Hank Caruso's Aerocatures[TM] Sketchbook: mercy & muscle ... U.S. Coast Guard Aviation.The U. S. Coast Guard has an early association with aviation. It was Surfman J. T. Daniels from the Kill Devil Hill Lifeboat Station, N.C., who clicked the shutter for a photograph of the Wright brothers' first flight on 17 December 1903. In 1916, the first Coast Guard personnel were sent for Naval Aviation Naval aviation is the application of manned military air power by navies. Maritime aviation is the operation of aircraft in a maritime role under the command of land based forces such as RAF Coastal Command or United States Coast Guard. training in Pensacola. Fla. Since then, Coast Guard Aviation has never faltered in its dedication to saving lives and defending United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. territory, both at home and abroad. Guardian Angels "Guardian Angels" can refer to:
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) is a leading multinational aerospace manufacturer and advanced technology company formed in 1995 by the merger of Lockheed Corporation with Martin Marietta. ) HC-130H Hercules, Aerospatiale HH-65A Dolphin, Sikorsky HH-52 Sea Guardian and Dassault HU-25A Guardian. Last of the Amphibians amphibians members of the animal class Amphibia. Includes frogs, toads, newts, salamanders and cecilians all capable of living on land or in water. . The HH-3F Pelican has undoubtedly saved more lives than any other Coast Guard helicopter. Its unique combination of amphibious design, power and internal capacity gave it capabilities that many Pelican drivers still believe are superior to its successors. During its nearly 26 years of service (1968-1994), the venerable helicopter rescued more than 23,665 people. How the West Was Won. The stalwart HC-130H Hercules, in service with the Coast Guard since 1968, is using upgraded technology to perform its lifesaving missions in a wider range of adverse conditions than ever before. The aircraft shown here is delivering an airdroppable pump to a sinking fishing trawler. The Hercules also sports the CASPER (C-130 Airborne Sensor Pallet for Electronic Reconnaissance Noun 1. electronic reconnaissance - the detection and identification and evaluation and location of foreign electromagnetic radiations (other than radioactive) ) system, which includes a chin-mounted turret with infrared and low-light electro-optical sensors Electro-optical sensors are those which convert the light rays in to electronic signal very similar to the photo-resistor, these are applied in emergency lamps such that when there is light it is made to switch off and when there is no light it automatically made to switch on. . This Aerocature[TM] was commissioned by Coast Guard Air Station Sacramento, Calif. The distinctive facial hair and hat are derived from Warner Brothers' Yosemite Sam, who is featured on the squadron's patch. Illustrations and Text [c] Hank Caruso |
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