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Which of these did Civil Air Patrol volunteers fly in World War II?

Coastal patrols, courier missions and aircraft warning.

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  1. Fighter escort missions
  2. Paratrooper drops
  3. Coastal patrols ✔

Why: The CAP history page says CAP volunteers flew coastal patrols, courier missions and aircraft warning flights during World War II.

Huh, didn't know that: The New Cadet Guide says CAP airmen also spotted enemy submarines during the war.

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Answer: Coastal patrols. The CAP history page says CAP volunteers flew coastal patrols, courier missions and aircraft warning flights during World War II.

  1. CAP Our History www.gocivilairpatrol.com/about/history-of-civil-air-patrol
    CAP volunteers flew coastal patrols, courier missions, aircraft warning
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. CAPP 60-20 New Cadet Guide (Feb 2026) www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/P_6020_A0A6B98761299.pdf
    CAP airmen logged more than 500,000 flying hours, spotted enemy subs
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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