When Things Go Bad, CAP Helps Set Them Right

By Gene Yarbrough Civil Air Patrol (CAP) held a press briefing at OSH 21 highlighting their storied history and lifesaving technology and capabilities. CAP is the 7th largest air force in the world with approximately 560 aircraft and is the largest drone operator in North America with over 2100 units deployed in every state of the union. Deploying both manned and unmanned aircraft systems is a key aspect of their duties to provide search and rescue services, along with myriad other important functions. The Civil Air Patrol is a civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force and was originally tasked with patrolling the coastal waters of the United States for submarines and ot