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281		I've Got Wings A cartoon booklet describing flying safety rules. [1] sam (05-Sep-2011 05:12 PM) copy is signed by c.m.crawford would appreciate any info thanks
282		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.
283		Flight Class 42-I, Curtis Field, Brady, Texas Class book for pilot class 42-I at Curtis Field in Brady, Texas. [1] Jim Lucas LTC Ret (02-Jul-2011 05:02 PM) My Dad, Truman Lucas, was a member of Pilot Class 42-I. After graduation he flew with the 5th Ferry Command out of Love Field, Dallas, Texas until deployed to China. After the war, he made the USAF a career retiring in Nov 1969 as a Colonel. He flew the Berlin Airlift, served on the Air Staff at the Pentagon, attended the Air War College, was the Air Force Plant Rep at both Douglas and Boeing Aircraft Companies, and was project manager for the S4B Stage of the Saturn Lunar Missiles use in the Moon Landings among many other interesting and varied assignments. I'm interested in corresponding or talking with others interested in the Sergeant Pilot Program. I can be contacted at email LucasJT@aol.com I have a copy of this class book.
284		College Training Detachment, 39th Presbyterian College, Clinton, South Carolina Class book for the 39th College Training Detachment 1943-1944. View the John E. Voisin Collection (39 items) View the Wings Over America Collection (47 items) [2] Mike Voisin (07-Mar-2011 08:46 AM) As far as I know, the emblem on the cover is not a squadron or unit insignia. It was probably used by the publisher for this series of books. [1] norm forbes (06-Mar-2011 09:19 PM) was the emblem used as a cap badge or on the jacket?
285		Cadet, The Class 44-A, Army Air Forces Training Detachment, Bruce Field, Ballinger, Texas Class book for pilot class 44-A, Bruce Field, Ballinger, Texas. [1] Heidi (31-Jan-2011 07:00 PM) I loved looking through this book. My dad was class 44-D and I'd so much love to see that book. Oh well. It was fun just looking through since it was the same time period. Thank you so much for posting it.
286		Sandstorm Volume 02, Number 20, January 1, 1945, Frederick Army Air Field, Frederick, Oklahoma Base newsletter for Frederick Army Air Field near Frederick, Oklahoma. [1] Olen (26-Jan-2011 09:17 PM) This was very interesting. Are there more issues available and if so could they be posted?
287		Army Air Force Tech. School, Chicago Unit No. 1: Stevens Hotel, Chicago, Illinois Postcard of the Stevens Hotel. [3] Larry (18-Dec-2010 04:12 PM) This was dad's first duty station. He was sent here following boot camp at St. Pete.,FL, to attend the Radio Operator/Radio Mechanic's Course. He was probably there about a month or so when this site closed and relocated all the students to Sioux Falls, SD to complete their training. He graduated in Sep. '43, then sent to Truax Field, Madison, WI, for Control Tower School. From there he went to Harlingen AAF where he worked the B-24 flight line as a RO/RM. He also rotated periodically to Padre Island where Gunnery School was conducted and worked the Control Tower plus would fill in on training flights that didn't have a RO available. All this time dad was a PFC, but would later be promoted to Corporal while serving aboard a AAF Crash Boat off Rey Island, Panama at the end of the war. [2] Mike Voisin (17-Dec-2010 08:29 PM) Larry, thank you for your service!! [1] LARRY GOLDSTEIN (17-Dec-2010 04:48 PM) I arrived in Chicago November 1942 from Miamai Beach basic training in USAAF. At first our unit was quartered in the Congress Hotel then moved to the Stevens Hotel to attend Radio Operator/Mechanics school. It was brutally cold winter. Radio mechanics were taught in a Labratory in the Stevens basement and morse code in the Colisiuem about 1 to 2 miles away from the Stevens. We attended school 6 hours per day, 3 on mechanics and 3 on code, 6 days a week. There were 2 shifts early and late, the late shift ending at 12 midnght. The City of Chicago was very accomatating to the GI's . every thing free. The old opera house across the street was converted to a Service center for GI's, free food, bowling and activities. Graduated in March 1943 , premoted to Corporal and my class was sent to Boca Raton Radar school. From there to combat crew training, overseas to fly 25 combat missions as radio operator on a B-17.
288		Torque Class 44-A, Pecos Army Flying School, Pecos, Texas Class book for basic pilot class 44-A at the Pecos Army Flying School, Pecos, Texas. [1] Mary Traver (10-Nov-2010 11:16 AM) Marv is my husband's late father! Is there any way I could purchase this book for him? Today would actually be Marv's 91st birthday, had he lived.
289		Rank'n' File Class 44-B, Rankin Aeronautical Academy, Tulare, California Class book for pilot class 44-B at the Rankin Aeronautical Academy, Tulare, California. [1] Becky Munn May (29-Oct-2010 09:05 PM) I was excited to find my father on page 44. I just learned today that he was at Rankin.
290		CAVU Class 42-G, Goodfellow Field, San Angelo, Texas Ceiling and Visibility Unlimited (CAVU). Class book for pilot class 42-G at Goodfellow Field, San Angelo, Texas. [3] william (11-Oct-2010 01:45 PM) Thanks for the heads up on Gene Roddenberry. I saw this book at an antiques fair in St. Petersburg, FL. I could not get back to the fair fast enough! It looks like him too. They are all heroes in my book. They had the courage to look the devil in the eye and take a swing at him. [2] George R Frisbee (23-May-2010 11:58 PM) On page 70 is listed one cadet named Eugene Wesley Roddenbery AKA Gene Roddenbery creator of the Star Trek Franchise.Flew B-17's [1] Jeffrey Rogner (04-Jan-2009 04:20 PM) My father was Major H.E Rogner Comdg. 68th Sqdn I have the CAVU 43-D book and he is Lt. Col H.E. Rogner Director of Training
291		Gremlins Class 44-J, Hicks Field, Fort Worth, Texas Class book for pilot class 44-J at Hicks Field, Fort Worth, Texas. [3] Mike Voisin (30-Jul-2010 11:10 PM) Daniel, are you sure he was at Hicks field? Most if not all air fields had their own class 44-J. Also verify the letter to be sure it's not 44-I or 44-K. The classes were often only weeks apart. [2] Daniel Rundquist (30-Jul-2010 09:37 PM) My father, Roy Daniel Rundquist says he was in pilot training class 44J but I can't find his picture in the book? Thank You, Daniel Rundquist [1] David Lucas (25-Feb-2010 10:42 AM) I found my father, John Lucas, in here. This is the most exciting book I have evere seen.
292		Pilot Training Manual for the P-38 Lightning AAF Manual 51-127-1 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!
293		Ellington Field Class 44-B, Ellington Field, Houston, Texas Class book for pilot class 44-B at Ellington Field, near Houston, Texas. [1] Derald Riggs (26-Apr-2010 11:14 AM) Thanks for posting this. It contains a photo of my uncle, Robert L. Crabb, who was a co-pilot for 30 B-24 missions in Europe, and a pilot for an additional 5 B-24 missions in March 1945. A end of war in Europe, he volunteered to go to P-51s and was killed in a training accident May 31, 1945.
294		Link Bubble Sextant Model A-12 This handbook describes the use and operation of the Model A-12 Link Bubble Sextant (Octant). View the John E. Voisin Collection (39 items) [2] Bender (20-Feb-2010 10:45 AM) I ditto the first comment. Thank you to all the people who made this website possible. Thank You! [1] Bill Edwards (28-Oct-2008 03:31 PM) Very helpful little booklet and containing part numbers also. Essential for an A-12 owner.
295		Flight Class 44-H, Curtis Field, Brady, Texas Class book for pilot class 44-H at Curtis Field, Brady, Texas. [1] Thomas Durand (26-Dec-2009 04:23 PM) I am VERY grateful for this document. My grandfather - Henry Reno Durand - actually did not survive long after this and perished on 4/29/44 during his second solo flight. His copy of this book has been lost to our family for years. Thanks!
296		CAVU Class 43-D, Goodfellow Field, San Angelo, Texas Ceiling and Visibility Unlimited (CAVU). Class book for pilot class 43-D at Goodfellow Field, San Angelo, Texas. [1] Robert F Dorr (25-Dec-2009 07:09 PM) I've been seeking information about the owner of this flying class book. I'm Robert F. Dorr (Bob), author of "Hell Hawks," a history of a P-47 Thunderbolt fighter group, and am now writing "Mission to Berlin," about B-17 Flying Fortress crews. Harris Rogner was one of the great bomber commanders in B-17s in World War II and in B-29 Superfortresses in the Korean Warm before losing his life in a stateside B-29 crash. But what was he doing between graduating from West Point in 1938 and attending class 43-D? Anyone interested in helping with my research, contact me, please. Robert F. Dorr 3411 Valewood Drive Oakton VA 22124 (703) 264-8950 robert.f.dorr@cox.net
297		Bee-Tee, The Class 44-F, Waco Army Air Field, Waco, Texas Class book for basic pilot class 44-F at the Waco Army Air Field in Waco, Texas. [1] Lisa Hinkle Siders (17-Nov-2009 08:13 AM) I have a this book my Great Uncle Bernard O. Hinkle was a 2nd Lt. in WWII. He graduated from this base as a pilot in class 44-D. If you start on Cadets page count it page number 1 page and my Great Uncle is on the top 4th from the left, name is correct (HINKLE,B.O.) but the state is incorrect...it should say Maud, Ohio, located in Butler County, Maud, Ohio (now) West Chester, Ohio. I also have couple letters and a picture Uncle Bernard sent home will in the service. Plus he was also a capture in October 26, 1944 when his plane went down in France. War Department Headquarters Army Air Force Washington, I have the Missing Air Crew Report...Thanks to a gentleman from France he called me Friday November 13, 2009 his name Mark Nelson a Baptist minister. Mark is working on adding my Great Uncle in the Military Museum..he is wanting help getting information on my great uncle. I would appreciate anyone that might of knew my great uncle that could shed some light on his WWII services. Uncle Bernard passed away on November 30, 2007 in Brown County, Georgetown, Ohio in the Veterans Hospital. Bernard was a very intelligent man, married and divorce had daughter and son..worked at GE (General Electric plant made air plane engines) in Evendale, Ohio (Cincinnati)area. Posted Tuesday November 17, 2009, by Great Neice, Lisa Hinkle Siders in Highland County, Ohio. My email is I just realized the book is 44-F not 44-D. I'll leave this here just in case someone reads this and has the book 44-D.
298		Radar Photographs From the Photograph Album of John E. Voisin Pictures of an H2X radar set in a B-25 and radar screen shots. View the John E. Voisin Collection (39 items) [1] Alan (11-Nov-2009 12:15 PM) Super photo's - what a fantastic time of technological advances to have lived through and been part of !!
299		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.
300		Instrument Flying: Basic and Advanced Technical Order Numbers 30-100A-1, 30-100B-1, and 30-100F-1 This set of three manuals was used to train pilots for instrument flying. [1] Walter Mattson (20-Sep-2009 03:26 PM) I am a WW2 B-24 pilot writing a book on my experiences and need information described in (Instrument Flying: Basic (without Radio Aids) Technical Order No. 30-100A-1 Special Edition For Distribution to All Pilots June 1, 1943 Is there a possibility I could download the information contained in the phamplet and how do I go about doing this. Would appreciate your assistance. Walter Mattson

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[1] Jeffrey Rogner (04-Jan-2009 04:20 PM)

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[2] Daniel Rundquist (30-Jul-2010 09:37 PM)

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[2] Bender (20-Feb-2010 10:45 AM)

[1] Bill Edwards (28-Oct-2008 03:31 PM)

[1] Thomas Durand (26-Dec-2009 04:23 PM)

[1] Robert F Dorr (25-Dec-2009 07:09 PM)

[1] Lisa Hinkle Siders (17-Nov-2009 08:13 AM)

[1] Alan (11-Nov-2009 12:15 PM)

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