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463 Jun-01-1940 R50 Lodestar Panel.jpg Photo Lockheed Lodestar Cockpit Panel View of the Lockheed Lodestar R50-1 cockpit panel.
464 Jun-01-1940 Pilot's Side JRF 1940 Contract.jpg Photo Pilot's Station in JRF View of the pilot's side/station of Grumman JRF "Goose"
465 Jun-01-1940 Panel JRF 1940 Contract.jpg Photo JRF Panel Flight panel of Grumman JRF "Goose"
466 Jun-01-1940 PBY Pilot's JATO Switch.jpg Photo PBY JATO Switch Pilot's JATO switch in Consolidated PBY-5A
94 Jan-01-1941 JRF_2.jpg Photo Grumman JRF-2 Goose The number of this aircraft is not discernable but they had V numbers in the 190 through 230 range.
127 Jan-01-1941 N3n_3_m.jpg Photo A rugged plane, the Yellow Perils were the curse and salvation of thousands of fledgling aeronauts. Four of these trainers were acquired by the Coast Guard from the Navy to provide aircraft for the accelerated Coast Guard pilot training program. Numbers assigned were V193 to V196. Note the canvas instrument flying hood attached to the rear seat. A rugged plane, the Yellow Perils were the curse and salvation of thousands of fledgling aeronauts.
145 Jan-01-1941 J4F_1_202.jpg Photo Grumman JR4F-1 Widgeon - Twenty five of theses aircraft were purchased by the Coast Guard at a unit cost of $75.526. Twenty five of theses aircraft were purchased by the Coast Guard at a unit cost of $75.526. Powered by 2 Ranger L-440-2 in-line engines with Sensenich wooden fixed pitch propellers, they performed well on missions of all kinds. Most unusual was the ASW version carrying two depth charges on bomb racks under the wings. This aircraft was number V202.
157 Jan-01-1941 J4F_1_203.jpg Photo Grumman JR4F-1 Widgeon - Twenty five of theses aircraft were purchased by the Coast Guard at a unit cost of $75.526. Twenty five of theses aircraft were purchased by the Coast Guard at a unit cost of $75.526. Powered by 2 Ranger L-440-2 in-line engines with Sensenich wooden fixed pitch propellers, they performed well on missions of all kinds. Most unusual was the ASW version carrying two depth charges on bomb racks under the wings. This aircraft was number V203.
316 Jan-01-1941 JF-2_D.jpg Photo Grumman JF-2D Duck D Model Model D
668 Apr-15-1941 PBY V-189.pdf Publication The Saga of Consolidated Catalina PBY-5 V-189 This is a history of the Consolidated Aircraft Corporation manufactured and configured Catalina flying-boat, PBY-5, V-189, its pilots, navigators ; who, in many situations, accomplished the near impossible and the dedicated crews who flew and maintained her efficiency.
467 Jun-01-1941 J4F Widgeon Overhead Panel.jpg Photo J4F Widgeon Overhead Panel Overhead panel of Grumman J4F "Widgeon"
468 Jun-01-1941 J4F Widgeon Panel.jpg Photo J4F Widgeon Cockpit Panel Cockpit panel from Grumman J4F "Widgeon"
492 Jul-01-1941 4_Map_Alaska.jpg Photo Annette Island, Alaska (Metlakatla)became an airlines terminal and CG Air Station in 1941 Map of Alaska and Map of Annette Island
493 Jul-01-1941 7_1941_RunwayA_Construction.jpg Photo CGAS Annette runway construction
503 Jul-01-1941 V_212_J4F_1.jpg Photo J4F Widgeon The J4F Widgeon, Manufactured by Grumman, is pictured here fully restored in the Naval Aviation Museum, Pensacola and was used by the CG from 1941 - 1848.
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.
553 Aug-30-1941 CGAS_Cape_May_083041.jpg Photo CGAS Cape May Aerial view CGAS Cape May 1941
136 Jan-01-1942 R50_4_m.jpg Photo Seven of these improved versions of the Lodestar were assigned to the Coast Guard by the Navy for use as executive transports Seven of these improved versions of the Lodestar were assigned to the Coast Guard by the Navy for use as executive transports, based at Floyd Bennett field, Elizabeth City and the Headquarters detachment at Washington National Airport.
144 Jan-01-1942 J2f_m.jpg Photo Ten of these utility amphibians were given to the Coast Guard by the Navy. 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.
156 Jan-01-1942 J2fduck_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.
159 Jan-01-1942 Oos2u_3_m.jpg Photo Fifty three of these aircraft were flown by Coast Guard pilots during World War II, mostly on coastal anti-submarine patrols. Fifty three of these aircraft were flown by Coast Guard pilots during World War II, mostly on coastal anti-submarine patrols. With one depth charge and a full fuel load, about all it could do was struggle into the air and stay airborne for 6 hours. Some of theses aircraft were actually OS2N-1 built under li-cense by the Naval Aircraft Factory,
161 Jan-01-1942 Pby5a_6a_m.jpg Photo The photo here shows the moment of touch down on a full stall landing. This amphibian version of the Catalina saw wide use in the Coast Guard during and after World Was II with 114 in the inventory in 1945. It did magnificent work and was employed for every conceivable mission. The photo here shows the moment of touch down on a full stall landing.
265 Jan-01-1942 SNV_1.jpg Photo Vultee SNV-1 cir 1942 - 1945 Vultee SNC-1 - Two of these "Valiant" BT-13A aircraft were purchased by the Coast GUard for $75,413 each. Better known as the VIBRATOR, it had a cruise speed of 145 knots and a stall speed of 45 knots. V222 and V223 were used for instrument training and some utility work. Powered by a Pratt & Whitney R985-AN-1 engine with a Hamilton Standard two position propeller.
371 Jan-01-1942 PBY_5_on_ramp.jpg Photo PBY-5 on ramp Consolidated PBY-5 pictured on the ramp.
372 Jan-01-1942 PBY_5A_in_flt.jpg Photo Catalina PBY-5A in flight The Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina pictured in flight.
374 Jan-01-1942 PBY_5A_water_takeoff.jpg Photo PBY-5A water take-off The Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina pictured on water take-off.
375 Jan-01-1942 PBY_cold_ops.jpg Photo PBY pictured in cold climes Consolidated PBY-5A pictured in cold climes at an unknown location.
376 Jan-01-1942 PBY_launch.jpg Photo PBY-5A being launched from ramp. The Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina at head of ramp being launched.
377 Jan-01-1942 PBY_san_diego.jpg Photo PBY-5A Catalina on the ramp at CGAS San Diego. Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina on the ramp at CGAS San Diego.
302 Jun-01-1942 paattack.pdf Publication The air attack on CGAS Port Angeles. Captain D. B. MacDairmid conducted a mock air raid on CGAS Port Angeles in June 1942 and got more of a drill than he counted upon. Read this account by B. T. Beard on an event from the War Dairy of CGAS Port Angeles and interview with one of the oarties to the happening.
342 Jul-01-1942 salem_os2u3_water_taxi.jpg Photo CGAS Salem OS2U3 water taxiing
354 Jul-01-1942 flying_boat_42.jpg Photo Proposal for a Coast Guard Flying Boat with twin rotors and folding blades. Proposal for a Coast Guard Flying Boat with twin rotors and folding blades. This pgoto was found in the archives of the Coast Guard Historian, CGHQ.
740 Jul-01-1942 Grumman_JF2_Duck_32-41_SDO07_800.jpg Photo Grumman Jf-2 "Duck" Grummand JF-2 "Duck" picture courtesy CGAS San Diego through CD Ron Hiddleston
754 Jul-01-1942 Vol_Port_Security_44_44_SDO02_800.jpg Photo Volunteer Port Security Force During the war there was a Volunteer Port Security Force with a unit that was based out of CGAS San Diego. Photo courtesy CGAS San Diego through CDR Ron Huddleston.
328 Nov-01-1942 cgas_salem_nov42_panorama.jpg Photo CGAS Salem and surrounds panaorama view November 1942.
332 Dec-01-1942 dec42_os2u3_on_ramp_for_patrol.jpg Photo CGAS Salem OS2U3 on the ramp ready for patrol.
333 Dec-01-1942 dec42_ramping_os2u3.jpg Photo Ramping OS2U3 at CGAS Salem in December 1942
322 Dec-17-1942 17_dec_42_strikers.jpg Photo Strikers at CGAS Salem looking over aircraft engine. Strikers were non-schooled personnel who were trained in their rate by station personnel.
101 Jan-01-1943 HNSS-1.jpg Photo Twenty one of these early helicopters were purchased by the Coast Guard at a unit price of $45,940. Twenty one of these early helicopters were purchased by the Coast Guard at a unit price of $45,940. The Coast Guard started the first formal helicopter training school at Floyd Bennett Field in 1943. LCDR Frank Erikson, working closely with Igor Sikorsky, pioneered the development of the helicopter as a search and rescue vehicle. In 1946 the R-4 pictured here was disassembled and flown to Goose Bay, Labrador, in an R5D. It was then reassembled and used to rescue 15 Canadian airmen who had been marooned for 13 days on the frozen tundra.
113 Jan-01-1943 Xr4_m.jpg Photo
125 Jan-01-1943 Jrb_4_m.jpg Photo Seven of these Beechcraft C-45 type aircraft were used by the Coast Guard mainly for administrative flying. Seven of these Beechcraft C-45 type aircraft were used by the Coast Guard mainly for administrative flying. One specially equipped model was used to assist the Coast and Geodetic Survey in harbor mapping and photography. The one pictured here was based at Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City, NC and was used primarily for administrative and proficiency flying.
126 Jan-01-1943 N2s_3_m.jpg Photo Eleven of these aircraft also know as the PT-17 or Cadet, were used as proficiency training aircraft for couriers. Eleven of these aircraft also know as the PT-17 or Cadet, were used as proficiency training aircraft for couriers. Powered by a Continental R-670 engine, it was a great aerobatic plane. They were occasionally used for search and rescue within their limited range capability. Navy versions are shown here returning to Rodd Field, Texas.
138 Jan-01-1943 Douglas R4D.jpg Photo The Douglas R4D Skytrain one shown here was based at Port Angeles, WA and provided support for the Alaskan LORAN chain and Coast Guard Air Detachments at Annette Island an d Kodiak, AK. Eight of these DC-3, C-47 transports were used by the Coast Guard for search and rescue and logistics support work. The "GOONY BIRD" was one of the most reliable of the modern transports. The one shown here was based at Port Angeles, WA and provided support for the Alaskan LORAN chain and Coast Guard Air Detachments at Annette Island an d Kodiak, AK.
139 Jan-01-1943 R5c_1_m.jpg Photo Ten of these C-46 aircraft were operated by the Coast Guard. Ten of these C-46 aircraft were operated by the Coast Guard. Stationed at Elizabeth City, NC, they were used to rush parts and personnel worldwide. Special fuselage tanks were installed for long range capability.
142 Jan-01-1943 Stearman_m.jpg Photo Stearman N2S-3 Eleven of these aircraft, also known as the PT-17 or CAYDET, were used as proficiency training aircraft for couriers. Powered by a Continental R-670 engine, it was a great acrobatic plane. They were occasionally used for search and rescue within their limited range capability.
160 Jan-01-1943 Pbm_3g_m.jpg Photo The Coast Guard operated twenty seven PBM-3's and thirty six or more PBM-5's during World War II. This Martin aircraft was powered by R2800 engines rated at 2100 HP for take off. The aircraft had a maximum speed of 196 knots at sea level, 215 mph at 19,800 feet and a cruise speed of 127 mph. The maximum gross weight at take off was 58,000 lbs. The normal range was 2490 miles with a 4000 lb fuel load. The Coast Guard operated twenty seven PBM-3's and thirty six or more PBM-5's during World War II.
169 Jan-01-1943 Pbm_5g_m.jpg Photo This Martin aircraft was powered by R2800 engines rated at 2100 HP for take off. This Martin aircraft was powered by R2800 engines rated at 2100 HP for take off. The aircraft had a maximum speed of 196 knots at sea level, 215 mph at 19,800 feet and a cruise speed of 127 mph. The maximum gross weight at take off was 58,000 lbs. The normal range was 2490 miles with a 4000 lb fuel load. The Coast Guard operated twenty seven PBM-3's and thirty six or more PBM-5's during World War II.
176 Jan-01-1943 erickson_igor.jpg Photo Helo piloted by Captain Frank Erickson hoisting Dr. Igor Sikorsky at Brooklyn Air Station. Believing in his own invention, Dr. Igor Sikorsky is hoisted here by one of his own helcopters piloted by Captain Frank Erickson, CG Helo Pilot #1.
310 Jan-01-1943 NAS_Cape_May1943.jpg Photo General photo of NAS (CGAS) Cape May during WWII years 1943-1944
632 Jun-01-1943 seamew.jpg Photo Curtiss SO3C-3 "Seamew" Forty-eight of these Seamew scout planes were assigned to the Coast guard for ASW Patrol of the Gulf and Atlantic coastal waters during World War II. Many were elivered with wheels, but all were fitted with floats for Coast Guard use.
634 Jun-01-1943 North American SNJ.jpg Photo North American SNJ-5, -6 "TEXAN" Fifteen of these TEXAN AT-6 aoircraft were operated by the Coast Guard for proficiency, courier and administrative flying. One or two were assigned to each major Air Station. Five aircraft were used for cross-country navigation training.
394 Jul-07-1943 Sikorsky_1st_Helo_Detachment.jpg Photo Helicopter Detachment at Sikorsky Aircraft, Bridgeport, Conn. CDR Frank Erickson and crew of the first Helop detachment at the Sikorsky Aircraft Plant, Bridgeport, CT. July 7, 1943.
120 Jan-01-1944 GH_2_m.jpg Photo Three of these were used by CGAS San Francisco for proficiency and instrument training. Three of these were used by CGAS San Francisco for proficiency and instrument training. Designated UC-70 by the Air Corps, this was the civil DGA-12. The manufacturer let it be known that DGA stood for "Damn Good Airplane".
132 Jan-01-1944 P4Y_1_m.jpg Photo Their long range and reliability made them an outstanding platform for extended off shore searches. Five of these Privateers, a variant of the B-24 Liberator with twin vertical stabilizers were operated by the Coast Guard in the rapidly expanding search and rescue effort during and after World War II. Their long range and reliability made them an outstanding platform for extended off shore searches.
149 Jan-01-1944 Pb2y_5.jpg Photo Four of these patrol bombers were operated by the Coast Guard during the latter part of World War II. Four of these patrol bombers were operated by the Coast Guard during the latter part of World War II. They were used for ASW patrol and long range search and rescue. Powered by 4 Pratt and Whitney R1830 engines, this large seaplane was ideal for extended flights over the open ocean.
404 Jan-01-1944 Widgeons, Goose, Kingfisher, Corsair.jpg Photo Multi-type aircraft on ram at Salem 1944 Multi-type aircraft on ram at Salem 1944 - Widgeons, Goose, Kingfisher, and Corsair
298 Jan-05-1944 WOLFPACK_AND_SUNDAY_COMICS.pdf Publication LT Stew Graham heads mission to fly helos off of a British M/V Daghestan in convoy during January 1944 in the Atlantic. In January 1944, the British put 2 YR-4 helos on the British M/V Daghestan and Lt Stew Graham, USCG acting as pilot, completed the mission by successfully flying off the merchantman in convoy. The YR's were delivered to a Royal Navy aerodrome near Liverpool as the first operational helicopters in England.
542 Jan-15-1944 VP-6_600.jpg Photo VP-6 Patrol Squadron 6 at Blui West One, Greenland Patrol Squadron 6 was the only fully manned CG Squadron of WWII.
33 Jun-01-1944 brooklyn01_1944.jpg Photo CGAS Brooklyn 1944 CGAS Brooklyn and the helicopter training group
352 Jun-01-1944 ww2_launch_depth_chg.jpg Photo CGAS Salem get ready to launch a patrol during WWII - note the depth charge below the wing on the hardpoint.
537 Jun-01-1944 Quonset_PBY5A_1944.jpg Photo CGAD Quonset Point in 1944 The Coast Guard had a full presence at NAS Quonset Point during 1944 and continue there with detachments until it was closed April 5, 1974.
579 Jun-15-1944 helo_ship.jpg Photo CGC Cobb The Coastal Packet "General Cobb" was acquired from the War Shipping Administration; had it's superstructure cut down and a 38 by 63 foot flight deck added. It became the CGC Cobb and the very first helo landing ship in the world. The first landings were on 15 June 1944. Pictured here are a Sikorsky R5(HOS) close aboard and a Sikorsky R4(HNS) to the right.
644 Jul-01-1944 Fly the Helo.pdf Publication Disertation on learning to fly the helicopter. LTJG Sam A. Constantino, USCG gives an account of his learning to fly the heicopter in the very early days of iy's development. It is accurate and funny. A must read for nostalgia sake.
738 Jul-01-1944 DSDiego_Main_Gate_WWII_SDO16_800.jpg Photo CGAS San Diego 1942-1945 During World War II this is what the main gate at CGAS San Diego looked like. Photo courtesy CGAS San Diego through Ptero CDR Ron Huddleston.
752 Jul-01-1944 SO3C_43_44_SDO06_800.jpg Photo Curtiss SO3C-3 "Seagull" Photo of Curtiss SO3C-3 from National Archives courtesy of CGAS San Diego through CDR Ron Huddleston.
16 Aug-07-1944 1st_helo_sim_2_800.jpg Photo First helicopter synthetic training device (800 x 600 pix) Capt Frank Erickson directed the helicopter training squadron for USN. Students from all the US armed forces plus Canadians and British.
39 Jan-01-1945 cg-jrf-5.jpg Photo JRF-5 known as the Goose Grumman JRF-5 Goose
66 Jan-01-1945 Historic_CG_Helicopter (HS1-C).jpg Photo
79 Jan-01-1945 Ice_pat_R5D.jpg Photo Douglas R4D Skymaster Pictured on Ice Patrol, the R5D's were used for International Ice Patrol, Long Range Logistics and one was outfitted for Aerial Mapping for the Coast & Geodetic Survey.
80 Jan-01-1945 Ice_pat_R5D_2.jpg Photo Douglas R5D Skymaster Pictured on Ice Patrol, the R5D's were used for International Ice Patrol, Long Range Logistics and one was outfitted for Aerial Mapping for the Coast & Geodetic Survey.
107 Jan-01-1945 Hos1g_m.jpg Photo The Coast Guard purchased 27 of these R-6A helicopters which were built by Nash-Kelvintor under license from Sikorsky. The Coast Guard purchased 27 of these R-6A helicopters which were built by Nash-Kelvintor under license from Sikorsky. A press release for the version shown stated in part&A higher powered machine than its predecessors & this copter has limitless new duties planned for it. It had a cruise speed of 75 knots, a range of 245 miles and could carry 3 people.
110 Jan-01-1945 Hul1g_m.jpg Photo Bell Hul-1G Two of these Bell model 47G helicopters were purchased and operated by the Coast Guard until december 1967. These helicopters were fitter with floats and were normally used for ice reconnaissance from flight deck equiped ships in the Bering Sea and Gulf of Alaska. They were based at CGAS Kodiak.
133 Jan-01-1945 P4y_2g_m.jpg Photo
134 Jan-01-1945 Pb_1g_m.jpg Photo A modified version of the B-17 FLYING FORTRESS, carrying a droppable life boast under its bomb bay, was used by the Coast Guard for long range search and rescue. A modified version of the B-17 FLYING FORTRESS, carrying a droppable life boast under its bomb bay, was used by the Coast Guard for long range search and rescue. Also used for International Ice Patrol and Coast and Geodetic Survey photo mapping, it was the most successful of the adapted long range search and rescue aircraft. Eighteen of these aircraft were operated by the Coast Guard.
288 Jan-01-1945 CGAS_Salem_aerial_view.jpg Photo CGAS Salem, MA aerial view Aerial View of CGAS Salem
289 Jan-01-1945 CGAS_Salem_ramp_2PBMs.jpg Photo PBM on ramp at CGAS Salem PBM-5's on ramp at CGAS Salem
292 Jan-01-1945 P4Y_privateers_4plane_formation.jpg Photo Convair P4Y Privateers The Convair P4Y Privateer's pictured here in a four plane formation served the CG well for long range patrol. This is a Navy version of the "Liberator".
341 Jan-01-1945 salem_hanger_cir_unkn.jpg Photo CGAS Salem Hanger from an unknown date, but probably about 1945
378 Jan-01-1945 THE_FUTURE_OF_COAST_GUARD_AVIATION.pdf Publication A white paper by Capt William J. Kossler, USCG on The Future of Coast Guard Aviation This document was found in the archives of the USCG Historian and has been extracted herein along with some photos of Capt Kossler, awards presented posthumously and the final extract from his service record.
410 Jan-01-1945 HTL-1_m.jpg Photo Bell Helicopter Bell Utility Helicopter
91 Mar-01-1945 P4Y-2G.jpg Photo Nine of these single vertical stabilizer PB4Y-1 Liberators were operated by the Coast Guard. Nine of these single vertical stabilizer PB4Y-1 Liberators were operated by the Coast Guard. Their long range capability and reliability made them particularly suitable for over the ocean. Based at San Francisco and Barbers Point, Hawaii, they spent many thousand hours over the Pacific.
324 Apr-01-1945 apr45_pby_current_asr_paint.jpg Photo CGAS Salem PBY in current (1945) air sea rescue paint scheme.
529 May-01-1945 argentiaNAS_1945.jpg Photo NAS Argentia (CGAD Argentia) Aerial view of NAS Argentia circa 1945 - one of the few clear days.
325 Jun-01-1945 cgas_salem_1945.jpg Photo CGAS Salem aerial view 1945
635 Jun-01-1945 Curtiss SB2C.jpg Photo Curtiss SB2C Only 2 of these Curtiss SB2C Navy Scout bomber HELLDIVERS were operated by the Coast Guard. They were tested for fast dash to a crash or ditching to drop rafts and rations. Powered by a Wright R2600-8 engine, they had a dsash speed of close to 230 knots.
407 Jul-01-1945 MINIMUM and MAXIMUM.pdf Publication Rescue of RCAF Flyers in Labrador by USCG HNS-1 helicopter In 1945, an RCAF Aircraft crashed in northern Labrador. After 2 rescue fixed wing aircraft crashed in trying to rescue the original survivors, the Coast Guard was asked to attempt the rescue by helicopter. This is an annotation of that effort.
491 Jul-01-1945 WEP WWII History.pdf Publication Oral History by LCDR W. E. Prindle, Jr., USCGR Captain Pete Prindle, USCG (Ret) provided this publication of the oral history of his father's experiences mostly around WWII and the early helicopters. He was CG Aviator #144 and CG Helo Pilot #24.
506 Jul-01-1945 kaneohe01.jpg Photo CGAD Kaneohe T.B.D.
507 Jul-01-1945 keneohe02.jpg Photo CGAD Kaneohe T.B.D.
67 Jan-01-1946 HO3S-1G232ca1946-50.jpg Photo Nine of this model S-57 were purchased at a unit cost of $91,977. Nine of this model S-57 were purchased at a unit cost of $91,977. Powered by a Pratt and Whitney WASP JR R915-AN5, they were the first helicopter fitted with a rescue hoist. Numbers assigned were 230-238. Also known as the H-5, it was used extensively by the Navy and Air Force, performing dozens of rescues during the Korean War. Some Coast Guard models were fitted with inflatable bags.
102 Jan-01-1946 Ho2s1g_m.jpg Photo Only 2 of this R-5A model helicopter were purchased at a unit cost of $86,000. Only 2 of this R-5A model helicopter were purchased at a unit cost of $86,000. It was a two place aircraft powered by a Pratt Whitney WASP JR R985-ANS engine with a cruise speed of 80 knots and a range of 130 miles. It was re-placed by the higher performance HO3S after initial service evaluation.
103 Jan-01-1946 Ho3s1g_m.jpg Photo Nine of this model S-57 were purchased at a unit cost of $91,977. Nine of this model S-57 were purchased at a unit cost of $91,977. Powered by a Pratt and Whitney WASP JR R915-AN5, they were the first helicopter fitted with a rescue hoist. Numbers assigned were 230-238. Also known as the H-5, it was used extensively by the Navy and Air Force, performing dozens of rescues during the Korean War. Some Coast Guard models were fitted with inflatable bags.
90 Mar-03-1946 P4Y-2G_6306SanFranCA.jpg Photo Nine of these single vertical stabilizer PB4Y-1 Liberators were operated by the Coast Guard. Nine of these single vertical stabilizer PB4Y-1 Liberators were operated by the Coast Guard. Their long range capability and reliability made them particularly suitable for over the ocean. Based at San Francisco and Barbers Point, Hawaii, they spent many thousand hours over the Pacific.
642 Apr-01-1946 Cape_Race_Mail_Drop_1947.jpg Photo Message from CO, CG Loran Station Cape Race, Newfoundland to CGAD Argentia. The imge is of the message sent to CGAD Argentia by the Commanding Officer, Coast Guard Loran Station, Cape Race, Newfoundland about an air drop of mail on 1 April, 1947 (no April Fools Joke). PBY's from CGAD Argentia dropped mail and other supplies to this very isolated station.
527 Jun-01-1946 PBY_ARGENTIA_1946.jpg Photo PBY-5A Catalina PBY-5A Catalina out of Argentia picking up personel from iceshelf
614 Jun-01-1946 3Helo_Teers.jpg Photo The first 3 CG Helo Pilots - Capt Frank Erickson #1, Cdr Stew Graham #2 and Cdr Walt Bolton #3 This is an image of the first three Coast Guard Helicopter pilots. Capt Frank Erickson #1 - was trained by Sikorsky Aircraft and Stew Graham #2 was trained by Frank Erickson; while Walt Bolton #3 was trained by both. This all happened the 1946 timeframe. The really early days of helicopter flying.
494 Jul-01-1946 8_1946_CAA_Dorms.jpg Photo CAA Dorms at Annette Island 1946
495 Jul-01-1946 9_CAA_Family_Housing.jpg Photo CAA Family Housing. The CG lived in Quonsett huts and still did in 1959.
586 Jul-01-1946 covey_hns_helos_brooklyn_1946.jpg Photo HNS Helos of Flight School at Brooklyn The entire fleet of HNS of the Helo School at CGAS Brooklyn flying in 1946
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.
549 Aug-21-1946 bob_oleary_hos_sabena.jpg Photo AOC Bob O'Leary works on HOS helo AOC Bob O'Leary places a special modification into the nose of the HOS so that a litter may inserted into the helo.
643 Sep-19-1946 Ten feet Tall.pdf Publication First Helicopter Rescue in Newfoundland with Coast Helicopters This is a narrative ny an eyewitness participant in the very first helicopter rescue deployment in the world. When Sabena (Belgian) DC-4 Flight 00OCG crashed in Newfoundland in September 1946 the on-scene commander, Doctor Samuel Martin ashed for a way to get the survivors out of the crash site in dense wooded remote muskeg area of Newfoundland and the U.S. Coast Guard had the only helicopters available that could reach the crash site in time to save lives. This is that story by Warrant Gunner Bob O'Leary, USCG (Retired).
447 Sep-21-1946 RESCUE IN NEWFOUNDLAND.pdf Publication Rescue of survivors from Sabena Air line crash in Newfoundland This publication is the account of the efforts and successful rescue of survivors from the crash of a Sabena Airlines (Belgian)C-54 in Newfoundland near to Gander. The text is from official reports recently found in the office of the CG Historian, CG Headquarters, Washington, D.C.
108 Jan-01-1947 Htl1_m.jpg Photo Only two of these helicopters were purchased by the Coast Guard. They were used for security of the New York harbor under the direction of the Captain of the Port. Only two of these helicopters were purchased by the Coast Guard. They were used for security of the New York harbor under the direction of the Captain of the Port. Checking for smuggling, harbor pollution, sabotage and other mari-time derelictions, they usually had floats attached although sometimes they were flown with skids.
109 Jan-01-1947 HTL_1_m.jpg Photo They were used for security of the New York harbor under the direction of the Captain of the Port. Only two of these helicopters were purchased by the Coast Guard. They were used for security of the New York harbor under the direction of the Captain of the Port. Checking for smuggling, harbor pollution, sabotage and other mari-time derelictions, they usually had floats attached although sometimes they were flown with skids.
296 Jan-01-1947 CGAS_Traverse_City_01_47.jpg Photo CGAS Traverse City 1947 CGAS Traverse City 1947 with PBY and early Helo in image.
338 Jun-01-1947 pby_over_salem_barracks_cir47.jpg Photo PBY flys over CGAS Salem Barracks.
532 Jun-01-1947 gershowitz_hns.jpg Photo HNS and Lady Liberty Daver Gershowitz got caught by Lady Liberty - circa 1947
565 Jun-01-1947 hns_brooklyn_01.jpg Photo HNS Helicopter HNS Helo pictured here in 1947 doig a hoist. Note the Protective Helmets worn by both the pilot and the crewman.
566 Jun-01-1947 hns_brooklyn_02.jpg Photo HNS Helicopter HNS helo in 1947 demonstrating the hoist.
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.
633 Jun-01-1947 Hns1_HRS_m.jpg Photo First 2 Helo types in CG Inventory The first 2 helo types ahown here are the HNS (top) and HRS (bottom) stationed at CGAS Brooklyn.
743 Jul-01-1947 JRF5_1943-54_SDO17_800.jpg Photo Grumman JRF-5 "Goose" Grumman JRF-5 "Goose" parked near hangar. Photo courtesy CGAS San Diego through CDR Ron Huddleston.
750 Jul-01-1947 Sikorsky_HNS_1943-48_SDO12_800.jpg Photo Sikorsky HNS Sikorsky HNS #6 conducting shipboard landing trials. Ship is unidentified. Photo courtesy CGAS San Diego through CDR Ron Huddleston.
541 Jul-15-1947 CGAS_Traverse_City_02_47.jpg Photo CGAS Traverse City CGAS Traverse City PBY5A flying over. Notice all the buildings for the Wartime compliment.
17 Aug-07-1947 1st_helo_sim_3_800.jpg Photo First helicopter synthetic training device (800 x 600 pix) Capt Frank Erickson directed the helicopter training squadron for USN. Students from all the US armed forces plus Canadians and British.
18 Aug-07-1947 1st_helo_sim_1_800.jpg Photo First helicopter synthetic training device (800 x 600 pix) Capt Frank Erickson directed the helicopter training squadron for USN. Students from all the US armed forces plus Canadians and British.
331 Sep-01-1947 chief_spencer_striker_lund_riggers_sep47.jpg Photo Chief Spencer and Striker Lund working in Salem Paraloft September 1947.
335 Sep-01-1947 ltjg_art_hancock_flyng_link_trainer.jpg Photo LTJG Art Hancock getting ready to fly an instrument mission in the Link Trainer known as the "Blue Box".
340 Sep-01-1947 salem_barracks_sep47.jpg Photo CGAS Salem Barracks in September 1947 taken from the hanger roof. Note wind sock.
344 Sep-01-1947 sep47_asm_shop.jpg Photo ASM Shop at CGAS Salem September 1947
345 Sep-01-1947 sep47_link_instruction.jpg Photo Link Trainer being used for instrument training at CGAS Salem in 1947. Ltjg John A. Weber mans the training position.
346 Sep-01-1947 sep47_paraloft.jpg Photo The paraloft is manned and ready at CGAS Salem in this September 1947 photo.
347 Sep-01-1947 sep47_salem_sickbay.jpg Photo CGAS Salem Sickbay September 1947 CGAS Salem Sickbay
348 Sep-01-1947 sep47_salem_aerology.jpg Photo CGAS Salem Aerology September 1947
349 Sep-01-1947 sep47_salem_garage.jpg Photo CGAS Salem garage in September 19947
350 Sep-01-1947 sep47_salem_nose_hanger.jpg Photo CGAS Salem Noase Hanger in September 1947
351 Sep-01-1947 sep47_salem_admin_bldg.jpg Photo CGAS Salem Admin Bldg in September 1947 CGAS Salem Admin Bldg
353 Sep-01-1947 wx_guessers_post_hourly_rpt_sep47.jpg Photo The weather forcasting staff posts the hourly report in theis September 1947 photo.
329 Oct-01-1947 cgas_salem_oct47.jpg Photo CGAS Salem aerial view October 1947.
336 Oct-01-1947 oct47_pbm_launch.jpg Photo CGAS Salem PBM being launched.
337 Oct-01-1947 oct47_pbm_pby_on_ramp.jpg Photo CGAS Salem ramp with PBM and PBY poised and ready.
131 Jan-10-1948 Oy_1_m.jpg Photo Eight of these aircraft were stationed at Elizabeth City, NC helping the "Revenuers" locate illegal stills in the mid-Atlantic coastal Moonshine area. Also known as the L-5 SENTINAL, these sturdy little planes were used primarily as spotters for the Alcohol Tax Unit of the Treasury Department. Eight of these aircraft were stationed at Elizabeth City, NC helping the Revenuers locate illegal stills in the mid-Atlantic coastal Moonshine area.
531 Feb-15-1948 gershowitz_friends.jpg Photo Gershowitz & friends Dave Gershowitz with Heathcliff and Esmirelda on Antarctic Cruise - Icebreaker Unknown - circa 1948. Penquins gets seasick on the ships as the motion is not normal to them.
647 Apr-07-1948 You Have To Go Out.pdf Publication Story of PBM medvac and the damage to the aircraft. A U.S. Coast Guard PBM-5 seaplane CGNR 59012 had the left wing float and five feet of the left wing tip were torn away during a night JATO lift off from rough open ocean waters medevac. Pilots MacDowell and Douglas flew the damaged aircraft back to home base. They made a successful night water landing ending the hazardous rescue mission of April 7 - 8, 1948.
462 Jun-01-1948 HRP-1 Cockpit.jpg Photo HRP-1 Cockpit Interior of the cockpit/cabin of the Piasecki HRP-1
472 Jun-01-1948 hrp1_helo_dunking_sonar.jpg Photo Piasecki HRP-1 Helo Dunking Sonar CDR Stew Graham conducts dunking sonar experiments for the US Navy ASW program in a Piasecki HRP-1 Helo. The fabric was stripped off to lighten the helo and to increase cooling for the struggling engine in the heat of Key West.
473 Jun-01-1948 piasecki_hrp1_helo.jpg Photo Piasecki HRP-1 Helo The Piasecki HRP-1 Helo in CG Colors
474 Jun-01-1948 piasecki_hrp1_lands_lst.jpg Photo Piasecki HRP-1 Helo lands on LST The Navy provided an LST for the dunking sonar tests at key West and here CDR Stew graham lands aboard. Skin was removed to reduce weight and to increase cooling to engine.
475 Jun-01-1948 hrp_pack.jpg Photo HRP-1's in a pack HRP-1's all flying together in a pack.
496 Jul-01-1948 10_1948_Runway_Paving.jpg Photo Paving the runway at Annette Island - 1948
497 Jul-01-1948 12_1948_AsphaltBuilding_Setup.jpg Photo Asphalt production plant on Annette Island
13 Jan-01-1949 cigars_and_rough_water.pdf Document Open water landing techniques Capt D. B. MacDairmid and his famous cigars.
749 Jul-01-1949 PBY_Dropping_ARYboat_1949_SDO05_800.jpg Photo PBY-5A PBY-5A Catalina dropping ARY Boat. Photo courtesy CGAS San Diego through CDR Ron Huddleston.


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