Tag Archives: rescue

“Major” – The Parachuting St. Bernard

Posted on June 16, 2020 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

The brief story of “Major,” a St. Bernard who made six successful parachute jumps up to 26,000 feet, from Air Sea Rescue Bulletin, U.S. Coast Guard, No. 2, July 1944. Wright Field has also designed a dog parachute harness which … Continue reading →

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Raft Survival of a P-51 Pilot

Posted on June 13, 2020 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

The story of the rescue of a P-51 Mustang pilot in the Pacific, from Air Sea Rescue Bulletin, U.S. Coast Guard, Vol. III, No. 9, October 1946. Raft Survival of a P-51 Pilot The following report from D of I, … Continue reading →

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The Catalina Kids

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

The story of Navy PBY Catalina rescue planes from Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin, NAVPERS, July 1944: The Catalina Kids Their Specialty Is Snatching Downed Aviators from Under the Japs’ Noses Thirty-eight flyers rescued in a 35-day period. That’s the … Continue reading →

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B-17H Search and Rescue Flying Fortress

Posted on November 7, 2010 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

B-17H search and rescue variant of the Flying Fortress showing additional radar and rescue boat. This B-17H of the 6th Emergency Rescue Squadron was photographed at Floridablanca Airfield, Luzon, Philippine Islands in June 1945. (U.S. Air Force Photo)  

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