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181		Marfa Control Class 45-C, Marfa Army Air Field, Marfa, Texas Class book for advanced pilot class 45-C at Marfa Army Air Field, Marfa, Texas. [3] Travis Smith (16-Oct-2019 11:54 AM) Looking for 45C Marfa,AFB class annual for friend whose Dad gruatedcwith that class. Also have access to 44C Marta AFb annual. Pleas advise. Thanks [2] Travis Smith (16-Oct-2019 11:47 AM) Looking for 45C class aNnual for a friend whose dad graduated with that class. Have access to Class 44C class annual Marta AFB..please advise. Thanks. [1] Jim (20-Jul-2018 11:20 PM) I'm looking for the softbound yearbook that had the all of the ground crew, mechanics etc. Any year. My dad, Jim Dilonardo was there from "the time they built it, to the time they tore it down."
182		Matagorda Gunnery Ranges, Matagorda Island, Texas Wings Over America Class book for gunnery training squadrons at the Matagorda Gunnery Ranges, and Foster Field, Victoria, Texas. View the Wings Over America Collection (47 items) [1] L Allen (13-Apr-2014 01:29 AM) I have this book in very good condition. My father gave it to me because he is in this book. Thanks for saving it to pdf in case my copy is lost or destroyed.
183		Midland Army Air Field Class 43-07, Midland Army Air Field, Midland, Texas Class book for bombardier class 43-7 at the Midland Army Air Field, Midland, Texas. [1] kerry weller (16-Jan-2014 04:39 PM) My father, George F Weller, is listed in this class book. He was part of the Nack crew in the 446th BG 704th Sqd. where he completed half his tour with 15 missions. The Bertelsen crew was also part of the same squadron and transfered to the 389th BG to join the new Pathfinder squadron the 567th sqd. in late March. At the time of this transfer, my Dad replaced the bombardier in that crew, Ray L. Mitchell, also listed in this class book. They went on to lead the whole 8th Air Force to the beaches of Normandy on D-Day.
184		Midland Army Air Field Class 43-11, Midland Army Air Field, Midland, Texas Class book for bombardier class 43-11 at the Midland Army Air Field, Midland, Texas. [2] John R Edwards (01-Mar-2021 02:58 AM) Thank you for scanning this book. My uncle, William B. Edwards was in this class 43-11 as a Cadet (Page 39). I was looking for information about him, including training, so this was very helpful. I didn't see dates of the class, does anyone know when it started and ended? William, or "Son" as everyone called him was killed in action in his B-24D on the first pathfinder mission from Nadzab, New Guinea to bomb Yap Island. He was in the 5th AAF, 43rd Bombardment Group, 64th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy). His ship was seen burning on the ocean on 13 June 1944, 8 days before his 28th birthday. His plane had nose art called "Uncle Sam" and was 42-72811. At the time they crashed the pilot, 1Lt Duvall had 250 combat hours. I presume that Son had the same as I think the crews stayed together. In March he wrote my father that he already had 156 combat hours and was half way to his quota of 300. He also wrote, "In our last mission finally got moved into the lead position after all those missions flying wing. That really makes more work for me as I'm responsible for the bombs of the 3 ships in the element. To celebrate our promotion we went out and got ourselves a 6000 ton Jap freighter transport. Believe it or not I was pretty well pleased with myself. That's not bad for on old man, what?" I had heard that Son was in pilot training before bombardier school and I have a picture of him with a Fairchild-19 trainer. But I don't know where that would have been. My father said that Son had been flathatting and a farmer got his numbers and reported him, so I guess that got him knocked out of pilot school. That would make sense because Son entered the Army in April 1942. I don't know how long he went to boot camp or to OCS if those were not combined into other training. His last letter to my dad also mentioned that he planned to get married to "Yvonne" who I think he met in Texas. Again, thank you for preserving this great information. [1] Philippe Vanderdonckt (25-Nov-2013 01:09 AM) Hello, after several years of patience finally class-book 43-11 ;-) I did and do research on 2ndLT Francis L. Beck who is in this book. In 2012 got a scan of page 34 with his photo. More info here http://users.skynet.be/2ltmalrait_gilbert/beckstoryE.htm If someone has more personal photos of Class 43-11 with maybe photos of 2ndLT Francis Beck please contact me. Thanks in advance PS: Also look for Yearbook 1943 Selman Field Navigator school of Monroe, LA. Am look for photo of class 43-5 flight 67 with 2LT Gilbert A. Malrait.
185		Mission, The Class 44-G, Moore Field, Mission, Texas Class book for advanced pilot class 44-G at Moore Field near Mission, Texas. Volume 3, Number 7. [1] Kenneth A Loveless (17-Jan-2018 11:47 AM) Found our father "Marvin C. Loveless, on page 32! \r\nA great addition to our family research covering "Pete" during his fighter pilot days of WWII in the Pacific Theater.\r\nThank You!\r\nOn behalf of the Marvin "Pete" Charles Loveless Family,\r\nKenneth Alan Loveless (Son)
186		Mister Class 42-I, Coleman Field, Coleman, Texas Class book for pilot class 42-I at Coleman Air Force Training Detachment, Coleman Texas. [1] Winn Pinkston (07-Oct-2014 03:15 PM) I was an Instructor at Coleman 1941-March 1944...would like to hear from anyone that was there at that time [or any time] ...I went there as a 20 year old and starting instructing on my 21st birthday...Good memories...
187		Mister Class 43-A, Coleman Flying School, Coleman, Texas Class book for pilot class 43-A at Coleman Flying School, Coleman, Texas. [2] Winn Pinkston (26-Dec-2014 01:36 PM) I instructed in Coleman beginning in August 1942 until March 1944.....I went there as a 20 year old lad after 2 years at Baylor University...I went thru the Instructors School under Max Vickers...and starting instructing after my 21st birthday on August 1942...I married there and went to the Air Transport Command at Love Field Dallas,Tx...attached to the 5th Ferry Group...flew for about 72 years...last platform was the BAC-1-11 jet out of O'Hare....would love to hear from any and all pilots and from all Coleman and 5th Ferry Group pilots.... [1] David (26-Oct-2009 09:23 PM) I recently acquired a PT19B that was based at Coleman in May of 1943. I'm looking for pics/pilots that may be available of T42-5603.
188		Mister, The Class 43-F, Coleman Flying School, Coleman, Texas Class book for pilot class 43-F at Coleman Flying School, Coleman, Texas. [1] Suzanne Bowman Thompson (14-Apr-2019 06:23 PM) Hello! I will never be able to thank you enough for posting 'The Mister". Through Ancestry I was in contact with a military person who was creating Trees for the servicemen in the Coleman Flying School yearbook. He posted a photo of my Uncle. I am the niece of Bartolomeo J Ferrari, I knew my uncle was in the Army Air Force but did not know how he became a pilot. Today after watching a documentary about Elizabeth (Bessie) Coleman), I began searching information on the Coleman Flying school & thus I found the downloadable yearbooks which you generously posted. By posting the yearbook(s) you are blessing the lives of many who are doing Genealogy. I am grateful for your service. Suzanne Thompson USANC- RC Desert Shield \| Desert Storm
189		Mister, The Class 43-J, Coleman Flying School, Ltd., Coleman, Texas Class book for pilot class 43-J at the Coleman Flying School, Coleman, Texas. [1] jim b aynham (24-Nov-2008 08:55 AM) i was in class 43 I at Coleman. I would love to get a copy, or even download a copy of our class book. Any suggestions? Jim Baynham
190		Mister, The Class 44-H, Coleman Flying School, Coleman, Texas Class book for primary pilot class 44-H at the 304th Army Air Forces Flying Training Detachment, Army Air Forces Contract Flying School, Coleman, Texas. [1] Denzel Smith (26-Jan-2021 11:26 AM) My Father was in this class: James C. Smith - Jacksonville, Florida and I was named after his younger brother who was a 25 year old B-17 Pilot killed in a mid-air collision over the base in Chelveston, England on Nov. 15, 1943 - 2nd Lt. Denzel Morton Smith - any additional information on Class 44-H would be appreciated!
191		Moore Field Class 43-D, Moore Field, Mission, Texas Class book for advance pilot class 43-D at Moore Field, Mission, Texas. Volume 2, Number 2. [1] William Askew (02-Dec-2008 12:50 PM) I posses a copy of this book. It belonged to my uncle, William Askew, who was a member of A Flight. His last flight was Dec. 23, 1946 when his P-51, out of Tinker Field, lost a wing.
192		Moore Field Class 43-F, Moore Field, Mission, Texas Class book for advanced pilot training class 43-F at Moore Field, Mission, Texas. Volume 2, Number 4. [2] David Winther (09-Nov-2021 07:43 AM) Would love a hard copy of this book. My grandfather is in this one. Very happy to see a scan on-line. Thank you! [1] G35lady (11-May-2015 03:13 PM) Looking for this book....Moore Field, Mission Tx class 43-F. Thanks
193		Moore Field Class 43-J, Moore Field, Mission, Texas Class book for advanced pilot training class 43-J at Moore Field, Mission, Texas. Volume 2, Number 8. [1] Codyjo Atkins (15-Jan-2012 06:19 PM) I recently came across this exact book. I'm interested in finding our more about it and what it's value might be? Any info would be helpful. Thank you. codyjo.atkins@lppusa.com
194		Moore Field Mustang Class 44-A, Moore Field, Mission, Texas, Volume 3, Number 1 Class book for advanced pilot class 44-A at Moore Field, Mission, Texas. [1] Sam E Pennartz (23-Feb-2017 12:56 PM) page 16 contains a picture of: Lt. Marion W. L. ElliottrnrnMiami High School, Miami, Ottawa County, Oklahoma - Class of 1937rnrnBasic pilot class 42-H at Goodfellow Field, San Angelo, Texas.rnrnFlight Instructor for Pilot Class 44-A at Moore Field near Mission, Texas.rnrnMACR #9534: KIA while flying a Republic P-47D Thunderbolt serial #44-19740 assigned to 395th Fighter Squadron ("Panzer Dusters"), 368th Fighter Group, 71st Fighter Wing, 9th Air Force.rn
195		Mustang Class 44-A, Mustang Field, El Reno, Oklahoma Class book for primary pilot class 44-A at Mustang Field, El Reno, Oklahoma. [2] Randall Smyth (09-Oct-2021 01:58 PM) My grandfather Randall B Smyth is in this book. I would LOVE to get a copy if possible to give my father Randall C Smyth. Do you know if any copies are available and if so where I could possibly obtain one? Any and all assistance/info would be greatly appreciated. Absolutely amazing piece of history and am beyond grateful for you sharing such sn amazing piece. [1] Phil Walter (19-Sep-2021 06:26 AM) Thanks for adding my dad???s Mustang Field Class 44A book to your collection! Glad I was able to scan it and forward it to you!
196		Navigation Weather Workbook Workbook used during a navigator training course on weather. View the John E. Voisin Collection (39 items) [1] Mike Voisin (01-Oct-2009 11:00 AM) This book belonged to my father, Second Lieutenant John E. Voisin, who was trained as a navigator at San Marcos Army Air Field near San Marcos, Texas.
197		Navigators' Information File (NIF) This reference guide was used by navigators to keep up to date with the latest information. View the John E. Voisin Collection (39 items) [6] hacvan asten (03-Jul-2011 02:19 PM) Very good textbook , Very helpful for research on subjects concerning classical navigation , like the Amelia Earhart incident of 1937 . [5] THOMAS G HARRISON (21-Nov-2010 11:22 PM) WE ARE DOING RESEARCH AT THE UNIVERSITY LEVEL INTO NAVIGATION AND BOMBING TECHNIQUE & INSTRUMENTATION IN WWII WITH AN EMPHASIS ON pff(BTO)CONDITIONS. YOUR WEBSITE HAS BEEN INVALUABLE IN HELPING US UNDERSTAND INPORTANT DETAILS. SO GLAD SOMEONE HAS DONE THIS TRENCH WORK. EXCELLENT JOB ... KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK AND IF YOU HAVE ANYTHING ELSE ON BTO/pff PLEASE LET US KNOW... [4] Ian Mann (19-Oct-2010 02:40 AM) a fantastic source of information. I am a novice and this item makes terrific reading. Thanks for making it available. Ian Mann Goulburn Australia [3] Cordt (15-Jul-2009 11:45 AM) Very useful information. Many procedures all still valid for the profesional pilots. I hope they will read it. Cordt Machens, Airline pilot, Lufthansa, Germany. [2] Paul (26-Oct-2008 05:06 PM) An invaluable source of original documentation for the amateur researcher. Thank you! [1] Mike Voisin (12-Jul-2008 05:32 PM) This book belonged to my father, John E. Voisin. He trained as a navigator at San Marcos, Texas.
198		Observer, The Class 41-E, Brooks Field, San Antonio, Texas Class book for advanced pilot class 41-E, Flying Cadet Detachment, The Air Corps Advanced Flying School, Brooks Field, San Antonio, Texas. [3] SamEugenePennartz (04-Feb-2022 08:08 AM) Septime Severous Richard, Jr. (1914-1998). 1st Echelon, A-Flight. B-17 Pilot: rnhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/236459548/septime-severous-richard [2] Sam Eugene Pennartz (30-Jul-2021 06:01 AM) B-25 Doolittle Raider: Robert John Meder D-Flight [1] Sam Eugene Pennartz (20-May-2021 09:00 AM) Robert Flood Goldsworthy, page 35/40, J-Flight https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/209741596/robert-flood-goldsworthy
199		Observer, The Class 41-F, Brooks Field, San Antonio, Texas Class book for advanced pilot class 41-F at Brooks Field, San Antonio, Texas. [1] Sam Eugene Pennartz (20-May-2021 09:05 AM) page 35: Airplane Command Pilot (left seat), Eugene Fraley Torvend O-424576, B-29-30-MO Superfortress serial #42-65336 nicknamed "ASSID-TEST II" assigned to the 770th Bomber Squadron, 462nd Bombardment Group (the "Hellbirds"), 58th Bomb Wing, XXI Bomber Command, 20th Air Force, USAAF stationed at West Field on Tinian in the Mariana Islands; Pacific Theatre of Operations. MACR 14394: shot down 5 June 1945 during a bombing mission over Kobe, Japan
200		Observer, The Class 41-I, Brooks Field, San Antonio, Texas Class book for advanced pilot class 41-I at Brooks Field, San Antonio, Texas. [1] Marc Feigenblatt (27-Jul-2023 09:01 AM) If anyone has a copy they'd be willing to sell, I would be interested. Thanks!

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Curator: Mike Voisin

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[5] THOMAS G HARRISON (21-Nov-2010 11:22 PM)

[4] Ian Mann (19-Oct-2010 02:40 AM)

[3] Cordt (15-Jul-2009 11:45 AM)

[2] Paul (26-Oct-2008 05:06 PM)

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[3] SamEugenePennartz (04-Feb-2022 08:08 AM)

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[1] Marc Feigenblatt (27-Jul-2023 09:01 AM)