Flying Cargo Container

From “The Flying Cargo Container” by Budd Davisson: “… That’s what the CG-4A was… a cargo delivery container meant to carry the tools of war where today the helicopter would go. In 1944, however, the only alternate vertical on-site delivery system was the parachute and it wasn’t reliable. And couldn’t carry jeeps or artillery assembled and ready to go and know for a fact where they were going to wind up.”

First Flight of Jake Chichilitti’s CG-4A

Jake Chichilitti’s CG-4a towed by Brian Chan’s Telemaster.

The CG-4a takes off from the PCC airstrip at Half Moon Bay.

Jake’s craftsmanship shows in this view of the pilot and co-pilot in the cockpit.

The CG-4a rests beside Brian’s Telemaster.

Photos by Bill Kuhse