NARA - San Bruno Record Groups 313-58 and 313-59  
My comments/corrections in yellow Archives Finding Aid As of 2000-Sep
313-58-3456
Box 1 of 1
Folder Unit File Label Content Dates
2 NAS & NOB Midway A1 to S82 Secret File 1948-1950 All NAS and NOB Incoming & outgoing letters 1948-1950

Ships Planes Comments
    1) On p.5 of the minutes for the meeting on the reduction of Midway to "minimum Maintenance status" (1949-Jul-29):
"If definite SAR responsibility is delegated through chain of command to CO, NAS Midway, the PBY5A is suitable for SAR and local flying."
2) On p.3 of the memo "Reduction of Midway to Minimum Maintenance Status" (1949-Sep-20):
"On the supposition that the Navy continues to perform SAR, it is recommended that in the A/C allowance a PBM5A be authorized in lieu of a PBY6A."

A/C = Aircraft
CO = Commanding Officer
SAR = Search And Rescue