Four Lives Saved: The Coast Guard Adventures of Dolph and Gwen
Follow the daring exploits of Dolph, a courageous Coast Guard HH-65 “Dolphin” rescue helicopter, and his skilled pilot, Gwen, as she leads the entire crew on another life-saving mission.
Dolph, Gwen, and crew respond to an emergency signal from a fishing boat. Zooming towards the boat’s location, unexpected challenges arise when Dolph’s rotor blades are suddenly damaged in-flight. With quick thinking and superb judgment, they navigate through the danger, ultimately making a safe emergency landing in a farmer’s field, avoiding a herd of cows in the process. A curious baby calf befriends the noisy orange “bird” who lands in its pasture.
Valuable lessons are imparted, including the importance of staying calm in the face of changing circumstances, problem-solving, resilience, and teamwork are demonstrated in this highly engaging story.
This empowering story not only celebrates the bravery of Coast Guard heroes but also highlights the vital role of women in aviation. Gwen, a talented pilot, leads the charge to with confidence and expertise, showing young readers that women can excel in high-stakes, action-packed environments. Gwen symbolizes what it means to “fly like a girl.”
Illustrated with vibrant imagery that captures the thrill of flying, this story is a captivating read for children of all ages, especially those interested in airplanes, helicopters, how things work, the jobs they perform, and the people who fly them.
The author, Mr. Darcy Guyant, is a retired U. S. Coast Guard HH65 Dolphin helicopter pilot. This story is an exciting true story based on a real-life rescue mission flown by Mr. Darcy and his crew in a Coast Guard Helicopter just like Dolph, but without eyes and a mouth, of course.
This book also serves as a excellent introduction to science lessons and discussions on the differences between airplanes and helicopters and how they fly.
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About the Author
**Mom’s Choice Award Winner, Gold Award (2x)**
The stories in my book series, “The Coast Guard Adventures of Dolph and Gwen”, are based on actual search and rescue missions flown by me in a HH-65 Dolphin helicopter. I am a retired U.S. Coast Guard Commander with 25 years of U.S. military service, having flown helicopters for both the U.S. Army and the U.S. Coast Guard.
My granddaughter (the real life Gwen) whose love of books, and things that fly, has been a huge inspiration to write. It’s incredibly fulfilling to cuddle up with her and read a story, especially a story written by me. I thank God for the awesome blessing of being a Grandpa.
Five things many people don’t know about me…
1. I was afraid of heights when I was a kid, even into my teenage years, It’s a bit ironic then, that I would become a professional pilot.
2. A beer commercial inspired me to become a pilot. My Senior year in high school a TV commercial depicted a Float Plane landing on a beautiful wilderness lake in Alaska. I decided right then I wanted to learn to fly and become an Alaskan Bush Pilot.
3. I’ve have NEVER flown in a Float Plane, as pilot or passenger. It’s on my bucket list. However, I have landed a helicopter on the water (that’s another story) and I have flown in Alaska extensively, as a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter pilot.
4. I have visited 49 states in the U.S. New Mexico is the only state my feet have not touched. It’s on my bucket list.
5. As a teenager I wanted to be a farmer. I loved working on my Grandpa’s farm in Central Wisconsin. A beer commercial changed the course of my life. See #2.
I now love storytelling, via my books and in person, recounting my numerous exciting adventures, and talking to kids about courage in the face of adversity, team work and trust.
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