The Coast Guard had donated the helicopter to the school in 1989 ... pedals had been buffed to a smooth dull finish from years of pilots’ flight boots,” says Siemens.

50-caliber shoulder-fired precision weapon Crew: 2 pilots, 1 flight mechanic, 1 rescue swimmer The H-65 helicopter built by Eurocopter America is the U.S. Coast Guard's primary rescue helicopter.

On the other end of the cable, 300 feet ahead and 30 feet up, was a bright yellow Coast Guard helicopter ... It was mandatory that the pilot keep the cable and tow in sight.” ...

Wells High School made an appearance at the school by flying in on a helicopter ... the Coast Guard in their future endeavors.” Travers says it took him about a decade to get his pilot ...