On 15 February1943,Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Ernest J. King assigned responsibility for sea-going development of helicopters to the U.
S. Coast Guard. The Coast Guard has proven time and time again that the helicopter is a unique instrument for the saving of human lives.” Here are some of the important missions flown by the service’s helicopters. ‘Yes, I Can The first life-saving mission by a Coast Guard rescue swimmer took situation on 10 December 1987. At 1936 the Bluebird, and a 26-foot fishing vessel requested assistance. The duty helicopter crew at Coast Guard Air Station Sitka,Alaska, quickly boarded HH–3F... Read the rest of this entry »
Source: navalhistory.org