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Captain Frank A. Erickson, USCG - Helicopter Pilot No. 1

By Brewster, James Burd

Captain Frank A. Erickson, USCG - Helicopter Pilot No. 1 Memories

Captain Frank A. Erickson, USCG - Helicopter Pilot No. 1

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On Jan 4, 1944, Coast Guard Commander Frank A Erickson, USCG Helicopter pilot #1, set two new aviation records. He proved a helicopter could fly in weather that would ground all other aircraft and in the process conducted the first helicopter life flight mission which saved the lives of several sailors. In spite of his success, CDR Erickson fought the USCG for another 7 years before the helicopter was accepted as a Search and Rescue tool.
Follow Erickson’s career as he stands in the middle of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, becomes USCG Helo pilot #1, flies the first life flight, and develops the helicopter for the USCG.
Product details
Number of Pages:
64
Release Date:
2016-01-20
Publication Date:
2016-01-20
Publisher:
J2B Publishing LLC
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1941927378
ISBN13:
9781941927373
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Minimum Reading Age:
8
Maximum Reading Age:
12
Weight:
406 g
Height:
221 cm
Width:
222 cm
Thickness:
8 cm
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