February 11, 1942: CAP Submits Plan for Coastal Patrol

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On this date in 1942, Major General M.F. Harmon drafted a memo that contained the plan to establish the Civil Air Patrol's Coastal Patrol during World War II.

An excerpt from U-Boat Archive:

Established shortly before Pearl Harbor, the CAP felt that it could be of service in the work of coastal patrol, and in February had submitted a plan for the employment of its forces.  Memo, Maj. Gen. M. F. Harmon, C/AS, to Lt. Gen. L. F. McNair, C/S GHQ, U. S. Army, 11 Feb. 1942 in AAFAC file 280.  Originally under the operational control of the I Air Support Command, the CAP wa placed under that of the I Bomber Command 19 August 1942.  See AAFAC file 280.012.

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October 16, 1944: Vermont CAP Cadets Save Member of Bomber Crew Crash

On this date in 1944, five Cadets in the Vermont Civil Air Patrol saved one of the crew members of an AAF bomber that crashed, one of the worst aviation disasters in the Green Mountain State's history.


An excerpt from the National Capital Wing's website:

According to a WCAX-TV report, a U.S. Air Force bomber was on a routine mission in 1944 when it crashed into the side of the mountain with 10 crewmen onboard. Nine of the men died, but 18-year-old Jimmy Wilson was saved, thanks to the heroic efforts of five Civil Air Patrol cadets.

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August 1, 1945: Civil Air Patrol Celebrates Army Air Force Day in San Francisco

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On this day in 1945, the Civil Air Patrol celebrated Army Air Force Day in San Francisco, California.

An excerpt from The Virtual Museum of the City of San Francisco:

August 1, 1945
Civil Air Patrol hosted dinner celebrating Army Air Force Day at the Palace Hotel. Gen. Hap Arnold's movie "Victory in the Air" premiered. Mayor Lapham also spoke. 

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April 29, 1943: CAP Becomes an Auxliary of the AAF

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On this date in 1943, the Civil Air Patrol was transferred from the Office of Civilian Defense to the War Department and made an auxiliary of the Army Air Forces.

An excerpt from Wikipedia:

The Civil Air Patrol's success with the cadet program, along with its impressive wartime record, led the War Department to create a permanent place for it in the department. On April 29, 1943, by order of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the command of the Civil Air Patrol was transferred from the Office of Civilian Defense to the War Department and given status as the auxiliary to the Army Air Forces. 

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April 1, 1946: Army Air Force Threatens Withdrawal of Funds from Civil Air Patrol

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On this date in 1946, the Army Air Force threatened to end funding for the Civil Air Patrol.

An excerpt from StateMaster Encyclopedia:

The very existence of CAP was threatened when the AAF announced that it would withdraw financial support on April 1, 1946, due to massive budget cuts. General "Hap" Arnold called a conference of CAP wing commanders, which convened in January of 1946 and discussed the usefulness and feasibility of a postwar Civil Air Patrol. The conference concluded with the plan to incorporate the Civil Air Patrol.

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March 10, 1943: "Washington Merry-Go-Round's" Drew Pearson Gives the CAP a Shoutout

On this date in 1943, noted Washington journalist gave the Civil Air Patrol a "shoutout" for their work in the war effort with little support or equipment from the federal government.

An actual excerpt form the Palm Beach (Fla.) Post:

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March 4, 1943: Civil Air Patrol Placed Under the Army Air Force

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On this date in 1943, the Civil Air Patrol was under the supervision of the Army Air Force.

An excerpt from StateMaster Encyclopedia:

On March 4, 1943, the War Department issued Memorandum W95-12-43, which assigned the AAF the responsibility for supervising and directing operations of the CAP.

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February 19, 1944: CAP Pilot Dies in Nebraska Crash

On this date in 1944, a Civil Air Patrol pilot ferrying mail between Army Air Force fields in Kansas and Nebraska died in a crash near Powell, Nebraska.


An excerpt from nebraskaaircrash.com:

This crash involved a Civil Air Patrol pilot ferrying military mail between the army air fields in Kansas and Nebraska. The plane originated at Kansas City and had made a stop in Topeka and possible other locations. The next scheduled stop was the Bruning AAF, but possible engine failure was experienced about ten miles southeast of Bruning or just north of the small town of Powell. The pilot attempted to land the aircraft, a Luscombe monoplane, in a bare wheat field. Observing the accident was a 7-year-old boy who was out hunting rabbits with his dog.  

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