Historical Events tagged with "civil air patrol"
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Civil Air Patrol Established as Air Force Auxiliary
The U.S. Congress approved Public Law 80-557, which solidified the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) as an auxiliary of the United States Air Force. This legislation provided formal recognition and support for the CAP, which had previously operated informally since its inception during World War II. The law allowed CAP to assist in various roles, including search and rescue operations, disaster relief, and aerospace education, thereby strengthening the partnership between the civil and military aviation sectors.
Continue ReadingCreation of the Civil Air Patrol
Fiorello La Guardia, serving as Mayor of New York City, signed Administrative Order 9 to establish the Civil Air Patrol, aimed at enhancing civil defense efforts during the escalating war. This initiative was partly motivated by the need for civilian participation in national defense and emergency response as World War II intensified.
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