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41		Gig Sheet, The 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.
42		Departure Point 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).
43		Base Leg, The Class 44-C, Majors Army Air Field, Greenville, Texas Class book for basic pilot class 44-C at Majors Army Air Field, Greenville, Texas. [1] Sam Eugene Pennartz (31-Dec-2022 05:23 AM) Pilot: O-715696 Bernard J. Benson, Jr. 2Lt NY (ASN: 12176347) 10-10-1945 B-29 #44-70122 tail code Circle-W assigned to the 484th Bomber Squadron, 505th Bombardment Group (VH), 313th Bomb Wing, XXI Bomber Command, 20th Air Force, stationed at North Field on Tinian in the Mariana Islands, Pacific Theatre of Operations.
44		Frederick Army Air Field Class 44-C, Federick Army Air Field, Frederick, Oklahoma Class book for advanced pilot class 44-C at Frederick Army Air Field, Frederick, Oklahoma. [1] Sam Eugene Pennartz (30-Dec-2022 05:09 AM) Pilot: O-715696 Bernard J. Benson, Jr. 2Lt Brooklyn, NY 10-10-1945 B-29 #44-70122 tail code Circle-W assigned to the 484th Bomber Squadron, 505th Bombardment Group (VH), 313th Bomb Wing, XXI Bomber Command, 20th Air Force, stationed at North Field on Tinian in the Mariana Islands, Pacific Theatre of Operations.
45		Big Spring Flying School Class 43-06, Big Spring Flying School, Big Spring, Texas 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. If anyone knew him, has photos of him or a story they could share, I would greatly appreciate if you contact me.my email is tmelody2001@yahoo.com Thank you [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) We now have a museum, Hanger 25 Air Museum, that is dedicated to the bombardiers and pilots trained in Big Spring. We are looking for any thing from the bombardier school that anyone would care to donate. We are 20 yrs. old and still growing. Please let me know if you would like to respond to this request. [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.
46		Shack, The Class 43-03, San Angelo Army Air Field, San Angelo, Texas Class book for bombardier class 43-03 at San Angelo Army Air Field, San Angelo, Texas. [1] Capt Alison Chapman (04-Dec-2022 11:27 AM) Thank you SO much for including this! I have been furiously searching for records about my grandfather, who died in an F-84 crash in ?49, for over a decade and just saw this yearbook for the first time which has his photo. I cried with joy stumbling upon another piece of the puzzle! Thank you for your work helping families like mine recover and protect our legacy and the sacrifice of our predecessors.
47		Wingspan Class 43-K, George Army Air Field, Lawrenceville, Illinois Class book for advanced pilot class 43-K at George Army Air Field, Lawrenceville, Illinois. [1] susan (02-Dec-2022 05:02 PM) My father was Eugene Irving Tucker
48		Scott Field A Pictorial and Historical Review of Scott Field, Belleville, Illinois A pictorial of the Army Air Forces Training Command (Radio School) at Scott Field, Belleville, Illinois. [1] Win Bryson (14-Nov-2022 07:44 PM) Hi, long-time no-connect. These Scott Field Classbooks are wonderful. And they share the 'mystery' of their Sioux Falls brothers - can't tell what class/dates they are. LOL. But they answer what they re and what's in them perfectly - thanks for your continuing work to both save and distribute their treasure-trove of info about all those guys.
49		Bombs Away Class 45-225 and 45-325, Carlsbad Army Air Field, Carlsbad, New Mexico Class book for bombardier classes 45-225 and 45-325 at the Carlsbad Army Air Field, Carlsbad, New Mexico. [5] Jack Yao 630-323-8471 (21-Oct-2022 07:31 AM) @ Bobby Silliman, please email me at your convenience. Thanks! Jack Yao [4] Jack Yao 630-323-8471 (21-Oct-2022 07:29 AM) Good Morning, My father's name is Yao, Chun-Ming and his picture is on page 33 (in the middle of the top row of class 225). I am interested in communicating with anyone who might have and could provide additional information about my father's class (225) and the class 325 - both of Chinese cadets. I live in Hinsdale, IL which is in the west suburb of Chicago and could be reached by phone or email. Thanks! [3] Bobby Silliman (17-Jun-2021 11:11 AM) Hello, Eva Mazzeo! I can absolutely share more information regarding your grandfather, Chinese National cadet Kuo, Chi-Hwa. My e-mail is currently down but I can send files and text via Facebook and Messenger. Please contact me at either of those locations.. Thank you!.. Xie Xie. Bobby Lee Silliman [2] Eva Mazzeo (16-Jun-2021 02:15 PM) Hi Biu Tsui, Mike, and Bobby Lee, I am the granddaughter of one of the bombardiers on page 46 (Kuo, Chi-Hwa). I am helping my father, Kuo???s son, research and came across this collection. We have the actual book but not much other information. Do any of you have more information or history that you are willing to share with me? Thank you, Eva Mazzeo (eva.atk.mazzeo@gmail.com) [1] Bobby Lee Siliman (23-Jan-2013 10:35 AM) Mike. This is a great classbook, information wise! I have this xerox copy in my files already and I am having most of the pages enhanced for better viewing. It is a few weeks away from being completed but I wanted Tsui Biu, the son of one of these CAAF Chinese cadets, to have better images for his research. He wants to compile a bettter understanding of what all his father did while in America training to take the war back home to fight the Japanese. I recently added to my small library, the Marana Army Air Field class book "Interphone" Class 44-E. His father took pilot lessons and graduated from there but not with the 44-E class. From there he was sent to Carlsbad Army Air Field for bombardier and navigation training. He graduated with the class of 45-235 Thank you for sharing this and adding it to your one of a kind collection! Best regrads Bobby Lee Silliman Carlsbad Army Air Field Wall Facebook
50		Gremlins Class 43-G, Hicks Field, Fort Worth, Texas Class book for primary pilot class 43-G at Hicks Field, Fort Worth, Texas. [1] Phil Jankowski (14-Oct-2022 07:03 PM) My Father, John Jankowski is in this class book as a civilian Instructor. He went on after his service here to become an American Airlines Captain for 34 years. He passed on Oct. 20, 2021 and at the time he he was the oldest living AA Pilot at 103. He has a Memorial Display at the Reserve March Air Force Base in Riverside, CA.
51		Crash Boat Photograph Album A photo album showing several AAF Crash Boats. The album was updated to add pictures of two boats. [7] Carlos Ruth (28-Sep-2022 04:14 PM) For more information on crash (air sea rescue) boats, check out www.uscrashboats.org Much of their information came from this site but there is very much more information. [6] George Metcalf (25-Aug-2021 02:07 PM) My Grandfather WOJG Richard (Dick) Carter Metcalf was the Skipper/Master of P-570 in WWII. 15th ERBS, 13th A.F, Leyte Gulf Philippine???s, Pacific. It is believed that his crash boat picked up the crew of Lucky Strike B-24M-5-CO Liberator Bomber 44-41876 of the 380th Bomb Group crash landed off of Borneo. My Grandfather Staff Sargent Milton George Mitchel was the BT Gunner. They figured it out at my parents??? wedding. [5] Joh Piazza III (01-Mar-2015 05:52 PM) My father, John Piazza II, USArmy Tech Sargeant T-5 ,rode a particular army crash boat to the San Jose Islands chemical weapons test facility. He was a good friend of the captain, who would always invite him for breakfeast. His dates of service in Panama were @ July 1945-July 1946. Any information on Captain, Crew, and/or boat would be welcome. My thanks to all aboard who showed good friendship to a brother in arms. I may have some photos of the boat but I will have to search an extensive collection. Sincerely, John Piazza III 570-321-1818 [4] Larry Caldwell (14-May-2013 03:55 PM) In response to Adam and the P-272. P-272 was manufactured by Ventnor Boat Works, Atlantic City, NJ in 1943. It was a 105' boat w/two gas engines with 2,400HP. Ref: U.S. Army Ships and Watercraft of WWII by David H. Grover. Published 1987 by Naval Institute Press, Annapolis, Maryland. [3] Al Higginbotham (27-Feb-2011 04:26 PM) My dad served in the Army Crash Rescue Service during WW II (Flordia and the Aleutian Islands). This is ths best set of photographs we have been able to find showing the type of boats he served on. He is extemely proud to be able to show our family members (down to and including the great grandchildren) pictures of the boats he served on. Thanks you very much for sharing them. [2] Adam Farrow (29-Jun-2010 01:41 AM) I own P-272 a 104 crash boat and would like to find out any info I can. Great photos, the best I have found. Thanks Adam [1] Bob (16-Aug-2008 11:43 PM) My Dad served on a 105 ft crash boat in WWII pacific. I have searched for photo for years and this is the first good pictures I could find for him. Thanks for sharing
52		Avengers Class 44-B, Moore Field, Mission, Texas, Volume 03, Number 02 Class book for advanced pilot class 44-B at Moore Field, Mission, Texas. [1] Karen Oliver (18-Sep-2022 05:37 AM) Winfred A. Garmon, Avengers Class 44-B, Moore Field, Mission, TX, Third Fighter Squadron, H Flight: This has been a wonderful experience to be able to see this publication. A Find-A-Grave member, "Patootie," had posted a photo of my great-uncle Winfred A. Garmon on the Find-A-Grave website. Our family had not seen this photo. Patootie kindly directed me to this site as his resource for the photo. Winfred was piloting a P-38 Lightning and went down on a bomber escort mission (flying out of Vincenzo AB, Italy) over Germany on January 8, 1945, as detailed in MACR 10941. An additional report from the NARA archives titled "WAGarmon_7062634_Box442_FolderME2720" contains information on personal effects recovered and a German narrative of the incident translated as follows by my cousins in Germany: "Air Force Station Command A(o) 35/VII To transit camp Oberursel Information on sent Items: On January 8th, 1945 at 11:45 a.m. a burning Lightning crashed into a field and completely burned 500 meters north of Deindorf near Julbach (Simbach/Inn). The pilot tried pulling up the air craft close to impact and fatally crashed with a half opened parachute. He was buried on January 9th, 1945, in Julbach. Identity papers and pieces of equipment were sent via courier to Dulag Oberursel on January 12th, 1945. The whereabouts of the second crew member are unknown."
53		Bombs Away Class 44-08, Victorville Army Air Field, Victorville, California Class book for bombardier class 44-8 at Victorville Army Air Field, Victorville, California. [3] Samuel E Pennartz (16-Jul-2022 04:46 AM) 2Lt. Harold Andrew Clough 10 FEB 1945 B-29 SUPERFORTRESS #42-63468 [2] Steve S (18-May-2022 10:20 PM) Thanks for posting. First time I've seen this. My dad was in this class. He eventually ended up at Langly Field as a bombardier instructor [1] Steve (30-Oct-2021 11:48 AM) Very nice collection. So nice they???re viewable/downloadable. I have my Dad???s copy of 44-8.
54		CAVU Class 42-E, Goodfellow Field, San Angelo, Texas Class book for basic pilot class 42-E at Goodfellow Field, San Angelo, Texas. [1] Stephen Quint (10-Jul-2022 09:32 PM) Quint trained in Photo Reconnaissance at Petterson Field, CO following flight school, and flew the F4 and F5 (Recon versions of the P-38) in the 9th PRS (10th AAF) and 21st PRS (14th AAF) in Kunming and Quelin China, the RP-80 at Irumagawa (Occupation of Japan) and transitioned to the RB-36 (recon version of the B-36) at Travis and Rapid City AFBases (1949-1956).rnrn
55		Interphone Class 43-J, Marana Army Air Field, Marana, Arizona Class book for basic pilot class 43-J at Marana Army Air Field, Marana, Arizona. [2] Harold D Lathrem (07-Jul-2022 02:58 PM) My father is in this book and would go on to graduate with class 43J. He served in the ETO flying C 47?s even though he was trained as a single engine pilot. I would love to hear from anyone else who might have a connection to this class. [1] John Yocca (03-Mar-2022 08:21 PM) Hello, I am a good friend of a living graduate of class 43J. Would the owner of this yearbook be interested in selling it? I would like to give it to my friend. He is now 101 years old. Thank you.
56		Gyro Class 43-15, Advanced Bombardier School, Big Spring, Texas Class book for bombardier class 43-15 at Big Spring Flying School, Big Spring, Texas. [1] Paul Webber (25-Jun-2022 09:30 PM) Second Lieutenant Joseph D. Perry from Brooklyn, New York is in this book. He was bombardier on the crew of 2/Lt Lorin D. McCleary in the 838th Bomb Squadron, 487th Bomb Group, at Lavenham, England. He and eight crewmates were killed in action when their B-24 was shot down by flak at Chateaudun, France on May 11, 1944. (Details here: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56374786/joseph-d-perry
57		Roger-Out Class 44-G, Pecos Army Flying School, Pecos, Texas Class book for advanced pilot class 44-G at Pecos Army Air Field, Pecos, Texas. [3] SamEugenePennartz (25-Jun-2022 06:45 AM) Pilot (right seat): O-931685 William Francis Arnett, Jr. 2Lt IND 11-5-1945 B-29 #42-63571 2Lt William Francis Arnett Jr. (1920-1945) - Find a Grave Memorial [2] Armando Almaguer (15-Feb-2021 05:46 PM) I came across this roger-out 44-G pecos Texas flight instructor tear book was looking for more information about this [1] Armando Almaguer (15-Feb-2021 05:45 PM) I came across this roger-out 44-G pecos Texas flight instructor tear book was looking for more information about this
58		On Course! Class 44-09, Childress Army Air Field, Childress, Texas 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.
59		Bee-Tee, The Class 44-C, Waco Army Air Field, Waco, Texas 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
60		Uncaged Class 44-08, Deming Army Air Field, Deming, New Mexico Class book for bombardier class 44-8 at Deming Army Air Field, Deming, New Mexico. [2] AJ Smith (13-Jun-2022 12:00 AM) I?m in Phoenix, AZ and have a copy of this in great condition - no autographs in it. I especially enjoy it for the Milton Caniff Miss Lace that?s dedicated to Men of Flight ?C? - as a paper ephemera collector, it?s an epic piece but I understand the sentimental/family connection to it that certain folks would have. [1] Robert Morissette (05-Feb-2020 08:45 PM) My father is Fernand in Morissette. You stationed at 10 in and served with the seven 69th is Bombardier Navigator? He received three. unit citations. autographed the book like all the classmates did. This was his book one like it was taken from me. I'd like to replace it. Graduated from Deming and this was his class book. I need to find out how to obtain a copy mine was stolen along with a lot of other things, but I'm trying to replace. I'm a son of a halberd. My name is Robert Morissette. If you can help me at all, please contact me 813-789-1847. Or at my Gmail Please I need to know if there's one out there that's obtainable.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[1] Sam Eugene Pennartz (31-Dec-2022 05:23 AM)

[1] Sam Eugene Pennartz (30-Dec-2022 05:09 AM)

[8] Tracey Quintanilla (15-Dec-2022 12:45 PM)

[7] Kirk Davis (23-Jul-2022 03:56 PM)

[6] Barbara Belinkie Jepson (14-Nov-2019 11:09 AM)

[5] Barbara Belinkie Jepson (14-Nov-2019 11:06 AM)

[4] Joel Miller (25-Jan-2019 09:38 AM)

[3] Nancy Cerwin (09-Mar-2011 09:05 PM)

[2] Barbara Jepson (01-Dec-2009 08:56 AM)

[1] Kathlyn Hannigan Deak (26-Feb-2009 10:03 PM)

[1] Capt Alison Chapman (04-Dec-2022 11:27 AM)

[1] susan (02-Dec-2022 05:02 PM)

[1] Win Bryson (14-Nov-2022 07:44 PM)

[5] Jack Yao 630-323-8471 (21-Oct-2022 07:31 AM)

[4] Jack Yao 630-323-8471 (21-Oct-2022 07:29 AM)

[3] Bobby Silliman (17-Jun-2021 11:11 AM)

[2] Eva Mazzeo (16-Jun-2021 02:15 PM)

[1] Bobby Lee Siliman (23-Jan-2013 10:35 AM)

[1] Phil Jankowski (14-Oct-2022 07:03 PM)

[7] Carlos Ruth (28-Sep-2022 04:14 PM)

[6] George Metcalf (25-Aug-2021 02:07 PM)

[5] Joh Piazza III (01-Mar-2015 05:52 PM)

[4] Larry Caldwell (14-May-2013 03:55 PM)

[3] Al Higginbotham (27-Feb-2011 04:26 PM)

[2] Adam Farrow (29-Jun-2010 01:41 AM)

[1] Bob (16-Aug-2008 11:43 PM)

[1] Karen Oliver (18-Sep-2022 05:37 AM)

[3] Samuel E Pennartz (16-Jul-2022 04:46 AM)

[2] Steve S (18-May-2022 10:20 PM)

[1] Steve (30-Oct-2021 11:48 AM)

[1] Stephen Quint (10-Jul-2022 09:32 PM)

[2] Harold D Lathrem (07-Jul-2022 02:58 PM)

[1] John Yocca (03-Mar-2022 08:21 PM)

[1] Paul Webber (25-Jun-2022 09:30 PM)

[3] SamEugenePennartz (25-Jun-2022 06:45 AM)

[2] Armando Almaguer (15-Feb-2021 05:46 PM)

[1] Armando Almaguer (15-Feb-2021 05:45 PM)

[1] Roger Williams (24-Jun-2022 01:09 PM)

[1] Ann (22-Jun-2022 05:15 PM)

[2] AJ Smith (13-Jun-2022 12:00 AM)

[1] Robert Morissette (05-Feb-2020 08:45 PM)