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141		Graduation Photographs Class 41-A, Air Corps Technical School, Lowry Field, Denver, Colorado Graduation photographs of Aircraft Armorers at the Air Corps Technical School, Lowry Field, Denver, Colorado. View the Jack H. Gardner Collection (12 items) [7] Giuseppe (03-Nov-2023 06:21 PM) I am looking for information on Demas Gust a flight officer serial army T-70418.rnI have his dog tags but can't find anything about him online. Could anyone help me? Thank you [6] Devon Olesen (06-Apr-2023 07:19 AM) I am looking for graduating class information on those who were at Lowry Field between February 1943 and graduated in April 1943. My great-uncle Donald P. Smith was stationed here per his military records. Thank you [5] Joe Stiles (09-Sep-2021 05:05 PM) Looking for information on Airplane Armorer class in late 1942 or early 1943. Does anyone have information on any of these classes? Joe Stiles Email = joe@joestiles.com [4] Richard Nelson (15-Aug-2020 02:19 PM) My Dad???s service record says he graduated from a 14 week Lowery Field Aircraft Armorer course in 1941. His name was John F. Nelson. Any connections. Thanks. Richard Alan Nelson, Rnelsonlv@gmail.com [3] Rich Cookson (24-Mar-2015 12:06 AM) looking for class photos for John L. Wright. Was in Airplane Armorers Class #40-44, and Remote Control Turret Mechanic Gunner Class #9-44, both at Lowry Field in 1944. [2] Steve Weaver (17-Sep-2014 01:41 PM) I am interested in Air Corps Armorers classes from early to late 1942 at Lowry Field. My cousin graduated from one of the classes, am trying to locate a picture of him and his class. His name was William T. Williams from Tyrone, Pa. Enlisted 5 Jan. 1942 at Harrisburg, Pa. went through basic at Jefferson Barracks, then went to Drew Filed, Fl. I have some pictures of a trip he and some others took to the Rocky Mts. and thought it might be related to Armorer School. That was his MOS in the AAF. Thanks, Steve Weaver [1] Tom (18-Apr-2013 04:35 PM) I have a picture of "Air Corps Armorers - Lowry Field Class 7-42-22 Denver" My uncle Reynold Watson was on a B-29 and he is in this picture. I also has names of other airmen on back of photo. Is anyone interested in this?
142		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.
143		Gremlins Class 44-D, Hicks Field, Fort Worth, Texas Class book for pilot class 44-D at Texas Aviation School, Hicks Field near Fort Worth, Texas. [1] Bruce Leonetti (18-Mar-2024 09:10 PM) My uncle in this class, Angelo Leonetti, was with the 348th Bomb Group, Sqd 714. Shot down over Augsburg, Germany on April 16, 1945. One of 2 survivors of a B24J. Captured and taken to Stalag VII A. Freed on April 29 by 14th Armored Division at Moosburg.
144		Gremlins Class 44-F, Hicks Field, Fort Worth, Texas 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.
145		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.
146		Gyro Class 415, Army Air Force Bombardier School, Big Spring, Texas Class book for bombardier class 415 at Big Spring Flying School, Big Spring, Texas. [1] Sam Eugene Pennartz (05-Oct-2021 01:02 PM) Thornton Louis Ankelein (1917-1983); at Big Spring; one of the "West Texas Bombardier Quadrangle" schools; September 1945
147		Gyro Class 43-10, Army Air Force Bombardier School, Big Spring, Texas 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, B-29A Superfortress serial #44-69665 tail code: Triangle-I
148		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
149		Gyro Class 44-10, Big Spring Flying School, Big Spring, Texas Class book for bombardier class 44-10 at Big Spring Flying School, Big Spring, Texas. [2] Bobby Silliman (05-Nov-2020 06:11 PM) NOTE: THIS CLASS OF BOMBARDIERS GRADUATED ON 7-22-1944 [1] Bobby Silliman (05-Nov-2020 06:10 PM) Note: This class of bombardiers graduated on 07-22-1944
150		Gyro Class 45-07B, Big Spring Army Air Field, Big Spring, Texas Class book for bombardier class 45-7B at Big Spring Army Air Field, Big Spring, Texas. [2] Brian (28-Apr-2024 06:58 PM) Regarding my previous post. I found a graduation invitation showing that this class would received their commission and bombardier wings on April 5, 1945. [1] Brian (28-Apr-2024 05:39 PM) 4/28/2024 Thanks to all who made this GYRO available. My father was in this Bombardier training class. He is pictured here. I am not sure of the start/end dates of the school, but something like November 1944 to March 1945.
151		Gyro, The Class 43-18, Big Spring Army Air Field, Big Spring, Texas Class book for bombardier class 43-18 at Big Spring Flying School, Big Spring, Texas. [1] Joe Papa (18-Nov-2019 10:47 AM) Can you help me identify a unit logo that appears on a Big Sping AAF license plate topper? The logo is round with a bomb superimposed on a check mark. I can send a photo if that would help. Thanks.
152		Gyro, The Class 44-01, Big Spring Flying School, Big Spring, Texas Class book for advanced bombardier class 44-1 at the Big Spring Flying School, Big Spring, Texas. [2] Paul (28-Dec-2023 05:31 AM) Is there anyone who can provide further information on John W. Hanlon, Lincoln Nebraska? [1] bob watten (27-Feb-2021 01:19 PM) First time I have ever seen a picture of my uncle Norman Watten when he was training to be a bombardier and getting ready to go overseas and fight the war All brave men and I'm especially proud of my uncle, he fought the war in his sleep until he died in los angeles california leaving five adult children, all doing ok.
153		Hawthorne Field Pictorial of Hawthorne Field, Orangeburg, South Carolina Pictorial of the Hawthorne School of Aeronautics at Hawthorne Field, Orangeburg, South Carolina. This was a contract primary flight school. [1] AllenTurbeville (10-Oct-2018 10:39 AM) I was an instructor at Hawthorne. I have a coy of this bookllet but it worn over the years. Is it possible to purchase another copy anywhere
154		Hell From Heaven Men 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.
155		Hell's Angels Class 42-17, Midland Army Air Field, Midland, Texas Class book for bombardier class 42-17 at the Midland Army Air Field, Midland, Texas. [6] Mike Voisin (03-Feb-2021 12:58 PM) Bobby, this book is complete as it is, although it's possible those cadets were unintentionally left out when it was originally published. Marty found John C. Ellender in class 42-16 (http://aafcollection.info/items/list.php?item=000584). [5] Mike Voisin (03-Feb-2021 11:37 AM) Thanks Bobby, I noticed the missing pages. I will contact the contributor in case they still have the book. Sometimes when reproducing the pages one by one, it's easy to skip some. [4] Bobby Silliman (27-Jan-2021 08:06 AM) Mike, this class book is missing quite a few pages in the class book cadet photos section....It skips from C" To graduates last names starting with "M".. I am seeking a class photo of J.C. Ellender Jr... Are those pages available? Thanks!.. Bobby Silliman [3] Josh G (07-Jun-2020 05:46 AM) My Wife's Grandfather Joseph L. Winkler was a graduate of this Class and I am compiling a database (for a future book project) of the class. If there is anyone who has more information on classmates that aren't listed in the book... The Curator has my e-mail and you can e-mail me directly or leave a message here. Thank you. [2] Paul Webber (21-Mar-2019 12:28 PM) Found Lt Alfred P. Filippone in this class book. He is listed as Lt A. P. Filippone, Bombardier Instructor. He was later Group Bombardier of the 487th Bomb Group (H) at Army Air Forces Station 137, Lavenham, Suffolk, England. [1] Paul (17-Mar-2019 04:47 PM) Found the entry for Lt Thomas W. Pearce, who was killed in action in France on May 11, 1944, while serving with the 487th Bomb Group.
156		Hell's Angels Class 43-01, Midland Army Air Field, Midland, Texas Class book for bombardier class 43-1 at the Midland Army Air Field, Midland, Texas. [1] Sarah M (10-May-2016 09:40 AM) My Great Uncle, William P. Koch, was a part of the 43-1 class. Thanks for sharing this book. If you can offer any help on his service during WWII, I'd be very thankful. He passed away in Dayton, Ohio in 2004.
157		Here's How: Operation of the C-1 Autopilot This booklet is an illustrated outline for bombardiers and pilots showing the operation and use of the C-1 Autopilot. View the John E. Voisin Collection (39 items) [4] bls (05-Apr-2018 07:27 AM) hello and nthank you for this document which will be extremely useful for me as I am building a B17 full scale simulator thanks again and best regards [3] Mike Voisin (09-Jan-2012 04:12 PM) @Chris, such books sometimes come up for auction on eBay. Also try leaving a post on the forum at armyairforces.com. There may be a collector willing to sell you a copy. Of course to see the electronic copy of the book here, click the icon in the View column above. [2] Chris Ball (09-Jan-2012 02:59 PM) Where can I get a copy of this book ? [1] Bud (17-Jun-2010 04:55 PM) Have same copy. I was repairman on the C-1 at San Angelo Army Air Base, San Angelo, TX 1944-45. It was a bombardier school. Also, trained on the Norden Bombsight at Lowry Field in Denver. Brings back many memories.
158		Hey Mister! Class 43-01, Victorville Army Flying School, Victorville, California Class book for bombardier class 43-1 at Victorville Army Flying School, Victorville, California. [2] Sam E Pennartz (02-Jan-2021 09:14 AM) Raleigh Eugene Phelps Bmdr Class 43-01, 2 Jan 1943 at Victorville AAF. Subsequently assigned as HQS Wing Bombardier-Navigator, to 873rd Bomb Squadron, 498th Bombardment Group, 73rd Bomb Wing, XXI Bomber Command, 20th Air Force, stationed at Isely Field on Saipan in the Mariana Islands. On Sunday 1 April 1945, he flew as the Bomb-Nav Wing Observer aboard a Boeing B-29-40-BW Superfortress, serial #42-24614 nicknamed Joltin' Josie, The Pacific Pioneer (tail code: T-Square-5). It was one of 121 aircraft launched in a multi-group formation on a mission to bombard the Musashino Aircraft Engine Factory (target #357) near Tokyo, Japan. His aircraft took-off at 2100 hours local with an intended course heading of 339 degrees on the planned 15-hour round-trip mission. Shortly after take-off, fumes in the cockpit were reported. The aircraft burst into flames and crashed with a large explosion about 300 yards offshore into Magicienne Bay on the southeast side of Saipan. A Coast Guard vessel was dispatched within a few minutes, but upon reaching the burning aircraft, they were unable to find any survivors. All 12 aircrew members were officially listed as Killed-In-Action on 3 April 1945. [1] Sam E Pennartz (02-Jan-2021 09:11 AM) Bmdr Class 43-01, 2 Jan 1943 at Victorville AAF. Subsequently assigned as HQS Wing Bombardier-Navigator, to 873rd Bomb Squadron, 498th Bombardment Group, 73rd Bomb Wing, XXI Bomber Command, 20th Air Force, stationed at Isely Field on Saipan in the Mariana Islands. On Sunday 1 April 1945, he flew as the Bomb-Nav Wing Observer aboard a Boeing B-29-40-BW Superfortress, serial #42-24614 nicknamed ???Joltin??? Josie, The Pacific Pioneer??? (tail code: T-Square-5). It was one of 121 aircraft launched in a multi-group formation on a mission to bombard the Musashino Aircraft Engine Factory (target #357) near Tokyo, Japan. His aircraft took-off at 2100 hours local with an intended course heading of 339 degrees on the planned 15-hour round-trip mission. Shortly after take-off, fumes in the cockpit were reported. The aircraft burst into flames and crashed with a large explosion about 300 yards offshore into Magicienne Bay on the southeast side of Saipan. A Coast Guard vessel was dispatched within a few minutes, but upon reaching the burning aircraft, they were unable to find any survivors. All 12 aircrew members were officially listed as Killed-In-Action on 3 April 1945.
159		Hickam Bomber 1942, Hickam Field, Honolulu, Hawaii A 1942 yearbook for the Bomber Command, Hickam Field, near Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. This book was published in the months following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. View the Raymond A. Heilman Collection (3 items) [3] Gregg Heilman (16-Nov-2021 10:42 PM) It is the FIRST PUBLICATION Hickam put out after the JAPANESE ATTACK on HICKAM. My father was in the 11th BOMB GROUP HEAVY the 42 SQUADRON. The COMMANDER IN THE BOOK IS GENERAL CLARENCE TINKER. The 11th BGH was at the BATTLE OF MIDWAY and his B-24 went down on the way to the BATTLE OF MIDWAY he was the FIRST US GENERAL LOST IN WWII. The link to the 11TH BGH has an administrator if you write him he is extremely knowledgeable of the units and activities in the USAAC in the PACIFIC THEATER. Believe me I am entirely in contact with families now, all the men I knew who served with my father have passed on. [2] Mike Voisin (16-Mar-2020 09:35 AM) Most of the photos in this book would be from 1942 and before. Many were "stock" photos taken at the base, and used in many different editions of the class book. [1] Anonymous (15-Mar-2020 05:26 PM) I am researching (for the family) the path of Dwight Morgan Holmes, US Army Air Corps, killed as a POW in WWII. 30th Bomber Squadron, 19th Bomber Group, Heavy V Bomber Command. He was at Hickman prior to being sent overseas. Would this publication include photos prior to 1942; would this be relevant to the "life" Lt. Holmes experienced at Hickman? If so, I will send this on to the family, who are desperate to determine his path and photos.
160		Hobbs Army Air Field Hobbs Army Air Field, Hobbs, New Mexico Pictorial of base activities at Hobbs Army Air Field, Hobbs, New Mexico. Includes class 43-4 officers. View the Wings Over America Collection (47 items) [1] Bobby Lee Silliman (01-May-2018 08:26 AM) Mike, I appreciate your adding this Hobbs Army Air Field Hardbound book to your incredible collection. This will help so many people and organizations learn more about the air base. Keep up your great work.

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