| Seq No. |
Timeline |
File Name |
Content Type |
Description |
Remarks |
| 44 |
Dec-14-1903 |
Dec14_1903.jpg |
Photo |
First Flight by Wright Brothers |
The photo was taken by one of the Coast Guardsmen at the Kill Devil Hills station during the first flight event. |
| 146 |
Jan-01-1915 |
Mf_m.jpg |
Photo |
Curtiss F Boat circa 1915-1918 |
Curtiss F Boat circa 1915-1918 Symbol for the "Ancient Albatross" Award. |
| 171 |
Jan-01-1917 |
R_6_m.jpg |
Photo |
Flown by Coast Guard aviators during World War I from the cruiser USS Huntington and used by the fledgling air arm of the Coast Guard to develop the concept search and rescue after the war. |
Flown by Coast Guard aviators during World War I from the cruiser USS Huntington and used by the fledgling air arm of the Coast Guard to develop the concept search and rescue after the war. It had a cruise speed of 65 knots, a range of 300 miles and a service ceiling of 4200 feet. |
| 367 |
Jan-01-1917 |
Curtiss_R_6.jpg |
Photo |
Curtiss R-6 1917-1918 |
Curtiss R-6 - one of the early CG aircraft circa 1917-1918 |
| 640 |
Mar-22-1917 |
FirstAviationGroup.jpg |
Photo |
The First Coast Guard Group going through Naval Aviation Training at Pensacola |
Pictured here from Left to Right: C.T. Thrun, Master at Arms, later a warrant officer who was killed while flying at Cape May, N.J., in January, 1935; J. F. Powers, Oiler First Class, who later left the service; George Ott, Ship's Writer, who later left the service; C. Griffin, Master at Arms, who later left the service; John Wicks, Surfman; Third Lieut. Robert Donohue, who became a Rear Admiral, was Chief, Air-Sea Rescue Office, Chief, Personnel Officer at Headquarters, retired June 1, 1946;
Second Lieut. C. E. Sugden, who retired a Captain on August 1, 1946; Second Lieut. E. A. Coffin, who retired a Rear Admiral on April 1, 1950; First Lieut. S. V. Parker, who retired as Vice Admiral Sept. 1, 1947; Second Lieut. P. B. Eaton, who became Rear Admiral, and Assistant Engineer-in-Chief at Headquarters, retired August 31, 1946;
Third Lieut. E. F. Stone, designated Coast Guard Aviator No. 1 who in 1919 made history as pilot of the Navy Seaplane NC4 that made the first trans-Atlantic crossing, was a Commander when he died May 20, 1936; Ora Young, Surfman, who later left the service; W. R. Malew, Coxswain, who later left the service; J. Meyers, Surfman, who later left the service; J. Medusky, Asst. Master at Arms, who later left the service; R. F. Gillis, Signalman Quartermaster; W. S. Anderson, Surfman, who retired as a Lieut. Commander, November 1, 1946; L. M. Melka, Signal Quartermaster, later became a Lieutenant. |
| 43 |
Jan-01-1919 |
curtiss_h1c_flying_boat.jpg |
Photo |
Curtiss H1C Flying Boat |
Curtiss H1C Flying Boat circa 1919 |
| 85 |
Jan-01-1920 |
UO_1.jpg |
Photo |
LCDR C. C. Von Paulson borrowed this plane from the Navy, and with a $1.00 surplus Army tent hangar, set up a base at Gloucester Harbor known as "Ten Pound Island". |
Chance Vought UO-1 - 1925-1926 - LCDR C. C. Von Paulson borrowed this plane from the Navy, and with a $1.00 surplus Army tent hangar, set up a base at Gloucester Harbor known as "Ten Pound Island". This project was discontinued in 1926 because of a lack of funds, and the airplane was returned to the Navy.
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| 155 |
Jan-01-1920 |
HS_2L_m.jpg |
Photo |
Four of these aircraft were operated by the Coast Guard's infant aviation service to search the sea lanes off the Virginia and North Caroline coasts assisting in the location of vessels in distress. |
Four of these aircraft were operated by the Coast Guard's infant aviation service to search the sea lanes off the Virginia and North Caroline coasts assisting in the location of vessels in distress. It had a range of 575 miles, a cruise speed of 69 knots and a service ceiling of 5000 feet. |
| 523 |
Jun-01-1920 |
HS2L Launch, CGAS Moorehead City.jpg |
Photo |
Curtiss HS-2L |
CGAS Morehead City was started 24 March 1920 and was decomissioned the following year. Here a Curtiss HS-2L is being launched. |
| 5 |
Jun-09-1920 |
HollenbeckMail Pilot.jpg |
Photo |
US Mail Pilot Hollenbeck |
The Mail must go thru! |
| 505 |
Jul-01-1925 |
ten_pound_island_01.jpg |
Photo |
First CG Air Station, Ten Pound Island, Gloucester, MA |
Although Coast Guard pioneering in aviation began as early as 1915, the first successful Coast Guard Air Station began with the establishment of an air unit at Ten Pound Island, Gloucester, MA, in 1925, with one Vought seaplane borrowed from the Navy. The seaplane hangar at Base 7, Ten Pound Island is shown here about 1926-1927. LCDR Carl Von Paulsen, USCG, commanded Base 7 and the air unit, while Ensign Leonard M. Melka, USCG, served as pilot and mechanic for the seaplane. |
| 82 |
Jan-01-1926 |
LoeningOL-5_onwater.jpg |
Photo |
Loening OL-5 circa 1926-1935 |
Loening OL-5 circa 1926-1935 first aircraft designed and built for US Coast Guard. |
| 83 |
Jan-01-1926 |
Loening OL-5.jpg |
Photo |
Loening OL-5 circa 1926-1935 |
Loening OL-5 circa 1926-1935 |
| 84 |
Jan-01-1926 |
vought_UO-4.jpg |
Photo |
Essentially an improved version of the UO-1 fitted with floats, these were the 4th and 5th aircraft purchased by the Coast Guard. |
Essentially an improved version of the UO-1 fitted with floats, these were the 4th and 5th aircraft purchased by the Coast Guard. They had a top speed of 106 knots, a cruise speed of 80 knots, a range of 365 miles and a service ceiling of 14,000 feet. |
| 158 |
Jan-01-1926 |
LoeningOL-5_onramp.jpg |
Photo |
Three of these Liberty engine amphibians were the first aircraft purchased by the Coast Guard. |
Three of these Liberty engine amphibians were the first aircraft purchased by the Coast Guard. One crashed in 21929, another in 1930 and the third was decommissioned in April 1935. They had a maximum speed of 105 knots, cruise speed of 65 knots a range of 415 miles and a service ceiling of 12,750 feet, They were also operated by the Army air service as the OA-1 |
| 165 |
Jan-01-1926 |
Uo_4_m.jpg |
Photo |
Essentially an improved version of the UO-1 fitted with floats, these were the 4th and 5th aircraft pur-chased by the Coast Guard. |
Essentially an improved version of the UO-1 fitted with floats, these were the 4th and 5th aircraft pur-chased by the Coast Guard. They had a top speed of 106 knots, a cruise speed of 80 knots, a range of 365 miles and a service ceiling of 14,000 feet. |
| 582 |
Jun-01-1926 |
Vought_UO4_1926.jpg |
Photo |
Vought UO4 |
Early UO4 on takeoff - circa 1926 |
| 399 |
May-01-1927 |
CDR_C_C_Von_Paulsen_and_ENS_L_M_Melka.jpg |
Photo |
CDR C. C. von Paulsen, Commanding Section Base #7, Gloucester, Mass (10# Island) with Ensign L. W. Melka in flying clothing |
CDR C. C. von Paulsen, Commanding Section Base #7, Gloucester, Mass (10# Island) with Ensign L. W. Melka in flying clothing |
| 609 |
May-04-1927 |
gloucester_aircraft_picking_up_shotline.jpg |
Photo |
Picking up shotline to deliver to offshore ship. |
Aircraft at CGAS Gloucester, 1st CG Air Station, picking up shot line between poles - 1927 |
| 610 |
May-04-1927 |
gloucester_attaching_catch_rig_for_shotline.jpg |
Photo |
Ens Melka attaches catch rig for shotline |
Ens L. M. Melka attaches the shotline pickup catch device to the aircraft at CGAS Gloucester. Gloucester was the first CG Air Station and Ens Melka (then an enlisted Signalman QuarterMaster) was in the first class of CG Aviators going through flight training along with Elmer Stone, CHBOSN Thrun, Parker, Sugden, Coffin, etc. |
| 611 |
May-04-1927 |
gloucester_faking_out_shotline.jpg |
Photo |
The crew fakes out the shotline while CDR Von Paulsen and Ens Melka look on. |
The shotline is faked out on this board so that it does not tangle during runout. Two crewmen of CGAS Gloucester take care of the task while the Commanding Office CDR Carl Von Paulsen and ENS M. L. Melka look on. |
| 163 |
Jan-01-1930 |
S_39_m.jpg |
Photo |
One of fifteen miscellaneous aircraft confiscated by the Customs Division. |
One of fifteen miscellaneous aircraft confiscated by the Customs Division. Some were used by the Border Patrol and some were used by the Coast Guard. The amphibian is shown patrolling the International America Cup Races off Newport, RI in 1930. |
| 630 |
May-23-1930 |
Elmer Stone Congressional Gold Medal.jpg |
Photo |
LT Elmer Stone with Congressional Gold Medal |
The closeup is of LT Elmer Stone looking at the Congressional Gold medal presented to him by President Herbert Hoover on 23 May 1930 for the NC-4 Transatlantic Flight. |
| 114 |
Jan-01-1931 |
O38_c_m.jpg |
Photo |
Douglas O-38C circa 1931-1934 |
Douglas O-38C circa 1931-1934 |
| 148 |
Jan-01-1931 |
OO_1_m.jpg |
Photo |
Shreck Viking-001 circa 1931-1941 |
Viking Boat Company OO-1 - 1931-1941 Six of these aircraft were purchased by the Coast Guard in 1931, the last one decommissioned shortly before World War II. Originally a French design, they had a unit cost of $6500. With a top speed of 90 knots, a cruise speed of 75 knots a stall speed of 41 knots and a range 390 miles, they were a fine aircraft for landing in the open sea and were used at Miami, Biloxi, Cape May, Charleston and St Petersburg Air Stations.
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| 365 |
Jun-01-1931 |
dolphin_modified_w_tables.pdf |
Publication |
A Star Is Born - article by Capt George Krietemeyer, USCG (Ret) and Capt Ray Copin, USCG (Ret) about the advent of the Douglas Dolphin into the CG inventory. |
An RD-4 Dolphin painted in CG colors will be presented to the Naval Aviation Museum recalling the originaltion of the first fleet of seaplanes (flying lifeboats) in the Coast Guard. This is an article about that series of aircraft at the very begining of active Coast Guard Search & Rescue by aviation forces. |
| 128 |
Jan-01-1932 |
N4y_1_m.jpg |
Photo |
It was used by the Coast Guard as a trainer at Cape May, NJ. |
Consolidated N4Y-1 - 1932-1941 Also known as the PT-11D, one of these planes was bought by the Coast Guard for $8,000. It had a top speed of 102 knots with a Lycoming R-680-6 engine and a fixed pitch metal propeller. It was used by the Coast Guard as a trainer at Cape May, NJ. |
| 147 |
Jan-01-1932 |
FLB_m.jpg |
Photo |
Fokker PJ-1 "Flying LifeBoat" circa 1932-1941 |
Fokker PJ-1 "Flying LifeBoat" circa 1932-1941 |
| 151 |
Jan-01-1932 |
Rd_1_m.jpg |
Photo |
Douglas RD-1 Dolphin - 1932-1939 |
Douglas RD-1 - 1932-1939 - One of the planes was purchased on Army contract #AC-4460 for $36,000. It was given the number 109 and the name SIRUS. With a Wright Whirlwind R975E engine it had a top speed of 135 knots, a range of 466 miles and a stall speed of 52 knots. It could take off in 594 feet with no wind and made an excellent open sea landing aircraft.
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| 152 |
Jan-01-1932 |
Rd_4_m.jpg |
Photo |
Douglas Dolphin |
The later Dolphins were especially liked by the aviators. The first of a standarized series of aircraft for the Coast Guard. They were still in operation in 1941. All were named for stars and this one is Number 132 named Alioth. |
| 162 |
Jan-01-1932 |
PJ_1_m.jpg |
Photo |
The first rescue plane designed specifically for Coast Guard use and known as the FLYING LIFEBOAT. |
The first rescue plane designed specifically for Coast Guard use and known as the FLYING LIFEBOAT. Four aircraft, #112 ALTAIR, #113 , #114 , #115 ARTCTURUS were purchased on a Coast Guard contract for $73.343 each. They were powered by WSP R1340-C-1 engines and fixed pitch Hamilton Standard propellers. |
| 172 |
Jan-01-1932 |
RD_2_m.jpg |
Photo |
Douglas RD2 Dolphin |
Pictured here is Number 129 named the Adhara. |
| 362 |
Jan-01-1932 |
Rd4_m.jpg |
Photo |
Douglas RD-1 Dolphin |
Douglas RD-1 Dolphin #128 Named SIRIUS - the first RD-1 obtained from the US Navy. |
| 368 |
Jan-01-1932 |
Consolidated_N4Y_1.jpg |
Photo |
Consolidated N4Y-1 also known as the PT-11D |
Consolidated N4Y-1 (nee PT-11D), circa 1932-1941. One of these aircraft was bought by the Coast Guard on Army contract #AC-4625 for $8,000. It had a top speed of 102 knots with a Lycoming R-680-6 engine and a fixed pitch metal propeller. It was used by the Coast Guard as a trainer at Cape May and given the number V110, later changed to CG 310. |
| 552 |
Mar-24-1932 |
CGAS_Cape_May_032432.jpg |
Photo |
CGAS Cape May |
Aerial view of CGAS Cape May 1932 |
| 393 |
Jun-13-1932 |
Radm Hamlett Comdt with Aline Chalker daughter CDR Lloyd Chalker.jpg |
Photo |
Radm Harry Hamlet, Commandant USCG with Aline Chalker, daughter of CDR Lloyd Chalker |
Radm Harry Hamlet, Commandant USCG with Aline Chalker, daughter of CDR Lloyd Chalker in front of an RD-4 Dolphin. |
| 631 |
Jul-01-1932 |
PJ-2.jpg |
Photo |
Fokker PJ-2 |
Fokker PJ-1 1932-1941 The Antares serial number 251. The basic difference between the PJ-1 and the PJ-2 is that the PJ-2 came with tractor (puller) installation vice pusher type. |
| 737 |
Jul-01-1932 |
Douglas_RD2_Dolphin_V129_Adhara_1932-37_SDO19_800.jpg |
Photo |
Douglas RD2 "Dolphin" V129 "Adhara" |
This image taken in 1932 of the "Adhara" Douglas RD2 Dolphin was provided courtesy of CGAS San Diego through Ptero CDR Ron Huddleston. |
| 88 |
Jan-01-1934 |
Viking OO-1.jpg |
Photo |
Six of these aircraft were purchased 1931 and 1936, the last one decommissioned shortly before World War II. |
Six of these aircraft were purchased 1931 and 1936, the last one decommissioned shortly before World War II. Originally a French design, they had a unit cost of $6,000. With a top speed of 90 knots, a cruise speed of 75 knots, a stall speed of 41 knots and a range of 390 miles, they were the first aircraft used for landing in the open sea. They were stationed at Miami, Biloxi, Cape May, Charleston and St Petersburg Air Stations. |
| 89 |
Jan-01-1934 |
Hall Aluminum PH-2 A.jpg |
Photo |
Several of these air-sea rescue versions of the Navy seaplane patrol bomber were purchased by the Coast Guard |
Several of these air-sea rescue versions of the Navy seaplane patrol bomber were purchased by the Coast Guard on contract #Tcg-26491 and 26810 at a unit cost $116.104. They were powered by Wright Cyclone R1820 engines, had a cruising speed of 120 knots, a stall speed of 53 knots and a range 2242 miles. They were assigned numbers V-164 to V170.
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| 129 |
Jan-01-1934 |
Nt_2_m.jpg |
Photo |
New Standard NT-2 circa 1934-1935 |
New Standard NT-2 circa 1934-1935 |
| 137 |
Jan-01-1934 |
R3q_1_m.jpg |
Photo |
One of these aircraft was purchased by the Coast Guard for electronics test flying at a cost of $11,370. |
One of these aircraft was purchased by the Coast Guard for electronics test flying at a cost of $11,370. It was stationed at Coast Guard Air Station Floyd Bennett Field, Brooklyn, NY and assigned the number 149. It had a cruised speed of 120 knots and was powered by a Lycoming R-680-1 engine pinning a Smith controllable pitch propeller. |
| 140 |
Jan-01-1934 |
RQ_1_m.jpg |
Photo |
Stinson RQ-1 circa 1934-1937 |
Stinson RQ-1 circa 1934-1937 |
| 355 |
Jan-01-1934 |
Douglas_RD_4.jpg |
Photo |
Dolphin Water Take-Off |
RD-4 Dolphin Name Unknown |
| 356 |
Jan-01-1934 |
Douglas_RD_2.jpg |
Photo |
Douglas RD-4 Dolphin flying over water |
RD-4 Dolphin Name Unknown |
| 357 |
Jan-01-1934 |
Douglas_RD_5.jpg |
Photo |
Douglas RD-4 Dolphin |
RD-4 Dolphin name unknown pictured on ramp in profile. |
| 358 |
Jan-01-1934 |
Rd_1_m.jpg |
Photo |
Douglas RD-4 Dolphin |
Douglas RD-4 Dolphin Name Unknow on ramp warming up. |
| 359 |
Jan-01-1934 |
Douglas_RD_3.jpg |
Photo |
Douglas RD-4 Dolphin |
Douglas RD-4 Dolphin Name Unknown pictured from above in flight. |
| 360 |
Jan-01-1934 |
RD_4_m.jpg |
Photo |
Douglas RD-4 Dolphin |
Dolphin #128 Named SIRIUS |
| 361 |
Jan-01-1934 |
Douglas_RD_1.jpg |
Photo |
Douglas RD-4 Dolphin #132 |
Douglas RD-4 Dolphin #132 Named ALIOTH on the water |
| 363 |
Jan-01-1934 |
R4d_5_m.jpg |
Photo |
Douglas RD-4 Dolphin |
RD-4 Dolphin #137 Named CAPELLA |
| 167 |
Jan-10-1934 |
JF_2_m.jpg |
Photo |
The aircraft shown here was attached to the Coast Guard icebreaker Northwind during Operation "High Jump" in the Antarctic in 1946-1947. |
Ten of these utility amphibians were given to the Coast Guard by the Navy. The aircraft shown here was attached to the Coast Guard icebreaker Northwind during Operation "High Jump" in the Antarctic in 1946-1947. A rugged airplane, the DUCK had a mind of its own during cross wind landings on a runway. These aircraft kept their Navy serial numbers. |
| 547 |
May-01-1934 |
CGASCapeMay1934_750.jpg |
Photo |
CGAS Cape May Air Station |
Composite photo of CGAS Cape May with Aircraft and entire crew. |
| 613 |
Sep-15-1934 |
FLBAntaresPJ-1.jpg |
Photo |
Folker PJ-1, FLB Antares executing the medevac of a stetcher case from SS Samuel O. Brown in September 1934. |
Here the Fokker PJ-1 Flying Lifeboat lands alongside the SS Samuel O. Brown to evacuate an injured crewman. |
| 364 |
Dec-05-1934 |
A_Short_History_of_Operations_at_Biloxi_Annotated.pdf |
Publication |
History of the Coast Guard Air Station at Biloxi, MS. |
This short history of the CGAS Biloxi operations was written by LTC Ted Morris, USAF (formerly AM2, USCG) and permission was gaciously given to reproduce it herein. Picturtes have been added and greatly enhance the history of CGAS Biloxi. |
| 86 |
Jan-01-1935 |
JF-2.jpg |
Photo |
Purchased under Navy contract at a cost of $45,000 each, fourteen of these amphibians were operated by the Coast Guard. |
Purchased under Navy contract at a cost of $45,000 each, fourteen of these amphibians were operated by the Coast Guard. V135 was assigned to CGC Taney at Honolulu. V144 was used aboard CGC Spencer in Cordova, Alaska, and is shown being hoisted aboard the cutter. One was traded to the Navy for a Lockheed XR30-1 in 1936. In an aircraft of this type (V167) CDR Elmer Stone set a speed record on 20 December 1934 at Buckroe Beach, Virginia, when flew a 3 kilometer course at 191.8 mph. On 25 June 1935 LT Burke set another record by carrying a load of 1102 pounds. |
| 141 |
Jan-01-1935 |
RT_1_m.jpg |
Photo |
The only DELTA ever purchased by the military, it was used as a command transport for the Secretary of Treasury. |
The only DELTA ever purchased by the military, it was used as a command transport for the Secretary of Treasury. The cost of this air-craft was $45,000 and it was originally assigned number 150 but later changed to 362. It was a slick executive aircraft, cruising at 185 knots with a service ceiling of 20,000 feet powered by a Wright Cyclone R1820 engine and Hamilton Standard controllable pitch propeller. |
| 314 |
Jan-01-1935 |
JF-2_A.jpg |
Photo |
Grumman JF-2 Duck A model |
A model |
| 402 |
Jun-01-1935 |
PJ-1s on Ramp 1935.jpg |
Photo |
Fokker PJ-1s on Ramp 1935 |
Fokker PJ-1s on Ramp 1935 |
| 87 |
Jun-10-1935 |
PJ-1s on Ramp 1935.jpg |
Photo |
The first rescue plane designed specifically for Coast Guard use and known as the FLYING LIFEBOAT. |
The first rescue plane designed specifically for Coast Guard use and known as the FLYING LIFEBOAT. Four aircraft, #113 ACRUX, #114 ACAMAR, #115 ARCTURUS, #116 ANTARES, and #127 ALTAIR were purchased on a Coast Guard contract for $73,343 each. They were powered by WSP R1340-C-1 engines and fixed pitch Hamilton Standard propellers. The pusher versions were Model PJ-1 while the PJ-2 were tractor versions. |
| 135 |
Jan-01-1936 |
R_301_m.jpg |
Photo |
One of these Admirals Flagship aircraft was purchased for $65,000. |
One of these Admirals Flagship aircraft was purchased for $65,000. It had a cruising speed of 110 knots and could carry 12 passengers. It was powered by Pratt and Whitney WSP JR R985 engines and Hamilton Standard controllable pitch propellers. Its range was 850 miles and its service ceiling was 11,450 feet. |
| 143 |
Jan-01-1936 |
XR30_1_m.jpg |
Photo |
Lockheed R30-1 Electra circa 1936-1942 |
Lockheed R30-1 Electra circa 1936-1942 |
| 385 |
Feb-01-1936 |
Painting CG Aircraft 1936.pdf |
Publication |
Instructions for Painting USCG Aircraft - 1936 |
The first Instructions for the painting of USCG Aircraft published in February 1936. |
| 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. |
| 401 |
Jun-01-1936 |
PJ-1 Beached 1936.jpg |
Photo |
Salem Fokker PJ-1 beached |
Salem Fokker PJ-1 beached |
| 568 |
Jun-15-1936 |
Edge of Alaska.pdf |
Publication |
Edge of Alaska - Story of the Alaskan Adventures of LCDR CLarence F. Edge |
Captain Carl Swickley wrote this article published by the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation. |
| 581 |
Jul-01-1936 |
Salem_barracks_July01_1936.jpg |
Photo |
CGAS Salem Barracks Construction |
The barracks at CGAS Salem is seen here under construction in 1936. |
| 735 |
Jul-01-1936 |
Linholm_Hesford_1936_SDO03_800.jpg |
Photo |
LT's Hesford & Linholm |
From right to left are: LT Arthur J. Hesford and LT Stanley C. Linholm pictured at San Diego in 1936. The Commanding Officer of the Air Patrol Detachment (forerunner of CGAS San Diego) was CDR Elmer Stone. |
| 382 |
Oct-15-1936 |
Aviation Instructions 1936.pdf |
Publication |
USCG Aviation Instructions from 1936 |
The Aviation Instructions of 1936 set forth the organizational, operational and support parameters for all of CG Aviation. |
| 123 |
Jan-01-1937 |
J2K_1_m.jpg |
Photo |
Two of each aircraft were purchased by the Coast Guard for $6466 and $7129 each. |
Two of each aircraft were purchased by the Coast Guard for $6466 and $7129 each. V160 and V161, the -1s, were assigned to St Pe-tersburg, Florida. V162 and V163, the -2s, were assigned to Charleston, SC. Powered by Ranger 6-410 engine, they had a cruise speed of 110 knots and a stall speed of 41 knots. All were lost in unscheduled contact with the earth! |
| 124 |
Jan-01-1937 |
J2W_1_m.jpg |
Photo |
Three of these aircraft were purchased by the Coast Guard for $12.054 each. |
Three of these aircraft were purchased by the Coast Guard for $12.054 each. They were used for various assignments, all three eventually being attached to the Patrol Detachment at El Paso. All were destroyed in crashes in 1939. |
| 303 |
Jan-01-1937 |
CGAS_SDiego_37.jpg |
Photo |
CGAS San Diego & Lindberg Field |
CGAS San Diego (Lindberg Field)1937 - photo taken by Captain Frank Erickson |
| 315 |
Jan-01-1937 |
JF-2_C.jpg |
Photo |
Grumman JF-2C Duck C model |
Model C |
| 621 |
Mar-02-1937 |
El Paso Detachment.pdf |
Publication |
Story of CG Air Detachment El Paso |
This story by AOM1 Jack Shea, former USCGR aviation member, is the only detailed document we have found about the Border Patrol and the establishment and short history of CGAD El Paso. It does not delineate the interplay between the start up at San Antonio nor the move to Del Rio, Texas before moving to El Paso. |
| 409 |
Apr-01-1937 |
uscg_rd2_escorts_hindenberg_lakehurst.jpg |
Photo |
A USCG RD2 Aircraft escorts the Hindenberg over NAS Lakehurst. |
A Coast Guard RD2 escorts the Hindenberg over NAS Lakehurst. We do not know the name of the other dirgible tethered at the mast in the top right corner. The date of this photo is not known but is prior to May 6, 1937 when she burned. |
| 580 |
Dec-10-1937 |
salem_12_10_37.jpg |
Photo |
CGAS Salem Hangar |
Aerial view of the CGAS Salem Hangr taken in December 1937. |
| 321 |
Dec-12-1937 |
12_dec_37.jpg |
Photo |
CGAS Salem Hangar |
CGAS Salem Hanger from ramp side |
| 150 |
Jan-01-1938 |
PH_2_m.jpg |
Photo |
Several of these air sea rescue versions of the Navy seaplane patrol bomber were purchased by the Coast Guard at a cost of $116,104. |
Several of these air sea rescue versions of the Navy seaplane patrol bomber were purchased by the Coast Guard at a cost of $116,104. They were powered by Wright Cyclone engines, had a cruise speed of 120 knots, stall speed of 63 knots and a range of 2242 miles. They were assigned numbers V164-V170 |
| 153 |
Jan-01-1938 |
SOC4_m.jpg |
Photo |
Forty eight of these aircraft were assigned to the Coast Guard ASW patrol of the Gulf and Atlantic coastal waters during World War II. |
Forty eight of these aircraft were assigned to the Coast Guard ASW patrol of the Gulf and Atlantic coastal waters during World War II. Many were delivered with wheels but all were eventually fitted with floats for Coast Guard work. |
| 170 |
Jan-01-1938 |
Ph_3_m.jpg |
Photo |
These seaplanes saw extensive service during World War II on ASW patrol and in the development of a coordinated search and rescue organization. |
An improved version of the PH-2, seven of this model were purchased by the Coast Guard for $130,000 each. These seaplanes saw extensive service during World War II on ASW patrol and in the development of a coordinated search and rescue organization. |
| 173 |
Jan-01-1938 |
Soc_4_m.jpg |
Photo |
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| 177 |
Jan-01-1938 |
Early_Dinner_Key1.jpg |
Photo |
Early days of Dinner Key - CGAS Miami and the Pan Am Hangars. |
PH2 Hall boats on the ramp of CGAS Miami (Dinner Key) circa 1938. |
| 266 |
Jan-01-1938 |
st_pete_38.jpg |
Photo |
Initial CG Air Station at St. Petersburg, Florida |
This photo was taken in 1938 near the completion of the facilities at CGAS St. Petersburg Florida. |
| 323 |
Feb-28-1938 |
28_feb38.jpg |
Photo |
CGAS Salem officers and crew pictured in front of hanger. |
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| 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. |
| 619 |
Nov-13-1938 |
St. Petersburg Hall Boat Aircraft Lost.pdf |
Publication |
Coast Guard Hall Boat Lost at Sea. |
This publication is from the St. Petersburg Times, 13 November 1938 when a CG HallBoat was damaged and sunk by the sction of the seas during a open sea landing medical evacuation attempt. |
| 403 |
Dec-11-1938 |
V115 Transfer to SPete.jpg |
Photo |
Salem V-115 Transferred to CGAS St. Petersburg |
Salem V-115 Transferred to CGAS St. Petersburg December 11, 1938 |
USCG Aviation History Flight Log