| Seq No. |
Timeline |
File Name |
Content Type |
Description |
Remarks |
| 317 |
Jan-01-1970 |
HH-52_WaterTaxi_1384.jpg |
Photo |
HH-52 Water Taxi |
HH_52A Water taxi |
| 383 |
Jan-01-1970 |
Early CG Aviation by Captain William Wishar.pdf |
Publication |
Early CG Aviation by CG Aviator #5 Captain William P. Wishar |
An article on Early CG Aviation by Captain William P. Wishar, CG Aviator #5 for the USCG Academy Alumni Bulletin published in 1970. |
| 513 |
Jul-01-1970 |
CG VC-11A.jpg |
Photo |
VC-11A Gulfstream II |
The VC-11A replaced the 2 RM-1 Martin 404 aircraft and operated with the VC-4A until it was retired. Vc-11A was replaced by a VC-37A Gulfstream 5 |
| 69 |
Sep-01-1970 |
hovercraft.jpg |
Photo |
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| 585 |
Oct-22-1970 |
H52A_maint_conference_arsc_22oct70.jpg |
Photo |
H52 Maintenance Conference, ARSC 220 Oct 1970 |
H52 Maintenance Conference, ARSC, 22 October 1970 |
| 63 |
Jan-01-1971 |
HH_3FOrbitingBurningOilRig01.jpg |
Photo |
The helicopter was a version of the S-61. The engines and airframe were the same as the US Air Force HH-3F. The avionics, fuel system and instrumentation were different. |
This twin turbine, medium range, amphibious, all weather helicopter extended the Coast Guard's offshore search and rescue capabilities. The HH-3F had a maximum speed of 142 knots with a normal cruise speed of 120 knots. Range: 650 NM. Maximum Weight: 22,500 pounds. Design Gross Weight: 19,500 pounds. The Coast Guard purchased 40 H-3F's. The last one was delivered in 1973. The cost of the airframe not including the engines, avionics and government furnished equipment was approximately $900,000.
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| 667 |
Jan-15-1971 |
C130_midair_collision.jpg |
Photo |
C130/P3 Mid-air collision |
Good Pic of the CG-1348 after the mid-air with the USN P3. Occurred near Hawaii during a search with adjoining search areas. The P3 lost 11 ft. Of its wing and the C-130 was ripped from the nose gear all the way to the ramp. One of the VERY FEW mid-airs where the crews both got home safely.. |
| 450 |
May-15-1971 |
acvs_leaving_ft_point.jpg |
Photo |
ACV's leaving Ft. Point, San Francisco |
The ACV's operating from Ft. Point, San francisco are shown here with the Golden Gate Bridge in the background right and the Presidio Army Base directy behind the ACV's. |
| 460 |
Jun-01-1971 |
ANNETTE AIR STATION - Penal Colony or Paradise.pdf |
Publication |
CGAS Annette Island |
An article by CDR John R. Butler, USCG (Ret) then XO of CGAS Annette about his perspective on being assigned to Annette and the pluses and minuses associated with the assignment. |
| 625 |
Jul-04-1971 |
HU16E_Eagle_Fog.jpg |
Photo |
HU16E sees the USCGC Eagle in the fog off Cape Cod |
An HU16E from CGAS Cape Cod got this photo called "Ghost Ship im the Sky" off Cape Cod. Photo by MCPO ASM Charlie Dugan. |
| 448 |
Aug-31-1971 |
acv_project_crew_083171.jpg |
Photo |
Air Cushion Vehicle (ACV) project |
The initial crew of the ACV Evaluation Unit based at Ft. Point, San Francisco consisted of both aviation rates and general service rates. Commander Thomas Lutton was the Commanding Officer of the unit shown here on Aug 31, 1971 and consisted of 3 officers (2 aviator, 1 gen service) and 24 enlisted (9 aviation, 15 general service). |
| 449 |
Aug-31-1971 |
acvs_formation_angel_island.jpg |
Photo |
All 3 ACV's operationg in San Francisco Bay south of Angel Island. |
The 3 ACV's base at Ft. Point, San Francisco. ACV CG03 was funded by ARPA (DOD) but operated by the Coast Guard. |
| 451 |
Aug-31-1971 |
acvs_under ggbridge.jpg |
Photo |
The 3 ACV's under the Golden Gate Bridge |
The 3 ACV's along with an HH-52A from CGAS San Franciso and 95 foot cutter from CG Base Yerba Buena Island, San Francisco are seen here under the Golden Gate Bridge. |
| 452 |
Aug-31-1971 |
fort_point_acv_base_1970.jpg |
Photo |
CG STation Fort Point, San Francisco |
The Air Cushion Vehicle Evaluation Unit was based here at US COast GUard Station Fort Point, San Francisco. |
| 369 |
Feb-01-1972 |
MRS_eval_crews.jpg |
Photo |
Air crews for Evaluation of Cessna & Westwind aircraft for MRS replacement. |
The crew for the evaluation project of the Cessna Citation and the Westwind Industries aircraft as Medium Range Aircraft for CG replacement. |
| 741 |
Jul-01-1972 |
HH52A_1963-86_SDO14_800.jpg |
Photo |
HH-52A |
HH-52A 1402 doing hoist drills. Photo courtesy CGAS San Diego through CDR Ron Huddleston. |
| 304 |
Jan-15-1973 |
HU_16E_Standardization_Manual.pdf |
Publication |
Standarization Manual for Grumman HU-16E "Albatross" (File is 5.9mb in size) |
The Standardization Manual for the Grumman HU-16E "Albatross". (File is 5.9mb in size) |
| 390 |
Jul-01-1974 |
ADCMAP John Greathouse reups for 3 in 1974.jpg |
Photo |
ADCMAP John Greathouse re-ups for 3 years in 1974 |
ADCMAP John Greathouse, mentor to many young pilots, re-enlists for three more years here in 1974. He is the last Enlisted Aviation Pilot on CG Active Duty. |
| 59 |
Jan-01-1976 |
HH_3FandC131ontheramp04.jpg |
Photo |
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| 540 |
Aug-01-1976 |
CGAS_Traverse_City_03_76.jpg |
Photo |
Aerial view of the old base at Traverse City |
Before the reconstruction at CGAS Traverse City with the old World War II temporary buildings still being used 30 years later. |
| 58 |
Dec-01-1976 |
HH_3F_OverTheArcoMerchant02.jpg |
Photo |
The helicopter was a version of the S-61. The engines and airframe were the same as the US Air Force HH-3F. The avionics, fuel system and instrumentation were different.
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This twin turbine, medium range, amphibious, all weather helicopter extended the Coast Guard's offshore search and rescue capabilities. The HH-3F had a maximum speed of 142 knots with a normal cruise speed of 120 knots. Range: 650 NM. Maximum Weight: 22,500 pounds. Design Gross Weight: 19,500 pounds. The Coast Guard purchased 40 H-3F's. The last one was delivered in 1973. The cost of the airframe not including the engines, avionics and government furnished equipment was approximately $900,000.
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| 384 |
May-01-1977 |
Elmer Stone & NC-4 by Captain Frank Erickson.pdf |
Document |
First Transatlantic Aircraft Crossing - Elmer Stone and the NC-4 by Captain Frank Erickson |
This article re-published in the USCG Academy Alumni Bulletin by Captain Frank A. Erickson is in honor of CDR Elmer Fowler Stone, CG Aviator #1 and First Pilot of the famous NC-4. |
| 28 |
Jun-14-1977 |
aoptero_memo01.jpg |
Document |
One of the invitations to the first gathering of the Ancient Order of the Pterodactyl. |
The four founders invited other active duty, retired, reserve and those who ever served as Coast Guard Aviators or Aviation Pilots to meet in the fall of 1977 (date to be announced) at the Long Beach Navy Officer's Club. The organization just celebrated, in October 2002, it's 25th anniversary with over 1000 members. Unfortunately, only one of the original four charter members survives, Norm Horton. |
| 555 |
Apr-01-1978 |
CGAS_Corpus_Christi_circa_1978.jpg |
Photo |
CGAS Corpus Christi |
CGAS Corpus Christi in 1978 |
| 650 |
Oct-26-1978 |
C130_1500_800.jpg |
Photo |
Awards for crew of C130 CGNR 1500 in rescue of the crew of Alfa Foxtrot 26, USN P3V on patrol in the north west Pacific Ocean. |
This photo shows the Vice Commandant of the Coast Guard, VADM Vivian Crea and the crew of C130 CGNR 1500 being awarded medals in November 2006 infront of C130 CGNR 1500 some 36 years after the rescue. Radm Bob Johanson, USCG (Ret) is at right and recognized the oversite and took steps to get the richly deserved recognition for the crew.
From L to R: VADM Crea, LTJG Bill Porter, Aircraft Commander; Barry Philippy, Navigator; Ray Demkowski, Radioman; Ken Henry, Loadmaster; Dan Malott, Scanner; Butch Maconi, Scanner; Rick Hozshu, CoPilot; Radm Johanson (CO, CGAS Kodiak - 1978). |
| 671 |
Oct-26-1978 |
Manislov_This_Is_Bill.pdf |
Document |
Article by Bill Porter as the aircraft commander of C130 CGNR 1500 during rescue of crew from ditched USN P3V in the North Pacific Ocean. |
This article was authored by and provided to our website by Bill Ported. Please see seguence number 670 or use timeline date of 26-October-1978 to view phot of the crew receiving recognition 36 years after the event. |
| 14 |
Jan-01-1979 |
MCPO_John_Greathouse.jpg |
Event |
The last NAP |
MCPO John Greathouse the last Naval Aviation Pilot (Enlisted) retires. |
| 2 |
Apr-02-1979 |
Cape_May_01.jpg |
Photo |
Hangar |
A design that failed |
USCG Aviation History Flight Log