War clouds loomed in Europe and Asia long before the United States' entry into World War II. Pilots who owned personal aircraft remembered enemy sub operations occurring just beyond our shores during World War I. They aimed to help the cause, and defend our shores from enemy attack from the beginning of this new conflict.
It took a while for the Roosevelt administration to get on board with this newly proposed guard unit, and we should all be thankful that it did! With shipping losses mounting, Civil Air Patrol bases were set up "...from Mexico to Maine." The mere presence of these volunteer units in the sky was enough to make U-Boats cut and run. The more than 20,00 missions they flew during WWII helped ensure our safety, and turned the tide of the war to our favor. We are grateful for their courage and service, and Doolen is humbled and honored to have Ollie Woods as our fearless CAP instructor. Thank you, Ollie, for all you do for us! We salute you!
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