
Mar-01-2002 |
ATTC_article_2002.pdf |
Document |
Aviation Technical Training Center, Elizabeth City, North Carolia article |
Article about Aviation Technical Training Center (ATTC), Elizabeth City, North Carolina by CWO Wanda Coffett, Chief, AVT/AST Training Branch that appeared in Pterogram Sitrep 1-02 Spring 2003 |
| 276 |
Jun-01-2002 |
CGAS_Kodiak_article_2002.pdf |
Document |
CGAS Kodiak, Alaska article |
Article about CGAS Kodiak by LT Jimmy Zawrotny, Aviator #3393 that appeared in Pterogram Sitrep 2-02 Summer 2002 |
| 278 |
Jun-01-2002 |
ARSC_article_2002.pdf |
Document |
Aircraft Repair and Supply Center (ARSC), Elizabeth City, North Carolina article |
Article about ARSC, Eizabeth City, North Carolina by CDR Mark Butt, Aviator #2397 that appeared in Pterogram Sitrep 2-02 Spring 2003 |
| 279 |
Jun-01-2002 |
CGAS_Corpus_article_2002.pdf |
Document |
CGAS Corpus Christi, Texas article |
Article about CGAS Corpus Christi by LTJG Wendy Hart, Aviator #3496A that appeared in Pterogram Sitrep 2-02 Summer 2002 |
| 95 |
Aug-10-2002 |
Number_66260.pdf |
Document |
Number 66260 was a valiant former CG P4Y aircraft that flew for 57 years serving various missions. This is the article reporting her demise August 10, 2002. |
Newspaper Article about P4Y 66260. |
| 280 |
Nov-01-2002 |
CGAS_Sitka_article_2002.pdf |
Document |
CGAS Sitka, Alaska article |
Article about CGAS Sacramento by CDR Davis A. Durham, Aviator #2411 that appeared in Pterogram Sitrep 3-02 Fall 2002 |
| 96 |
Feb-24-2003 |
Nostalgia.pdf |
Document |
"With a liking for the Sea and it's lore" reads the traditional response Cadets of the Coast Guard Academy give when talking about the service they have chosen. Here is an article that reveals some of that lore! |
"Nostalgia" lays out the history behind nautical terms that are in familiar use even today. |
| 118 |
Mar-01-2003 |
SangleyBooklet.pdf |
Document |
Document produced upon the occasion of the closing of the Coast Guard Section, Philippines at Naval Air Station Sangley Point. |
This document contains pictures and text covering the activities and memories of the USCG Philippines Section and USCG Air Station, Sangley Point. |
| 274 |
Mar-01-2003 |
CGAS_Sac_Article_2003.pdf |
Document |
USCG Air Station Sacramento |
Article about CGAS Sacramento by LT Brian J. Palm, Aviator #3452 that appeared in Pterogram Sitrep 1-03 Spring 2003 |
| 275 |
Mar-01-2003 |
CGAS_Traverse_article_2003.pdf |
Document |
CGAS Traverse City, Michigan article |
Article about CGAS Traverse City by LT Greg Torgersen that appeared in Pterogram Sitrep 1-03 Spring 2003 |
| 281 |
Mar-01-2003 |
history_synopsis_cgas_sfran.pdf |
Document |
Synopsis of the history of CG Air Station San Francisco |
Historical synopsis of CGAS San Francisco, from Mills Field to wartime rescue unit to full mission air station for central and northern California. |
| 294 |
Apr-08-2003 |
nam.pdf |
Document |
National Museum of Naval Aviation |
This document delineates museum information and history of the National Museum of Naval Aviation History. |
| 477 |
Dec-10-2004 |
CG crash Alaska -family storydoc.pdf |
Document |
Kodiak HH-60 Crash - family story |
The news article about the return of the surviving crew from the crashed Coast Guard HH-60 helicopter to their families at CGAS Kodiak by Doug O'Harra, Anchorage Daily News. |
| 478 |
Dec-13-2004 |
Kodak Coast Guard HH60 Crash.pdf |
Document |
Pilot's Account - Crash of Kodiak HH-60 |
This article from the Anchorage Daily News is the account of the crash in the words of the Pilot at the controls (Copilot) during the rescue attempt and at the time of the crash. |
| 624 |
Oct-08-2006 |
Grand Fun.pdf |
Document |
Memoirs of Captain Pete Prindle, Aviator Number #1184 |
Grand Fun While It Lasted: The Coast Guard Career Of CAPT Peter E. Prindle (Ret.) |
USCG Aviation History Flight Log