US Coast Guard recon flying boat Catalina (PBY-5A) rests on the ice as crew approaches to begin repairs. Kodiak, AK. 1943.



Repairs under harsh conditions

Mounted US Coast Guard beach patrol.  In more remote areas in particular, much of the Coast Guard's forward beach patrol work was done by mounted units.  Best regards, JR.

US Coast Guard Beach Patrol - mounted.

The crew aboard the USCG-6 with the cutter's unofficial skull and cross-bone insignia hand-painted on their helmets.June 1944.