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CAVU Click for Details
Class 41-I, Goodfellow Field, San Angelo, Texas

Class book for basic pilot class 41-I at Goodfellow Field, San Angelo, Texas.

[1] Marc Feigenblatt (27-Jul-2023 09:03 AM)

If anyone has a copy they'd be willing to sell, I would be interested. Thanks!

"My Gal Sal" Researcher

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Observer, The Click for Details
Class 42-B and Class 42-C, Brooks Field, San Antonio, Texas

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!

"My Gal Sal" Researcher

[3] Sam Eugene Pennartz (21-Oct-2021 08:15 AM)

Harry Strother Alexander, Jr. (1917-2012)

https://www.fold3.com/memorial/83973771/harry-s-alexander/stories

[2] Sam Eugene Pennartz (21-Oct-2021 07:54 AM)

Glenn Ulrich Brooks, Jr. (1919-1943)

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56288104/glenn-ulrich-brooks

[1] Sam Eugene Pennartz (21-Oct-2021 07:49 AM)

Robert Vories Abram (1920-1996)

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/233262269/robert-v-abram

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Observer, The Click for Details
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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Echelon Click for Details
Class 42-B, Air Corps Basic Flying School, Bakersfield, California

Class book for basic pilot class 42-B at Minter Field, Shafter, California.

[1] Marc Feigenblatt (27-Jul-2023 08:59 AM)

If anyone has a copy they'd be willing to sell, I would be interested. Thanks!

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Bombardier Click for Details
Class 42-03, Kirtland Army Air Field, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Class book for bombardier class 42-03 at the Army Air Base at Albuquerque, New Mexico. Volume 1, Number 1.

[1] Marc Feigenblatt (27-Jul-2023 08:53 AM)

If anyone has a copy they'd be willing to sell, I would be interested. Thanks!

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Welcome to Casablanca Click for Details
Passenger Information, North African Division, Air Transport Command

Handbook for army personnel traveling through Cazes Army Air Base, Casablanca, French Morocco.

[1] Rich Riva (16-Jul-2023 12:03 PM)

My parents wrote every day during WW II. Camp Dushane was the final place before flying back the America. This booklet is Perfect ! In it a page states READY ? My Father would have said YOU BET ! On December 7, 1945, after 606 letters to my Mother he was COMING HOME ! Still searching for the flight info on that day! Great Additions to his Chronicles of a Combat Soldier.

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Polaris Click for Details
Class 43-23, Ellington Field, Ellington, Texas

Class book for bombardier and navigator class 43-23 at Ellington Field, Ellington, Texas.

[1] Lindsay (24-Jun-2023 10:47 AM)

Wondering if the owner of the book remembers my relative James G Buck. In flight 2/ Squadron C/Group 23n.

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Final Approach Click for Details
Class 06-10, Combat Crew Training School, Sioux City, Iowa

Class book for aircrew transition training at Sioux City Army Air Field, Sioux City, Iowa.

[1] Paul Webber (22-May-2023 11:38 AM)

This class book contains a photo of the Charleton A. Deuschle crew in "E" Flight, Crew No. 4124 (about page 37). The identifications of William J. Cochran and James L. Kendall are switched.

The Charlton A. Deuschle crew was assigned to the 487th Bomb Group at Lavenham, England in July 1944. They were shot down over Magdeburg, Germany on August 5, 1944. Eight crew members were killed in action. See details on the findagrave page of S/Sgt William J. Cochran:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/99926173/william-joseph-cochran

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Departure Point Click for Details
Class 43-18, San Marcos Army Air Field, San Marcos, Texas

Class book for navigator class 43-18 at San Marcos Army Air Field, San Marcos, Texas.

[1] Paul Webber (04-May-2023 07:55 PM)

Francis E. Moke of Kansas City, Missouri is in this book. Lt Moke was killed in action on D-Day, June 6, 1944 while serving with the 487th Bomb Group in Europe. His crew's B-24 went down in the English Channel. See his findagrave page:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56292597/francis-eugene-moke

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Ellington Field Click for Details
Class 43-J, Ellington Field, Ellington, Texas

Class book for advanced flight class 43-J at Ellington Field, Ellington, Texas.

[1] Paul Webber (04-May-2023 04:11 PM)

Robert H. Portsch of Bloomfield, New Jersey is in this book. He was killed in action on March 14, 1945, while serving with the 487th Bomb Group in Europe. See his findagrave page:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/82231246/robert-harsen-portsch

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Crash Boat Squadron Records Click for Details
History of Crash Boat Squadrons, File A0926, Maxwell Field, Montgomery, Alabama

Historical records of Army Air Forces Crash Boat squadrons.

[3] Ralph Talbot (01-May-2023 05:03 PM)

I am looking for reports from the 24th AAF Emergency Rescue Boat Crew from July 12-20, 1944. I did not see anything about the 24th in these documents. Did I miss them? Any idea where I can find them?
Thanks, Ralph Talbot

[2] Ralph Talbot (01-May-2023 05:03 PM)

I am looking for reports from the 24th AAF Emergency Rescue Boat Crew from July 12-20, 1944. I did not see anything about the 24th in these documents. Did I miss them? Any idea where I can find them?
Thanks, Ralph Talbot

[1] Carlos Ruth (22-Nov-2020 05:53 PM)

It would be helpful to add the ERBS number and location to the title.

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Technical School Click for Details
Army Air Forces Training Command, Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Radio Operator and Radio Mechanics Course. Class pages are identified by 3CALL7PTR5.

[8] Marty Whitacre (02-Apr-2023 01:38 PM)

My uncle attended Radio School from March 1943 - September 1943, then went on to Gunner's school. He was killed in action in mid-1944, however I recently located all his letters home and am working on documenting them - possibly for a book. So doing a lot of research. Great info in this book, it'll come in handy.

Thanks - Marty

[7] Jerry Lloyd (24-Oct-2019 01:09 PM)

My dad, Sgt. John K. Lloyd was a radio instructor at the Sioux Falls Radio School 1942 to early 1944. They he went to India to Fly the Hump as a Radio Operator in c-54's. He met my mom, Shirley Smith at the base she worded at the soda fountain show in the book about the base- "Reveille Sioux Falls". Good book about the base and time.... Wish I could learn more about my dad and the base, he died when I was 18! ANY info or leads would be great.

[6] Paul Gunby (28-May-2019 11:41 PM)

Thank you so much for posting these!
My dad trained at Sioux Falls in 1942, and I haven't been able to find his class book... but this is great!

[5] Rick C (20-Aug-2017 08:03 AM)

Found grimm's record atrnhttps://aad.archives.gov/aad/record-detail.jsp?dt=893&mtch=1&tf=F&q=14119323&bc=&rpp=10&pg=1&rid=938333rn

[4] quido iannacone (13-Sep-2011 12:23 AM)

I have a letter from my father Guido F. Iannacone sent from sioux falls postmark july 4th 1944 . He was in training. Looking for class book july , august or sept. of 44. email me at bringbackjr@aol.com Ihave no pictures of my father. Any info would be much appreciated.

[3] Cheryl (23-Feb-2010 12:39 AM)

The original owner of this book is my uncle Clifton Leroy Grimm Jr. He did indeed go on to fly in B17 bomber in World War II. He passed away when I was a child. I have been researching my familiy's history for some time. I happened across this website doing a search for his father, of the same name, Clifton Leroy Grimm Sr. I would like to know if this book is for sale and how much it would cost for me to purchase the one owned by my uncle, Clifton Leroy Grimm Jr. Thank you very much. By the way, how did you come to know it was owned by him at one time?


[2] Al Lorenz (17-Aug-2008 09:04 PM)

I had never heard of a graduation book for our class of July l944 and would appreciate hearing from anyone that knows of one.

[1] Al Lorenz (17-Aug-2008 09:03 PM)

I'm searching for Class graduating July 1944. I don't recall ever receiving such a book for our class. If you know of any I'd appriate hearing from anyone.

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Plane Wrangler, The Click for Details
Class 42-H, Stamford Flying School, Stamford, Texas

Class book for pilot class 42-H at the Stamford Flying School, Stamford, Texas. Also mentions classes 42-G and 42-I.

[4] Carol Johnson Smith (27-Mar-2023 02:31 PM)

So, so happy to find this! A kind gentleman contacted me via Ancestry with info about my dad's WWII service. Until then, we had no idea that he'd done flight training. I have only one photo of him (house fire) so I was ecstatic to find his photo here. Thank you!

[3] Sam Eugene Pennartz (20-Oct-2021 08:45 AM)

https://www.fold3.com/page/84728541/james-c-crim/stories

KIA: During the night of 12-13 July 1945, Lieutenant Crim flew as the Airplane Command Pilot aboard a Boeing B-29 Superfortress serial #42-63653 tail code: Diamond B (nicknamed "Reddy Teddy" but nose art was never painted).

[2] Sam Eugene Pennartz (25-Apr-2021 01:04 PM)

2nd Lt William Wing Canada, 308th FTD,
1942 at Stamford Flying School, Arledge Field, Texas

[1] TouchoTexas (15-Jun-2014 09:20 AM)

Thank you so much for having this on your site! I am currently reading letters written by my Mom and Dad during the time he was in Stamford and he talked about the Plane Wrangler. I don't know what happened to his copy but I'm so glad to find this one!! My dad was Clair J. Clark.

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Hell From Heaven Men Click for Details
Class 43-06, Midland Army Air Field, Midland, Texas

Class book for bombardier class 43-6 at Midland Army Air Field, Midland, Texas.

[1] Paul Webber (06-Mar-2023 05:01 PM)

In this book is Robert E. Rogers from Iowa, who was a bombardier in the 838th Bomb Squadron, 487th Bomb Group, at Lavenham, England in 1944. He flew in combat with the crew of Lt Olen F. Huff, and later the crew of Lt Roy M. Webber.

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Eagles, The Click for Details
Class 43-D, Eagle Pass Army Air Field, Eagle Pass, Texas

Class book for advanced pilot class 43-D at Eagle Pass Army Air Field, Eagle Pass, Texas.

[2] Lowell Silverman (23-Feb-2023 08:31 PM)

1st Lt. Joseph A. Dugan is in this classbook. He was killed in action in the Philippines in 1945. I recently completed an in-depth profile about him: https://delawarewwiifallen.com/2023/02/23/1st-lieutenant-joseph-a-dugan/

[1] Sam Eugene Pennartz (05-Feb-2021 08:47 AM)

24 March 1943

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Astro-Dome Click for Details
Class 44-06, Ellington Field, Ellington, Texas

Class book for navigator class 44-6 at Ellington Field, Ellington, Texas.

[1] Paul M Webber (08-Feb-2023 09:12 PM)

James W. Hyland Jr, Army serial number O-722852, is pictured in this book with Flight Two. Lt Hyland was later navigator on the crew of Lt Lloyd W Kersten, 836th Bomb Squadron, 487th Bomb Group, at Lavenham, England. The crew was shot down by flak north of Zeitz, Germany on November 30, 1944. Lt Hyland survived and became a prisoner of war. Here is his findagrave page:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/156484248/james-w-hyland

For details about the shoot-down, see the findagrave page of the copilot, Lt Henry E Gerland:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56655394/henry-eugene-gerland

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Collection

Army Air Forces Flying Training Detachment, 59th Click for Details
Classes 43-C and 43-D, Thompson Robbins Field, Helena, Arkansas

Class book for primary pilot class 43-C and class 43-D at the Thompson Robbins Field, Helena, Arkansas.

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[4] Ted Harwood (08-Feb-2023 12:53 PM)

Christiaan, I have a copy of the book for 43G. Does anyone have the book for 44B?

Thanks,
Ted

[3] Christiaan (30-Dec-2022 02:26 PM)

Hello,

Im looking for the book of class 43-G. I hope someone here has it.

Christiaan

[2] Bruce Harper (05-Dec-2020 09:15 PM)

Jimbo, I know your post is now over 7 years old, but I figured I would ask my question anyway with the off chance you may revisit this site. My father, William Harper, was in the Thompson-Robbins class of 43-J. I'm looking for his picture, or even a copy of the book. Can you or anyone who sees this message help out? Thanks

[1] Jimbo (07-Jun-2013 09:40 AM)

I have a book with the class43-J and 43K

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Eagles, The Click for Details
Class 43-F, Eagle Pass Army Air Field, Eagle Pass, Texas

Class book for advanced pilot class 43-F at Eagle Pass Army Air Field, Eagle Pass, Texas.

[1] Sam E Pennartz (03-Feb-2023 02:06 PM)

COL. German Pierce Culver, Director of Training (43-F) at Eagle Pass Field, Texas. USMA Class of 1935 at West Point, New York. USAAF #0-19855

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Gig Sheet, The Click for Details
Class 41-G, Kelly Field, San Antonio, Texas

Class book for advanced pilot class 41-G at Kelly Field, San Antonio, Texas.

[6] Sam Eugene Pennartz (19-Jan-2023 11:50 AM)

Pilot: O-427465 Hugh Lamar Moore 1Lt GA KIA: 28-JULY-1943 B-17F serial #42-3326

[5] Sam Eugene Pennartz (19-Jan-2023 09:07 AM)

APC Pilot: O-427549 Joseph Robert Irvin, Capt. KIA 28-11-1944 B-29 #42-24662 tail code: Z-SQ-2

[4] Sam Eugene Pennartz (30-Nov-2021 02:42 AM)

German Pierce Culver (ref page 16): Class of 12 June 1935: USMA at West Point, New York. He died after ejecting from his F-84G Thunderjet off the coast of northern Japan in 1953.

[3] Sam Eugene Pennartz (06-Mar-2021 11:51 PM)

Ref: page 46, S Flight, Class 41-G:
KIA: Asst. Group Ops Officer; Mission Observer O-377851 Clarence Perkins Holman, Jr. Maj AL. B-29 Superfortress serial #42-93905 tail code: Black-Square-O-26, aircrew 43-13, 43rd Bomber Squadron, 29th Bombardment Group (VH), 314th Bomb Wing, XXI Bomber Command, 20th Air Force stationed at North Field on Guam in the Mariana Islands of the Central Pacific Theatre of Operations.

[2] Dick Field Jr (09-Aug-2016 03:18 PM)

I recently donated my father's (Capt Richard A Field, USAF Ret.) copy of this item to the library of the Wings Over the Rockies museum in Denver, Colorado. It included a contemporary, separate, glossy photograph of class members arranged by unit and an engraved graduation invitation. It also contained a group reunion photo from the 1980s.

[1] Richard Kalb Capt USN ret (03-Sep-2014 08:53 AM)

Mike,
Thank you so much for adding the class book for advanced pilot class 41-G at Kelly Field, San Antonio, Texas to the collection. My twin bother Tom's and my late father, Col. Robert D. Kalb, USAF Ret., was in that class. Our father and mother, who our Dad met while at Kelly, would attend Class 41G reunions well into the 1970s. I recognized some of the other names in the class book as men that were life long friends of our father. They truly were the greatest generation.

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Departure Point Click for Details
Class 43-15, San Marcos Army Air Field, San Marcos, Texas

Class book for navigator class 43-15 at San Marcos Army Air Field, San Marcos, Texas.

[1] Sam E Pennartz (12-Jan-2023 10:19 AM)

KIA: 1LT Charles Keith Kingsley; on 19 February 1945, he flew as the Navigator-Bombardier aboard a Boeing B-29 Superfortress, Tail Code: Z-Square-12 (serial #42-24692).

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