# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Free Lecture: Founding of Civil Air Patrol and the Hunt for German U-Boats Along America's Coast
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 22 Jan, 2026 at 11:00 am
- **Event Description**: Join us in the CAM library with presenter, Captain Jared Del Orfano, as he outlines the history of Civil Air Patrol (CAP) during World War II.  CAP, founded under the Office of Civilian Defense just 6 days before the attack on Pearl Harbor, played a key role in the US home front effort and is the only WWII-era Civil Defense component still in existence today.  The presentation will cover the key factors that contributed toward the formation of CAP and the organization's many duties during the war.  Special attention will be paid toward CAP's coastal defense mission, where civilian pilots flew their personal aircraft in armed patrol missions miles off the coast of the US in search of German submarines.  The presentation will conclude with a short discussion on CAP's post-war legacy and its designation as the official Auxiliary of the US Air Force.  A display of original and reproduction uniforms and equipment will accompany the presentation.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/urbana/free-lecture-founding-of-civil-air-patrol-and-the-hunt-for-german-u-boats-along-americas-coast/200029445575706
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- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 6

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Urbana
- **state**: OH
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1652 N Main Street, Urbana, OH, United States, Ohio 43078
- **lat**: 40.13296
- **long**: -83.7481
- **full address**: 1652 N Main Street, Urbana, OH, United States, Ohio 43078

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Free Lecture: Founding of Civil Air Patrol and the Hunt for German U-Boats Along America's Coast being held?
  - **A:** Free Lecture: Founding of Civil Air Patrol and the Hunt for German U-Boats Along America's Coast takes place on Thu, 22 Jan, 2026 at 11:00 am to Thu, 22 Jan, 2026 at 11:00 am at 1652 N Main Street, Urbana, OH, United States, Ohio 43078.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Free Lecture: Founding of Civil Air Patrol and the Hunt for German U-Boats Along America's Coast?
  - **A:** Free Lecture: Founding of Civil Air Patrol and the Hunt for German U-Boats Along America's Coast is organized by Champaign Aviation Museum.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Free Lecture: Founding of Civil Air Patrol and the Hunt for German U-Boats Along America's Coast is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Urbana, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Free Lecture: Founding of Civil Air Patrol and the Hunt for German U-Boats Along America's Coast sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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