
Aerial photo of an HS-2l airborne with crew member occupying forward cockpit. (Navy History & Heritage Command)
There is an interesting bit of Coast Guard history over at the Coast Guard Compass web site concerning the Coast Guard’s rocky start in aviation. “The Long Blue Line: 100 years ago–Coast Guard opens Air Station #1 at Morehead City”
I have added a link to this on my “Heritage” page.