Cmdr. Frank Erickson in the cockpit [Image 3 of 4]

BRIDGEPORT, CT, UNITED STATES

12.05.2016

Courtesy Photo

U.S. Coast Guard District 14 Hawaii Pacific

Cmdr. Frank Erickson, Coast Guard helicopter pilot No. 1, in the cockpit of a Sikorsky HNS-1 Hoverfly in the early 1940s. Erickson used his experience in Hawaii and as a pilot to develop a hoist capable helicopter with Sikorsky to effect better rescues. (U.S. Coast Guard archive photo/Released)

• Date Taken: 12.05.2016
• Date Posted: 12.05.2016 18:48
• Photo ID: 3033604
• VIRIN: 430701-G-GO100-1001
• Resolution: 2368x3067
• Size: 271.13 KB
• Location: BRIDGEPORT, CT, US