A Miracle at Attu: The Rescue of CG-1600

Review CDR Jim Wright, CGAS Kodiak Operations Officer- "How powerless I felt as the helicopter inched its way up the side of the mountain in the fog, rain, and wind to the survivors. We on the C-130 vividly could imagine that the helo crew was acting more like an ATV than a rotary wing aircraft, without the benefit of wheels on the ground. This was the most complex and remote a SAR case I have ever been associated with in my 20 years in the Coast Guard. We had so many people doing selfless work...AVDET, Mellon, LORAN Station, Shemya AFB, and other CGAS Kodiak crews. Seeing the photos of wreckage and knowing how bad the weather was, I was totally astounded that we had survivors." CAPT Jim Sabo, CGC Mellon Operations Officer- "Upon reflection on the CG-1600 operation over 30 years later, I believe there was a coming together of too many factors to be considered coincidence. Call it fate, luck, or divine intervention, but Mellon, with the personnel involved, became the right tool, at the right time, and in the right place to successfully prosecute this mission...someone was looking out for those survivors. The Coast Guard is, however, Always Ready...Semper Paratus. It is staffed with personnel who will 'always' demonstrate Honor, Respect, Devotion to Duty, and Courage." Sgt. Darlene J. Turner, Kodiak Post Commander, Alaska State Troopers (Retired)- "Captain Peterson's and Captain Wallace's book, "A Miracle at Attu", is mesmerizing and a true jaw clincher... I could not walk away from it. The danger and hazards the pilots and crews face every day in Alaska would give most others pause. This book demonstrates the true passion and courage these brave men showed during a very stressful rescue. It is a chilling, gut wrenching and inspirational account of an impossible rescue. The men and women of the USCG have my utmost respect. Fantastic job Bill and Mike."

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