John Carrier wrote:

There were not enough to provide 360 degree coverage.


You might have missed my post. While 360 degree coverage would have been
the most desirable, coverage on the most likely threat axes would have
certainly been better than nothing. Insufficient search capability is
better than none at all. The aircraft were of absolutely no use sitting on
the ramp.

R / John


NO bucks, no Buck Rodgers! Ahh, the Great depression is just ending in
1941. Where are you geting the money to fly all these patols in
peacetime????????? On a Sunday no less, with guys still hung over from
Saturday liberty?????