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I don't think the tech was there at the time to make communications possible.

• kpil 9y ago
  I'm not sure if it's granted that the military can talk to other forces and civilian radio. In general I'm don't think aviation have marine VHF and vice versa, except maybe the coastguard and other special cases.
  • raldi 9y ago
    Also this story takes place 54 years ago.
    • kpil 9y ago
      Ah, Yes. I failed to mention that my point is that it's still a problem.