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Beam, The A base pictorial and class book for the Radio Operators and Mechanics Technical School at Truax Field, Madison, Wisconsin. |
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Bee Tee Class book for basic pilot class 42-D at Gardner Field, Taft, California. [2] Sam Eugene Pennartz (06-Aug-2021 03:34 PM)KIA: ON WEDNESDAY 13 DEC 1944, Capt. Charles Gill Grise FLEW IN THE LEFT SEAT AS THE AIRPLANE COMMAND PILOT ABOARD A BOEING B-29-45-BW SUPERFORTRESS NICKNAMED "TOKYO LOCAL" SERIAL #42-24687 TAIL CODE: Z-SQUARE-26. [1] Kevin R Wright (14-Mar-2018 06:55 AM)My Dad Private Roy L. Wright Arrived at Gardner direct from Mechanics school Chanute Field, Il. Sept. 13 1941. Was Crew Chief of BT-13 #707 (Lucky Seven).Crew Chief on At-6A, assigned to Base Air Inspectors Office, Flight Chief of engine change crew,Line Chief of 545th BFTS. Made Master Sergeant by July 1943. Finally Transferred out of Gardner Feb. 1945.I have dozens of pictures. |
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Bee Tee Class book for basic pilot class 44-F at Gardner Field, Taft, California. [2] Barbara Collins (27-Apr-2024 06:00 PM)I have a copy of this book from my father, C.L.Bockhorst, Squadron 8. His Commission on June 1944 was a B-17 Pilot stationed Foggia, Italy. He did 22 combat missions over Germany from 1944-1945. His official tour of duty was from May 1943-February 1946. I understand over half the pilots from Italy did not return home. God Bless these brave men. [1] Matt Johnson (03-Jan-2024 11:29 PM)I have this book also. My dad, R.W. Johnson, Squadron six. As I understand it, by the time these men finished all their training, the war was over. For my dad, I believe he was discharged shortly after the war ended. I am curious if anyone has more detail than what I shared. |
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Bee-Tee Class book for basic pilot class 44-E at Waco Army Air Field, Waco, Texas. [1] Stephen Quint (14-Feb-2020 02:18 PM)14 Feb 2020:rnAviation Cadet George H. Pendarvis of Houston, Texas is in this book. His enlisted Army serial number was 18117967. After graduation from Army Air Forces pilot training, he was appointed a Flight Officer with serial number T-128391. He was killed in action while serving with the 487th Bomb Group in Europe on 19 Mar 1945. He is buried at Epinal American Cemetery in France. See his Find A Grave page for details:rnFlight Officer George Henry Pendarvis (14 Nov 1921 ??? 19 Mar 1945)rnhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56374769/george-h-pendarvis |
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Bee-Tee, The Class book for basic pilot class 43-H at the Waco Army Air Field in Waco, Texas. [2] Jason (31-May-2021 01:15 PM)Great photos. Thank you for posting the entire book! I knew my grandfather was class 43-H and it???s great to see him in here and to look over all the other names and photos. A great group and thank you to all of them for their service and our freedom! [1] Joey Keith (16-Sep-2012 07:38 PM)I was going through a box of things from my fathers house when I came across three of these Bee-Tee yearbooks. I know my dad always told me my grandfather was an instructor at The Waco Army Air Field so it was nice to find these and look at the pictures. It was awesome to find these versions online and also see my grandfather in the copies that I dont have. I have this exact book along with the 43-I and the 44-E versions. |
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Bee-Tee, The Class book for basic pilot class 43-J at the Waco Army Air Field in Waco, Texas. [4] Joe (13-Jan-2021 10:00 PM)EP [3] J ay Stuart (19-Nov-2020 06:18 PM)My Father, J.S Stuart is in this book and I have his copy. In my fathers copy he wrote E.P. by several photos of cadets. Can anyone tell me what that meant? [2] Steve L (10-Dec-2011 05:23 PM)Thank-you for posting this. My great uncle was in this class, Willard Nagelstadt. [1] J J Martanovic (10-Jan-2011 01:55 PM)Had a relative in this class |
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Bee-Tee, The Class book for basic pilot class 44-C at Waco Army Air Field, Waco, Texas. [1] Ann (22-Jun-2022 05:15 PM)Just found this book that was my Father's |
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Bee-Tee, The 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. |
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BeeTee Class book for basic pilot class 43-B at Gardner Field, near Taft, California. [2] Sam E Pennartz (10-Oct-2020 08:41 AM)Edward Gletty Law, O-738190, 1Lt, KIA: shot down over Tokyo 2 April 1945. [1] john (05-Aug-2017 12:04 AM)Is there any one famous from this class of pilots. I just purchased this issue at a antique store. |
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Big Spring Flying School Class book for bombardier class 43-6 at Big Spring Flying School, Big Spring, Texas. [8] Tracey Quintanilla (15-Dec-2022 12:45 PM)I am trying to find someone that knew my father Michael Frank Harris. He was a flight instructor there in the mid 60's. [7] Kirk Davis (23-Jul-2022 03:56 PM)Trying to locate Capt. Richard Steele, WEB AFB 1974 [6] Barbara Belinkie Jepson (14-Nov-2019 11:09 AM)I am hoping to find items that I can buy [5] Barbara Belinkie Jepson (14-Nov-2019 11:06 AM)I am always happy to find more information about my father. I am hoping to find items that I can purchase. [4] Joel Miller (25-Jan-2019 09:38 AM)
[3] Nancy Cerwin (09-Mar-2011 09:05 PM)This was wonderful. We owe a lot to the greatest generation. I would love to see the book for class 45-7B. My husband would be in that book.... [2] Barbara Jepson (01-Dec-2009 08:56 AM)My father, Isadore Belinkie would also be in that book. [1] Kathlyn Hannigan Deak (26-Feb-2009 10:03 PM)Nice that someone did this to share! I would love to see 1944 -- My father, Herbert Hannigan would be in that book. |
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Bobcat, The Class book for pilot class 43-H at the Marfa Army Air Field, Marfa, Texas. [10] R J Packard (23-Nov-2023 07:45 PM)I have this copy of the bobcat. My father passed it on to me. He graduated from there during World War II. He went on to fly 33 missions in a B-17 over Europe. [9] Ben Guttery (13-May-2020 10:10 PM)There was a booklet of pictures about 34 pages in length. Blue cover with the side of an airplane and red letters Marfa. [8] Jim Dilonardo (20-Jan-2018 11:23 PM)I am looking for the yearbook for the support crews. My dad was there from the opening to the closing of the field, and I remember seeing a yearbook, it might have been softcover. It had the aircraft mechanics, etc. Does this ring a bell with anyone? [7] Lawrence Daugherty (04-Jan-2015 08:45 PM)I have the 43-J class book from Marfa. My uncle, Lawrence B. Assell, received his commission and pilot's wings there on November 3rd or 4th, 1943. He went home to Los Angeles for 10 days, then reported for 4-engine school (B-17s) at Roswell, New Mexico, where he was killed in a training accident crash on 12/23/1943 on Guadalupe Peak, Texas. His B-17 had a total of 69 hours on the engines and airframe and had arrived at Roswell from Boeing in Seattle only 1 week before. He was 21 and single. My mom was his only living sibling. I have visited the crash site. [6] Linda (18-Oct-2014 01:26 PM)I have this book, also - my father was there at Marfa, earned his wings, and went on to fly cargo planes, supplies and paratroopers thru the war, 1943-1945: [5] Robert Bourlier (15-Oct-2012 04:06 PM)Thanks for this book. I found my uncle's photo in it as he was a student at Marfa. He went on to fly B-26 and A-26 bombers with the 555th BS(M) 386 BG(M) 9th AF in Europe. [4] Mike Voisin (25-May-2012 06:35 PM)Ginger, I don't have class 43-G but someone may contribute a copy in the future. You can also check a local library or veteran's museum near the air base. Sometimes they will have a series class books in their collection. [3] Ginger (24-May-2012 11:07 AM)Very nice book. I am looking for Marfa Advanced Flying School for Class 43-G which should be the one before this one. My uncle was killed in a plane crash over the airfield three weeks before he would graduate. Would you have any idea how to find one for this class? [2] Mike Voisin (03-Oct-2009 12:50 PM)Brian, Those are the air fields where each cadet attended Primary flight school and Basic flight school. I believe Marfa was an Advanced flight school. [1] Brian J (02-Oct-2009 04:10 PM)I'm curious about the notes under each student's portrait - are the designations "Ft. Stockton - Pecos" and others (some beginning with 'B' and 'T') a recognized code (mindful of security) for the student's aircraft type assignement? Fighter - Pursiut; Bomber, Transport? Some I cannot equate to an aircraft type ('H'? 'V'?) |
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Bomb Away Class book for bombardier class 42-11 at Midland Army Air Field, Midland, Texas. [1] Patricia (15-Feb-2022 11:47 PM)Delighted to find this! I am writing up my Dad's wartime experiences and this provides an excellent beginning point. He went on to join the 8th AF with the 305 BG 364 BS. He went down May 19, 1943 on his 8th mission on his way to bomb Kiel Germany. He was one of three to survive but had back and internal injuries. After 17 days in a German hospital he went to Stalag Luft III. His Mom saved some 50 letters home but those ended in 1944. In January 1945 he survived the Death March and then went on to Stalag VIIA, Moosberg, where he managed to survive until he was liberated by the 14th Armored Division on April 29, 1945. After college on the G.I. Bill to get his BS in Electrical Engineering, he rejoined the Air Force. The AF sent him for a Masters in EE while he was in the Security Service doing electronic eavesdropping on the Soviets. Then in 1960 the AF sent him to MIT for Doctoral level work before he joined the Space Systems Division to work on spy satellites. He finished his 30 year career as a colonel and was the Chief Engineer on the AWACS program. He was awarded the Legion of Merit for his work there. Col. William T. Jones, USAF Retired |
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Bomb Away Class book for bombardier class 42-15 at the Midland Army Flying School, Midland, Texas. [2] Larry Mike Warren (15-May-2022 08:18 PM)His family are close friends of mine. If there is more information about Smith L Carter, I would love to see it. [1] Larry Hume (29-Dec-2016 01:16 PM)I have researched and published a story about Smith L. Carter "Dugie" who graduated with this class and is pictured on page 21. He was the bombardier aboard the B-24 Liberator that was nicknamed the "Kansas Cyclone". His bomber participated in the air raids in the Battle of Kwajalein in the Pacific as part of Admiral Chester Nimitz's "Operation Flintlock". He would survive World War II and be awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross with 1 oak leaf cluster and the Air Medal with 3 oak leaf clusters. He an his wife Wilma raised four children in his hometown of Shelbyville, Texas where he worked in the construction business. Smith Carter died of a heart attack at the age of 63 on April 14, 1982. He is buried in the Carroll Cemetery, Shelby County, Texas. He is considered one of Shelby County Texas' hometown heroes. He certainly is one of mine. |
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Bomb Daily An air base newsletter. The unit and location is unknown. [1] Stuart (08-Dec-2023 10:15 AM)APO 713 was the location of Oro Bay, New Guinea. The unit that published the newsletter was the 11th Special Services Squadron that belonged to the United States Far East Airforce. |
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Bombardier 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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Bombardiers' Information File (BIF) This reference guide was used by bombardiers to keep up to date with the latest information and technology.
[5] Deborah Bullman (18-Oct-2019 02:49 AM)I am selling one of these. My listing will be going on ebay at the weekend. I was unsure of the rarity/value of this item. Your thoughts would be much appreciated. [4] Heather (29-Jul-2011 05:16 PM)Thank you so much for posting. A very valuable reference. [3] Tom Nicoud (12-Jan-2010 06:30 PM)Dad was a bombardier with the 95th Bomb Group (H). I am part of the AZ Wing of the CAF and am doing some research on the Norden that is part of our B-17G "Sentimental Journey". We are trying to maintain and restore the onboard systems as accurately as is feasible. [2] Reed Hammans (08-Nov-2008 01:26 PM) This is an outstanding site--and this set of documents is particularly interesting. I just sent a link to this to a former bombardier of the 95th BG. Thanks for keeping this site updated so regularly. [1] Mike Voisin (12-Jul-2008 05:46 PM)This book belonged to my father, John E. Voisin. He trained as a bombardier at Carlsbad, New Mexico. |
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Bombigator A bimonthly publication from the Carlsbad Army Air Field, Carlsbad, New Mexico. [4] Bobby Lee Silliman (26-Oct-2011 05:01 AM)Carlsbad Army Airfield - Wall | Facebook www.facebook.com/.../Carlsbad-Army-Airfield/228078510552049 [3] Bobby Lee Silliman (26-Oct-2011 04:55 AM)There is now a great new Facebook page that pertains to the CARLSBAD ARMY AIR FIELD. It has great information and is being added to on a continuous basis. The link is facebook Carlsbad Army Air Field Wall PHOTOS. [2] Peggy (17-Sep-2010 04:28 PM)My father was on the cover of the Bombigator Magazine, Vol 2 #1 dated 9/15/44. Is there any way I could get a copy of this magazine? We have a photocopied print of the cover, but I would love to get the actual magazine. Thank you very much for any help you might be able to give me on my quest. [1] Bobby Silliman (21-Sep-2008 07:27 AM)Wow....... Seeing this issue of Bombigator reminded me that I have this issue in my papered archives and an additional 26 copies of the Bombigator bi monthly magazine. I was prevlidged to have accsess to them and make copies of the 27 issues. |
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Bombs Away Class book for bombardier class 43-10 at the Army Air Forces Bombardier School, Childress, Texas. [2] James Bullers (15-Dec-2023 04:45 PM)I'm trying to find a copy of my Dad's Bombs Away yearbook. I think he graduated from Childress in 1944. When he passed away, I couldn't find it anywhere, even though we had looked at together often before his passing. He promised I could have it, but it has not turned up anywhere. My dad, Paul Elton Bullers, later served in the USAF until he retired as a Lt. Col., flying bombing missions in Korea and Viet Nam. [1] Sharon Hill (02-Jul-2020 06:47 PM)Looking for a Paul W. Kriehn, graduated January 28, 1943 |
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Bombs Away Class book for bombardier class 43-14 at Victorville Army Air Field, Victorville, California. [1] Paul M Webber (17-Apr-2024 12:44 PM)In this book I found Fred M. Standley of Canyon, Texas. He went on to serve in the 836th Bomb Squadron, 487th Bomb Group, at Lavenham, England. He flew overseas with the crew of Lt Thomas C. Davis in March 1944. |
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Bombs Away Class book for bombardier class 43-16 at Victorville Army Air Field, Victorville, California. [2] RJ Wiggins (22-Sep-2021 05:49 PM)Looking for the Victorville Bombardier yearbook with my father in law R.P. McGee (from Butte, MT) in it. I think he graduated in October 1943 so maybe the class of 43-15? Thanks! [1] nancy (18-Mar-2015 11:52 PM)I have a copy of 43-15 (as well as 43-16)from my dad's training as a B-29 Bombardier over Tokyo. He never returned. |
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[1] DI DAH BOB (04-Jun-2013 01:50 AM)
STILL HAVE MY COPY OF 'BEAM' "YEARBOOK"--A TREASURE GRAD CLASS FEB 1944