Mallard notes, v4295
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April 30 1945 Good Form Island, Alaska Coast Guard Collier. 2 miles W of nearest point on Aleutian Chain, and 75 miles NW of Attu. Altitude, elevation. Elevation: 400 feet above sea level. Temperature today: minimum 38°, maximum 56°. Weather conditions: Cloudy with occasional rain. Wind: From the northeast at 10-15 mph. Sea state: Moderate chop, whitecaps visible. Visibility: Good, except during brief periods of rain. The weather has been generally favorable for operations. There was some fog early this morning which cleared by mid-morning. The sea remains moderately rough but not dangerous. No storms are forecasted in the immediate future. We continue our patrol duties as scheduled. Search and rescue operations remain a priority. Communication with other units is maintained via radio. Logistics support from base has been adequate. End of report.