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. ( Coast Guard archive photo/Released)

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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. ( Coast Guard archive photo/Released)

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