| Seq No. |
Timeline |
File Name |
Content Type |
Description |
Remarks |
| 31 |
Jan-01-1950 |
ARSC_hanger_ca1950.jpg |
Photo |
Aircraft Repair & Supply Center (ARSC) is a Headquarters Unit located at CGAS Elizabeth City, N.C. |
ARSC is the central unit charged with repair, maintenance, supply and training for USCG Aircraft. While some aircraft are overhauled here; they are also responsible for the overhaul of aircraft at other facilities like C-130's that are overhauled at a USAF Facility. |
| 112 |
Jan-01-1950 |
K225_m.jpg |
Photo |
Kaman 225 Model |
Not much is known about this aircraft, but it was under evaluation by the CG along with the Kaman HK-1 and other Sikorsky helos. |
| 395 |
Jan-01-1950 |
Erickson HRP Mackinaw.jpg |
Photo |
Erickson lands HRP Helo on Mackinaw |
CDR Frank Erickson kands an HRP helo aboard CG Icebreaker Makinaw at Buffalo, NY |
| 32 |
Feb-01-1950 |
bell_htl-1.jpg |
Photo |
Bell HTL-1 light helicopter |
Observation helicopter. |
| 27 |
Feb-03-1950 |
airstaca1950.jpg |
Photo |
Launching a P5M from Air Station Elizabeth City |
A laborious task is launching and/or retrieving a P5M. |
| 615 |
Mar-31-1950 |
Frank_n_Stew.jpg |
Photo |
Rotary Wing Development Project and Unit |
Capt Frank Erickson led the Rotary Wing Development Project from it's commissioning in June 1946 at CGAS Elizabeth CIty. In September 1948 it was decommissioned and recommissioned as a Headquarters "Unit". The photo shows the Executive Officer CDR (then LT) Stewert R. Graham and the Commanding Officer CAPT (then CDR) Frank A. Erickson just after decommissioning ceremonies of the Rotary Wing Development Unit on March 31, 1950. This event finalized the completion and acceptance of all assigned projects as operational in search and rescue helicopters. |
| 646 |
Apr-17-1950 |
Biscayne Bay Professionalism.pdf |
Publication |
First Light search finds overdue boat and survicors from an unreported sinking along the way. |
This publication was written by J.R. Lee, AOC, USCG(Ret) and Ted A. Morris, Lt.Col.,USAF(Ret) and reports the fortuitous circumstances surrounding the search for an overdue boat and the rescue of 4 survivors from an unreported sinking. |
| 461 |
Jun-01-1950 |
Beech SNB Panel.jpg |
Photo |
Cockpit Panel JRB-4, -5 |
7 Beechcraft Twin engine JRB's (C-45) were purchased for small utility and administrative logistic support. |
| 689 |
Jun-01-1950 |
HO3S_Auto_to_water_Don_Fraser_1.jpg |
Photo |
Sikorsky HO3S on the water after engine failure. |
Don Fraser show here in top of the HO3S he just autorotated to the water after engine failure near the mouth of the Deleware River. The date is an approximation - not available in historical records on hand. |
| 690 |
Jun-01-1950 |
HO3S_Auto_to_water_Don_Fraser_2.jpg |
Photo |
HO3S on the water after engine failure awaiting crash boat. |
Don Fraser and an unidentified officer sitting on the top of an HO3S after engine failure. They autorotated to yhe water off Cape May near Rehoboth Beach and are awaiting a crash-rescue boat. |
| 391 |
Jul-01-1950 |
SAN_DIEGO_PILOTS_RESCUED_USN_CREW.jpg |
Photo |
CG Pilots and 8 Rescued USN Airmen |
CG Pilots and the 8 Rescued USN Airmen from illfated aircraft off San Diego. Ens Vukic and CDR MacDairmid were the CG Pilots. See the official message accompanying the Photo (SAN_DIEGO_CREW_NAMES.jpg). |
| 392 |
Jul-01-1950 |
SAN_DIEGO_CREW_NAMES.jpg |
Photo |
Crew Names of CG Pilots and 8 Rescued USN Air Crewmen |
Message accompanying the release of the photo of the CG Pilots and the 8 USN Aircrewmen rescued off San Diego (See SAN_DIEGO_PILOTS_RESCUED_USN_CREW.jpg) |
| 516 |
Jul-01-1950 |
Martin404a.jpg |
Photo |
RM-1 Martin 404 |
2 RM-1's were stationed at CGAS Arlington (now Washington). They were the old Silver Falcons of Eastern Airline fame. |
| 747 |
Jul-01-1950 |
PBM-5G_V45414_1943-56_SDO11_800.jpg |
Photo |
PBM-5G Martin Mariner |
PBM-5G V45414 Martin Mariner in old rescue paint. Note R-414 painted on bow. Being retrieve here to be beached. Note open overhead wing hatch and RESCUE Painted on top of wing. Photo courtesy CGAS San Diego through CDR Ron Huddleston. |
| 748 |
Jul-01-1950 |
PBY_1941-54_SDO08_800.jpg |
Photo |
PBY-5A |
PBY-5A in Navy Wartime colors on ramp at CGAS San Diego. Photo courtesy CGAS San Diego through CDR Ron Huddleston. |
| 68 |
Jan-01-1951 |
HO4S.jpg |
Photo |
Two versions of this helicopter were procured by the Coast Guard, the major difference being the engine, either an R1340 in the -2G or an R1300 in the -3G. They were also known as the S-55, HRS and H19. |
The unit cost was $177,530. Dozens of rescues were made with this machine, primarily using the hydrau-lic hoist and the Coast Guard designed "Rescue Basket" All of these aircraft were fitted for "Tug Bird", a Coast Guard design which provided the capability to tow boats and ships as large as a DD. Twenty one were purchased and 8 HRS versions borrowed from the Navy and operated for several years. |
| 93 |
Jan-01-1951 |
UF-1G.jpg |
Photo |
Originally 30 of theses aircraft, also known as the SA-16 Albatross, were purchased by the Coast Guard at a unit cost of $523,000. |
Originally 30 of theses aircraft, also known as the SA-16 Albatross, were purchased by the Coast Guard at a unit cost of $523,000. Later 15 m ore were obtained from the Air Force. Later still, from m1957 to 1960, 35 more were obtained from Air Force surpluses. All of these aircraft were converted to the stretch- wing version and called the HU-16E. |
| 104 |
Jan-01-1951 |
Ho4s3g_m.jpg |
Photo |
Two versions of this helicopter were procured by the Coast Guard, the major difference being the engine, either an R1340 in the -2G or an R1300 in the -3G. |
Two versions of this helicopter were procured by the Coast Guard, the major difference being the engine, either an R1340 in the -2G or an R1300 in the -3G. They were also known as the S-55, HRS and H19. The unit cost was $177,530. Dozens of rescues were made with this machine, primarily using the hydraulic hoist and the Coast Guard designed "Rescue Basket" All of these aircraft were fitted for "Tug Bird", a Coast Guard design which provided the capability to tow boats and ships as large as a DD. Twenty one were purchased and 8 HRS versions borrowed from the Navy and operated for several years. |
| 105 |
Jan-01-1951 |
Ho4s2g_m.jpg |
Photo |
Two versions of this helicopter were procured by the Coast Guard, the major difference being the engine, either an R1340 in the -2G or an R1300 in the -3G. |
Two versions of this helicopter were procured by the Coast Guard, the major difference being the engine, either an R1340 in the -2G or an R1300 in the -3G. They were also known as the S-55, HRS and H19. The unit cost was $177,530. Dozens of rescues were made with this machine, primarily using the hydrau-lic hoist and the Coast Guard designed "Rescue Basket" All of these aircraft were fitted for "Tug Bird", a Coast Guard design which provided the capability to tow boats and ships as large as a DD. Twenty one were purchased and 8 HRS versions borrowed from the Navy and operated for several years. |
| 164 |
Jan-01-1951 |
Uf_1g_m.jpg |
Photo |
Early Grumman "Albatross" UF-1G |
The UF-1G was modified with longer, modified wing and larger tail surfaces, and became the UF-2G. An early UF-2G shown here. |
| 469 |
Jun-01-1951 |
HU-16E Center Console.jpg |
Photo |
Center console HU-16E |
Center console from Grumman HU-16E "Albatross" |
| 470 |
Jun-01-1951 |
HU-16E Front Office.jpg |
Photo |
Cockpit Grumman HU-16E |
Cockpit of the Grumman HU-16E "Albatross" |
| 471 |
Jun-01-1951 |
HU-16E Overhead Panel.jpg |
Photo |
Grumman HU-16E Overhead Panel |
Overhead panel from Grumman HU-16E "Albatross" |
| 373 |
Jan-01-1952 |
PBY_5A_on_water.jpg |
Photo |
PBY-5A on the water |
The Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina pictured here on the water. |
| 636 |
Jan-01-1952 |
Ho5s1g_m.jpg |
Photo |
Sikorsky HO5S-1G |
Eight of these speedy choppers were procured by the Coast Guard at a cost of $82,928. Top speed was 90 knots but its small size and short range limited its effectiveness. Numbers assigned were 1244-1255. |
| 637 |
Jan-01-1952 |
HTL-5.jpg |
Photo |
Bell HTL-5 |
Only 3 of this model helicopter were purchased by the Coast Guard. Numbers asigned were 1268-1270. Unit cost on contract #Tcg-19087 was $49,290. They were used on a variety of missions, but their small size and short range limited their effectiveness. |
| 638 |
Jan-01-1952 |
Martin VC-3A (RM1Z).jpg |
Photo |
Martin 404 designated VC-3A (RM1Z) |
The commercial version was known as the Martin 404. Two of these transports were purchased by the Coast GUard at a unit cost of $647,140 and were assigned to the Coast Guadr Air Detachment at Washington National Airport (Reagan National). The aircraft were used for administrative support of Coast Guard Headquarters and the Treasury Department (1952-1967) then Transportation Department (1967-1969). The Coast Guard numbers were 1282 and 1283. Both aircraft were replaced in 1969 by a VC-11A. |
| 639 |
Jan-01-1952 |
Martin404a.jpg |
Photo |
Martin 404 (VC-3A) |
The commercial version was known as the Martin 404. Two of these transports were purchased by the Coast GUard at a unit cost of $647,140 and were assigned to the Coast Guadr Air Detachment at Washington National Airport (Reagan National). The aircraft were used for administrative support of Coast Guard Headquarters and the Treasury Department (1952-1967) then Transportation Department (1967-1969). The Coast Guard numbers were 1282 and 1283. Both aircraft were replaced in 1969 by a VC-11A. The aircraft is shown here in it's last paint scheme that is now CG standard. |
| 648 |
Apr-11-1952 |
A_Tragic_Good_Friday.pdf |
Publication |
The story of the rescue of the survivors of Pan American 526A near San Juan, Puerto Rico |
A U.S. Coast Guard PBY-5A amphibian, CGNR 48429, with pilots Bilderback and Natwig, landed in rough ocean waters to rescue sixteen survivors of a DC-6 which had ditched off San Juan, Puerto Rico, on Good Friday, April 11, 1952.
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| 327 |
Jun-01-1952 |
cgas_salem_jun52.jpg |
Photo |
CGAS Salem aerial view June 1952 |
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| 343 |
Jun-01-1952 |
salem_radioroom_jun52.jpg |
Photo |
CGAS Salem radioroom in June 1952. |
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| 598 |
Jul-01-1952 |
rdy_pbm_ecg_july1952.jpg |
Photo |
Ready PBM at CGAS Elizabeth City - 1952 |
The ready PBM parked at CGADS Elizabeth City, N.C. - 1952 |
| 600 |
Jul-01-1952 |
ecg_pbms_july1952.jpg |
Photo |
PBM's on ramp at CGAS Elizabeth City |
PBM's on the ramp at CGAS Elizabeth City - 1952 |
| 601 |
Jul-01-1952 |
ecg_pbms_and_jnb_july1952.jpg |
Photo |
Ready PBM at top of ramp, PBM on rampo across from Beechcraft JNB |
Ready PBM is parked at the top of the seaplane ramp with a second PBM parked across from a Beechcraft JNB on the ramp - CGAS Elizabeth City July 1952 |
| 602 |
Jul-01-1952 |
ecg_pb1g_and_r5d_1952.jpg |
Photo |
PB1G (B-17) and Douglas R5D (C-54) on ramp at CGAS Elizabeth City |
PB1G (B-17) being washed after flight and R5D (C-54) on the ramp at CGAS Elizabeth City - 1952 |
| 603 |
Jul-01-1952 |
ecg_launching_pbm_july1952.jpg |
Photo |
CGAS Elizabth City launching PBM |
PBM being launched from ramp at CGAS Elizabeth City - 1952 |
| 604 |
Jul-01-1952 |
ecg_launching_pbm2_july1952.jpg |
Photo |
PBM being launched fro seaplane ramp - CGAS Elizabeth City |
CGAS Elizabeth City launching a PBM. Beaching gear is about to be released - 1952 |
| 605 |
Jul-01-1952 |
ecg_ho4S_hover_july1952.jpg |
Photo |
HO4S helicopter hovering at CGAS Elizabeth City |
Sikorsky HO4S helicopter hovering on taxiway at CGAS Elizabeth City - 1952 |
| 677 |
Jul-01-1952 |
Scan10001.jpg |
Photo |
Sikorsky HOSS with crewmen |
Sikorsky HOSS with AD2 E. Chilcoate and AD3 D. Fox of CGAS Salem |
| 678 |
Jul-01-1952 |
Scan10002.jpg |
Photo |
Grumman HU-16 (UF1G) 1243 in original paint. |
AD3 Kovalski walking past HU16 (UF1G) 1243. This is the original paint scheme. |
| 679 |
Jul-01-1952 |
Scan10003.jpg |
Photo |
View from barracks window of Salem ramp area. |
This view from the barrcaks window shows the main ramp with HO5S, HOSS, JRF, and PBM aircraft thereon. |
| 681 |
Jul-01-1952 |
Scan10005.jpg |
Photo |
UF-1G 1241 |
UF-1G (HU-16) CGNR 1241 on Salem ramp |
| 682 |
Jul-01-1952 |
Scan10006.jpg |
Photo |
PR2 Bob Studley |
PR2 Bob Studley with a "Brownie Hawkeye" camera |
| 683 |
Jul-01-1952 |
Scan10007.jpg |
Photo |
Cleaning Crash Boat |
SN L. Doane and BM3 R Atkins clean the Crash Boat |
| 684 |
Jul-01-1952 |
Scan10008.jpg |
Photo |
Semiphore Drill |
Semaphore Drill |
| 685 |
Jul-01-1952 |
Scan10009.jpg |
Photo |
Walkway to barracks |
PR2 Bob Studley on walkway up to barracks. Note: The cannons were removed at decommissioning and moved to CGAS Cape Cod. |
| 686 |
Jul-01-1952 |
Scan10010.jpg |
Photo |
Catterpilar tug |
AD3 Vogel on the "cat" used to tow aircraft. |
| 687 |
Jul-01-1952 |
Scan10011.jpg |
Photo |
Muster |
ENS Wirsching and ADC Haggerty muster the troops/. |
| 702 |
Jul-01-1952 |
Scan10024.jpg |
Photo |
CGAS Salem |
A Chief and some of the crew??? |
| 703 |
Jul-01-1952 |
Scan10025.jpg |
Photo |
CGAS Salem |
2 JRF's at the head of the seaplane ramp. |
| 704 |
Jul-01-1952 |
Scan10026.jpg |
Photo |
CGAS Salem |
A medevac at CGAS Salem????? |
| 705 |
Jul-01-1952 |
Scan10027.jpg |
Photo |
CGAS Salem |
Tieing down a PBM ???? |
| 706 |
Jul-01-1952 |
Scan10028.jpg |
Photo |
CGAS Salem |
Full dress muster & inspection in front of the hangar ???? |
| 707 |
Jul-01-1952 |
Scan10029.jpg |
Photo |
CGAS Salem |
Kingfisher returning fro flight and being recovered to the ramp. ???? |
| 708 |
Jul-01-1952 |
Scan10030.jpg |
Photo |
CGAS Salem |
HNS flying a demo at CGAS Salem ???? |
| 709 |
Jul-01-1952 |
Scan10031.jpg |
Photo |
CGAS Salem |
HNS flying over the walkway to the barracks. ???? |
| 710 |
Jul-01-1952 |
Scan10032.jpg |
Photo |
CGAS Salem |
PBM being launched was a big event in terms of crew participation. ???? |
| 711 |
Jul-01-1952 |
Scan10033.jpg |
Photo |
CGAS Salem |
CGAS Salem aerial view. Rather a compact and confined operating area. With the demise of the seaplane and the amphibian Salem be came a liability as a station. ???? |
| 712 |
Jul-01-1952 |
Scan10034.jpg |
Photo |
CGAS Salem |
Flying the HNS at night or marginal weather was a ricky operation due to instability, lack of instruments and low power available. ???? |
| 713 |
Jul-01-1952 |
Scan10035.jpg |
Photo |
CGAS Salem |
The HO3S had a really nose low attitude at takeoff. Looks worse from outside than when flying it. ???? |
| 714 |
Jul-01-1952 |
Scan10036.jpg |
Photo |
CGAS Salem |
The ready PBM on beaching gear at the head of the ramp. ???? |
| 715 |
Jul-01-1952 |
Scan10037.jpg |
Photo |
CGAS Salem |
It must be a warm day at Salem to be crewing with no shirts. By the way, Chief, no smoking allowed near an aircraft. Tell that crewman! ???? |
| 715 |
Jul-01-1952 |
Scan10037.jpg |
Photo |
CGAS Salem |
It must be a warm day at Salem to be crewing with no shirts. By the way, Chief, no smoking allowed near an aircraft. Tell that crewman! Those PBY's look close! ???? |
| 716 |
Jul-01-1952 |
Scan10038.jpg |
Photo |
CGAS Salem |
This PBY missed the ramp! ???? |
| 717 |
Jul-01-1952 |
Scan10039.jpg |
Photo |
CGAS Salem |
Piasecki HRP-1's were in the inventory until late 1952. ???? |
| 718 |
Jul-01-1952 |
Scan10040.jpg |
Photo |
CGAS Salem |
HRP-1 cockpit with rigid metal frame and canvas covering. The HRP could be flown witout the covering. |
| 719 |
Jul-01-1952 |
Scan10041.jpg |
Photo |
CGAS Salem |
The HO3S here showing the Erickson rescue hoist. ???? |
| 720 |
Jul-01-1952 |
Scan10042.jpg |
Photo |
CGAS Salem |
HO3S here is configured with floatation gear on the wheels and a litter in the cabin. |
| 721 |
Jul-01-1952 |
Scan10043.jpg |
Photo |
CGAS Salem |
HO3S shown here over a early UF-1G Albatross. ???? |
| 722 |
Jul-01-1952 |
Scan10044.jpg |
Photo |
CGAS Salem |
JRF on the ramp at Salem. |
| 723 |
Jul-01-1952 |
Scan10045.jpg |
Photo |
CGAS Salem |
Oops! The combination of narow ramps, cross winds, narrow landing gear and perhaps a little inattention made the seaplane ramp operation a little risky. ???? |
| 724 |
Jul-01-1952 |
Scan10046.jpg |
Photo |
CGAS Salem |
A crewman enjoys the view from the cockpit! ???? |
| 725 |
Jul-01-1952 |
Scan10047.jpg |
Photo |
CGAS Salem |
A medevac by helo ends at the ambulance. ???? |
| 726 |
Jul-01-1952 |
Scan10048.jpg |
Photo |
CGAS Salem |
A couple of crewmen take a break in the sun. ???? |
| 727 |
Jul-01-1952 |
Scan10049.jpg |
Photo |
CGAS Salem |
A rest in the sun on the grass in front of the barracks. ???? |
| 745 |
Jul-01-1952 |
PB4Y-2G_1951-54_SDO10_800.jpg |
Photo |
PB4Y-2G Privateer |
PB4Y-2G Privateer on ramp at CGAS San Diego. Photo courtesy of CGAS San Diego through CDR Ron Huddleston. |
| 691 |
Jul-15-1952 |
Scan10012.jpg |
Photo |
First Aid Lecture |
First Aid Lcture by HM1 T. Flaherty |
| 692 |
Jul-15-1952 |
Scan10013.jpg |
Photo |
Posing and skippng work! |
Left to right: AD2 LeBell, AD3 Lampert, SN Hall, AD3 Gray, AD3 Unknown |
| 693 |
Jul-15-1952 |
Scan10014.jpg |
Photo |
Crew Barracks |
Crew Barracks |
| 694 |
Jul-15-1952 |
Scan10015.jpg |
Photo |
The Crain Truck |
PR2 Studley and the "Crain Truck" |
| 695 |
Aug-15-1952 |
Scan10016.jpg |
Photo |
Polishing up the wagons! |
Left to Right: SN(AO) Ken Euritt of Kansas, AD3 Bob Fisher of North Attleboro, Mass., and SN Gene Blair. |
| 696 |
Oct-15-1952 |
Scan10018.jpg |
Photo |
Aircraft and Officer's Quarters |
Left to right: Grumman JRF, UF and the Officers Quarters - AKA "The Lighthouse". |
| 697 |
Oct-15-1952 |
Scan10019.jpg |
Photo |
Grumman JRF |
Grumman JRF at CGAS Salem |
| 698 |
Dec-25-1952 |
Scan10020.jpg |
Photo |
Christmas Dinner Menu & Roster at CGAS Salem - Page 1 |
1952 Christmas Dinner Menu & Roster at CGAS Salem - Page 1 |
| 699 |
Dec-25-1952 |
Scan10021.jpg |
Photo |
Christmas Dinner Menu & Roster at CGAS Salem - Page 2 |
1952 Christmas Dinner Menu & Roster at CGAS Salem - Page 2 |
| 700 |
Dec-25-1952 |
Scan10022.jpg |
Photo |
Christmas Dinner Menu & Roster at CGAS Salem - Page 3 |
1952 Christmas Dinner Menu & Roster at CGAS Salem - Page 3 |
| 701 |
Dec-25-1952 |
Scan10023.jpg |
Photo |
Christmas Dinner Menu & Roster at CGAS Salem - Page 4 |
1952 Christmas Dinner Menu & Roster at CGAS Salem - Page 4 |
| 307 |
Jan-18-1953 |
Swatow_China_Jan53_P2Vditching.pdf |
Event |
P2V ditches off Swatow, China - PBM Crash and Rescue |
On January 18, 1953 a Navy P2v ditched off the coast of China near Swatow and Big John Vukic in a PBM landed in the open sea to rescue them, but engine failure on takeoff caused the PBM to crash. Five Coast Guardsmen and most of the P2V crew were lost. This narative was written by CDR Mitchell A. Perry, the Aircraft Commander of the support PBM which dropped all the flares for the destroyer to search in the night. |
| 20 |
May-01-1953 |
airsta+3acft.jpg |
Photo |
USCG Air Station Elizabeth City, N.C. with 3 different type aircraft on the ramp. |
Many types, all adapted from USN aircraft. |
| 446 |
Jun-01-1953 |
VC4A_02_Gulfstream1.jpg |
Photo |
VC-4A Grumman Gulfstream I |
The VC-4A was pourchased to operate alongside of 2 Martin 404 (RM-1) aircraft at CGAS Arlington for VIP transportation. Unofficially, it was the Commandant's aircraft. |
| 680 |
Sep-15-1953 |
Scan10004.jpg |
Photo |
Last flight in an HO3S |
PR2 Bob Studley's last flight with the Coast Guard. HO3S CGNR 235 pilot ENS Wirsching. |
| 444 |
Jan-01-1954 |
JRF_5G.jpg |
Photo |
JRF-5G Grumman Goose |
The JRF-5G Grumman Goose was a short range SAR and utility aircraft between 1943 and 1954. |
| 440 |
Apr-30-1954 |
OY_1.jpg |
Photo |
OY-1 |
OY-1 pictured here at CGAS Elizabeth City was used for hunting stills for the Alcohol, Tax and Firearms administration. |
| 744 |
Jun-21-1954 |
P5M-1G_1956-61_SDO18_800.jpg |
Photo |
P5M-1G 1285 Martin Marlin |
P5m-1G 1285 in flight from Glenn L. Martin Field, Baltimore to CGAS Air Station, St. Petersburg. Photo courtesy CGAS San Diego through CDR Ron Huddleston. |
| 746 |
Jul-01-1954 |
PBM5G_1952-60_SDO09_800.jpg |
Photo |
PBM-5G Martin Mariner |
PBM-5G Martin Mariner lining up for open water takeoff. Photo courtesy CGA San Diego through CDR Ron Huddleston. |
| 528 |
Aug-01-1954 |
PB-1G_ ICE_PATROL_1954.jpg |
Photo |
PB-1G (B-17) loading up for International Ice Patrol |
PB-1G (B-17) loading up for International Ice Patrol |
| 439 |
Sep-01-1954 |
PB_1G.jpg |
Photo |
Boeing PB1G (B-17) |
Boeing PB-1G (B-17) shown at CGAS Elizabeth City. They were used for long range patrols. |
| 70 |
Jan-01-1955 |
HTL-4BELLca1955.jpg |
Photo |
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| 73 |
Jan-01-1955 |
HU-16E_2132.jpg |
Photo |
This aircraft was designated HU-1E in the early sixties. The stretched wing version of the Albatross, in its day was the Coast Guard's workhorse. All Coast Guard UF-1 models were converted to the improved performance configuration. The Coast Guard operated 77 of these aircraft for many years. They were retired as they reached a service life of 11,000 hours. |
In 1962, the world records for the class aircraft were set by a Coast Guard crew flying HU-16E CGNR 7255. CDR Wally Dahlgren was certified by the FAA with record speed of 200 knots on a 1000 NM closed course carrying 1000 and 2000 course and 200KG weight. CDR W G Fenlon was also awarded a world record for distance flown, completing a 3107 mile flight from Kodiak, AK to Pensacola FL in 13 hours and 13 minutes. An HU-16E at CGAS Brooklyn set the world altitude record for this class. CGNR 7236 is now on permanent display at the National Museum of Naval Aviation at NAS Pensacola. |
| 77 |
Jan-01-1955 |
HU16EonWaterTalampulanRP.jpg |
Photo |
This aircraft was designated HU-1E in the early sixties. The stretched wing version of the Albatross, in its day was the Coast Guard's workhorse. All Coast Guard UF-1 models were converted to the improved performance configuration. The Coast Guard operated 77 of these aircraft for many years. They were retired as they reached a service life of 11,000 hours.
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After making a water landing at Talampulan Island, Republic of the Philippines, UF-2G 7251 delivers logisitic supplies to the the USCG Loran Station there.
In 1962, the world records for the class aircraft were set by a Coast Guard crew flying HU-16E CGNR 7255. CDR Wally Dahlgren was certified by the FAA with record speed of 200 knots on a 1000 NM closed course carrying 1000 and 2000 course and 200KG weight. CDR W G Fenlon was also awarded a world record for distance flown, completing a 3107 mile flight from Kodiak, AK to Pensacola FL in 13 hours and 13 minutes. An HU-16E at CGAS Brooklyn set the world altitude record for this class. CGNR 7236 is now on permanent display at the National Museum of Naval Aviation at NAS Pensacola. |
| 154 |
Jan-01-1955 |
UF2G_m.jpg |
Photo |
This aircraft was designated HU-1E in the early sixties. The stretched wing version of the Albatross, in its day was the Coast Guard's workhorse. All Coast Guard UF-1 models were converted to the improved performance configuration. The Coast Guard operated 77 of these aircraft for many years. They were retired as they reached a service life of 11,000 hours.
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In 1962, the world records for the class aircraft were set by a Coast Guard crew flying HU-16E CGNR 7255. CDR Wally Dahlgren was certified by the FAA with record speed of 200 knots on a 1000 NM closed course carrying 1000 and 2000 course and 200KG weight. CDR W G Fenlon was also awarded a world record for distance flown, completing a 3107 mile flight from Kodiak, AK to Pensacola FL in 13 hours and 13 minutes. An HU-16E at CGAS Brooklyn set the world altitude record for this class. CGNR 7236 is now on permanent display at the National Museum of Naval Aviation at NAS Pensacola.
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| 166 |
Jan-01-1955 |
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HU-16E Grumman "Albatross" |
The HU-16E (UF-2G) was the workhorse of the CG Fixed wing fleet. This image of CGNR 1265 was taken before the station name was painted on the tail of the aircraft; however the name was painted on the inside of the wing float (too small to read here) so that pictures taken out of the aircraft would present the station name. |
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Jan-01-1955 |
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Grumman "Albatross" UF-2G |
CGNR 7240 represents an early version of the UF-2G still in silver paint with the designation clearly seen on the tail. |
| 441 |
Mar-25-1955 |
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Douglas R5D (C-54) |
R5D's were used for International Ice Patrol, long range SAR and logistics. |
| 326 |
Apr-01-1955 |
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CGAS Salem aerial view April 1955 |
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| 330 |
Apr-01-1955 |
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CGAS Salem aerial view of open house April 1955. |
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| 334 |
Apr-01-1955 |
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Sikorsky HO4S3 doing hoist demo at CGAS Salem April 1955. |
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| 533 |
Jun-01-1955 |
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French Frigate Shoals |
It looks like an aircraft carrier anchored in the ocean. C123B and HU-16E would make a trip a week to French Frigate delivering people and fresh supplies. A buoy tender or the Kukui would deliver most of the suplies and equipment. |
| 400 |
Jul-01-1955 |
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CGC Bibb and PBM from Salem at open house 1955 |
CGC Bibb and PBM from Salem at open house 1955 |
| 751 |
Jul-01-1955 |
Sikorsky_HO3S_UF-1_CGAS_Brooklyn_SDO13_800.jpg |
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SAR Launch |
SAR launch of Grumman UF-1G ready fixed wing and Sikorsky HO3S ready helo. Photo courtesy CGAS San Diego through CDR Ron Huddleston. |
| 168 |
Jan-01-1956 |
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The P5M-1G and P5M-2G were the last seaplanes operated by the Coast Guard. |
Seven of theses aircraft were built for the Coast Guard. They were powered by two Wright R33350 engines. The P5M-1G and P5M-2G were the last seaplanes operated by the Coast Guard |
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Feb-01-1956 |
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The P4Y-2G Privateer was converted for use by the CG as a patrol and search aircraft. |
The Privateer was a varient of the Liberator, one of the safest of all the WWII bombers and was converted to a CG model for search & rescue. |
| 443 |
Jun-01-1956 |
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Grumman UF-1G Albatross |
Grumman UF-1G (Slot Wing - Short Wing Version) pictured here is the fore-runner of the much improved performance of the UF-2G. Made by the the Grumman (Bath and Iron Works), it was a really strong aircraft and rode that way - stiff. |
| 670 |
Jun-01-1956 |
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Ops Building at NAS Quonset Point where CGAD had an office. |
Submitted by: Cathy Sivils Entman
Just so you can tell Dr. Browning. As you look at it, you will see the 2nd floor above the awning. Look way off to your left. The corner office was the Air Detachment - all 12 square feet of it. It contained 3 desks and as many file cabinets and leather chairs as they could stuff into it. I don't know direction but would hazard this photo faces north. I know it faces the SeaBee base which you came to before Quonset and was closer to where I lived which was in Warwick. It also faces the main runway and Eisenhower's plane, Colombine, use to park just outside the door with the awning. It was guarded by a single Marine. I use to go in it every time it was in; the Marine would always make a big show of being gruff but then would always say, "OK, kid, but don't swipe anything while you're in there." The Blue Angels would park about 15 feet away and again, more toys for me to play in.
The GC office faced the carrier and sub docks which, if you were looking out the window you can see in the postcard, are at 1 o'clock over your right shoulder. That window also overlooked about 75% of the base. The window you can see did overlook the amphib ramps. Daddy (Tal Sivils) got to see some pretty amazing things from those windows. Including watching 3 fighters take off from the Essex and see their wings fold up shortly after they cleared the deck! Boy, did he scramble the ready unit when that happened! And that's the hangar off and attached to the right of the Ops building. Where I loved being most of all was in the radar room which was just underneath the tower. I could sit there for hours and watch them track aircraft!.
As you can see, this building is Navy standard, gray, low-ceiling, inefficient and unintelligible, honey-toned. Southerners answering the phones and manning the PA system. In other words, a totally boring building with no redeeming features except one. I'm sure someone mixed up the plans for the main staircase with those for the Admiral's house! It was wide, sweeping, curving and made of marble! In fact, the marble had worn so smooth over the years that is was actually slippery and dangerous. It was so strange.
Hope this contributes to the history collection!
Cathy
PS: Did I ever tell you how much I loved your getting the photos of the Chief's Mess at St. Pete? That place was a wonderment! I could hardly eat whenever we were there I was always too bust looking at the walls. |
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Jun-21-1956 |
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The P5M-1G and P5M-2G were the last seaplanes operated by the Coast Guard. |
Seven of theses aircraft were built for the Coast Guard. They were powered by two Wright R33350 engines. The P5M-1G and P5M-2G were the last seaplanes operated by the Coast Guard. |
| 515 |
Jul-01-1956 |
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R5D (C54) |
R5D's replaced the PB1G (B-17) for use on International Ice Patrol until Argentia closed |
| 661 |
Dec-05-1956 |
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HO4S with flotation gear on the ramp. |
HO4S pictured here wth floatation gear while on the ramp. [Photo courtesy AD1 John Mills, USCG(Ret)] |
| 662 |
Dec-05-1956 |
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HO4S with floatation gear on water |
HO4S on the water with floatation gear. [Photo courtesy AD1 John Mills, USCG(Ret)] |
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Jan-01-1957 |
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Used on a variety of missions, the "Herc" has a range of 2100 miles, a cruise speed of 286 knots, and a service ceiling of 20,500 feet.
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The first turbine powered aircraft introduced into the Coast Guard inventory, the Hercules is an outstanding search platform. While searching at low altitude for survivors or during ice patrol flights, normally the outboard engines are shut down and their propellers feathered. The last of these aircraft was delivered in 1977. The "E" and "H" models have more range than the "B's". The aircraft wer4e purchased on an Air Forced contract for the Coast Guard. The price per aircraft was 1 million to slightly over 6 million each for the last of the run.
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| 121 |
Jan-01-1957 |
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Used on a variety of missions, the "Herc" has a range of 2100 miles, a cruise speed of 286 knots, and a service ceiling of 20,500 feet.
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The first turbine powered aircraft introduced into the Coast Guard inventory, the Hercules is an outstanding search platform. While searching at low altitude for survivors or during ice patrol flights, normally the outboard engines are shut down and their propellers feathered. The last of these aircraft was delivered in 1977. The "E" and "H" models have more range than the "B's". The aircraft were purchased on an Air Force contract for the Coast Guard. The price per aircraft was 1 million to slightly over 6 million each for the last of the run. The image here is of an H model.
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| 286 |
Jan-01-1957 |
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CGAS Miami at Dinner Key |
CGAS Dinner Key (Miami) aerial view |
| 617 |
Mar-01-1957 |
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Coast Guard Aircraft Repair & Supply Center, Elizabeth City Aviation Mechanics School |
AD School at ARSC circa 1957 - Back Row (l-r): CDR Hammond, 3rd - Jackson, 4th Jack Ramos, Jerry Schutz, Albert Drum, Bill Perkins, Instructor
Front Row Kneeling(l-r): 2nd Robert Dunn, Cobley, unknown, Shepard, Instructor. Photo courtesy Jack Ramos |
| 599 |
Jun-01-1957 |
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PBM going down ramp at CGAD Bermuda - 1957 |
Ready PBM gong down the ramp at CGAD Bermuda - 1957 |
| 618 |
Jun-01-1957 |
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Sikorsky Helo (HO4S/H19) School |
Jack Raomos, the only CG man in the class (center kneeling) provided this image if the school for helicopters at Sikorsky Aircraft. |
| 500 |
Jul-01-1957 |
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The airport in 1957 |
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| 607 |
Jul-01-1957 |
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CGAD Bermuda with all 3 PBM's - one on water and 2 on the ramp. |
CGAD Bermuda with one PBM in the water and the other 2 on the ramp - 1957 |
| 530 |
May-04-1958 |
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HO4S/3G Hovering |
HO4S/3G hovering at CGAS Traverse City |
| 616 |
Jun-01-1958 |
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CGAS Brooklyn HO4S with crewmembers. |
Jack Ramos (in door) and Louis Eschete (in basket) of HO4S at Brooklyn circa 1958 (Photo courtesy Jack Ramos). |
| 479 |
Sep-15-1958 |
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Commisssioning of CG Air Detachment Naples, Italy |
A CG Air Detachment was commissioned at NAF Capodchino, Naples on 15 December 1958. Pictured here are the detachment personnel with Captain Powell, USN on left, LCDR C. J. Kelly, USCG, Commanding Officer and CDR Moore, USN on right facing the crew. Pictured on left are LT Cooper Welsh, ADC E. J. Slanzik, AM1 C. R. Russell, YN2 J. C. Bunch, AD2 N. C. Tyree, SN R. R. Treese, PR3 J. G. McDermott, AD2 T. J. Sweeny. On the right are LTJG Dierson, AT3 W. L. Terpstra, SN N. J. Auble, SK2 K. J. Harker, AE2 D. D. Austen, AT2 J. Lodge, AT2 L. B. Jensen, AL1 G. L. Richards. The remaining pilots were off to thr right out of the picture. |
| 111 |
Jan-01-1959 |
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Five of these helicopters were purchased by the Coast Guard as a replacement for the less capable H-19. |
Five of these helicopters were purchased by the Coast Guard as a replacement for the less capable H-19. Also know as the S-58, H-34 and the HSS, the Coast Guard's luck with this machine seemed to have run out. Two were lost in Tampa Bay on a B-47 ditching case within 1 hour of each other (carburetor icing was the suspected cause). Another was lost at sea in the Gulf of Mexico when the air-craft struck the rigging of a fishing boat on a night hoist of an injured crewman. Although hundreds of this model were operated by the other serv8ices and Coast Guard pilots continues to receive helicopter training from the Navy in these machines, the Coast Guard elected to discontinue the buy and await the arrival of the HH-52A |
| 290 |
Jan-01-1959 |
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Sikorsky HUS-1G |
The CG used the more powerful HUS-1G for a short time (1959-1962); but a series of unexplained crashes and reliability problems caused the service to eliminated the type from the inventory. |
| 627 |
Jan-01-1959 |
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CGAD Arlington Master Flight Log 1-59 |
Dave Austin rescued the entire metal bound Master Flight Logs from the dumpster and we have printed here the 1st one contained in the book for Jan 1959 (there is an entry for the last page Dec 1965 and an image of the book itself.) The book has been sent to the CG Historian, Dr. Robert Browning for safekeeping. I would expect it to eventually be stored and controlled by the CG Museum in Connecticut. |
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Feb-03-1959 |
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Sikorsky HO4S-3 helicopter was the workhorse of the late 50's |
HO4S-3 was affectionately know as the "Horse" and was used until the HH-52 came into being. The HH-52A used many of the components of the HO4S. |
| 387 |
Jun-01-1959 |
Rankin & Rubin - The Story of CG Aviation.pdf |
Publication |
Rankin & Rubin - The Story of CG Aviation from Naval Institute Proceedings |
Published in the June 1959 issue of the Naval Institute Proceedings is this article by LCOL Robert Rankin, USMC and Mr. Norman Rubin, former Aeronautical Engineer, USCGHQ title The Story of Coast Guard Aviation. |
| 417 |
Jun-01-1959 |
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CGAS Salem aerial view |
Aerial view of CGAS Salem taken 1959 |
| 757 |
Aug-03-1959 |
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Cadet Aviation Training Unit (CATU) Elizabeth City - 1959 |
The Cadet Aviation Training Unit (CATU) 1959 personnel are pictured here. Officers are (L to R): Bill Jernkins #171, Dick Huxtable #225, Les High #549, Tom Sing #707, Ray Copin #744, Les Rahn #669, Ed Cope #777. Photo courtesy of CAPT Ray Copin. |
| 442 |
Oct-20-1959 |
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HO-4S Sikorsky Helicopter |
The HO4S-3G was not only fondly known as the "Horse", but it was a workhorse for helicopter rescue work in the mid to late 1950s. |
| 430 |
Dec-15-1959 |
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CGAD Sangley Point Engineering Department |
The members of the CGAD Sangley Point Engineering Departments pose in December 1959. |
USCG Aviation History Flight Log