This work offers a unified history of the interrelationships and mutual support among the three sea-service naval aviators--the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard--in the development of naval aviation from 1911 to 1938, focusing on the contributions of the Coast Guard. The book includes a timeline from 1776 to 1938, plus a review of technology inspired by the first transatlantic flights and is illustrated with 271 b&w historical photos. Workman, retired from the Coast Guard, builds models of historical aircraft for museums. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)