From wartime coastal defense to peacetime disaster relief, here is the story of the Civil Air Patrol, whose members combine in love for flying with a dedication to community service.

Formed in 1941 to provide civilian air defense, the CAP has given countless hours to such activities as searching for lost aircraft, maintaining emergency radio communications, and introducing thousands of young people to aviation.

In this book Carroll V. Glines and Gene Gurney present the valiant achievements of the CAP and describe the exciting opportunities open to young people through CAP membership

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