The Frederick L. Feinberg Award, given each year to the helicopter pilot who has accomplished the most out­standing achievement, was awarded to Lieutenant John P. Currier, U.S. Coast Guard. Currier was honored for his heroic rescue of 10 people from the burning and sinking fishing vessel TERRY T in the midst of a violent thunderstorm. All the 10 men were saved from the TERRY T and throughout the mission Currier and his crew showed exemplary skill and courage. AHS' (now VFS) 37th Annual Forum and Technology Display held May 17-20, 1981 at New Orleans, Louisiana USA
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Feinberg Award to Lieutenant John P. Currier

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The Frederick L. Feinberg Award, given each year to the helicopter pilot who has accomplished the most out­standing achievement, was awarded to Lieutenant John P. Currier, U.S. Coast Guard. Currier was honored for his heroic rescue of 10 people from the burning and sinking fishing vessel TERRY T in the midst of a violent thunderstorm.
All the 10 men were saved from the TERRY T and throughout the mission Currier and his crew showed exemplary skill and courage.

AHS' (now VFS) 37th Annual Forum and Technology Display held May 17-20, 1981 at New Orleans, Louisiana USA

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