This SH-3A was participating in the search for missing crewmen from the USCGC White Alder, which collided with a freighter on the Mississippi River just south of Baton Rouge. As can be seen in the slide a serious oil leak developed and the crew decided to divert to Baton Rouge rather than return to NAS New Orleans, their base, which was farther away.

This HC-130B was airlifting in divers and diving equipment for use in the search for missing crewmen from the USCGC White Alder. On the night of 7 December 1968 the White Alder collided with a freighter on the Mississippi River just south of Baton Rouge. All but three of the crew were lost. I took this slide late in the afternoon on 8 December 1968 while the a/c was being unloaded.

This HU-16 was one of several aircraft involved in the search for missing crewmen from the USCG Cutter White Alder. On the night of 7 December 1968 the White Alder collided with a freighter on the Mississippi River just south of Baton Rouge. All but three of the crew were lost. I took this slide late the next afternoon while the Albatross was being refuelled. This HU-16 was originally built for the USAF as 51-7218.

Built by Kaiser-Frazer.Being operated by the US Air Force Reserve out of NAS New Orleans when the slide was taken. Retired to MASDC at Davis Monthan AFB on 1 January 1975.