Flying Santa plane flies past Boston Light in 1947.
At that time, Capt.
On many occasions during medical emergencies, Capt.
Wincapaw took to the air in inclement weather, saving countless lives in the process.
During these flights, his only means of navigation were the lighthouse beacons along the coast.
This appreciation was mutual.
Whenever Wincapaw was flying in bad weather, the keepers kept a watchful eye for his plane.
They would always relay word back to the airfield as soon as he had safely passed their position.
In 1929 Wincapaw decided to do something special to show them how much their efforts were appreciated.
He flew to lights around the Rockland area and dropped these modest gifts for the lighthouse families.
William Wincapaw and his son Bill.
Snow was very enthusiastic about the program and agreed to fly some of the routes and deliver packages.
After the death of Captain Wincapaw, Snow became the face of the Flying Santa.
Snow continued the program for 44 years before he passed away in 1982 at the age of seventy nine.
After his death, the Hull Lifesaving Museum overtook the role of the Flying Santa.
Edward Rowe Snow as the Flying Santa
Edward Rowe Snow and wife Anna-Myrle preparing for a flight.
