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Some Recollections of Early Coast Guard Aviation

By CAPT William P. Wishar (Ret)

An article on Early CG Aviation by Captain William P. Wishar, CG Aviator #5 for the USCG Academy Alumni Bulletin published in 1970.

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Who Saw This Coming

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Betsy: The Other Hurricane

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The Coast Guard’s Air War At Sea

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Cosmic Overseas Airways

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A Job Well Done: Captain Michael D. Emerson USCG

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