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Uncaged Class book for bombardier class 44-8 at Deming Army Air Field, Deming, New Mexico. [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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Log Monthly magazine for personnel training as aircrew members. [5] Mike Voisin (10-Jun-2022 10:07 PM)Al, I'm not sure why aviation cadets are listed. Perhaps they were about to begin their navigation training. Yes, graduate navigators usually became Second Lieutenants or Warrant Officers. [4] Al Claiborne (10-Jun-2022 01:02 PM)Great work! Your July 1943 "Log" includes a "Navigators' Index," pages 34-36. For those listed under "Aviation Cadets," this indicates their ranks at the time they began with Class 43-10 on March 12, 1943, correct? They were commissioned as Second Lieutenants at graduation, correct? Thanks very much. [3] Walt Webb (22-Sep-2017 03:49 PM)Late getting back to you. I'm happy to report that at least I found my cousin's name (Edwin Ely Scranton) under the Navigators' Index for his Hondo Class 43-10 in the July 1943 Log! Thanks very much for the service you provide! [2] Mike Voisin (17-Aug-2017 09:21 PM)Walt, these magazines were published at Hondo, but they were widely circulated among many air fields. They are not class books so you will not find individual cadets. Currently there is only one class book from Hondo in the collection and it is class 43-16. [1] Walt Webb (17-Aug-2017 07:47 PM)Trying to select the Hondo issue(s) pertaining to my MIA cousin's nav training at Hondo. He was in Class 43-10 from Mar. 12-July 15, 1943 (when he graduated). He was in the AAF Navigation School, 88th Nav Training Gp, Cadet Detachment. His name: Edwin E. Scranton. Could you confirm that the issues I should be searching are V.1,#6 (July 43) & V.1,#8 (Aug. 43)? Thanks!!! |
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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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Santa Ana Army Air Base Book about the Santa Ana Army Air Base in Santa Ana, California.
[2] Amy Nichols (26-May-2022 03:33 PM)Thank you so much for this, my father was stationed here during WWII but as he had 8 children only one of us could get THE BOOK! I wanted to find a copy for my daughter who is now in the Air Force. Third Generation! Thanks again! [1] Lynn Gillespie (15-May-2018 08:35 PM)I was so thrilled to be able to show the page in this book to my mother-in-law, who was married to one of the soldiers who served at Santa Ana and was in the Class of 1943. |
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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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Gig Sheet, The Class book for advanced pilot class 44-B at Pampa Army Flying School, Pampa, Texas. [2] Ben Guttery (04-May-2022 10:26 AM)Hi Zane, Neat to hear about your grandfather. I am one of the guys who photographs/scans these books. There are some amazing people and stories contained in each and every one. Ben [1] Zane Adams (07-Jan-2022 07:46 PM)Found my uncle's photo in this class book. |
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Plane Wrangler, The Class book for primary pilot class 43-B at the Stamford Flying School, Arledge Field, Stamford, Texas. 308th Army Air Forces Flying Training Detachement. [2] Sam Eugene Pennartz (02-May-2022 03:46 AM)Richard Mark Labadie: Pilot (right seat) O-675082 assigned to B-29B-40-BA (Bell Atlanta) Superfortress serial #42-63653, 16th Bomber Squadron, 16th Bombardment Group (VH), 315th Bomb Wing, XXI Bomber Command, 20th Air Force, USAAF at Northwest Field on Guam in the Mariana Islands, Pacific Theatre of Operations. [1] Sam Eugene Pennartz (25-Apr-2021 01:10 PM)1st Lt William Wing Canada, 308th FTD, |
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Departure Point Class book for navigator class 43-12 at the San Marcos Army Air Field, San Marcos, Texas. [1] Sam Eugene Pennartz (21-Apr-2022 02:59 PM)Navigator: O-689677 Charles E Sloan 2Lt PA 5-JAN-1944 B-24H #42-7722, 714th Bomber Squadron, 448th Bombardment Group (H), 8th Air Force |
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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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Shack, The Class book for bombardier class 43-11 at the San Angelo Army Air Field, San Angelo, Texas. [4] SamEugenePennartz (19-Apr-2022 02:42 AM)1Lt Jack Warren Mathis (Medal of Honor Recipient) is remembered in this 'Shack' 43-11 dated 5 Aug 1943. [3] Kathy Smith (29-Mar-2014 08:12 AM)Mike, I'm so thrilled to have discovered this publication. My step father is Leon B. Slobodzian. I know he received the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Metal with three Leaf Clusters as a B-17 Lead Bombardier but I only have one photo of him in uniform with three of his buddies. Sadly this amazing, kind and gentle man passed away on Dec 10, 2001. My research is for our family tree and I'm happy to say this will become an important attachment. Thank you so much! [2] Katie (11-Nov-2013 11:55 PM)Hello- I came across this when searching for my great uncle 2nd lt Francis Leo Barr. He went MIA on feb 4, 1944. Do you happen to have pictures of him from this year book? Or any directions to where I can get some? I am sure it will make my pappy's (and his younger brothers) year. [1] Michael Hernandez (19-Sep-2012 02:29 PM)This yearbook shown is a copy of the original which graciously shared with me by the family of Lyle M. Nelson. His name is on the second page (inside front cover) and his photo can be found on page 35. |
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Solo Class book for primary pilot class 44-C at the Pacific Air School, Ltd., at Gibbs Field, Fort Stockton, Texas. [1] Kenneth Smith (12-Apr-2022 11:23 PM)I have 44 C one of my Dads books. His name is Ovide Smith, and was a flying instructor at Gibbs Field. |
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CAVU Class book for basic pilot class 42-H at Goodfellow Field, San Angelo, Texas. Ceiling And Visibility Unlimited (CAVU). [2] SamEugenePennartz (11-Apr-2022 05:38 AM)James Fulton Williams [1] Sam Eugene Pennartz (20-Oct-2021 08:07 AM)Russell Tillman Abercrombie, Jr. |
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Tyndall Field Class book for flexible gunnery class 43-4 at the Army Air Forces Gunnery School, Tyndall Field, Panama City, Florida. [3] Ted Byfield (05-Apr-2022 11:44 AM)My father Floyd Byfield attended Tyndall Gunnery school. His class was 43-42. Can you enlighten me as to what 43 is and 42 is? I think it stands for 1943 and class #42. And can you tell me the graduation date? Thank you, Ted Byfield [2] Mike Voisin (27-May-2016 02:56 PM)Mr. Jones, Thank you for your service! [1] Sanford L Jones (27-May-2016 02:00 PM)Gunnery school , summer 1943; Our crew flew a new B-24 Liberator from Bangor Maine, Gander Lake Newfoundland, Azores, Marrakech, Morocco to Bari, Italy, Oct. 19 43. my age then 18 and now 90 ; 35 combat missions. May 17, 2016 Honor Flight Tri- State , Mouments |
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Gyro Class book for bombardier class 43-10 at Big Spring Flying School, Big Spring, Texas. [1] SamEugenePennartz (01-Apr-2022 09:37 AM)B-29 Nav-Bomb: O-686139 Harry Paul Polgar, |
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Departure Point Class book for navigator class 44-02 at San Marcos Army Air Field, San Marcos, Texas. [2] carolyn (30-Mar-2022 01:03 PM)Do you know what date your uncle graduated? I have a Departure 44-1 book and I'm trying to figure out the dates my husband's uncle would have graduated. [1] Daniel Lawall (13-Aug-2020 08:17 AM)I just received this from my mother, whose uncle was in Echelon Eight of this class (Kleintank). |
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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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Rank'n' File Class book for pilot class 44-D at the Rankin Aeronautical Academy, Tulare, California. Includes the future television and movie star Jack Webb. [3] Gene Quient (19-Feb-2022 06:31 PM)Thanks for the memories, I still watch the Reruns. [2] james loveland sr (09-Feb-2012 03:53 PM)ahh. the wonders of the computer.Jack web was one of my idols.I still watch anything he is in.i appreicate being able to read about his life,He was the most interesting man/ actor i can remember. I am 73, and beleive me i can remember a lot of good ones. Thank you for this chance to comment on this great actor. Jim loveland. sr [1] Daybreak (03-Oct-2010 07:52 PM)The best picture of Jack Webb in this book is on page 6 [(4)]. |
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Propwash Class book of pilot class 42-K, Sequoia Army Air Field, Visalia, California. [1] SamEugenePennartz (17-Feb-2022 04:11 AM)Austin Rodney Keith, 1Lt, KIA: 25-FEB-1945. |
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Gremlins Class book for primary pilot class 44-F at Hicks Field, Fort Worth, Texas. [2] Phil Jankowski (16-Feb-2022 04:40 PM)I forgot to mention that my Father John W. Jankowski (page 41) was 103 years old when he passed. He was a Great Father and I and the Family misses him more than he will ever know. [1] Phil Jankowski (16-Feb-2022 04:37 PM)My Father John W. Jankowski is in this class book as an Instructor. His photo with four of his Cadets is on page 41. After serving at Hicks Field he went on to fly for American Airlines. His last aircraft flown was the DC-10. He just entered Heaven on Oct 20, 2021. At that time he was the oldest living American Airlines Captain. The Museum at March Reserve AF Base in Riverside, CA has a display of him with his Instructor Uniform and his American Airlines uniform. |
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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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[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.