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Observer, The Class book for advanced pilot class 42-A at Brooks Field, San Antonio, Texas. |
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Observer, The Class book for advanced pilot class 42-B and class 42-C at Brooks Field, San Antonio, Texas. [4] Marc Feigenblatt (27-Jul-2023 09:02 AM)If anyone has a copy they'd be willing to sell, I would be interested. Thanks! [3] Sam Eugene Pennartz (21-Oct-2021 08:15 AM)Harry Strother Alexander, Jr. (1917-2012) [2] Sam Eugene Pennartz (21-Oct-2021 07:54 AM)Glenn Ulrich Brooks, Jr. (1919-1943) [1] Sam Eugene Pennartz (21-Oct-2021 07:49 AM)Robert Vories Abram (1920-1996) |
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Observer, The Class book for class 42-D and 42-E at Brooks Field, San Antonio, Texas. [1] SamEugenePennartz (24-Feb-2022 02:43 PM)John Worth Kern Lawson |
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Observer, The Class book for advanced pilot class 42-G at Brooks Field, San Antonio, Texas. [1] Sam Eugene Pennartz (27-Sep-2021 03:20 AM)KIA: Edwin Frank Dietzel, Jr. UNDERWENT B-29 AIRCRAFT TRANSITION AND COMBAT CREW TRAINING AT PRATT ARMY AIR FIELD, KANSAS. DEPLOYED TO THE CENTRAL PACIFIC THEATRE OF OPERATIONS AND WAS ASSIGNED TO 20TH AIR FORCE, XXI BOMBER COMMAND, 73RD BOMB WING, 497TH BOMBARDMENT GROUP (VH), 869TH BOMBER SQUADRON STATIONED AT ISELY FIELD ON SAIPAN IN THE MARIANA ISLANDS. ON 1 APRIL 1945, HE FLEW IN THE LEFT SEAT AS THE AIRPLANE COMMAND PILOT ABOARD A BOEING B-29 SUPERFORTRESS (SERIAL # 42-93883). |
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Observer, The Class book for advanced pilot class 42-H at Brooks Field, San Antonio, Texas. [1] Sam Eugene Pennartz (20-Oct-2021 08:34 AM)Granville Hill Walling (1917-1944) |
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On Course Class book for bombardier class 145 at Childress Army Air Field, Childress, Texas. [2] Mark Elkhill (31-Aug-2020 10:45 AM)This is a great document about the school. I am trying to track down info on my Father who attended a flight class 145 E at San Marcos Army Air Field in mid 1944. Raymond F. Elkhill is his name. I was hoping to find a classbook in here. If anyone has info or other sources that may be of help to me, please contact me at my yahoo email. It is mark.elkhill. Thanks~! [1] John H (08-Oct-2013 10:34 AM)Awesome, thank you for posting! |
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On Course! Class book for bombardier class 44-09 at Childress Army Air Field, Childress, Texas. [1] Roger Williams (24-Jun-2022 01:09 PM)My father was a bombardier in Squadron 6 and I have this book of his. Unfortunately, his name and town of origin were incorrectly spelled. His name was Connard P. Williams and the town was Griffithsville, WV. I have photos of his plane down on a snow covered mountain, but I don't have a record of who he was flying with. |
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On Course! Class book for bombardier class 45-13 at Childress Army Air Field, Childress, Texas. [1] Brenda Major (30-May-2022 10:28 PM)My father Thomas R Carden did the inside front and back art work for certain and possible for the whole book. |
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Pampa Army Air Field Base personnel book for the Pampa Army Air Field, Pampa, Texas.
[1] John E Velehradsky (31-May-2017 08:13 AM)As a youngster in 1943-44, I traveled to Pampa Air Field twice to visit my brother, who was training to be a pilot. I recall the wooden sidewalks, the tar paper buildings, the recreation area with its Coke machine and pool tables. We stayed at the hotel pictured in the book. I also recall a huge pile of grain covering the street in Pampa. We traveled by Burlington train from Omaha to Kansas City and by the Santa Fe from Kansas City to Pampa. |
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Passing Light Class book for pilot class 43-B at the Army Basic Flying School, Lemoore, California. [5] Andrew Bass (25-Aug-2023 01:59 PM)Nice book, I am looking for a Lemoore yearbook for class 43I. Please contact me if anyone has one. Thanks [4] ERNEST Marshall (17-Nov-2021 05:25 PM)I have a copy of "PASSING LIGHT' for the class of 1943...Most probably owned by a student from No. 6 Squadron...Both group photographs on the two pages in the booklet for this squadron are signed by many members....If anyone is interested in this document please contact me via e-mail...marshall850@hotmail.com...Cheers Barry Marshall [3] Warren B Carah (20-Apr-2020 09:35 AM)This graduation book belonged to my father, Lt. Col. John M. Carah, who completed the USAAF Basic Flying School at Lemoore in early Fall of 1942. He did his primary flight training at King City and completed Multi-Engine Advanced training at Douglas AAF, Arizona in February, 1943 (Class 43B). He then went to B-17 transition school at Blythe AAF, competing the course in March 1943. He then went to Pyote AAF in Texas for Group training with the newly hatched 381st BG. His Group flew to England in May 1943 and started combat operations in June 1943. My father's B-17, 42-29928, was shot down over Normandy, France on 4 Jul 1943. He became an evader and escaped to Switzerland where he became a part of the Military Attache's staff. He returned to the US in March, 1944 and spent the remainder of the was as a ferry pilot with the ATC. He made the military his career and retired in 1966 after assignments in Saudi Arabia, Europe, Asia, Guam and various domestic bases. [2] Ken (28-Oct-2019 07:25 PM)I would like to know my father who I believe was in an aviator class at Lemoore Army Air Base in April 1944. We have never met and he is possibly deceased. I do not know his name. However, my mother is Yvonne Agnes (Bonnie) Yeager. Yvonne died in 1966. In 1944 Yvonne was 19 years old and had graduated from Hanford High School in 1943. I have very little data and will very much appreciate any information no matter how insignificant. [1] Carl Trinkle (27-Oct-2012 10:23 PM)I flew out of the Lemoore army air corps base in the late 60s and 70s flying Stearmans crop dusting at day and night I was working for the fellow that bought the base from the city of Lemoore Ca. He had 13 stearman aircraft in the one big hanger, All were equipped for night spraying. The stearmans are also an era long gone. The old hangar is still there. |
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Pattern to Victory Class book for primary pilot class 42-E at Victory Field, Vernon, Texas. [1] Stephen Quint (06-Dec-2023 03:46 PM)My collection for Victory Field is complete, except for a gap between this issue (Pattern for Victory - 42E) and Victory Field - 42K. Missing are the class books 42-F through 42-J. There do not appear to be any issues for 1945 (Victory Field closed). |
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Pfc. Gweep at Radio School This is an orientation booklet describing what the fictional Pfc. Gweep could expect during radio school training. [3] Paul DMyers (13-Feb-2009 03:29 PM)I started school 1-1-1943, and after two long bouts of pneumonia,I graduated 7-15-9143. Col Cote was our CO. Paul [2] Al Lorenz (03-Aug-2008 04:38 PM)Would be interested in obtaining this book. [1] Larry (13-Jul-2008 01:43 PM)An excellent addition to the site. Answers a lot of questions as to how personnel were selected for their next assignment from Radio School. |
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Photograph of Fighter Training Unit Photograph of 8th Fighter Unit, 2nd Training Group, Class 43-I, at Foster Field, Victoria, Texas. [2] Jason Mann (13-Apr-2020 03:04 PM)My grandfather, Adrian Edward Mann, was an RAF Flight Instructor for a period of time at Foster Field during 1943 and is in this picture, seated, 2nd from the right with a mustache and (what would be) a navy coloured side cap. He wore US fatigues except for either an RAF Officers peaked cap or side cap and RAF tie whist he was on the base. [1] Francis Asbury (19-Apr-2012 08:17 PM)Does anyone know if Leon Asbury is in this picture? If so, where. |
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Photograph, Aerial View Oblique view of the air field and technical school at Sioux Falls, South Dakota. [25] Wanda (09-Aug-2019 03:00 PM)Does anyone have a R.W.Marsman or Robbert Willem Marsman in any of their books? If so, could you tell me the graduation date and snap a picture of the page with his photo. [24] Jessica Burdick (12-Dec-2015 06:42 PM)Forgot my email is raymondcancel48@yahoo.com [23] Jessica Burdick (12-Dec-2015 06:39 PM)Hello I am searching for the Sioux Falls training year book of 1944. My grandfathers father was stationed there. His military photo was lost in a fire and we have no pictures of him. Any help would be amazing. His name is Guido Iannacone. Thank you so much [22] GREG RICH (18-Nov-2015 09:24 AM)My family bought 16 of the barracks buildings when it closed and used them yo build Rich Brothers Fireworks on Marion Road. My Dad and his brothers all used them (remodeled!) to build their houses. It was said I grew up in a latrine! They also moved several to Yankton. [21] John Rees (13-Apr-2015 01:28 PM)Could Rick c also contact me re Sioux Falls at lynnemrees@yahoo.co.uk [20] John Rees (13-Apr-2015 01:25 PM)Could Bob Hunt contact me re Sioux Falls and Boca Raton (H2X etc). I have a particular interest in the establishments and US 2nd Lt Francis I Kunze (GA) who followed a similar career path. [19] Jerry Lloyd (08-Nov-2014 12:23 AM)My dad ( John K. Lloyd), was instructor at Sioux Falls radio school in 1944. Sent to India Dec 1944 and served as radio operator on c-54s. He died when I was 17 so getting any info on him has been tough. Looking for ANY info or someone that knew him. THANKS [18] Harry Guinther (22-Aug-2013 01:07 PM)I graduated just before Thanksgiving 1942. I fondly remember the welcoming and thoughtful people in this wonderful town. I went on to fly 55 missions out of England in a B-26 and became a POW after being shot down over Paris just before the invasion. I don't believe I ever got a class picture. I remember all the hunters in town went pheasant hunting and brought all their kills to the base enlisted men's mess for dinner. I'm 90 years old now, but still have fond memories of Sioux Falls! [17] Florence lewis (12-Jun-2013 01:38 PM)Error. No SAMs diner here [16] Florence Lewis (10-Jun-2013 10:01 PM)Seymour lefkowitz was here at radio school 1944 fromraxndolph field, Texas. Any pictures available?anyone remember SAMs diner? [15] Rick c (20-Feb-2013 08:53 PM)Attn BOB HUNT of class 11. [14] Marcia Elkins (14-Feb-2013 10:19 AM)Foss Field photo [13] Rick (24-Dec-2012 01:04 PM)I currently (Dec 2012) live in Sioux falls, have 7 different class books, but need dates to go with the classes. I have 2 books that the classes are not 1, 2, 3, etc, but long alphanumeric. Why are these 2 different. Thanks in advance Rick Castardo, MSgt, usaf, ret [12] Michelle Cahill (27-Aug-2012 11:18 PM)Searching for info on my uncle John (Jack) Cahill, attended Sioux Falls July 43 thru Jan 44, radio operator. He used to go into town for dances. KIA over Holland November 1944. Do you see his name in any of your info? Do you know OTU training location facility in Colorado Springs where I think he went next? Thank you. [11] Fred Hyde (18-Aug-2012 01:48 PM)Attended SF radio school Dec '44 thru Apr '45. Played in Sqdrn "O" dance band thru that time, Sunday afternoons at the Arkota and Saturday evenings at the Coluseum. Anybody remember those times? [10] quido iannacone (11-Sep-2011 01:47 PM)Looking for pictures of GUIDO F. IANNACONE army air force technicalschool 1944 SIOUX FALLS. [9] Bob Hunt (31-Aug-2011 06:14 PM)I graduated from Sioux Falls radio school, 1/21/44, Class # 11. went on to Madison, WI to Electronics School, on to Boca Raton, Fl for Radar School, APQ 13, and assigned to 9th BG, 99th Sqd, at McCook, NE as a Radar Mechanic on B-29's and on to Tinian Island, Marianas. We must of had a class picture but I never got one. Would be interesting to have one. [8] Corey Thompson (30-Jan-2011 08:46 AM)I have several pictures of young men stationed in Sioux Falls for training that my mother and friends met at dances in Sioux Falls (1942-44) and my grandmother would have them over for supper or they'd go fishing with the family on time off. My grandmother had four sons in the services during this time, far from home. One special young man was Steve Tirpak (I think that is the correct spelling not sure) that was with 554th Bomb Squadron, as they corresponded. There are some pictures of a Bob as well. Many of the young men attended dances at the Melody Hall or Arkota. [7] Rick C (13-Sep-2010 03:02 PM)Rick again [6] Rick C (13-Sep-2010 02:58 PM)To all: [5] Shane Carroll (28-Feb-2010 09:27 PM)To Monica Burck [4] monica burck (27-Feb-2010 03:54 PM)I am looking for any information about my dad. Edward Slebodnik birthdate February 16 1921. He died when he was 57 in 1979. Please if anyone has pictures of him at the army airforce technical school I would appreciate any information. I found out today from my moms brother who is retired in Flandreau S.D. that is how he came to meet my mom Frances Thompson.She died February 20th 1963 on my 11th birthday. He thinks they met at a dance. He told me that my dad was assigned to a radio technical school in Sioux Falls. [3] Win Bryson (30-Dec-2009 07:04 PM)Al (Lorenz) and Samuel (Harris): If you know, I'd sure like to have the start and graduation dates of your Radio School Class(es). That would help make a list of the Class #s and Dates. [2] Samuel Harris (22-Oct-2009 02:06 PM)Graduated Dec '43. Dont recall Squad. number or class #. [1] Al Lorenz (03-Aug-2008 04:25 PM)I was elated to see the picture of the airbase, Sioux Falls Radio School. All looks familiar and brings up many memeoreis. I was in Class 42-44 Sq.207 Looking for graduation book for that class. |
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Pilot Training Manual for the P-38 Lightning This pilot manual describes the features and operation of the P-38 Lightning, twin-engine fighter airplane. [1] G Fagan (11-May-2010 05:19 PM)Outstanding! |
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Pilot's Flight Operating Instructions for B-29 Description, operating instructions and equipment for the B-29 Superfortress. [3] John Sz (24-Jan-2016 10:09 PM) If you are a researcher on the B-29 [2] Frank T (31-Jul-2015 07:35 AM)Thanks for that tip. I just watched the show. It was a shame to get that far and then have the bird burn up. [1] DAVE STANLEY (28-Mar-2015 01:54 PM)I saw a documentary a few months back about a B-29 that was rebuilt in place in northern Iceland. Just as the crew was taxiing for takeoff a thing called the "PUTT PUTT" came loose and burnt the plane to the ground. The crew barely got out uninjured. I wanted to read up on the B-29 while I had a chance. |
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Pilot's Manual for Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress Pilot's manual for the B-17F and B-17G Flying Fortress. [1] Robert (20-Apr-2022 06:53 PM)Can someone please help me locate or get a copy/PDF of the B-17 Manual that talks about the IFF system onboard the B-17? Wiring diagram and aircraft layout for switches and lights. Colors and how they were used during missions. I know there were Blue, Amber, Green and read lights as well as white. If I understand correctly the lights were part of a code (that changed daily or by the mission) to help all the aircraft either in identifying who was who or in formation form up? Any help would be greatly appreciated. |
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Pin-up Calendar A 1945 calendar with pin-up girls drawn by Alberto Vargas. An airman has noted his assignments and travels each month. [3] B-24 Best Web (23-Jan-2013 11:42 AM)Shared & "Featured" this item on our FB "Discussion Group"... [2] Robert Bourlier (15-Oct-2012 04:19 PM)Very interesting calendar - I had an uncle who served in China with the 118th TRS 23rd FG from 1944 - 1945. [1] Lee Parmeter (24-Feb-2010 06:11 PM)Very interesting March notations. I spoke at length with the 1st Shirt of the unit at Kunming as noted on the Vargas March. His name was Walt Khrone. He was a civilian pilot and later flew C-46's over the hump. Wally passed away several years ago in Florida, one of the great unsung heros of the Kunming express. |
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Plane Wrangler, The Class book for class 42-D at Stamford Flying School, Stamford, Texas. [1] Sam Eugene Pennartz (25-Apr-2021 12:58 PM)2nd Lt William Wing Canada, 308th FTD, |
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Plane Wrangler, The Class book for class 42-E at Stamford Flying School, Stamford, Texas. [1] Sam Eugene Pennartz (25-Apr-2021 01:00 PM)2nd Lt William Wing Canada, 308th FTD, |
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[1] Susan Ewing Wolfe (07-Jun-2016 04:14 PM)
I live near Brooks Field and my father trained there and was a member of the graduating class 42-A. He went on to be a Pilot of a B-24 that flew out of Iron Range, Australia. Brooks Field is now mostly sub-divisions and commercial property and is no longer an active military base. However they have a nice little museum in one of the hangers, with many pictures of troops that trained there.