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PRESENTED BY CLASS 43-H
CONTACT STAFF
AGO. R.WILSON EDITOR
A'CN. W. DUFFIN ASSOCIATE EDITOR
AC L. C. STRADER CARTOONIST
AC J. O. BURGESS ARTIST
LT. ROY D. COOPER ADVISOR
RFC. MOORE PHOTOGRAPHER
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So you want the inside dope on Primary, eh? O.K., just follow the pages of this book and you'll find out. I'm going to show you pictures of the people I've met and the things I've done and will give you all the inside information that will get by the censor.
When I first stepped off the train, I saw so many planes and hangars that I thought maybe we were going to live in the hangars so we could watch the mechanics work on the plane, but no, we were grouped into two bunches they called the squadrons which were then split up into two more groups called flights. We were marched to our cabins and were given the idea that this place was a country club where you learned to fly between drinks — My, my, what false impressions you can make about a place.
Following the "bedding down," our indoctrination began. We sweated for hours in the mess hall while the "big guns" threw a lot of big words at us and then filled out questionnaires that make an income tax report look like a grade school kid's quiz game.
After a couple of days of this, we were marched to the flight line where we were introduced to our instructors, who in turn introduced us to the planes we were to fly.
First, I want you to meet the "old man", er, ah, I mean ....
MAJOR WILLIAM I. FERNALD
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Attended Primary at Randolph Field in 1934 and grad- uated from Advanced at Kelly Field in 1935. He flew for .the Army for five years. Was attached to the 4th Observa- tion Squadron in Hawaii for one year. When he was relieved from active duty in 1940, he instructed at Oxnard for two years. Upon recall to duty in 1942, he was sent to Hemet as Commanding Officer where his personality has endeared him to every Cadet to enter Ryan. His greatest thrill comes when a former student of his receives a decoration in combat.
LT. WALKER P. MULLEN
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A native of Atlanta, Georgia, he attended Georgia Military Academy. He furthered his education at Emory University and the University of Arizona, majoring in busi- ness administration. After college, he began his career with the New York Stock Exchange in the Beverly hHills branch. While there, he became acquainted with quite a few of the nation's leading movie stars. Lt. Mullen dislikes administering disciplinary action and likes to see Cadets get their open post. hHis hobbies are surf riding and night clubbing. His pet peeve is buying cigarettes for ladies as he doesn't smoke.
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Capt. Hazelton
A graduate of the famous Parks Air Col- lege, he set out to barnstorm in 1934 and was finally captured by Ryan at San Diego, hie left there for an instructor course at Randolph where he received his wings in 1940. Came to HHernet when it was a fond- ling and has grown with it. hiates low acro- batics in spite of his barnstorming days and relaxes with his garden after hours.
CAPT. BENJAMIN F. HAZELTON
Capt. Murdock
A real Ryan product, he started with the system at San Diego in 1936 and has never been able to tear himself away. Grows a victory garden to help out in the war effort and to guarantee food on the table, hiates Cadets who fly all the way to Temecula on check rides. Official statement, "After the war, I'm gonna buy a coal mine in good 'ole Pennsylvania and settle down to keep- ing people warm."
CAPT. VERNER H. MURDOCK
Capt. Sloan
Born in Montana, he came to Californja for his education. He attended the Army and Navy Academy at San Diego where he taught the coach how to play football. Started flying at Lindberg Field in San Di- ego, hias worked for Central American governments, but says that nothing can beat the good ole' U.S. Was an instructor for Ryan before receiving his commission. Makes a study of psychology and writes poetry in his spare time.
CAPT. WILLIAK^P. SLOAN
Lt. Mohler
Born in Puerto Rico with a natural yen for traveling, he has been all over the con- tinent of North America and officially states that, "It's worth saving." Started his flying career with the Army at Tulare, graduated from Advanced at Mather then went to Merced and Oxnard as a Basic instructor. Came to Ryan as Air Corps Supervisor in October, 1942.
LT. CHARLES F. MOHLER
LT. L. B. CASTRO
Lt. Castro
A native son, he swears that California never has over seven rainy days each week and his being an ex-wrestler makes us very passive on the subject. He flew with the Navy until January of '42 and then took the R.A.F. refresher course at Mather Field. Has had primary and secondary training with C.P.T. and came to Ryan with 43-H to join the Ryan Washer Women's Club. Likes hunting but runs shy of spiders.
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LT. KARL F. KOENIG
Lt. Hutchinson
Born in Lubock, Texas and being a pre- cocious child, decided that what his home town needed most was a good doctor, and therefore set out on a medical career. He attended Tulane University and then re- turned to the old homestead only to be grabbed up by the Army. Collects pipes during his spare time, much to the horror of his wife. Says that he dislikes nothing but likes to cut on Cadets.
Lt. Koenig
A graduate of the University of California, came to Ryan on October I , I 942, as assist- ant to Capt. Sather. He began his duties as Adjutant on January 30, 1943. Prior to his call to active duty, Lt. Koenig worked with the Bank of America for twelve years. He is married and has two children, both girls, whom he claims Q,\e his only hobbles.
LT. B. B. HUTCHINSON
LT. L J. BREATHOUR
L+. Williams
A new officer here, hails from the "Lone Star State", and from the city of Fort Worth. \-\e was stationed at Lubbock Fly- ing School for ten months before entering Officer Candidate School at Miami, Flori- da, where he graduated in March of '43. Oh, yes! I'm sorry, gals, but he is married and lives in San Jacinto. hHIs hobby Is sports of all kinds and especially golf.
Lt. Breathour
A corn husker from Kansas or Nebraska, we don't exactly know which, he had rather husk forty bushels of corn than read one Army Regulation. Was taken from his prac- tice in Junction, Kansas, by the Army in August of '42 and sent to Santa Ana and later, to Ryan, where he hopes to remain for the duration but not plus six months.
LT. JAMES W. WILLIAMS
LT. CARL C. REEDY
Lt. Reedy
Won a college education at Emory and hienry College In Virginia by his football prowess. After graduation, he taught and coached football and basketball for five years. Enlisted in Air Corps February 8, 194! , at the time of the National Emergen- cy, hie attended Air Corps Technical School in Denver, Colorado. Was sent to Wichita Falls, Texas, where he remained for eigh- teen months. Was transferred to Miami, Florida, for Officer Candidate School. From there he was sent to Henriet and has served here since January 20, 1943. Any kind of sports Is Lt. Reedy's hobby.
LT. WINSTON E. FLOOD
Is the Post Supply and Supervisor of Maintenance Officer. He at- tended the University of Califorrnia where he studied Electrical Engi- neering. Lt. Flood is married and has one child, but he says "the family is getting bigger." He likes "lots of offices and gals to work in them." Also hopes that overseas duty will call him soon.
AIR DEPOT DETACHMENT
STANDING, left to right — Louis Vv'eaver, Billie Nalley, Clara Bass, Dorothy McBurney, Francis Henninger, Francis Preston, Vesta Smouse, Virginia Clugston. Vinnie Wible, Rosalie Schunann, Ralph Henson. SEATED — Baggett Wood, Emmaline Oliverson, Elizabeth Strum, Fay Gibbs, Helen Strahl. Ethel Williams, Clarence Henninger.
PAUL WILCOX
A real pioneer of flying, he be.gan his career in 1928 as a commercial pilot for the Ryan company, hie then went to Con- tinental Motors as a demonstrator for their products covering England and the U. S. Later he defied the connection currents as a glider test pilot but soon became tired of this and returned to the Ryan School in 1935 at which time he took over the job of testing all Ryan made airplanes, hie gave up the test work in 1939 and was appointed director of flying at the hiemet school.
Says his hobby is hunting and fishing with capital letters.
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LT. ROY D. COOPER
Although a native Californian, he attended the College of the Pacific where he majored in Physical Education, hie came to Ryan as a civil- ian instructor and was sent to Officers Candi- date School at Miami Beach in June of 1942, where he received his commission, hie then re- turned to Ryan and his duties as Director of Physical Training.
Quote, I have to listen to music to calm my- self after siclc call.
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CROSS COUMTIOf "OPEM POST"
It is my good fortune to have had the op- portunity of seeing a great number of classes matriculate from this school, and since "way back when" there has been a number of develop- ments in this comparatively new phase of pilot training. Outstanding is that the pilot trainee believes in this phase of his training; he knows that flying demands a sound body. Class 43-hH is high in this spirit.
ROY D. COOPER, 1st Lieut., Air Corps, Physical Training Director.
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Has 3300 hours' time on all types of planes. He started as an instructor in the first class at Ran- dolph Field. He has been flying for eleven years. He grew up with Hemet's school, here. His hobby is dogs and he hates to have any Cadet show poor judgment in his checks.
RICHARD HUFFMAN
DEAN LAKE "A" Flight
LES MERGENTHAL "B" Flight
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A" FLIGHT
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TOP ROW, left to right — J. C. Rinehart, J. M. Mamuzich, H. L. Bowen, L. A. Stater, C. W. Dunker, L F. Roelhel, M. G. McGuire. BOTTON ROW— J. S. Gaddis, C. D. Fairbanks, S. L Newton, W. H. Kopeinig, R. L. Quinn, R. C. Schumann.
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B" FLIGHT
TOP ROW, left to right— R. M. Lundgren, W. C. Van Hod, E. L. Neal, J. S. Wallace, P. Bala, W. D. McLean. BOTTOM ROW— H. J. Zamora, K. D. Moore. D. W. Brook,Tieyer, E. W. Kinzel, L. M. Venable, E. V. Sheely, K. W. Saupp.
BARNES, HARRY D. Orlando, Florida
BOLTZ, GERALD C. Annvllle. Pennsylvania
BROUILLARD, R. V. Brockton, Massachusetts
CONPENELIS. ROBERT P. Sloan, New York
DeVINE, KARL E. Ferrlsburg, Vermont
DUNN, JOHN R., JR. Springfield, Tennessee
HARGROVE, WILLIAM C. Waynesboro, Georgia
HOLCOMBE, DEWEY R. Avon, New York
LEPREE, MICHAEL J. Newark, New Jersey
McCALLUM, JAMES A. Caldwell, Idaho
MOODY, WARREN S. Tupper Lake, New York
PAUL. HERBERT J. Woodland, California
PFEIFFER, EDWARD G. JR. St. Louis, Missouri
PUPACKO, ALEXANDER Maspeth, L. I., New York
QUIRING, OTTO A. Wenatchee, Washington
RAINES, MARION F., Ill Lynbroolt, L. I., New York
RICE, GEORGE J. JR. Chicago, Illinois
SCOTT, JAMES F. Penn Yan. New York
SHABSIS, ZELIG C. Brooklyn, New York
SHOAFF, CHARLES M. Charlotte. North Carolina
STEPHENSON. CLARENCE R. JR. Ironton. Ohio
STEVENS. HENRY J. Honeoye Falls, New York
STRADER, LEROY C. Superior, Wisconsin
MOHLER. CHARLES G. Xenia, Ohio
ALDRICH. DONALD K. Eugene, Oregon
ATKINSON, HERMAN Sparks, Nevada
BEACH. BEN JR. Snohomish, Washington
BURGMAN, ORIN V. Port Angeles, Washington
CARLISLE, ROBERT f. JR. Vinemont, Alabama
CARLSON. ROBERT J. Mason City. Washington
CHRISMAN, JERROLD P. Wayland, Michigan
COATES, DANIEL M. Payette, Idaho
EMPEY, JAMES W. Bath, New York
FRENCH, WAYNE E. Conway Springs, Idaho
GARSON, SHERMAN V. Beverly Hills, California
GIBBS, ROBERT A. Belleville, New Jersey
HARRAH, ROBERT M. Indianapolis, Indiana
HINKEL, HUBERT G. Cleveland, Ohio
HUTCHESON, CHARLES W. Clifton Forge, Virginia
HUTCHISON, JUSTUS Millville, Florida
KESTERSON, ROBERT
Montesano, Washington
LAVERY, RICHARD J. Port Chester, New York
MULLENS. HARRY C. Pi.ieville, Kentucky
TJADEN, FRED 1. Chicago, Illinois
TOTTEN, RAYMOND P. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
TOTTEN, WESLEY V. Albany, New York
TRAVIS, KENNETH H. Littlefalls, New York
TRIMBER, MATTHEW W. Coraopolis, Pennsylvania
TYNAN, JAMES A. Syracuse, New York
VOLK, DONALD J. Westhaven, Delaware
WALKER, ELDON L. Byron, Wyoming
WARD, RALPH O. Salamanca, New York
WITZIG, RICHARD B. Goodfield. Indiana
ZOTOLLO, ANTHONY J. Brooklyn. New York
• .IN6FIELD, KEITH D.
Youngwood, Pennsylvania
Squadron Caotain
HOSTEHLER. JOHN E.. JR.
Nashville, Tennessee
fH. Lieutenant
WALKER. ALLEN J., JR. Boonville, Missouri Squadron Adjutant
ZAGULA, JULIAN M.
Chester, West Virginia
Fit. Lieutenant
DUFFIN, NICK W.
Cleveland, Ohio
Squadron Captain
BELL, MARVIN T.
Olcolona, Mississippi
Fit. Lieutenant
GREENE. V/INGATE, JR. Panama City, Florida
Cadet Major
BRESTtCH, DONALD P.
Cleveland, Ohio
Squadron Adjutant
KEATING, THOMAS P., JR.
Baltb, Maryland
Fit. Lieutenant
WAGNER, RUSSELL J.
New Britain, Connecticut
Cadet Adjutant
MULVEY, ROBERT F.
Lowell, Massachusetts
Squadron Captain
KANE, THOMAS F., JR
Hastings-On-The-Hudson, N. Y.
Fit. Lieutenant
STRATE, JOHN P.
Lot Angeles, Calitornii
Squadron Adjutant
STARANICK. NICHOLAS M.
Hunnbolt, Arizona
Fit. Lieutenant
CHRISTIAN, MAX A.
Ocilla, Georgia
Squadron Captain
STREET, V/ILLIAM N.
Jacltson, Mississippi
Fit. Lieutenant
BEARDSLEE, CARL M. Elmira, New York Squadron Adjutant
MAXWELL, GLENN M.
Snoqualmic, Washington
Fit. Lieutenant
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A cowboy from Arizona, he started flying in '38 in commercial aviation, until 1939, when he took an instructor's course at Randolph, thereby landing a job with Ryan. Worked his way up from instructor to commander of Group II. Dislikes Kinner Engines and spends his pleasure hours riding horses.
CHARLES W. EVANS
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WILLIAM SCHEIFELE
LEONARD COOPER
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TOP ROW, left to right — R. O. Bruner, J. E. Rossi, R. C. Mannagh, J. E. Wright, Chadwick, P. B, Hoffman, A. T. Flick- inger. S. D. Rehwald, Show, SITTING— W. Hagberg, J. C. Grady, W. D. Love!!, W, C. Bouck. S. J. Botosh, E. M. Head. B. F. Douglas, Art Joel.
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D" FLIGHT
TOP ROW, left to right— F. DuBois, F. Albright, H. E. Hawn, J. C. Hawn. W. Taylor, T. Fredrick. L. Moore. BOT- TOM ROW— E. Sturdivant, B. Nance, D. Stratton, E. T. DImock, A. Wraske, A. Daniels, J. F. Matthews, J. E. Hart.
ACKERSON, WILLIAM H. Rockland Lake, New York
ANDERSON. ROBERT D. Blackfoot, Idaho
LEECH, HENRY W. Chicago, Illinois
LESLIE, THOMAS R. Detroit, Michigan
LUST, LAURN L. Lancaster, Washington
McMORROW, N. S. JR. Washington, D. C.
McLaughlin, tandy v.
Waycross, Georgia
MATHEWS, WILLIAM G. JR. Lynch Station, Virginia
MOLER, CHARLES G. Xenia, Ohio
MURPHREE, CROCKETT O. Only, Tennessee
PERDUE, LORREN L.
Montgomery, Alabama
RAUSCHKOLB, FRANK Freewater, Oregon
ROBERTS, SAMUEL D. St. Petersburg, Florida
ROGERS, THOMAS W., JR. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
ROSSMAN, MELVIN E. Havre, Montana
ROWE. RICHARD A. Wyoming, New York
ROZDIL, ANDREW P. Bridgeport, Connecticut
SAPP, DONALD H.
Birmingham, Illinois
SAVESKIE, PETER N. Kingston, New York
SKELTON, NORMAN Racine, Wisconsin
SMITH, ROBERT E. Spokane, Washington
SPRAIC, JOHN M. Los Angeles, California
SPEGEL, ZEGMUNT J. Millville, New Jersey
STEPMAN, ALFRED C. Fortshaw, Montana
STONE, EDWARD B. Ulster, Pennsylvania
SUCHMAN, SEYMOUR M. Bronx, New York City, N. Y.
SULLIVAN, FRANCIS L. Providence, Rhode Island
VAN BORTEL, WILLIAM H. Rochester, New York
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VAN DYKEN, HAROLD B. Morrlstown. New Jersey
VENEZIA, NICHOLAS G. Bayonne, New Jersey
VILBERG, JOHN W. Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin
WAKELAND, VERNON E. Chicago, Illinois
WARD, VIRGIL E. Grand Rapids, Michigan
WARDEN, WILLIAM K. New York, New York
WOLCHOCK, STEPHEN Brooklyn, New York
ZBYTNIEWSKI, ADALBERT J. Sfevens Point, Wisconsin
ANDERSON. LAWRENCE Madison, South Dakota
BRODERSON, ROBERT J. Herman, Nebraska
BROWN, JAMES W. Staten Island, New York
CORWIN, ROBERT E. St. Paul, Minnesota
CRNICH, CHARLES A. Butte, Montana
DICKENSON, ARNOLD H. Marengo, Iowa
EDELSTEIN, BERNARD Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
FAIX. VINCENT Glassport. Pennsylvania
FISHER, JAMES H. Lindsay, California
HERRON, CHESTER E. Columbus, Ohio
HOWE, WILLIAM W. Astoria, Oregon
HUMBLES, ALFRED T. Greenville, North Carolina
JAEGER, ELMER H. St. Louis, Missouri
JOHNSON, GEORGE D. Grand Island, Nebraska
KIRKHAM, JOHN A., Ill Baltimore, Maryland
KRICHLING, WALTER P. Trenton, New Jersey
LEONARD. LEE V. Bloomington, Indiana
MacCLELLAN, ROGER D. Allentown, Pennsylvania
McQueen, raleigh h.
Shady Valley, Tennessee
MAZUR, PETER Larksville, PennsylvanI,
OSBORN, MORTON H.
Baltimore, Maryland
QUINLAN, HAROLD E. Westport, Oregon
ROSS. RALPH R. Doon, Iowa
SCOTT, JOHN W. Penn Yan, New York
StCARD. EDWARD A.
Turners Falls, Massachusetts
STASZAK. STANLEY R.
Chicago, Illinois
STIERWALT, LYLE T. Lacona, Iowa
BRODERICK, HERBERT R., JR. Arlington, Virginia
THOS"E "HOT PILOT " SNAPSHOTS FOR. THE GIRLFRIENDS BACK HOAAE.
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MARKHAM. CHARLES H.
Axer, Massachusetts
Captain —
SWANSON. ARTHUR C.
Eureka, California
1st Lieut.—
JOHNSON, SCOTT T. Corpus ChrlstI, Texas
2nd Lieut.— PFAUTZ. RAY F. LItltz, Pennsylvania
Warrant Officer — GLASS, MARVIN M. Blooming Grove, Texas
2nd Lieut. —
ANDERSON, MARGUARD Clalreton. Pennsylvania
2nd Lieut. —
BLACKMAN. EDWARD B.
Stevenson, Washington
2nd Lieut. —
STEELE, JOSEPH S.. IV
Hastings, Nebraska
2nd Lieut. — WINCKS. ALVIN C. Birchtree, Missouri
2nd Lieut. — LOVELADY. ISAAC W. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
2nd Lieut. — PETERSON, FRANK R. Reno, Nevada
2nd Lieut. — PEW. ROBERT C. Grand Rapids, Michigan
PAUL PIERCE
Small in number but vast in knowledge, these few men came from far and wide to pass on to the student the fruits of their training and experience. Teaching is nearly a past time to most of them who make their hobbies their most important phase of work. They design such weird contraptions as plotters for navigation, how to beat the gas rationing by owning Baby Bantams, or stories of fast "wimmen" and slow "hosses" to wake up some Cadet who has passed happily into dreamland.
JAMES KEESEE
HARRY RAINE
MORRIS PENNELL
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LEFT TO RIGHT: Russell Stillwagen, assistant office manager; Roger Brubalcer, personnel nnanager; R. Douglas Maw, resident manager; Daryl Smith, office - manager.
TOP ROW, left to right — Vera May Greenleaf, Helen Lockv/ood, Jo Wiltshire, Katherine Stuhr, Virginia Johnson, Wilmo Krlbs, Ma/ine McKinley. SECOND ROW— Peggy Smith. Fay Shanldin, Cecelia Sears, Victoria Forbes, Winifred Allred. THIRD ROW — Lydc) She waiter. Jean Hopple, Bertha Klemens, Ann Waggoner.
DISPATCHERS
HAROLD A. SMITH "C" Flight
JIMMIE PHELPS "B" Flight
WES. CALDWELL "Chief"
HELEN HASLAM "D" Flight
GERTRUDE PARKER "A" Flight
MESS HALL AND CANTEEN STAFF
FRONT ROW, left to right — Hortense Francis, Lera Tomlin, Isabel higgms, toladys Uudd, taussie Alcorn, Viola Pipkin, Inez Duncan, Marvel Hicks. BACK ROW — Bascom J. Avery, Roy Lawson, Minnie Holmes, Harold Barker, Edith Dugan, Charlie Williams, Myrtle Hodge. Connie Miller, Nellie Brown, Thomas Walton, Fred Spradlin, Joe McKee, Tinker Wilson.
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"E" FLIGHT
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BOTTOM ROW, left to right — W. R. De Bord, Edward Falvey, Malcolm E. Daniels, Glenn W. Cox, H. B. Collins, Forrest M. Barnes, Ludwig F. Diebel, Gerald J. DeAinza, Clyde S. Jolley, Boyd P. Ballemy. Jr , Howard J. Carstensen. Richard R. Calvin, Joseph Althouse, Robert Dykerran. SECOND ROW — Albert B. Cooksey, Edward Amspoker, Edward F. Euphrat, John R. Eichar, Herbert W. Burns, Jr., Mark S. Bricco, David E. Cadmus, Loren T. Cornish, J. E. Botkin, L. Cabrera, Jr., R. R. Chastain, Harold D. Burkhard, L. E. Evans, H. E. Block, E. R. Fer- guson, Dean O. Anderson. THIRD ROW— Leighton D. DeMent, R. C. Barlow, F. W. Harris. John G. Booth, Harold E. Buck, David L. Brede- son, Bruce E. Alexander, H. H. Bell, Jr., J. J. Duncan. D. F, Copley, A. B. Christian, F. F. Cobery. B. J. Drake, J. E. DiTrapani, Philip L. Crum. FOURTH ROW — Ora Castrup. Stanley Ellis, H. F. Dexter, Phillip A. Chase, John A. Cassidy, John B. Brinegar, Lawrence B. Assell. W. B. Brodnax. T. D. Cahill. John A. Blumenberg. John Blmemijler.
■F" FLIGHT
BOTTOM ROW, left to right — Joe Foster, Robert B. Gaver, Bill J. Fox, James G. Hannon, K. B. Kirkwood. James M. Mounts, F. S. Lewis, Bart Glickman, Guy M. Keer, James T. Hennessy. Guy Halferty. Eldridge H. Huber. SECOND ROW — James W. Jones, Willie Long, James L. Fournier, Edward Hafer, Warren S. Krushat, Robert V. Healy, Wayne K. Knutlla, Byron R. Kalin, J, Reece Lewis, Leiand Fisher. Varner B. Guthrey, Alma R. Flake. THIRD ROW — J. W. Loftus. Jr.. Claud Graham, John D. King. Robert D. Hemingway, Wallace J. Jarman, R. M. Harris, Leonard J. Marciniak, August L. Judkins, Robert P. Gormly, Dean J. Hill, John W. May, Orval N. Graham. Stanley B. Gerry. FOURTH ROW— Jack W. Gazzale, Robert W. Lehner. W. H. Goddard, Edward E. Kubiak, Edward J. Kenny, J. C. Gary, W. H. Helbush, R. T. Kahn, L. E. Meinken, D. G. MacDowell, Neil S. Holbrook.
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FIRST ROW, left to right — Ernest A. Nappo, Delmar Estes, Marl< A. Pink, Jack O. Brodhacker, James K. Chesslngton, Morris K. Moskow, Russel W. Porter W. W. Reid, Blaine B. Peterson, N. D. Reisman, Al Prehn, Thonnas Grapengeter, Glen L. Ferguson, Wayne C. Miller. SECOND ROW — Isidore Novick, James K. Murphy, John P. Neu, Robert C. Pierce, Ernest C. Oz, Wayne K. OIney, Harr/ Peters, George V. Pramstaller, William O. Pieper, Walter R. Nelson. Jay Ossiander Andrew Franko, Kenneth B. Kai-Kee. THIRD ROW— Matthew Karcich, Marion L. Mifflin, Joe Myers. John R. O'Brien. Kenneth K. Kett, Carl Reistad, Irwin Offil, William Rees, Oliver M. Owens, Lionel O. Park, Ira B. Corpening, John E. Piper. FOURTH ROW— Charles C. Morrison, Kenneth F. Otto, Albert R. O'Donnell, Dale M. Neeb, Ellis J. Polland, Irwin Fuchs, James Roewert, Paul E. Norton, Handley H. Dickinson, Michael H. O'Rourke.
'H" FLIGHT
FIRST ROW, left to right— J. S. Wynne, G. H. Peterson, J. H. McEver, R. K. Wilson, J. B. Meyers, C. D. Wire, S. R. Williams, M. W. Stokey, F. A. Richter, t. L Hobbs, R. L. Wheeler, G. C. Potter, F. W. Peterson. SECOND ROW— J. M. Conlon, R. W. Russell, C. H. Ragsdale, F. W. Weimer, W. W. Rose, J. T. Rademacher, M. E. Nussman, J. B. Liljedahl, W. A. Smith, S. B. Rompel, J. Row, C. A. Riley, R. J. Sherman. C. A. Tavener. THIRD ROW— W. C. Spomer, R. H. Reeves, H. S. Thomas, H. Rehme, M. R. Monsarrat, T. C. McCarthy, W. O. Scott. C. Thompson, C. K. Stromberg, H. U. Simpson, E. L Stuart, R. L Reusche, E. R. Roby, R. E. Ritchel. FOURTH ROW— R. L. Hoagland, Jr., R. E. Rice, S. J, Reilly, L. R. Roediger, R. Reis, L A. Smith, J. H. Webber, H. L. Warren, J. C. Watson, L Walch, R. R. Reed, C. W. Turner.
CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL
FIRST ROW, left to right — Ruth Molltor, Annabel! Hougard, Madena Anderson, Mary Jo Tate, Helen Anderson, Mary Swindell, Virginia Ferrell. SECOND ROW — Pvt. Lee Roy Gomer, Gloria Gomer, Pvt. Lauro J. Neri, Maxine Morris, Eugene Neef, Jane Hawley, Hazel Neef, Dorothy Lloyd, Gare Willianns, Marjorie Reed, NaVada Adams, Miriam Larson, Doris Hanson, Pvt. Dale Ames, Sgt. Charles Seiden.
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any Cadet who rolls out at 5:15, cocks one eye at the weather, then proclaims, "God, but it's tired out this morning!
We quoteth this Cadet — it being the custom to quoteth in order to keep off the head of his List.
"So I'm tired — so I'm always tired. Twenty- six hours a day they heckle me. Yeah, that's right — we have two extra hours in a day out here at Ryan. After all, nature demands a cer- tain amount of time.
"Did you ever do Pylon Eights around a bed post? That's me. I used to go to sleep with the buzz of traffic in my ear. Now it's the buzz of a PT-22. I wake up in a cold sweat, clutching the sheets, shoving my feet through the walls. Bro- ther, that ain't no nightmare! That's a recovery from an accidental spin!
"In ground school I'm all hepped up about manifold pressure. I mull mixtures until I'm mad. I study controllable pitch props and learn the how and why better than my own name. Then I go out to the line and get in my ship. There ain't no manifold pressure gage, the mixture control is wired down so you can't use it, and the prop is a chunk of wild oak that's likely to turn over and bat your brains out if you get with- in three feet of it.
"But it's a nice day out at Ryan, and when you've finished it and you're lying awake rest- less with insomnia, you feel that you're Just that much closer to the Tarnished Silver. We may be tired physically but we're not tired of living — in the manner we're used to. If our blouses fit tight across our chests, it's not because we're athletes. It's because we're a little proud — and a little aware of the game we're playing. But take it from us, we're out to win it-"
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FIFTH ARMY AIR FORCE FLYING TRAINING
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Somewhere out on the mat a plane is warming up for takeoff, the sound of Its engine Is like the cry of one lonesome for the taste of the wind and the feel of the clouds.
Old Glory lowers her head and gently weeps in the stillness of the air. Fler bright folds hang motionless as she seems to cling to the white pole for comfort. All Is quiet.
Cadets stand at attention, their hands raised in salute.
We'll see Irv Offlll again someday. We'll feel the pressure of his finger on our triggers — out over the Aleutians or Guadalcanal, hie'll be beside us on our bombing runs over Berlin and Rome.
The plane out on the mat races down the runway. Slowly It lifts into the clouds — and we watch as It disappears over the mountains to the west.
Reoeilie ... THE DAY BEGINS
We musf be quiet, ever so quief.
Lest we wal<e up the sleeping Kay-dets.
So tip-toe out softly, tor your morn cup of coffee.
And yell. "Where the hell did you guys put my pants!"
And my hat! And my shirt and tie! Gimme, you goon! Gimme — Oh, Oh! There she blows! On the double!
Take an arm, add a body, throw in a leg, maybe two, and yoj have a Cadet hitting the line for reveille. He's carrying his luggage under his eyes and his wardrobe under his arm. He's yelling or murmuring or maybe sobbing some plaintive lament about buglers and reveilles and the Army in general.
But reveille formations only last so long. Some- body says "Fall out!" and you grabsomebody to keep him from falling over.
Now it's back to the cabin and the beginning of the second round. Who's gonna shave first? You? Do you think so? Kay-det, do you really honest to God think so? Five men can't get Into one bathroom at once, and as you pick your- self up out of the tub you've definitely changed your mind. hHow about sweeping the floor? You look at it. It goes under the beds, under the bu- reaus'— and under your feet. It's wide and long and anyhow if you let it go long enough some-
body else is bound to take the hook. You empty the ash trays and sit down to smoke a cigarette. Please, don't ask what happens to the ashes. If you look the other way and flick them it eases the conscience.
But you're not a lost soul. You don't have to wait for mountains to come to you. They're damn- ed stationary out here, anyhow. If you have business worries, financial difficulties (?) flying problems, platinum perplexities (Initials V. L.) or you've Just plain got yourself into a mess of trouble, ther are capable, efficient officers to pull you out of your quandry — or put you in deeper. But you swear by them, though, because you remember a lot of swell open posts, and if you don't remember them you're a case for a psychiatrist not a flight instructor.
So, if you'll go to the next page — come on, please, you won't soil it — we'll begin introduc- tions.
We, the Cadets of Ryan Field, take greal pleasure in presenting ....
MAJOR WILLIAM I. FERNALD . . .
who is Commanding Officer of the post and who commands a lot of respect due to a personality that makes many a cadet say, Now there's a flying officer for you!"
The Major tried his wings at Randolph Primary In 1934 and pinned them on at Kelly in 1935. For five years he's been proving that Army flying gets you just as high up In the air as civilian flying — if not a little higher. He spent 365 days with the 4th Observation Squadron In hHawali. Rumor has it he also spent many a pass with many a lass and who wouldn't If we were in Hawaii? Grass skirts and jingle jangle relieve the mind of many a tangle.
1940 saw him relieved of active duty and instructing at Oxnard. He says it's nice out there but much nicer here. They call their morning weather fog. We call It overcast — and pull our head down out of it so we can see to crawl back to the Ready Room.
In 1942, upon recall to active duty, he was sent to Ryan as Commanding Officer. And here's a tip, fellows. If you really want lo make the Major proud, hoist yourself through Basic and Advanced, get out and take a slap at a Jap and pick up a decoration.
Pardon the Interruption a moment, but a largish dog Jnst ran through the office. Well, If It Isn't Colonel Rocket O'Toole! Where's your master, Rocket? Outside? O.K., let's go see him. And we'd like you to meet him , . .
LT. WALKER P. MULLEN . . .
Commandant of Cadets, who Is a native of Atlanta, Georgia. No, son, there ari no Indians In Georgia, and when we say native we mean the lieutenant was born there. He attended a military academy of the same name, and laid the foundation for a career with the New orit Stoct Exchange at Emory Uni- versity and the University of Arizona. Beverly Hills— -that gentle suburb of Hollywood— was where Lieutenant Mul- len pursued his business. When In Bev- erly Hills do as the Beberly Hillians do — and so the lieutenant became acquaint- ed with some of the nation's leading movie stars. Which Is easy to under- stand, because Lieutenant Mullen has that type of personality that makes him well-lilted by everyone.
He definitely goes for surf riding and doesn't mind a table In a place where the lights are low and you can get a soft drinit If you try hard. He also has a pet peeve which we're not mentioning.
Where does Colonel Rocket O'Toole come In, you ask? He comes in any place the Lieutenant does.
But on to Basic — and also on to the next page where we have , . .
COMMANDING OFFICER COMMANDANT OF CADETS
STAFF
CAPT. B. A. PEETERS LT. KARL F. KOENIG
CAPT. ARTHUR Is a new officer, in charge of the Army Supply Depot. He is so busy supplying — take note you H.P.'s who are continually wiping your goggles on the cement floor — that we arn't able to get much infor- mation about his past activities. We feel quite assured, however, that if it's leather jackets that are needed, there'll be leather jackets.
CAPT. PEETERS, Intelligence and Public Relations Officer, just recently returned from Commandant's School at Randolph Field, Texas. Have you seen the additional silver on the shoulder? Well, that was the result of the trip. Capt. Peeters was formerly Commandant of Cadets. He reported for duty at Hemet in June of 1942.
LIEUT. KOENIG, who is a grad of the University of California and has been with Ryan since October of 1942. He is married and has two children which sure makes him alright by us. Prior to his call to active duty, he was with the Bank of America for twelve years.
LIEUT. WILLIAMS, from the very, very "Lone Star State ", graduated from Officer Candidate School at Miami in March of 1943. Previously he was ten months with Lubbock Flying School. He Is married — to his wife and golf. They both live In San Jacinto.
LIEUT. REEDY won a college education at Emory and Henry College and also quite a few football games, we understand. He coached that and basketball for five years. After attending Air Corps Technical School In Denver he was sent to Miami where he received his commission. Came to Ryan on the 20th of the first month of 1943.
LT. JAMES W.WILLIAMS LT. CARL C. REEDY
PAUL WILCOX, Director of Flying
Mr. Wilcox was flying 'em way back when a ground loop was considered a satisfactory meth- od of turning your plane around to see where you'd been. He went commercial in 1928, work- ing for the Ryan company. Continental Motors claimed him as a demonstrator for their prod- ucts. Both he and the products covered the U. S. and England. Later he became a glider test pilot, but missing the gag of gasoline, returned to Ryan in 1935. Four years later he was appoint- ed director of flying at the Hemet School.
Likes to hunt and likes to fish — particularly for cadets who stunt low to prove the value of life insurance.
TRIBUTE
Our Instructor is a man admired
In this big scrap for right. He teaches fledgings all his skill,
And sends them on to fight. .
He'll never feel the thunderous roar
Of warbirds singing high; Or hear the chatter of the guns
. That cause his foe's last sigh- ' . '.
He .stays behind, to train the men, •
. But wishes he were there. Instead, his heart with men he's trained, Is carried on for e're.
And though he thinks, with saddened heart. That he's not done his share.
We know that he's found tried and true
By Him, above, up there. ^
We're proud of our instructor, for He's helped to win this war.
He's sent simself to battle skies ■ A hundred fold or more.
. 1st Lt. Howard L Davis.
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RICHEY HUFF^vlAN Srp. I Commander
C. W. EVANS Grp. 2 Commander
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You — yes, you, mister — are here for one pur- pose, and that's to fly. Let's not carry on about the pleasantries of Open Post or the advantages of driving a tank in the Armored Division. Let's just hike ourselves over to the Flight Line, check out a chute, and start a-hauntin' the tube.
And you might convoy a ship or two, also. Not that any of us aren't capable of parking our own ships. But did you ever clip a cowling or peel off a pitot? Now you see the reason for this convoy business, don't you? Good, when you get time, explain it to us.
The Flight Line has become an institution.
It's a marriage between necessity and com- mon sense. It's necessary to keep the boys on the line because common sense tells you they'll be in the canteen if you don't.
You learn a lot out there. Primarily you learn to fiv- That's worthwhile, since you've spent four months in Wee Santa by the Ana sweating out the Great Day. But among other things you learn
that patience is a virtue — and Pat is the name of the nice lady up in the Control Tower. You want a ship — you want a PT-22 with all the desire and craving in you — but you've got to wait until the guy who took the ship up brings it down! We l-nnw — there's room for doubt. WIl' he get back on time? Will he make a forced landing? Will he hit the silk? No need for you to hit the ceiling. If you only get in an hour today you'll get three to- morrow— providing the weather clears, and that's a happy thought. And there's lots of hangar fly- ing to be done. hHowever, a word of caution here. We know a certain mister who put his arm into a corkscrew twist doing continuous slow rolls at 245 airspeed. At least get down to 125 where you belong.
If you're up for an Army check (and what fool isn't at sometime or another?) you're bound to make the acquaintance of an Army check pilot. That's pure logic — and so getting away from nonsense and back to logic, we are very happy to introduce to you . . .
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CAPT. B. F. HAZELTON
CAPT. VERN H. MURDOCK
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CAPT. WM. P. SLOAN
LT. L. B. CASTRO
LT. CHAS. MOHLER
SQUADRON 2
J. C. KUMLER
'A' Flight Commander
A. C. CHASE
'B' Flight Commander
Top Row: Vaughn Kearns. Morris Roberts, Arthur Mur- phy, Ervln Ovick, Robert Lindquist, Lloyd Yost, Les- ter Stone.
Bottom Row: Alex hlyde, George Bosley, Donald Garner, Thonnas Lovell, Maurice Solt, Frank Hut- chins, James Fette.
Top Row: Millard Davis. Thomas Wender, Donald Ankrum, Edmund Nicolas Ray Porter, David BeUz, Wilfred Stearns. Bottom Row: Robert Miller, Harold Clark, William Gra- ton, James Travis, Isaac Hayes, William Diehl, Ivan Kinn
1st LT. ROBERT G. CHUTE 1st LT. HOWARD I. DAVIS 2nd LT. GREEN M. WADSWORTH, C.W.O. ORVILLE A. MICHELSON
Hayword. California; Sheet Metal Los Angeles, California: Aircrift JR.; Montgonnery, Alabama; Infan- Rifle, Colorado; Mens' Clothing
Worker; C.A.C. Anti-aircraft; Hay- Supply; U.S. Marine Corps and try, U.S. Arnny; Sidney Lanier High Salesman; Infantry and Air Corps,
ward High School and San Jose Infantry, U.S. Army; Belmont and School and University of Alabama; U.S. Army; Rifle Union High
State College; 22. San Diego High School; 26. 24. School; 23.
First Row —
JOSEPH ALTHOUSE; Los Angeles, Cali- fornia; Salesman; Roosevelt High School and Los Angeles City College; 26.
E. CRAIG AMSPOKER; Long Beach, California; Telegraph Branch Manager; Long Beach Polytechnic; 25.
DEAN O. ANDERSON; Bagley, Minne- sota; Salesman; Coast Artillery; Bagley High School and French College of Business: 25.
Second Row —
LAWRENCE B. ASSELL; Los Angeles, California; Loyola High School and Loyola University; 21.
HOWARD H. BELL; Bakersfield, Cali- fornia; Petroleum Engineer; Taft Union High School and Stanford University; 27.
BERTRAM B. BETTS; San Diego, Cali- fornia; Clerk; Herbert Hoover High School and San Diego State College: 19.
Third Row- jack A. BIMEMILLER; Newark, Cali- fornia; Laboratory Technician; Washing- ton High School, Centerville, Califor- nia: 22.
JOHN G. BOOTH: Berkeley. California; Aeronautical Supply; Berkeley High School and International Accountants' Society: 27,
JOHN E. BOTKIN; Exeter, California; Rancher; Exeter High School annd Cali- fornia Aggies; 22.
Third Row —
I f^ONARD CABRERA. JR.; Los Angeles. California; Forestry Service; University Hiqh School, Los Angeles; 21.
DAVID E. CADMUS; Parsons, Kansas; Aircraft Worker; Parsons Senior High School and Parsons Junior College; 24.
RICHARD R. CALVIN; Oakland, Cali- fornia; Accountant; Paseo High School. Kansas City, Missouri; 23.
Fourth Row —
HOWARD J. CARSTENSEN; Los An- geles, California; Cashier; U.S.N. Re- serve; Ha rlen High School and Los
Angeles City College; 27.
JOHN H. CASSIDY; Los Angeles. Cali- fornia; Actor; Hamilton High School, Los Angeles; 23.
ORA CASTRUP; Hollywood. California: Elgin High School. Illinois and Univer- siiy of Washington; 20.
Fifth Row —
PHILLIP A. CHASE; Santa Ana. Califor- nia; Engineering Aid; Air Corps; 27.
FRANK F. COBERY; Fall River. Massa- chusetts; Aircraft Mechanic: Durfee High School, Fall River; 22.
HOWARD B. COLLINS: Pomona, Cali- fornia; Service Station Operator; Infan- try, U.S. Army; Pomona High School end Pomona Junior College; 25.
First Row —
DAVID L BREDESON; San Diego. Cali- fornia; Engineer; Bemidui High School
anc; University of Minnesota; 21.
JOHN B. BRINEGAR; Los Angeles, California: High School Teacher; Pasa- dena High School and Chapman Col- lege, Los Angeles; 27.
WILLIAM B. BRODNAX; Oakland. Cali- fornia; Oil Surveying; Unibersity High School, Oakland; 22.
Second Row-^
HAROLD E. BUCK; Long Beach, Cali- fornia; Clerk; Long Beach Polytechnic High School and Long Beach Junior Col- lege; 25.
HAROLD D. BURKHARD. Burbank, Cal- ifornia; Electrician's Helper; Belmont High School, Los Angeles; 21.
HERBERT W. BURNS. JR.; Los Angeles. California; University High School, Los Angeles; 19.
First Row —
ALBERT B. COOKSEY; Glendale. Cali- fornia: Serviceman, Public Utility: Mid- land High School, Texas and Compton Junior College; 26.
DWIGHT F. COPLEY; Los Angeles. California: California State Guard; Al- hambra High School and Occidental College; 20.
LOREN T. CORNISH; San Gabriel, California; Clerk. Lincoln High. Los Angeles; 27.
GLEN W. COX; San Bernardino, Cali- fornia; Rancher: San Bernardino High School and University ot California; 2
PHILIP L. CRUM; Berkeley, California; Berkeley High School and University of Caiifornia: 20.
MALCOLM E. DANIELS; Fresno, Cali- fornia: Rancher; Fresno High School and Fresno State College: 25.
GERALD J. DE AINZA; Los Angeles, California; Accountant; Cathedral High School and Woodbury College; 23.
WILLIAM R. DeBORD; Louisville, Ken- tucky; Electrician; Ahrens High School. Kentucky; 21.
HUGH F. DEXTER Hollywood Califor- nia; Art Director: Marshall High School. Hollyv/ood and University of California at Los Angeles; 25.
LUDWIG F. DIEBEL. JR.; Bakerstield. California; Kern County Union High School and Stanford University; 23.
BILLY J. DRAKE; El Monte. California; Salesman; Kingsley High School and Hutchinson Junior College. Kansas; 21.
WILLIAM C. DU BOSE; Redwood City. California: Sequoia High School and San Mateo Junior College: 19.
Fifth Row—
JAMES J. DUNCAN; Son Francisco. California: Fremont High School, Oak- land and San Francisco Junior College: 20.
ROBERT DYKEMAN; Canoga Park, Cali- fornia: Aircraft Electrician: Canoga Park High School and University California at Los Angeles: 21.
JOHN L. EICHAR; Los Angeles. Cali- fornia; Draftsman: Dorsoy High School and Los Angeles City College: 20.
First Row —
STANLEY H. ELLIS; Los Angeles, Cali- fornia; Aircraft Worker; West High School, Denver; 20.
LAWRENCE E. EVANS; Independence, Ivfissouri; Salesman; Medical Corps; Gobe Rural High School, Gove, Kansas; 22.
ELVIS R. FERGUSON; Hayward, Cali- fornia; Banlc Teller; Hayward Union High School; 22.
LELAND S. FISHER; Oakland, Califor- nia; Cook; Fremont High School, Oak-
ALMA R. FLAKE; Phoenix, Arizona; Ma- chinist; Phoenix Union High School and Arizona State Teachers' College; 24.
FRANCIS J. FLOYD; San Francisco; California; St. Ignatius High School and University of San Francisco; 21.
JOE FOSTER; Exeter, California; Dry Cleaner; Los Animas High School, Colo- rado; 25.
BILLIE J. FOX; Bakersfield, California; Drug Clerk; Kern County Union High School 21.
CLYDE FOX; Tulsa, Oklahoma; Aircraft Worker; Central High School, Tulsa; 21.
Fourth
WILLIAM J. GARRISON; Ducor, Cali- fornia; Rancher; Citrus Union High School; 27.
JOHN C. GARY; Glendale, California; Tool Designer; Glendale High Schoo! and Glendale Junior College; 22.
ROBERT B. GAVER; Buffalo, New York; Aircraft Mechanic; U. S. Navy; Buffalo Technical High School and Long Beach Junior College; 27.
Fifth Row- jack W. GAZZALE; Berkeley, Califor- nia; American Trust Company; Berkeley High School and University of Califor- nia; 27.
."STANLEY B. GERRY; Sacramento, Cali- fornia; Draftsman; Sacramento High School and Sacramento Junior College; 25.
WIIMAM H. GODDARD; Berkeley, Cali- fornia; Salesman; Berkeley High Schoo and Franklin and Marshall, Pennsylvania 26.
Rrst Row —
ROBERT P. GORMLY; Eagle Rock, Cali- fornia; Clerk; Eagle Rock High School and Loyola University; 23.
CLAUDE A. GRAHAM, JR.; belle. California; U. S. Rubbi pany; Montebello High School FuIIerton Junior College; 22.
ORVAL N. GRAHAM; Bakersfield, fornia; Men's Clothing Salesman; County Union High School 26.
Second Row —
VARNER B. GUTHREY; Visalla, Califor- nia; Flight Dispatcher; Visalia High School and Visalia Junior College; 20.
GUY HALFERTY; Los Angeles, Califor- nia; Swissvaie High School, Swissvale, Pennsylvania and University of Southe,-n California; 26.
JAMES J. HANNON; Los Angeles, California; Clerk; Detroit Lakes High School, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota; 22.
FRANK W. HARRIS; Blrminqham, Ala- bama; Machinist Helper; Phillips High School, Birmingham; 19.
ROBERT M. HARRIS; San Francisco. California; Chemist; Lowell High School. San Francisco and University of Cali- fornia; 24.
ROBERT V. HEALY; Los Angeles, Cali- fornia; Mechanic; South High School, Salt Lake City, Utah; 2L
WILLIAM H. HELBUSH; Honolulu, Ter- ritory of Hawaii; lolani High School, Honolulu, and San Jose State College; 23.
ROBERT D. HEMINGWAY; Bakersfield, California; Oil Worker; East Bakersfleid High School; 19.
JAMES T. HENNESY; BIsbee, Arizona; Airplane Mechanic; BIsbee Senior High School and Curtiss Wright Technical Institute; 22.
Fifth ROW- ROBERT M. HESTER; Los Angeles, Cali- fornia; Newspaper Agent; University High School. Los Angeles; 23.
NIEL S. HOLBROOK; San Leandro, California; Miner; Oakland High School; 22.
DEAN J. HILL; Los Angeles, California; Mechanic; Los Angeles High School and University of California at Los An- geles; 20.
First Row —
JOHN R. HOLMES; Chicago, Illinois; Paper Salesman: Lake Forrest Academy, Lake Forrest and University of Michi- gan; 27.
ELDRIDGE H. HUBER; San Francisco, California; Bank Teller; Polytechnic High School, San Francisco: 25.
WALLACE J. JARMAN; Los Angeles, California: Clerk; Radioman, U.S.N. Air Corps: Central High School, Sioux City, Iowa and Compton Junior College: 24.
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Second Row —
CLYDE S. JOLLY; Boise, Idaho;
Clerk; Boise High School: 23.
JAMES W. JONES; San Francisco, Cali- fornia: Galileo High School, San Fran- cisco and University of California: 21.
AUGUST L. JUDKINS; Central Valley, California: Truck Driver; Shasta High School, Redding; 19.
Third Row
RAYMOND T. KAHN, JR.; Alameda, California: Warehouseman: Alameda High School and Merritt Business Col- lege: 21.
BYRON R. KALIN; Brawley, California: Projectionist; Brawley High School; 19.
GUY M. KEER; Sacramento, California: Aircraft Mechanic: Sacramento High School and Sacramento Junior College; 21.
Fourth Row —
EDWARD J. KENNY; Oakland, Ca nia: Audit Clerk; St. Joseph Hig School, Alameda: 22.
JOHN D. KING; Oakland, California: El Darado County High School and San Jose State College; 20.
KAY B. KIRKWOOD; Los Angeles, Cali- fornia: Clerk: Provo High School, Utah and Brigham Young University, Utah; 23.
Fifth Row—
WAYNE W. KNUTILA; San Francsico, California: Communications, Radio Me- chanic: Mission High School, San Fran- cisco: 22.
ROBERT W. LEHNER; Oakland, Cali- f'^rnia: Machinist; Technical High School, Oakland; 21.
FRANK S. LEWIS; Valleio. California; Shipfitter; Vallejo High School; 20.
JOHN R. LEWIS; Riverton, New Jer- sey; Animated Movies; George High School, Pennsylvania; 27.
JOSEPH W. LOFTUS, JR.; Buriingame, California; Police Patrolman; Buriin- game High School, San Mateo Junior College and San Jose State College; 27.
WILLIAM P. LONG; Oakland, Califor- nia; Machinist; Fremont High School, Oakland; 23.
LEONARD J. MARCINIAK; Chicago. Illinois; Sheetmetal Worker; Hirsh High School; 24.
Second Row^
DONALD G. MAC DONELL; Hibbing, Minnesota; Miner; Hibbing High School and Unibersity of Minnesota; 22.
JOHN W. MAY, JR.; Los Angeles, Cali- fornia; Salesman; University City High School, University of Missouri and Uni- versity of Southern California; 25.
THOMAS A. WIGGINS; Sweetwater, Tennessee; Sweetwater High School; 19.
SQUADRON 4
WALTER WHISENAND 'A' Flight Commander
R. E. BLAUVELT 'B' Flight Commander
Top Row: Lin Cooper, Rob- ert Knowies, Norman Smith, Roald Hanson, Edwin Shock- ley, John Kayser, John arrett, Elmer hiaines.
Bottom Row: James Cough- ran, Robert Fisher , Harold Barkstrom, Fred James, Ralph Akins, S. J. Copen- haver, Adelbert Hannah.
Top Row: Gerald Nunnaley, Joe Robb, Reed Kinert, Deane Raine, Fred Work- man, Berl Porter, Fred Pierce. Leo Sherry.
Bottom Row: Albert Law- rence. William Murphey, Gordon Helm. James Simp- son, Warren Stoner. Curtis Townsend. William Gordon
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CAPTAIN JACK W. STREETON
Los Angeles, California; U. S. Air Corps; Radio: University of Cali- fornia at Los Angeles; 27.
1ST LT. ALBERTO H. DE SRASSI
Berkeley, California; Newspaper Correspondent, United Press; Coast Artillery; University of California; 24.
2ND LT. THOMAS A. BALDWIN 2ND LT. BRIAN D. RUMMELL
Marion, Ohio; Clerical; Infantry; Charlestown, West Virginia; Re- Harding High School, Marion; 22. frigeration Engineer; Coast Heights
Military School, Tennessee; Van- derbilt College; 22.
First Row —
JACK O. BRODHACKER; William. Springs, Missouri; U. S. Forest Service; Artillery, U. S. Army; High School of Ozarks, Hollister, Missouri; 24.
JAMES B. CHESSINGTON; Vista, Cali- fornia; California Highway Patrol Offi- cer; Chaffey High School, Ontario, California and San Bernardino Junior College; 27.
THOMAS O. COLEMAN; Waynesboro, Virginia: E. I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company; Atlanta, Georgia, High School; 22.
Second Row —
MICHAEL CONLON; San Francisco, California; Machinist; Burlingame High School; 19.
IRA B. CORPENING; Salinas, California; Bookkeeping; Salinas Union High School; Salinas Junior College; 22.
HANDLEY H. DICKINSON; Millburn, New Jersey; Accountant: Air Corps: Millburn High School and Pace Insti- tute, New York; 25.
Third Row —
DELMAR L ESTES; Canadian, Oklaho- ma; Cow Puncher: Infantry and Air Corps: Canadian High School: 26.
GLEN L. FERGUSON; |
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School: 21. |
ANDREW FRANKO; Dallas, Texas: Air Corps: Gibson High School: 21.
First Row—
IRVIN L FUCHS; Salinas, Kansas; Trav- eling Salesman; Alliance High School, Alliance, Ohio; 26.
THOMAS O. GRAPENGETER; Daven- port, Iowa; Molder; 20. ROY L HOAGLAND, JR.; St. Louis, Missouri; Salesman; Air Sorps; Ritendur High School; 23.
Second Row —
LOWELL HOBBS; Benton, Illinois; Mor- tician; Medical Corps; Benton High School and Worsham Mortuary College; 26.
MATHEW F. KARCICH, JR.; Trinidad, Colorado; Corps of Engineers; Artil- lery; Holy Trinity High School and Trinidad Junior College; 27.
KENNETH B. KAI-KEE; Oakland, Cali- fornia; Oakland Technical High School and University of California; 21.
Third Row —
KENNETH K. KETT; Los Angeles, Cali- fornia; Police Officer; Manual Arts Higb School, Los Angeles and Univer- sity of California at Davis; 25.
JOHN B. LILJEDAHL; Ames, Iowa; Engineer; Modale, Iowa High School and Iowa State College; 23.
DALE O. LIVINGSTON; Woodston, Kan- sas; Motor Parts; Woodston High School 19.
Fourth Row —
FSANK MAAS; Seattle, Washington; Wholesale Foods; Burlingame High School; 26.
JOHN R. McCAMMAN; Portland, Ore- gon; Sheet Metal Worker; Benson Tech- nical High School; 20.
THOMAS C. McCarthy; Koppel Pennsylvania; Machine Operator; Anti- Aircraft Artillery; Lincoln High School, Elwood City, Pennsylvania c^nd College of the City of New York; 23.
Fifth Row —
JAMES H. McEVER; Waco, Texas: Salesman; Waco High School; 22.
JEROME B. MEYERS; New Rocholle, New York; Fur Buyer and Salesman; Tank Destroyer Batallion; Now Rocholle Senior High School; 25.
WIU.IAM L. MEYRAN; Los Angeles, California; Black Foxe Military Institute and University of Southern California; 22.
First Row —
MARION L MIFFLIN; Tucson. Arizona; Telephone Company: Tucson Senior High School; 22.
WAYNE C. MILLER; Spokane. Wash- ington; Elevator Maintenance: Signa Corps; North Central High Schoo' Spokane; 21.
SAMUEL S. MINSBERG; Los Angeles Calfiornia; Dorsey High School: Los Angeles and Los Angeles City College; 20.
Second Row —
ARTHUR MOEN; Oakland. California: Laborer: Oakland High School and Uni- versity of California; 21.
CHARLES C. MORRISON; Los Angeles. California; Jig Builder and Template Layout; Manual Arts High School. Los Angeles; 25.
JOSEPH H. MYERS; Oakland, Califor- nia; Roosevelt High School, Oakland and University of California: 22.
DALE M. NEEB; Oconomowic, Wiscon- sin; Brewery; Oconornowlc High School; 20.
RICHARD W. NEIL; San Diego. Califor- nia; Hoover High School, San Diego and University of California: 23.
WALTER R. NELSON; Chicago. Illinois; Metallurgical Inspector: Von Steuben High School and Wright Junior Col- lege; 22.
JOHN P. NEU; Warrenville. Illinois; Machinist; Quartermaster's Corps: Mar- mion Military Academy, Aurora, Illinois and Illinois Institute of Technology; 26.
JEROME K. NORTHRUP; Los Angeles, California: Hollywood High School and University of California at Los Angeles; 23.
PAUL E. NORTON; Fairfax. Oklahoma; Oilfield Rigger and Mechanic; Air Corps; Geany High School. Fairfax; 26.
Fifth Row—
MITCHELL E. NUSSMAN; Philllpsberg. New Jersey; Air Corps; Philllpsberg High School and Boston University; 21.
ALBERT R. ODONNELL; Oregon City. Oregon: Forest Service: 19.
WAYNE K. OLNEY; Tekonsha. Michi- gan; Farmer; Coldwater High School. Michigan; 25.
MICHAEL H. O'ROURKE; Los Angeles, California; Interviewer for U.S. Ennploy- ment Service; Huntington Park High School and Loyola University; 25.
JAY-DONAL OSSIANDER; Klamath Falls, Oregon; Engineer; Topeka High School; 19.
KENNETH F. OTTO; Mankota, Minne- sota; Minnesota State Guards; Mankato High School and Mankato State Teach- ers College; 20.
ERNEST C. OZ; Dearborn, Michigan; Henry Ford Trade School and Henry Ford Apprentice School; 23.
LIONEL O. PARK; Danville, Illinois; Printer; Danville High School; 26.
HARRY F. PETERS; Peoria, Illinois; Pabst Breweries; Glassford High School, III nois; 19.
Third Row —
BLAINE B. PETERSON; Preston, Idaho; Clerk: Air Corps; Preston High Schoo 27.
FRED W. PETERSON; Los Angeles, Cal- ifornia Aircraft Worker; Manual Arts High School, Los Angeles and Loyola University; 22.
WILLIAM O. PIEPER; Milwaukee, Wis- consin; Milwaukee University High School and Ripon College; 20.
Fourth Row —
ROBERT COALE PIERCE; Oak Park, inois; Oak Park High School and Northwest University; 2
MARK A. PINK; Chelsea, Wisconsin; Lumberman: Rib Lake High School; 22.
.lOHN E. PIPER; Royal Oak, Michigan: Welder; Southwestern High School, De- troit; 26.
Fifth Row—
ELLIS J. POLLAND; Chicago, Illinois Accountant: Senn High School, Chica- go and Marquette University: 24.
RUSSELL W. PORTER; Alden, Iowa Sheet Metal Worker; Iowa Falls High School: 21.
GRANT C. POTTER; Los Angeles. Ca fornia; Appliance Serviceman; Pacific Military Academy and Southwestern Law University; 25.
First Row —
JOHN M. ROBINSON; Los Angeles.
CaMTOfnla: Engineer: Los Angeles High School and Stanford University; 23.
ERIC R. ROBY; Alanneda, California: Bank Clerk: Alanneda High School: 27.
LESLIE R. ROEDIGER; Fair Oaks. Caii- fornia: Aircraft Mechanic; San Juan High School; 22.
Second Row —
JAMES W. ROEWART; Janesville. Wis- consin; Aircraft Worker: Janesville High School; 19.
SHERRILL B. ROMPEL; Beverly H California; Aircraft Inspector and Mu sician; Cumnock High School and Un- versify of California at Los Angeles; 22
WAYLAND W. ROSE; St. Paul. Minne sofa; Minnesota Mining and Manufac turing Connpany: University High School Minneapolis and Ottawa University: 22
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JAMES W. ROW; Grants Pass. Oregon;
Tire Shop Owner and Manager; Grants Pass High School.
ROBERT W. RUSSELL; Sacramento, Cal- ifornia; Aircraft Inspector; Sacramento Senior hligh School and Sacramento Junior College; 21.
WENDELL O. SCOTT; Escanaba, Mich- igan; Asbestos Insulation; Escanaba High School; 20.
RICHARD J. SHERMAN: Oakland, Cal- ifornia; Steel Construction Worker; High
ommerce,
Francisco; 22.
GEORGE M. SHUTES; Piedmont, Cali- fornia; Piedmont High School and Uni- versity of California ; 22.
HARRY U. SIMPSON. JR.; Kansas City, Missouri; Civil Service: Infantry: Cen- tral High School. Kansas City and Busi- ness College; 25.
WILIARD H. SMITH: Oakland, CalKo,- nia; Supply Clerk; Fremont High School: 21.
LLOYD A. SMITH: Oakland, California; Flight Engineer; Porterville Union High School and University of California; 25.
MICHAEL W. STOKEY; Hollywood, Cal- ifornia: Announcer, Radio City, Holly- wood; Hollywood High School and Los Angeles City College; 24.
Third Row —
ROBERT H. REEVES; Palo Alto, Cali- fornia: Ship Fitter; Palo Alto High School; 25.
STANLEY J. REILLY; Phila, California; Equipment Operator: Anderson Valley Union Hiqh School; 21.
RICHARD N. REIS; Los Anqeles, Cali- fornia; Salesman; Phoenix High School and Woodbury College, Los Angeles; 23.
Fourth Row —
CARL H. REISTAD; Depue, Illinois: Structural Steel VVelder; Depue High School; 26.
ROBERT L. REUSCHE; Hollywood, Cali- fornia: Film Technician: Hollywood Hiqh School: 25.
ROBERT E. RICE; Los Angeles, Califor- nia; Bank of America; Santa Ana Hiqh School and Ventura Junior College; 25.
Fifth Row —
FRANCIS J. RICHTER; Ccntralia, Wash- ington; Air Corps: Centralia Hiqh School; 19.
CHARLES A. RILEY; Toledo. Ohio; Ar- tillery; Montgomery, High School and University of Toledo; 26.
r.OBERT E. RITCHEL; Alameda. Cali- fornia: Shipyaid Worker; Chisolm Hiqh School, Minnesota and Polytechnic Coi- Icqe of English, Oakland; 24.
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GEORGE J. PRAMSTALLER, JR.; De- troit, Michigan: Cost Accountant; Mac- kenzie High School and Walsh Institute of Accountancy; 25.
ALLEN W. PREHN; Flint. Michigan; Electrician: Air Corps; Ludington High School; 26.
JOHN T. RADEMACHER; Queens, New York; Bank Clerk; John Adams High School; 21.
Second Row —
Ralph R. Read, JR.; Redwood City, Cal- ifornia; Auditor; Lowell High School, San Francisco and University of Cali- fornia; 25.
WILLIAM J. REES; Chicago, Illinois; Clerk: Air Corps; 22.
HOWARD W. REHME; Oakland, Cali- fornia; Western Electric Switchboard In- staller; Modesto High School and La Sierra Junior College: 22.
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CARL F. STROMBERS; Albany, Cali- fornia: Berleley High School and San Francisco Junior College; 22.
EDWIN L STUART; San Francisco. Cal- ifornia; Draftsman; Polytechnic High School. San Francisco; 21.
CLARK A. TAVENER; Bakersfield. Cali- fornia: U.S. Post Office; Eagle Rock High School; 27.
Second Row —
HARRY S. THOMAS; Los Angeles, Cai- fornia; Draftsman; Los Angeles Polytech- nic High School and Los Angeles City College; 21.
CHARLES F. THOMPSON; Los Angel- es, California; Steel Worker; Franklin High School; 25.
HARRY S. TILTON; Sacramento, Cali- fornia; Construction Engineer; Sacra- mento High School and University of California; 26.
CHARLES W. TURNER;
fornia; Plumber; Nation Jose High School; 26.
LYNN J. WALCH; Wa fornia: Oil Worker; School and University kota; 24.
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HARRY L. WARREN; Los Angeles, Cal- ifornia; Machinist; Beverly Hills High School and University of Hawaii; 26.
JOHN C. WATSON; Burbank, Califor- nia: Aircraft Procurement; Hyde Park High School and Northwestern Univer- sity; 21.
JACK H. WEBBER; Berkeley High School and University of Montana; 23.
Fifth Row- Robert L WHEELER; Oakland, Cali- fornia; Freight Manifest Clerk; Mole High School, Louisville and San Fran- cisco State College: 25.
FRANKLIN E. WEIMER; Oakland, Cali- fornia: Rancher; Oakland High School and Modesto Junior College; 20.
SHERRILL R. WILLIAMS; Clinton, Ten- nessee: Field Artillery; Clinton High School; 21.
ROBERT K. WILSON; Glendale. Cali- fornia; X-Ray Technician; Glendale High School and Glendale Junior College; 26.
C. DON WIRE; Los Angeles, Califor- nia; Carpenter; Venice High School; 24.
JAMES S. WYNNE; Cottage Grove, Oregon; Steel Construction; Oregon National Guard; Cottage Grove Union High School and University of Cali- fornia; 21.
ORVILLE E. HARTMAN; Newark, Ohio; Newark High School; Salesmanager, Tea Company; 25.
AT THE FLIGHT LINE
PARACHUTE RIGGERS
Left to Right: Louise Dietterlch, Vera McCallum, Paul Grohs, Elva Georg9, Edith Bogart.
MR. ELLIOTT
Dispatcher Sq. 4, 'B' Flight
MISS MORRISON
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There are a variety of views on this pleasant pastime. Since we've talked to cadets until our jaws are flapping in the breeze, we've asked Lieut. tHutchinson and Lieut. Breathour of the medics to interview a few of the boys. This is the results of their interesting chats.
"hiave you ever had the measles?" "Yes, sir. I'm from Santa Ana, too."
"Do you believe in quarantine?" "No, sir. France abolished the guillotine years ago. Why can't we be progressive?"
"What would you do if you were injured in a crash, miles away from civilization?" "Give my- self first aid, then when I got back to camp a light-duty slip."
"Under what circumstances would you treat for shock?" "If I ever made a perfect three- point landing."
"If your instructor was seized with an attack of appendicitis while you were up, what would
you do?" "Give him three perfect slow rolls right on a point, glide in with full flaps at ninety miles an hour and shoot a forced landing In a forty- mile-an-hour cross wind. That'll cure any instruc- tor's ills."
"Do you believe in physical training?" "Yes, sir. It took a great deal of persuading, but I was finally won over."
"Don't you think it's much more healthy to convoy ships out in the fresh air than to sit in the ready room and read magazines?" "Yes, sir. The trouble is, I'm allergic to exhaust fumes and the back-wash from a prop gives me pimples."
"Just how sick do you think a man should be to force him to stay in bed and miss reveille?" "That depends on how sick he Is of reveille, sir."
"Would you go on sick call to get out of cal- isthenics?" "No, sir. I'd much rather wait until after calisthenics and have somebody carry me over."
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LT. HUTCHINSON, from way doon sooth in Lubbock, Te^cas, is one of our medics. He attended Tulane Univer- sity and soon afterwards the Arnny attended to him. Col- lects pipes and cadets. One is a hobby, the other is a business.
LT. BREATHOUR is strictly corn. Ask him. He's from Kan- sas and he knows his acres of silk. Was first sent to Santa Ana and then was fortunate enough to get a transfer to Ryan. Says the only thing that worries him is measles and quarantine. Give him a good case of pneumonia any day.
MEDICAL OFFICERS
LT. L J. BREATHOUR
FLYING ALSO MEANS
The following is a quotation picked up some- how, sonnewhere, by someone who must have had something on his mind:
"And so, gentlemen, as valuable as your fly- ing may be, we must not underestimate the necessity of a complete, comprehensive course in ground instruction. The study of weather, the study of airplane theory are just as important as any solo ride. Take engines, for example. Take my Bantam. Why just.last week-end I got 60 miles to the gallon while ..."
For some reason the quotation ends here — - abruptly, don't you think?
Let's just analyze this business of ground school. Let's go into the more subtle details — delve into the intricasies of theory and the inev- itable wheels and what makes them go around. Take, for instance:
Theory of Flight or have you already taken it? This is a most amazing study, explaining why you stay up in the air. It covers every attitude of the airplane while in flight. We understand that an addendum to the original, titled, Theory of Ground Looping or Picking Daisies With A Wing Tip is being added. Correct us if we are wrong.
Engines in which very little explanation is necessary. The title is extremely effective. We find, however, that an eighteen cylinder, double row Pratt and Whitney and a Kinner do have something in common — they both whirl a pro- peller.
Navigation, or the art of getting through the front door by walking towards the back. This sub- ject will hold anybody's interest. It requires pre- cision and common sense. Neither one Is S. I. issue. The instruments used are a compass and a plotter, the first to clean your finger nails, the second to swat flies on the fellow who sits in front of you.
Weather and Aircraft Indentification we put together. If the weather is bad you shouldn't be up and therefore, no need for the identification. Should a plane be coming down on your tail at 400 miles an hour, don't look for the dihedral in the wing — just shoot.
On the next page you'll find the Instructors. And take It from us. If the profs in college were as Interesting and as cooperative as these men, junior would be trading his raccoon coat for a red apple.
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The other day, whilst strolling through the ground school area, we passed a group of gentle- men engaged in what appeared to be banter. Since you weren't surprised at the size of the wolf's mouth in Red Riding hlood, you certainly shouldn't be surprised at the size of our ears. This, mind you, is what we heard:
"Gentlemen, I know it can be done — I'm positive! By hooking the up-take down-draft to the supercharger, I can not only get seventy miles to the gallon, but ninety! Why that Ban- tam of mine ..."
"And if I am elected Mayor of San Jacinto, I'll guarantee a cadet on every corner and a
forced landing in every back yard. Prosperity is ours, by golly ..."
"I keep telling 'em a Great Circle is the short- est distance between two points. What do they say? They say they've been going around in cir- cles ever since they joined the Army and they still haven't gotten anyplace!"
Unfortunately, Mr. Raine, Mr. Landry, Mr. Pennell, and Mr. Woolfolk didn't say a word. The test stand had just blown up. They were trying to determine the coefficient of lift of hianger I as it did a steep turn around the Army Adminis- tration Building.
Fronf Row: Hale Landry, Paul Pierce, M. C. Pennell. Second Row: L F. Bristol, A. Woolfolk, J. H. Keesee, Harry Raine
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Are you sharp? Are you keen? Can you tell a brunette from a red-head at fifty feet? We want you to define the following ternns. Think, grasp, assimilate, but don't worry yourself into a frenzy:
1. CROSS COUNTRY RUN;
2. CALISTHENICS;
3. WIND SPRINTS
4. FIVE LAPS AROUND THE TRACK;
5. "DOUBLE TIME, MARCH!"
Turn the page upside down for the correct (?) answers.
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Physical Training Officers
LT. ROY D. COOPER Physical Training Director
LT. EUGENE WINEINGER Assistant Physical Training Director
Gentlemen, we have finally run into difficulties. We are at a loss for words. In an attempt to be expressive, we are afraid we are going to make you depressive. For as much as we admire Lt. Cooper and Lt. WIeninger, their excellent training program and the fine bodies they have built for themselves, one question still burns like bourbon in our brains. Are we learning to run from the Japs or to them? Any satis- factory answer will be welcomed. Just wrap it up in a Form I -A, put it in a Gosport tube and blow it down to the office.
SOUND Retreat...
Yea, and into the Valley of the Shadow doth the Sun finally setteth — for it setteth at Ryan like it setteth at any other place. And a hill doth cast darkness upon the Eearth at five hundred feet, and through this darkness a PT-22 doth blend itself into the night, going merrily like all hell lest the young Apollo within be late for Retreat. For Retreat to him doth not mean to scram, but to don the brass which shineth with the light of blitz, to shine the shoe which is hotteth upon the foot, and to scrub the face of the grime which layeth thereupon.
Thenceforth he doth take himself to the square, where he doth listen with drumming ears to the words of the hHIgh Officer. The hiigh Offi- cer quoteth words from one higher than he, who
In turn quoteth words from one who has been told. Then he doth dress himself right, and stand in the manner of one watching a procession. Ab- ruptly he doth stiffen, his body a rigid pole, his eyes glazed as if the gods of Mount Olympus were venting their wrath upon him. To the sweat of his forehead he raiseth his hand, and through the buzz of the flies cometh the clear notes of the trumpet, hie standeth and he watcheth with pride as the flag of his country is lowered. He droppeth his hand, hie waiteth with bated breath for the proclamation that tell of the pastime nearest his heart. Yea, and it someth, and the joy of his heart fllleth him to burping. hHis regi- ment will be the first to place about the neck the feed bag. Yea, brother, let's eat-
STAFF, Front Row: Wing Commander Huber, Adjutant Goddard, Sergeant Major Hartman. Second Row: Group Commander Kett, Group Commander Dylceman, 1st Lieutenant Gerry.
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SQUADRON 2, Front Row: Squadron Qommander Copley, Adiutant Brodnax. Second Row: Flight Lieutenant Hester, Flight Lieutenant Cooksey.
SQUADRON I, Front Ro^: Squadron Comnnander Jar- man, Adjutant Grahain. Second Row: Flight Lien- tenant Lottus, Flight Lieu- tenant Boll.
SQUADRON 4, Front Row:
Squadron Cornmander Liljedahl. Adjutant Kai-Kee. Second Row: Flight Lieutenant Webber, Flight Lieutenant Moss.
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FLIGHT 'A' — Front Row: Charles Andeison, Stanley Griffiths, Victor Denti, Paul Dana, Paul Fox, Willard Gillette, Marvin Colton, Floyd Blair, Duane Ferry, Robert Grout, Robert Dean, John Easterling. Second Row: Sannuel Arthur, Huntington Gruening, Dean Hansen. R. E. Austin, W. E. Guyer, E. E. Barnes, Roy Cozine, Bernard Heichelbach, Charles Harnnan, Frank Hogan, Richard Allen, Carroll Grenia, Joseph DeCoito, Gordon Doolittle. Third Row: Robert Hammerich, Paul Halstead, Robert Carpenter, Jack Coole, Glynn Harris, Sanford Bailey, Donald Hellier, David Fry, Millard Du Bose, Merle Ellsworth, John Canaday, Lorey Gates, Nolon Granzow, Gene Freiberger. Fourth Row: Dean Goff, Randolph Aspinwall. Carl Henniger, Harry Glover, Harold Ebbett, Kenneth GIthens, Tibbs Golladay. Roger Harvey, Heinz Detletsen, Harry Gibbs, D. W. Akers.
FLIGHT 'B' — Front Row: Robert Lemon, Charles Malone, Maurice January, Anthony Marcilli, LeRoy Lutz, Benjamin Moon, William Howard, Roy Long, William Main. Ernest Novotny, Richard Langhreed, Lasha Brizz. James Kilmer, Second Row: George Limberger. Lyie Burry, James Lux. Richard Lucker, Fredrick Kushera. Douglar Pearson. Phil Kjelmyr. William Noretsky. Quenton Pavlock, J. Q. Johnston, J. I. Miller. Dave Marsh. Earl Ludwick. Myron Layet. Thomas Stierna. Third Row: William Lemly. James Long. Fredrick Kolster, Max Miller. George Schounaman. Alfred Hupp. Denver Moore. Donald Madole. Francis Fourth Row: John Jarman. Lloyd Johnson. Kenneth Lloyd, Harold Klopplng. John Knight, Elmer Manddkow, Mark Hughs, Mulqueen, William Kosters. Robert Leen. Donald Logslett, LyIe Lealrtt, Raymond LaPierre, Bruce Larson, Allen Osness. Wayne Kendall. Roy Paulson, William Patterson. Robert McDanlel. Harold Imel.
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FLIGHT 'A'— Front Row: N. G. Piakis, Lo,, F. Atzel, Jr., M. E. Parmely, J. A. Barry, C. L. Crumrine, R. E. Santmyei.
C. A. Norby, D. L. Smith. T. G. Elliott, T. J. Egan, D. H. Kaufman, W. E. Terrian, P. J. Colt, W. D. Blades, R. T. Blomberg. Second Row: J. A. Caplan, W. G. Cobb, H. R. Beckes, J. Lieblein, C. W. Rease, Jr., E. B. Feldman, S. A. Butkevich, H. f. Busse, O. U. Kanerva, W. L Allen, J. B. Teal, R. K. Porter. R. G. LaPierre, J. T. Watson, R. T. Allison. Third Row: S. R. Wil- liams, W. L. Campbell, G. A. Campagne, R. R. Benham, T. L. Combs. S. Smith, N. A. Schlosser, R. H. Baker, A. W. Arnett,
D. C. Blaylock, H. D. Brown. C. R. Busbee, F. M. Curlee, J. D. Campbell, R. S. Fulstone, M. L Harman. Fourth Row: G. C. Preller, F. W. Veazie. R. A. Hovden, J. D. Alexander, H. A. Pries, J. W. Ackley, P. B. Beers, H. F. Ellis, G. V. Thompson, F. R. Brady, Robert W. France. William L. McGough, R. W. Wynn.
FLIGHT 'B'— First Row: G. W. C. Spoerke, C. S. Silver, F. D. Darby, E. L. Bahn, G. W. Lo, C. M. Wotell, R. L McAdoo, K. E. Sims. B. G. Burnap, W. O. Peck, R. W. Frizzle. F. Quinn, J. J. Harlcin. Second Row: W. E. Stonford. W. F. Schaefer, V. R. Kreger, F. T. Brotherton, R. W. Conners, A. E. Doss, F. G. Cardamenls, V. T. Burg, C. J. Lamble, J. S. Schill, M. K. Gibson, J. J. Gibbons, E. Gebert, J. M, Crump, W. H. Allan. Third Row: L. K. Zeliadt, J. W. Bieber, J. W. Chernega, C. Lowe, R. DeLarge, V. W. Peterson, P. M. Lyttle, J. Jones, J. E. Dodson, R. I. Adams, E. O. Herrman, W. G. Chrichton, R. A. Davis, G. W. Goble. Fourth Row: J. W. Bell, R. M. Asplund, R. C. Aners, G. R. Cram, H. V. Graham, C. G. Morris, E. Belcher, W. L. Solberg, E. Tappan, I. P. Woodburn, L H. Stetson. A. F. Detmers, R. W. King.
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GENERAL ORDERS IN THE MESS HALL
From the 124th Cavalry News
1. To take charge of the spuds and all gravy In view.
2. To watch my plate in a military manner, keeping always on the alert for any stray sausage within sight, smell or hearing.
3. To report an bread sliced too thin to the mess sergeant.
4. To repeat all calls for soffee more distant from Its position than my own.
5. To quit the table only when there Is no- thing left to eat.
6. To receive, but not pass on, to the next man
to me, any meat, cabbage or beans left by 'the P. P.'s or table waiters.
7. To talk to no one who asks for onions.
8. In case of fire in the mess hall, to grab all eatables left by others in their escape.
9. In any case not covered by Instructions, to call the mess sergeant.
10. To allow no one to steal anything in the line of chow.
M . To salute all chicken, beefsteak, pork chops, ham and eggs, and liver.
12. To be especially watchful at the table, and during the time of eating to challenge any- one who gets more pie than I do. (If we ever get any.)
There's a copy of "Emily Post" in the library, Mis- ters.
God, and I had a date . . . Two misters and permanent dates . . . "Off we go
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She never had stered me wrong before, and so when Mother told me that boys who hung around poolhalls came to a very sad end, 1 fol- lowed her advice, and joined the chess club and debating society instead. But in this case, Mother was sadly off the beam. Nothing happens to guys who learn the fine art of whipping the nine ball in the side pocket, except that they are able to get in the recreation hall early, beat all comers, thereby monopolizing the pool tables all evening.
A bunch of the boys were whooping it up in the Rec Hall the other evening, ping-pong balls were whizzing to and fro, billiard balls clicked with monotonous regularity. Over on a settee, a little group was engaged in earnest conversa- tion, several intellectuals were noisily leafing through the back issues of Esquire, and in a far corner the devotees of the pin ball games were
busily intent on giving it the old body English, and slapping the sides, of the machines to get the ball over in that ten thousand hole. And when the blasted contraptions tilted, their shrill im- precations rent the atmosphere.
And it all serves as a splendid background for the two dozen or so cannibals who are dili- gently trying to split their tonsils, as the bloke at the piano bangs out the melodious strains of "I Love My Wife, Tiddleyife, Tiddleylfe." Or if that is too boisterous, the cracked tenors and beery baritones will harmonize to the sad tale of the cowboy who had a "Big Bloody Hole in his Hayud."
But it's been a long day, so it's time to grope through the smoke to the door. And so to the sack.
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It all. began in the Indian Room, a suburb of the Alessandro hHotel. The hotel is located on the main, street that runs quickly — damn quickly — through hiemet. Don't ask for directions, just follow a path of suds. If you can dig through the cadets without getting a bottle of beer over your head, you're better men than we are.
One spring Friday evening, when spirits were •high and tails. were dragging, it was proclaimed by He Who Speaks With Authority that begin- ning noon on the morrow the whole dog-eared outfit was free to take off and bathe themselves in brew. Come five minutes after that noon and the ghost of Chief Sitting Bull could be seen retiring to a shady corner where the lights are low and the dirt is swept under the rug. From the bar his half empty bottle of Carta Blanca was snatched and gurgled, hie sighed. Give him one brave and two temperamental squaws, and he'd
soon squeeze the pale Juice out of these pale faces.
But in the Indian Room it's one for all and all for one and get your hands off my beer or I'll spread the label across the back of your head. It's an endless shuffle of money and bottles and feet and most unnecessary remarks.
Sunday morning we returned to the post. In fhe neighborhood often thirty the following came through on the Cadet Grapatype:
"Attention, all upperclassmen! Be on the look- out for two aircraft, bombardment, one heavy, one medium, said to be in the neighborhood of the mess hall! The heavy has bombay doors open, is headed directly for the Ground School area! A salvo is expected at any moment! The medium is battle-scarred about the top turret. Previous reports connect this ship with a combat that took place in the Indian Room last night."
Left to right: C. D. Wire. J. B. Brinegar. R. K. Wilson.
CONTACT STAFF
The editor just came into the office and said he would like a word. We gave hinn a copy of Webster's Dictionary and sent him right back out again. But we know he has ideas on his mind. Last night he fell asleep at his desk with his head in the Ink-well, hie talked in his sleep and bubbled out a brainstorm in code.
We understand he wants to hand out a few bouquets to the characters who put this con coction together. Well, it's possible- Mr. Brinegar is the editor ,and like all editors Is never around when you want him. We wish he were here now — the floor needs sweeping. Seri- ously, though, this book is his child. hHe gave birth to It, and man, did he labor!
We give credit ^o Mr. Wilson for hashing up the pictures. If you find your head sticking up out of the top cylinder on a PT-22, see him. But he knows what he's doing — Sod bless his sweel" soul!
Mr. Althouse Is officially the Associate Edit- or. Unofficially we haven't found out yet just exactly what he's been doing. But there were lots of odds and ends that had to be tied to- gether. We hope he didn't use a slip knot.
Pfc. Moore took the pictures. Right now he
can take a bow. hlowever, we had to convince him that the picture of the staff would be no more effective on a tintype than regular film.^ He compromised by using a peep-hole camera and light from the glow of a cigarette.
Mr. Gary drew the carttons. Silly, aren't they? Any similarity between that horse and a cadet is purely coincidental. Still, Mr. Gary swears they were both drawn from the same model.
And all that dope on the graduating class was put down by the nimble fingers of Mr. Orval Graham. Mr. Graham doesn't claim to be a statistician, but give him a name and he'll see that you're born, assigned to an occupation, and laid away under the sod in a very short time.
Yours truly Is the Copy Editor. It's about time he stopped copying. There's a rumor about that they sue for plagiarism In this state.
Lieutenant Cooper was our advisor, censor, and moral support. We are indebted to him for the information and help he was able to give us.
So in parting, gentlemen, may we say that if you have any complaints about this book, en- ter them under Form I A as a mechanical defect. And don't forget the chaplain, gentlemen. Fri- day night — seven o'clock — two punches.
HOW TO FLY A PATTERN
There's a gust up from placid Elsinore and a cross wind from Diamond Valley, but Cadet Hesanass doesn't give a damn. He's proved def- initely to 651 entering the pattern at A2 that a Chandelle can be done under a thousand feet — even if it isn't legal. He's over Ryan Field — please, a brief moment of silence — and cuts neatly into the thousand-foot circle. He moves in close, all the better to see the Tee. See? No, he doesn't. PT-22's don't have glass bottoms. Makes for bad belly landings, so they say. Into the side of the pit goes the stick. He follows — with full throttle. Always use lots of the salt on this hot stuff. She screams, but when he recovers he's picked up a Number 7 Tee Setting and lost two hundred feet of altitude. Hell, it's bumpy out, and with a thermal on your tail and a down- draft on your nose, who can stay in one place?
The Sugar Loaf looms, indecision along with it. Do you go to the right or do you go to the left? Do you let down around it, in front of it, on top of it — or whistle through the Gosport and time the echo when it bounces back? He pours
on the flaps and pretends he didn't see the chunk of dirt in the first place.
That's fine — the Sugar Loaf won't fly into him, but from the looks of things that egg to his right and that egg overhead are going to be scrambled in short order. Two more pumps of flaps — drop the nose, drop it, d"op it. drop it, you knucklehead!
The egg on the right closes in. Where's fhe one overhead? Where the hell ... A lot of silver and yellow go by. Cadet Hesanass finds himself with a cockpit full of sticks and pedals and all caution is thrown to the winds along with lean mixture backfire pouring from the exhaust.
He wallows out at three hundred feet. Air- speed, erratic — altitude, unstable — pulse beat, one forty-two — respiration, unmentionable.
The two eggs are on the flank, holding a for- mation with the gods.
Now It's a matter of judgment. You can turn into the downwind soon or you can turn into the downwind later. Cadet Hesanass thinks he'll
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make it soon. Later means close formation flying with 585 who has overshot and is coming around again. He makes a clean turn — clean past ninety degrees and over in the direction of Banning. But he corrects, with skill and a skid that takes him out over the Dairy. 585 is inside him and the two eggs are loping to the rear. Now into the base leg. Ease it out. Come on now, up with the right wing. Up, Hesanass, up! 585 goes into some- thing that looks like a spin to the middle.
There's that matter of flaps and did the Eagle say two or three pumps for landings — and where is the Key position or where was the Key posi- tion and what the hell difference would it make anyhow? 585 drops suddenly and wings over Into the landing leg. Cadet Hesanass just drops. How he got into the landing leg is a point for discussion. Some say he careened off a dust dev- il, others that he ran Into a cumulonimbus and was rejected as unfit for consumption.
That crosswind from Diamond Valley whispers around Hanger I. Wing low — top rudder. Drift- ing— hell, who changed the wind?
His wheels touch and he's on the mat. He was. He's now twenty feet in the air. She's stall- ing out . . . Dump the nose! WHO'S PUSHING THE DAMNED WIND AROUND? Stick back, into your lap! Caress it, hug it, don't let it get away!
A breath — a long sigh — and a hell of a lot of right rudder. Zoot Suit, a ground loop, you should start so sharply! It's a matter of brakes and confidence In synthetic rubber. Smell it? Stinks, doesn't it?
But all landings come to an end. That's why fences were born. It was 300 feet of new wire — form 30268A— Black Market. Now Cadet Hes- anass is wearing it for a necklace.
The Eagle comes out in the crash truck, pours himself over the rear pit and gurgles, "Now that's not the way to fly an airplane!"
Cadet Hesanass gives him a moist eye and says, "That's right, sir. Those damn Pylon Eights stick in my craw like pun'kin seeds back on the farm. But never you mind ..."
Hesanass is in the Infantry. The Eagle is still In a delirium.
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So — like the Arabs — we prefer to fold up our tent and steal silently away. It's been a long day but it's been a great day. 'We're a pretty happy bunch, but right now we'd like to get a little serious. As you can see we've just laid an egg, and we'd like to be on our way to Basic before it hatches. So permit us to get a few things off our chest.
We've enjoyed our stay here — there isn't a qrad of Class 43-1 who can't look back and say the same thing. We've had plenty of laughs and
plenty of fun. But more important we've been flying — we've been learning how to fly. We've gone through checks and a lot of us have gone through a warm corner of hell — but we made it. In spots it's been a little tough — so is the steak sometimes. But we've all gotten around those things, in a manner peculiar to cadets only.
So, as a parting reminder. If you will report to the chaplain not later than two hours before train time, you will receive two punches on your T. S. Ticket.
Goodnight, fellows.
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From the eoekpit of a Fortress Smiliiuj as in\ phones respond To each command to battle stations To each zeint/man, jasl be\ond.
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Introducing A/C SADZAK, H. P., as he stands Reveille. In the following pages you will see him as he nnakes his way laboriously through a Ryan Cadet's routine day.
CONTACT 43-J
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We, the class of 43-J, as those who have gone before us and those who are to follow, have but one purpose.
We are all training to become cool, effi- cient killers. It's not a pleasant thought — Nor is It pleasant business, but we all know that it is the only means by which we can win back the peace we all so highly value. Our enemy is cruel, merciless, and unrelenting — To whip them we must be equally as merciless and unrelenting. We're faced with a dirty job.
To the speedy, successful completion of that job we dedicate this Contact.
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For the benefit of those who are wondering what the BT's are like, I always say, "If you can drive a Chevrolet, you can drive a Cadillac." Conne to think of it, a Cadillac is easier to drive. That's the comparison between BT's and PT's.
Continue to lend your every effort to further develop your technique and judgment in flying, to further increase your knowledge of ground school subjects, to further pro- mote your physical fitness and to further develop the character traits necessary in a military pilot, that you may more efficiently carry the cannon, by air, to the far flung enemy ter- ritories.
I wish to express my own appreciation and to convey the appreciation of all other members of the post for the splendid spirit of cooperation displayed by Class 43-J.
WILLIAM I. FERNALD,
Major, Air Corps, Commanding
As Connmandant of Cadets, Lt. Mullen gets to Icnow ail of the boys who stray from the straight and narrow, but rarely does he have the opportunity to meet all of the Eager Beavers and know them the way he would like to. No doubt he's thought of turning the erring lads over to Colonel Rocket O'Toole and devoting his own time to cultivating the less spirited cadets — anyway, it's a thought in these days of meat rationing.
Seriously, Lt. Mullen seems to have been well prepared for his always interesting but somewhat thankless position as Com- mandant of Cadets at the 5th A.A.F.F.T.D. A native of Atlanta, Georgia, he attended the Georgia Military Academy, Emory University and the University of Arizona before embarking on a career with the New York Stock Exchange, his office being In Beverly Hills. California.
Surf riding, his convertible Buick and aforementioned Rocket O'Toole are his favorite subjects, AND — Eager Beavers. Lt. Mul- len thinks this Post is full of the latter and it pleases him. It pleases us, too.
LT. WALKER P. MULLEN Commandant of Cadets
ARMY
CAPTAIN B. A. PEETERS, Intelligence and Public Relations Officer, was Commandant of Cadets before he took a little trip down Texas way. Ryan acquired him In June of '42 and during or since that trip. Capt. Peeters has acquired three items of note, namely; I) Train- ing at the Commandant's School af Randolph Field; 2) Another silver bar; and 3) "Schnapps", a dachshund that does NOT belie his name.
CAPTAIN JAMES H. ARTHUR, a native of South Dakota, is a new officer in charge of the Army Supply Depot, hie's been in the army since 1924 and has been stationed at many fields, including March, McClellan. Hamilton, and now Ryan Field. Hawaii (twice), Bur- bank and San Bernardino also added to his experience which is undoubtedly standing him in good stead In his present position as Engineering and Supply Officer. Inspection and Maintenance of all Army items here also occupies his time. Married and living in San Bernardino, Capt. Arthur likes Hemet — Hemet Is sure to like him.
LIEUT. KARL F. KOENIG is the Adjutant. He doesn't tell all he knows, and being the
Adjutant, he must know quite a bit — that's why he's the Adjutant. He graduated from the University of California and was associated with the Bank of America for twelve years in the Bay Region in a supervisory capacity. Lt. Koenig came to Ryan in October of 1 942, is married and has two children.
LIEUT. JAMES W. WILLIAMS, Assistant Commandant of Cadets, is also a new officer
at Ryan. He was with Lubbock Flying School for ten months before attending Officer's Candidate School in Miami, graduating from the latter in March, 1943. Lt. Williams is married and Is ai Commandant's School at Randolph Field in his home state of Texas.
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LIEUT. KARL C. REEDY Is the Assistant Adjutant, Personnel Officer, Finance Officer and holds down some ten other jobs in his spare time. Born in Virginia. Lt. Reedy graduated from Emory and hienry College where he was quite an athlete from all reports. After teaching school, coaching football, and being a salesman, he enlisted In the Army in 1941. His last post before Miami was Sheppard Field, where he became a technical Sergeant. After graduating from O.C.S. in January of this year. Lt. Reedy was sent to Hemet. He's married and his favorite pastime is digging divots every Sunday — EVERY Sunday.
LIEUT. HERBERT GOLDBERG Is Captain Arthur's Assistant In the Army Supply Depct. He was a lawyer in Philadelphia suburb, J en Ic in town by name, before April, 1 942. He ciiaduated from Miami December 9, and has been stationed at Sacramento. San Bernar- dino and now at Ryan, since May. Lt. Goldberg has put his stamp of approval on Hemet to the extent that he would like to remain here.
ME'lT. CLARENCE L. MELHORN is one of our new Tactical Officers and hails from Mr. Willkie's neighborhood — Connorsvllle. Indiana to be exact. Stationed In Illinois and later at Bakersncld, he went to Miami last July; then Vlctorville before coming to Ryan this May. Lt. Melhorn litces all sports. Including baslcetball and sprained ankles. Favorite pastime: Co bin ln:;pection. Favorite peeve: lack of social activities In Hemet.
i.lH'JT. KENNETH W. CLUFF Is the other new Tactical Officer assigned to watch over us and guide us. From the Mormon State, he came to Sunny California and the Bank of America in Oceanslde. He was a Staff Sergeant In Heavy Bombardment before going to O.C.S. last December. After graduating from Miami, he was sent to Williams Field (is Adjutant. Lt. Cluff joined us in Hemet in May. He's single, lives in San Bernardino with his family. He likes riding, swimming and like Lt. Melhorn, bemoans the lack of social life In Hemet.
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Wing Adjutant A/C Baker, R. H.
Wing Sergeant Major A^C Leen, R. E.
Wing Supply Officer. A/C Gillette, W. G.
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Group Commander A/C Lionberger, S. D.
Group Supply Sergeant ; A/C Canaday, J. D.
Group Sergeant Major A/C Denti, V. E.
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I st Sergeant Marsh, Dave
SQUADRON II.— Squadron Commander Lemly, W. H.
1st Sergeant Long. R. W.
SQUADRON III.— Squadron Commander Harris. G. L.
I st Sergeant Koester. F. H.
SQUADRON IV.— Squadron Commander Arthur, S. F.
I st Sergeant Golladay, T. M.
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SQUADRON V. — Squadron Commander Allison, R. T.
I st Sergeant Watson, J. T.
SQUADRON VI. — Squadron Commander Tappan, E.
1st Sergeant Campagna, G. A., DeLarge, Richard
SQUADRON VII.— Squadron Commander Schill. J. S.
I st Sergeant Garrett, L.
SQUADRON VIII.— Squadron Commander Belcher, E. W.
I st Sergeant Beverly, F.
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CAPT. B. F. HAZELTON
CAPT. VERNER H. MURDOCK
CAPT. WM. P. SLOAN
LT. L. B. CASTRO
LT. CHARLES MOHLER
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ADIOS TO CLASS 43-J
During your brief stay at Ryan, you have mastered the pri- mary fundamentals that lead you to achieve your ultimate goal. Your instructors have endeavored in every way to impart their knowledge to you, that you may be fitted for your more advanced phases of training. The spirit and en- thusiasm with which Class 43-J has met the many trials and problems in Primary are sincerely appreciated, as evidence of ultimate success in meeting the bigger trials and problems of the future. Those of us who stay behind will always be with you in thought and in spirit, and it with with hearty wish- es for happy landings that we say Adios to Class 43-J.
PAUL E. WILCOX, Wing Commander.
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LEFT TO RIGHT, Top Row: J. C. Rinehart, R. C. Schumann. H. L Bowen, J. C. Matson, L. F. Roethal. Center Row: J. L. Newton. W. H. Kopeinig. C. W. Dunker, J. T. Kerby, J. S. Gaddis. Bottom Row: M. G. McGuire, A. S. PIrot, L A. Stater. J. M. Mamyzick.
DONALD W. AKERS Oakland, California
RICHARD L ALLEN Carlton, Oregon
CHARLES F. ANDERSON, JR. Ontario, California
SAMUEL F. ARTHUR
San Francisco, California
RANDOLPH H. ASPINWALL Santa Barbara, California
RAYMOND E. AUSTIN Sixteen, Montana
SANFORD BAILEY
Los Angeles, California
EVERETT E. BARNES Wichita, Kansas
FLOYD A. BLAIR Sidney, Montana
JOHN D. CANADAY Coalinga, California
ROBERT CARPENTER Seattle, Washington
JACK M. COALE
Stockton, California
JOSEPH R. COZINE
Tacoma, Washington
PAUL M. DANA
Cut Bank, Montana
ROBERT A. DEAN
Yakima, Washington
JOSEPH E. DE COITO
Santa Maria, California
VICTOR E. DENTI
Inglewood. California
HEINZ W. DENTLEFSEN Manning, Iowa
GORDON L DOOLITTLE Portland, Oregon
MILLARD W. DU BOSE
San Francisco, California
JOHN W. EASTERLING Camarillo, California
HAROLD W. EBBETT Sandpoint, Idaho
MERLE T. ELLSWORTH Portland, Oregon
DUANE M. FERRY Portland, Oregon
EDWIN J. FILLIPOW
Long Beach, California
PAUL E. FOX
Los Angeles, California
GENE F. FREIBERGER Oakland, California
DAVID M. FRY
Los Angeles, California
LEROY E. GATES
Fortuna, California
HARRY W. GIBBS, Jr. Portland, Oregon
WILLARD G. GILLETTE Homewood, Kansas
KENNETH O. GITHENS Portland, Oregon
HARRY G. GLOVER
Los Angeles, California
DEAN C. GOFF
Los Angeles, California
TIBBS M. GOLLADAY Maypearl. Texas
NOLAND A. GRANZOW Milwaukee, Wisconsin
CARROLL F. GRENIA
Washougal, Washington
STANLEY A. GRIFITHS Seatlle, Washington
ROBERT C. GROUT Coloma, California
HUNTINGTON S. GRUENING Juneau, Alaska
WILLIAM E. GUYER Riverside, California
PAUL J. HALSTEAD
San Pedro, California
C. F. KLOSS
Montclair. New Jersey
ROBERT F. HAMMERICH Parlier, California
DEAN F. HANSEN
St. Paul, Minnesota
CAPTAIN FRANCIS L FORT Statesville, North Carolina
2ND LT. WAYNE E. COMMENT Ft. Wayne, Indiana
FRANK J. HOGAN
San Francisco, California
CHARLES L. HARMAN Salt Lake City, Utah
GLYNN L. HARRIS Belton, Texas
ROGER M. HARVEY
Santa Paula, California
BERNARD D. HEICHELBECH Jasper, Indiana
DONALD G. HELLIER Aptos, California
CARL J. HENNIGER Portland, Oregon
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LEFT TO RIGHT, Top Row: R. M. I.undgre. P. Bala, '<. W. Saupp, E. L. Neal. Center Row: K. D. Moore, E. W. Kinzel, E. V. Sheely, M. W. Taylor. Bottom Row: J. J. Bryan. M. D. McLean, Venable.
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LYLE W. BURRY
Scottsbluff, Nebraska
WILLIAM A. HOWARD Fresno, California
MARK S. HUGHES
Long Beach, California
ALFRED R. HUPP Marshall, Missouri
MAURICE A. JANUARY
San Francisco. California
JOHN P. JARMAN
Oakland, California
LLOYD G. JOHNSON
Bellingham, Washington
JAMES C. JOHNSTON Helena, Arkansas
WAYNE E. KENDALL
Centralia, Washington
JAMES L. KILMER
Spokane, Washington
PHILIP C. KJELMYR
Leeds, North Dakota
HAROLD M. KLOPPING Toledo, Ohio
JOHN W. KNIGHT
Redwood City, California
FREDERICK H. KOESTER New Holland, Illinois
NORMAN KRASNOW Brooklyn, New York
FREDERICK J. KUSHERA, JR. Whit+ier, California
JAMES R. LANG
San Diego. California
CLEMENT P. LASHA
Red Lake Falls, Minnesota
BRUCE E. LARSON
Minneapolis, Minnesota
RAYMOND L. LaPIERRE Scobey, Montana
LYLE M. LEAVITT
Long Beach, California
ROBERT E. LEEN
Oakland, California
WILLIAM H. LEMLEY Waterloo, Iowa
GEORGE D. LIONBERGER Lincoln, Nebraska
KENNETH B. LLOYD
Santa Ana, California
DONALD J. LOGSLEET Spokane, Washington
ROY W. LONG
Whittier, California
RICHARD J. LOUGHEAD San Francisco, California
MYRON M. LOYETT Troy, Illinois
EARL B. LUDWICK
Downey, California
LEROY LUTZ
Lincoln, Nebraska
JAMES O. LUX
Waseca, Minnesota
ROBERT E. McDANIEL Evansvllle, Indiana
DONALD L. MADOLE Dows, Iowa
CHARLES F. MALONE
Little Falls, New York
DAVE MARSH
Alameda, California
MAX R. MILLER Dexter, Missouri
BENJAMIN H. MOON Nashville, Tennessee
DENVER C. MOORE Madera, California
WILLIAM R. PATTERSON Hot Springs, Arkansas
RAY P. PAULSON
St. Joseph , Missouri
QUENTIN S. PAVLOCK
Barnesboro, Pennsylvania
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DOUGLAS K. PEARSON Oakland, California
GEORGE S. SCHAUNAMAN Aberdeen, South Dakota
THOMAS W. STIERNA
Minneapolis, Minnesota
1ST LT. WILLIAM B. DOUGLAS Fort Worth, Texas
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LEFT TO RIGHT, Top Row: S. D. Rehwald, R. C. Managh, R. D. Chadwlck, J. E. Wright, Peter Hoffman. Center Row: A. T. Flickinger, E. M. tHead, R. O. Brewer, W. C. Bouck, J. C. Grady. Bottom Row: W. G. Lovell. S. J. Botosh, Wald, Hagburg, Art Joel, Vltory.
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ARTHUR W. ARNETT Berrien Springs, Michigan
LOUIS F. ATZEL
Cincinnati, Ohio
RICHARD H. BAKER
West Palm Beach, Florida
JACK BARRY
Hollywood, California
HAROLD R. BECKES Vlncennes, Indiana
PETER B. BEERS
Covington, Kentucky
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CHARLES Dallas, |
R. BUSBEE Texas |
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STEPHEN A. BUTKEVICH
South Boston. Massachusetts
GEORGE A. CAMPAGNA Berlin, New Hampshire
JOHN D. CAMPBELL Boston, Massachusetts
WILLIAM G. COBB
Birmingham, Michigan
PETER J. COLT
New York City, New York
THOMAS L. COMBS
Emmitsburg, Maryland
CHARLES L. CRUMRINE Akron, Ohio
THOMAS G. ELLIOT Pilot Rock, Oregon
ROBERT S. FULSTONE Fresno, California
MAX L. HARMAN
Indianapolis, Indiana
ROGER A. HOVDEN Winona, Minnesota
ORAS U. KANERVA
Cloquet, Minnesota
DONALD H. KAUFMAN Sioux City, Iowa
ROGER G. LaPIERRE Scoby, Montana
JACK LIEBLEIN
New York City, New York
WILLIAM L McSOUGH Bluff Springs, Florida
CHARLES A. NORBY
San Francsico, California
MILES E. PARMELY Grant Park, Illinois
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CLEON W. RAESE, JR. Davis, West Virginia
RAYMOND E. SANTMYER Scottdale, Pennsylvania
NEAL A. SCHLOSSER Milwaukee, Wisconsin
DONALD L. SMITH
Chicago, California
STANLEY SMITH
Los Angeles, California
JENNINGS B. TEAL
McFarlan, North Carolln.!
GEORGE V. THOMPSON Homewood, lltlnols
FRANK W. VEAZIE, JR.
Needham, Massachusetts
JOHN T. WATSON
East Alton, Illinois
1ST LT. THOMAS F. GALLAGHER New York, New York
2ND LT. JOHN F. COOPER Carrollton, Texas
ROBERT W. WYNN
Inglewood. California
ROBERT K. PORTER, JR. Sherman, Texas
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LEFT TO RIGHT, Top Row: J. Hawn, B. Nance. F. Albright, J. E. Hart. Center Row: T. Fredrlcks. D. Stratton, H. Hawn, E. Dimock. Bottom Row: J. Mathews, E. Sturdivant, F. DuBois.
WILLIAM H. ALLEN
Torrance, California
ROBERT C. ANERS
Seattle, Washington
RICHARD M. ASPLUND
Betlengham, Washington
EDWARD L. BAHN
Georgetown, Delaware
EDWIN W. BELCHER
Los Angeles, California
JOHN W. BELL
Pittsburg, California
VINCENT BURG
Long Beach, California
BILLY J. BURNAP
Touchet, Washington
FADON G. CARDAMENIS Los Angeles, California
RUSSELL W. CONNER Harrah, Oklahoma
GORDON R. CRAM Detroit, Michigan
JAMES W. CHURCH DeQueen, Arkansas
FLOYD D. DARBY, JR.
Healdsburg. California
RICHARD A. DAVIS
New Martinsville, West Virginia
RICHARD DeLARGE
Los Angeles, California
RICHARD M. FRIZZLE Lake Orfon, Michigan
ESTA GEBERT
Petersburg, Michigan
JAMES J. GIBBONS Ogden, Utah
MARVIN K. GIBSON Upland, California
GEORGE W. GOBLE Honolulu, T. H.
RICHARD W. KING Perry, Iowa
VERNON R. KREGER Tacoma, Washington
CHARLES E. LOWE
Conneautvllle, Pennsylvania
PAUL M. LYTTLE Topelta, Kansas
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JOHN W. PETERSEN Caldwell, Idaho
FRANCIS J. QUINN
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
WILLIAM H. SCHAEFER Chicago, Illinois
JOHN SCHILL
Los Angeles, California
KENNETH E. SIMS Dayton, Ohio
HENRY L. SOLBERG
Jamestown, North Dalcota
GEORGE W. SPOERKE Cleveland, Ohio
WARREN E. STANFORD Randlett, Oklahoma
LINCOLN H. STETSON Oakland, California
1ST LT. JOHN H. STEVENS Rush, New York
IVAN P. WOODBURN Ogden, Utah
LAWRENCE K. ZELIADT Norwalk, Iowa
1ST LT. HENRY C. LEWIS Centerville, Maryland
DISPATCHERS
HAROLD A. SMITH
HELEN HASLAM
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PARACHUTE LOFT
Introducing our friends the Parachute riggers — those upon whom our lives depend in the event that at any time we are forced to "hit the silk."
Our chutes are the best available and receive the finest possible care. Each chute is opened, inspected, cleaned, and repacked no less than every sixty days. No flaw, however minute, slips by the sharp eyes of these riggers- — no detail is too small for their consideration.
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WITHOUT APOLOGIES TO CA- DETS—"SILKY" KILMER AND "CATAPILLER" CABRERA.
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NOTES FROM THE MISSING LINK
Army pilots are commended for their observance of the axiom, "Never give up the ship until the last hope is exhausted and the last drop of fuel gone — Regardless of wea- ther." In practice this is made pos- sible only through the use of instru- ment and radio navigation.
Much of the training for instru- ment flying is done through the use of the link trainer. A safe way to guide the development of your training on the ground where mis- takes will not cost lives or equip- ment. We have yet to lose a pilot In a link trainer.
You gentlemen of 43-J have com- pleted your elementary training in instrument flying. You still have m'i'h to learn.
We of Ryan Field LINK TRAINER DEPARTMENT wish you the best of luck in your future training. We know that when you receive your wings you will be good instrument, as well as good contact pilots.
The Flying Blind Ducks, LINK TRAINER DEPT. Ryan Field, htemet, Calif.
LINK TRAINER
Left to Right: Wolfolk, Landry, Bristol, Pierce, Raine, Pennell, Kee3ee
GROUND SCHOOL
From the "experienced pilot" of ten or fifteen hours who went into combat during World War I to the well schooled fighting airman of today is a long step.
It is no longer enough for a pilot to be proficient in the mechanics of flying the plane. With the terrific increases in range, speed, power, etc., he must not only be able to "fly by the seat of his pants" but also have a usable knowledge of Engines, Weather, Navigation, Theory of Flight, and innumerable other phases of this ever more complicated profession.
For the importing of this knowledge to its embryo-airmen the Air Corps ground school program has been designed — Just another phase of training in developing the world's finest pilots for the world's greatest air force. Great care has been taken in the choosing of competent men to train cadets. These men have saved lives by their teaching and through it will save many more — Possibly some of our own group.
To quote Mr. Landry: "Some of this stuff is dry as hell . . . but be- lieve me, if and when you do need it you'll need it bad."
"GROUND SCHOOL"
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A salute to Lieutenants Cooper and Wineinger — We've all cursed them as slave drivers but we ail realize that we owe them nothing but praise for their direction of our physical training. Their job of building strong bodies and alert nervous systems to successfully withstand the rigors of combat is being well done.
However, in a cadet's enthusiasm for his physical development a variety of bruises and abrasions are at times sustained. In such an event they immediately become the charges of Lts. hlutchlnson and Breathour. Day and night these gentlemen are on call to administer aid and comfort to the ailing. Our thanks to them.
SAWBONES
LT. B. B. HUTCHINSON
LT. L J. BREATHOUR
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LEFT TO RIGHT, Bottom Row: K. I. Williams, C. R. Simonson. M. Klein, A. W. Bailey, H. G. Hiqhtower, R. O. Douglas, D. Dixon, J. F. Hums, P. O. Fowler, W. P. Gebhardt, C. F. Galles, E. G. Peterson, A. E. Janacek, J. A. Homesley. Second Row: W. D. Handy, C. A. Dennis, B. J. Halley, L E. Gilbert, O. I. Aal, B. C. Hoyle, C. E. Kingsbury, J. J. Brady, H. E. Hardgrave, J. O. Edmonds, H. G. Keeler, C. N. Estes, H. D. Hillman, L. J. Laubaugh, R. J. Keough, W. B. Bayless. Third Row: H. T. Lin, F. W. Hunter, A. S. Hover Jr., D. J. Armand, W. Mowbray, H. B. Crandall Jr., J. L. Jones, R. W. Hester, M. W. Boileter, M. R. Baggett, W. D. Ellmaker, R. M. Flake. J. Davidson. J. A. Fox, M. M. Brewer. Top Row: J. T. Sullivan, H. E. Harvey, J. W. Farris, L. S. Castillo, F. Davison, J. Allen Jr., H. E. Heywood, C. A. Henderson, A. Hoode- check. W. A. Jones, P. A. Mertens, K. W. Silvius, D. R. Daines.
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LEFT TO RIGHT, Bottom Row: R. J. Mullenberg. C. O, Laughlin, S. T. Douglass Jr., D. B. Arndt, J. E. Coleman. E. Tashjian. G. Mikels, C. K. Baker. E. W. Garrett, J. Dobson, D. A. Dalton, F. D. Harper, C. J. Hanford. M. Becker. Second Row: S, L. Joekel Jr., E. Dickens. R. A. Feeris, J. D. Bowen, E. M. Kelly, W. R. Jones, R. Tack. J, W. Hunnicutt, J. A. Couch, W. E. Duncan, W. R. Henderson. E. W. Dearborn, R. V. Meyne, M. E. Hlghtower, T. E. Biankenbhip, G. Browning. Third Row: J. H. Haydsn, D. W. Hamaker. E. R. Cazedessus. J. H. Erncli. J. F. Kinney. R. Hubbell, E. L. Hopkins, C. A. Gray. W. H. Ivins, R. F, Kerrick, J, H, Crow, J. G. Glenn, R. O. Turner, P. Kasak, D. A. David. Top Row: A. M. Franusich, W. H. Hinich, H. S. Heath. R. E. Ehrmann, J. M. Spratt, E. C. Oden, T. G, McGuire, F. N. Halm, M. R. Wood, B. M. Wood, B. M. Brooks, W. H. Hehn, W. N. Aldridge, D. R. Hettema.
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LEFT TO RIGHT, Bottom Row: L. R. Garrett, L F. Cwikla. J. L. Hoiden, E. D. McCarver, R. B. Hayhurst, J. C. Griggs, R. B. Hicks. A. A. DI- Falco, D. J. Arnold, W. F. Elkins Jr., B. P. Craig, J. A. Cummings, E. G. Block. J. Colwell, K. T. Ericksen, J. W. Guerrero. Second Row: C. H. Kizer, C. H. Hohnstein, R. L. Heiden, M. F. Eskew Jr.. J. H. Hemighaus. R. W. Morlan, H. G. Pashkowski, R. H. Danekas, A. P. Kimble. R. I. Ellsworth. L. R. First. B. F. Freeman, H. Levine, J. E. Alleman. R. O. Dodds, J. D. Davis. Third Row: R. Harris, C. A. Johnson. M. J. Dunn. C. W. Buntin. J. M. Maguire Jr.. C. Bird. R. W. Hildebrandt, E. L Hannah, F. P. Kasworm. F. R. Kales. R. Jackson. T. West. G. E. Hamann, W. M. Boyd. T. C. Bryant. M. M. Stallinqs. Top Row: J. W. Schwarzrock, L. K. Home. E. W. Newton Jr., T. Wright, I. L. Ball, W. V. Henderson, J. B. Delapoer. J. L. Kennedy. H. L. Kordsmeier. W. C. Ockoskis, P. A. Lauchtand.
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CONTACT STAFF
EDITOR _ _ A/C J. M. COALE
ASSOCIATE EDITOR, A/C E. R. FERGUSON
ART EDITOR _. A/C G. L. HARRIS
PHOTOGRAPHIC LAYOUTS A/C 0. J. HENNIGER
CARTOONISTS
A/C J. W. KNIGHT A/C K. B. LLOYD
COVER LETTERING A/C M. L. HARMON
COPY A/C 0. F. ANDERSON
PHOTOGRAPHER _ CPL. EARL MOORE
ADVISOR LT. ROY D. COOPER
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Perhaps it zvas the zvind in the struts and the zvhir of the prop, but I heard voices as I climbed for the sun. I zi-as alone, and I sazv no one for miles. Yet, I heard them singing zcith all the richness and glory of a great Amen. I became afraid, but the light drezv me to it as a moth is drazvn to a flame. The greatness of the singing filled every part of my being and I could not turn back.
Out of the brilliance zchich danced on my cozvling there came tzvo shadozvs, and the shadozvs moved like men. I threv: back my goggles and rubbed my eyes. They zvere stopped 710ZV, zvatching me approach, yet I never could completely reach them. I knezv the tall one at once, and I zvanted to call out to him, but I dared not.
He smiled. He had alzvays let that slozv thoughtful grin creep across his deeply tanned face. His cap was cocked jauntily over one eye, and his flight jacket hung open and loose. By his side stood his instructor, the inevitable Gosporl tube in his hand.
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OUR PRIME PURPOSE
While this magazine is dedicated, in all seriousness, to the humorous side of cadet lift, the editors of Contact feel that a note of reminder regarding the global war and its total destructiveness should be directed for assimilation by 43-K. It is the hope of the Editors that this foreword, confined to one page, be not necessarily taken light- ly, for though it is short in content, it takes in the prime purpose of our training — to carry the gun to the enemy and destroy him wherever he is found.
We've heard the stories of Japanese atrocities; how they callously slaughtered captured American fliers under a misguid- ed delusion that it would "frighten" us in- to refraining from raining bombs on Hi- rohito and his puppets, the Japanese Diet.
FAR FROM BEING WON
We know of the hluns from previous wars, of the Italians and how they were hoodwinked by the Pouting Pigeon, Mus- solini; we've learned by now from casualty lists, loss of loved ones, and bitter defeats, that this war is a long way from being won. That because we are on the offensive now is no indication that victory will soon fol- low.
Most of us realize that hliter, by short- ening his lines, will be fighting on an in- terior defense line, will be a harder nut to crack as a result. That while Russia is hold- ing her own, and In some instances beating the hHun at his own game, Germany still holds far too much Russian territory to make for security, that the Wermacht, despite losses, is still a formidable fight- ing machine.
ALLIED PRODUCTION UP
Yet, we also know that combined Allied production is topping the Axis output; we are heartened by news of newer and bet- ter fighting planes, armament and the up- ping of supply ship construction.
Thus, we have left but one thing to con- sider; the backbone of every army, navy or air force, YOU and I. What is our job?
Answer. Killing. Our one supreme pur- pose in this training is to become better, more efficient killers than the enemy. Cold- blooded thought, yes, but we are now en- gaged in a war which history has never seen. The international code of warfare, formulated by a group of men who knew war was inevitable under present world conditions, yet tried to make it more de- cent, if that were possible, has been thrown overboard. Its dog eat dog, no quarter, no chivalry. Its bestial, animal-like slaughter; life was never more valueless than today.
BECOME RUTHLESS KILLERS
That idea was formulated and conceived by the Axis powers, a horde of ruthless killers who knew a .45 calibre slug could silence a voice of protest more quickly than the democratic process of free speech and justice.
Our only hope, then, is to become ruth- less killers, automatons without conscience, with one obsession, find the enemy and do him to death.
To that purpose then, 43-K and all those classes to follow must pledge their lives. Until peace has been restored to the world, and the populations of the enemy countries re-educated to the Democratic way of life, we must be killers without mercy.
To fight this fire, which threatens to con- sume us, we need fire.
MAJOR WILLIAM I. FERNALD
The pilot's idea of a pilot could well be the summary of Major William I. Fernald. Most of the time a cadet's birdseye view of the Major is when he greases that BT in for a sweet landing.
Key to the commanding officer's character is cadet welfare. First day's speech is full of "keep your wife away from Hemet. You'll fly better." Two weeks later at retreat. "Tuesday night the Major's wife will hold a meeting of cadet wives to arrange for closer cooperation." See what we mean?
Sincerity is written all over him. He rur.i this post with the ability of a true-born executive, hie's earned the cadet's respect for he'll go all the way for a Gc'dqct every Hrrit;.
LT. WALKER P. MULLEN
One thing the Commandant of Cadets is happy about. A former stock-broker. Lt. Mullen is used to the unpredict- able. With several hundred cadets to look after, his military life Is no different from the civilian side. Need we say more.
The trouble with biographies, especially these short shorts, is they tell too much about the man's background and not enough about the man. The lieutenant likes women, occasional drinks, a few sports. Still reads the New York stock reports. No gray hair — yet. The cadets will see to that. Thinks 43-K Is ikeh. What more could we ask?
And, if you dont think this Is enough information, drop In and garner more news for yourself. He's always at home, just in back of the O.D.'s office. A heart-to-heart talk has done a lot of us a lot of good. If you know what we mean.
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FOR nine weeks we sweated it out ... a lot of laughs, a lot of work . . . this class of 43 K. We watched
comrades fall by the wayside, came periously close our- self, most of us. We approached check rides with trembling fingers, boasted afterwards in the ever-ready ready room about how hot we were on that same check. No one ever saw the actual records, most of us would rather not.
The first snaproll . . . that safety belt in the slow roll . . . the first loop, a beaten Ryan nosing upwards in a valiant effort to get over the top. only to fall wearily . . . our impression, what the hell, doesn't this thing build up any G load?
Ground school . . . most of it In a semi-stupor, yet the salient points stuck in our noggins like a good Irish stew sticks to a rib . . . the Wise Guy, sleeping through class, cramming for tests, forgetting it the next moment . . . yet even he was heard . . . you know some of this stuff might mean our necks some day.
Engines and weather . . . navigation and aerodynamics . . . identification, the test stand, cockpit procedure, don't hold rudder in a turn, throttle controls altitude, pop the stick, rudder, throttle, stick, 30-hour check, army check, rudder, rudder, stick, stick ... a whirlwind, tossing and turning of a night.
Yeah, it was a lot of fun ... it was also a lot of work.
We learned about war first-hand, were told our job was to carry the gun to the enemy. We also learned, parado/- ically, the easiest way to forget war was to join the army. We sat through training films, listened to our government's propaganda . , . reacted in a typical American manner . . . worked up a lather hating the Nazis, the Fascists, the
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LT. W. H. DOUGLAS
Lt. W. H. Douglas, tac+ical officer for Group 11 and confirmed lover of the Gag — not Gig. Biography — nov/ listen nnen, "back in the Windy City I was known as Dizzy Douglas, the lad with shotgun In his arm around the soft ball parks. Played a wicked game of table tennrs. Too."
Teaches aircraft Identification via the joke method. By that we mean he really teaches Identification, especially two new secret models that were launched many years ago but have yet to reach the public eye. Or have they?
Can always be found behind his desk. Suspicion has it that this Is caused because his desk Is so situated as to be able to command a view of the outer office where the pretty stenographers work. Loves to Impersonate everything and everybody. Hopes to carve out a career in commer- cial art after that well known duration and six months. Primary duties are special services.
LT. JAMES W. WILLIAMS
He came up the hard way, via the ranks. He Is now engaged in bringing up cadets to be model soldiers via the Gig system; he is a Disciple of General Arnold whose main creed Is that some of our best soldiers come from the cadet training program. His idea Is that a man must be able fc take orders before he can give them.
Lt. Williams halls from Texas but likes California weath- er. Likes to refer to his civilian occupation as drug clerk, although "friends" have sneaklngly referred to his occupa- tion as soda Jerker. We'll ^believe Lt. Williams. It's healthier.
Shoots a GOOD game of golf and Is occasionally heard to say something about Texas "and those other 47 sub- divisions." Is often seen casually walking through squadron cabins. Rumor has It that he has never handed out less than 25 at a crack. Now lieutenant!
Japs . . . then growsed and grumbled after . . . what are they feeding us this stuff for ... we know our job, what we have to do . . . yes, typically American.
We listened to the Major that first day . . . heard him tell us In a quiet, almost bashful manner what flying in war- time meant, were impressed . . . here was a guy. Wings over his pocket, he knows, he's been through it. . . that was our first touch, our first Intimation of things to come.
He told us we'd work hard, that we'd love It . . . he was — and Is — right . . . carry the gun to the enemy, he said . . . we'd never thought exactly like that.
Then as 43 K unpinned its diapers and began to assume the stature of an adult, somewhat wobbly, somewhat un- certain, the work began to pile up . . . hours began to assume what looked like Gargantuan figures . . . the split second schedule began to harry and harass . . . formations were made seconds before a tactical officer peered from behind a friendly bush.
43 K began to find itself . . . the cockiness, the conFi- dence that Is typically American youth reasserted Itself . . . singing In formation was louder, sometimes uncouth . . . the characters began to emerge ... we found them all. from Brooklyn to Podunk ... the class Itself began to assume definite shape . . . the guy next to you became a human being instead of another cadet.
Flying troubles, of which there were plenty, made bosom comrades of squadron mates who hardly knew the other existed at Santa Ana . . . cabin mates, G.l.'s and civilians, lawyers, doctors, even newspaper reporters, the calibre of the men was astounding.
We had more than a hazy notion now of why cadets
LT. CLARENCE L MELHORN JR.
"Now, men, on the subject of belt buckles, of which
there are many and sundry details ." That, men, is Lt.
Clarence L. Melhorn Jr., addition to hiemet since the firsf week of May.
A snapplly dressed officer, death on inspection, his own bet buckle always proves his point. Noh easily forgotten though, are the things he warns aboul", threatening with Gigs, but treating the boys on a fair basis. Likes 43 K, has done well by them.
Enlisted in October, 1941 , struggled through OCS, graduated with Capt. Clark Gable. The resemblance is purely coincidental* Goes In for athletits, especially basket- ball. Suffered an Injury several weeks back and hobbled like a lame duck. Wishes 43 K the best. 43 K wishes him iho best.
LT. RAYMOND V. CASTRO
Love of Lt. Raymond V. Castro's life is No. 780. a resplendent PT 22 Despite the beatings administered by check riding cadets, 780 always shines. The throttle always remains at cruising the motor purrs. That is if any Kinner can purr?
As a check rider, the lieutenant Is tops. Favorite com- ment: "Want to do a snap roll." This To o quavennq cadet some 15 or 16 hours old. Gives check rides like lessons. If you don't do a thing right he shows you. Then if you still can't do It. he shows you again. Get what we mean. You have to be utterly hopeless.
Handsome brute, hle's left broken hearts in the navy air force. Royal Canadian air force and the USAAF. Youthful appearance belles many, many hours of flying experience.
undergo such rigorous training . . . we'd read press dis- patches of one American pilot engaging three or more enemy aircraft, knocking down two, maybe three, returning home safely . . . we'd wonder how the government had the gall to make us believe that . . . underneath the thought rankled, someday that might be me. . . . Am I that good
.. the answer . . . who knows . . . look at the training, the armament we're supplied with . . . we're not being rushed Into combat, eight months, maybe a couple more of operational flights.
The answer might be doubtful now . . . now still Dodcs, a long way from a Mustang or Fortress . . . but the training is beginning to make us think . . . we'll know the ans\v'e^ quicle enough, almost believe we're supermen now . . . didn't we make it through Hemet . , . not cocky enoucrh though to forget our purpose . . . we II bea^ tho Jap, the Hun, the poor deluded Italian Fascist.
As we graduate, the news pours across the world ^ront . . . Sicily Invaded, the European Fortress nex: . . . n-,ost cf us, grinning a little, sincere, cripes, I'd like to be there.
Humor ... 43 K had. has more than its <^hare . . . enough for several classes to follow . . . r.o different frcrri others, the topics In ready room conversation ran ihe r4am!.,t.
Amazing enough, sex took second place . . . flying was, is the main part of our life . . . women crime in for their share . . . in order of Importance . . . the talk was rough, bawdy, sometimes Intellectual, more often not . . . the blackboard, scorned In high school and college days, held a morbid interest . . . Red's up for his 30-hour check loday, the poor .
Later, Red was envied . . . passed when he only made
CAPT. WILLIAM P. SLOAN
We've seen many a jalopy In our time. (Gad. you'd think we were over 30.) But Capt. Wlillam P. Sloan, the poet laureate of Ryan Field and all points west, has out- done them all. He built a Ford chassis around a Klnner, cut down the propeller for a fan and promptly instituted a Reign of Terror in Hemet.
Equipped with a safety belt, the THING is reputed to be able to execute a creditable snaproll. What we'd like to know Is where does the dang thing get Its fascination for women!
Capt. Sloan is one of those Ryan pilots. He sits in the front seat and makes that PT sit up and say Uncle. Helped many a cadet over the hump, for which 43 K and we'll wager many a bygone class has breathed a thankful sigh of gratitude.
LT. C. I. MOHLER
Gentleman by Act of Congress, in his own words, comprises the biography of Lt. C. I. Mohler. But any man that sports a wife has a past — only the wicked get married young. Its the reform instinct in women.
Lieut. Mohler, if you please, grinds the washing ma- chine for Squadrons Seven and Eight. Very polite though. Always hangs his cadets up to dry with real wooden clothes pins after each check ride. None of this ersazt stuff for our lieutenant.
Likes 43-K. (It seems everybody likes 43-K. What the hell have we done anyway?) "Its a remarkable group of men," he said. "I've only had three bad rides. Can't understand It. But then neither can my wife when I'm late for dinner." Has a Victory garden that produces nothing but radishes. The wrong kind of vitamins lieu- tenant!
10 boners instead of the usual 50. . . . wonder v/hen mv number's up ... do they call them alphabetically, or maybe the best guys go First . . . worry all the ""Ime ... a group of lambs being led to the slaughter.
Auxiliary fields . . . sun 120 degrees, no sh-ide ... we shoot crosswind landings next week annourM:es ihe Big Shot. . . . Typical ready room comment: What the hell does ihat guy think we've been shooting all week?
Solos . . . you've done your damnedest +o throw ihe hooks Into me, says the blight of your life (Instructor to those not familiar with the writer's Idiosyncrasies), r.ow qo on up and try It on yourself ... a hazy 30 minutes later the realization that you've shot three landings alone . . . dear Lord, I've gotten over the biggest hurdle . . . what a v.-eek- end this Is going to be.
Poor deluded little souls we were.
Then the guy who charged the stagehouse . . . Dear Mother of the Virgin Mary who let that guy loose . . . instructors and students, vying for life and limb, scattered to the four winds . . . what'll happen to that guy, smothered whispers . . . he's with us now, a top man.
Athletics . . . the dally torture . . . Winelnger and Cooper, oops, pardon, Lieutenants Winelnger and Cooper . . . husky little devils . . . great psychologists . . they can, and do, go through the calisthenics with each class . . .
. who knc
the American Way
what
the hell is this guy trying to do, cripple 43 K.
The four-mile run . . . exquisite fires of Dante playing the
LT. JOSEPH B. BENNEH
The quiet type. Gentleman and officer. And, oh brother, what a lovely, lovely check pilot. Yes, men, here is one check rider who dislikes the use of the gosport. That should be welcome news to the underclass. Us veterans has devel- oped a hard shell; we call it gosport immunity.
Another character key. His typical approach to a check ride: "Look, Mr. Cadet," he says smilingly, "let's forget rank and go for a joyride." Result: No tenseness, easy control movements. That is If anyone of us can really coordinate that Ryan terror.
More or less a newcomer to Hemet, Lt. Bennett boasts a flying background comparable to the best on the coast. Like his flying partner, Lt. Castro, he not only checks but teaches at the same time.
CAPT. VERNER H. MURDOCK
We've never met Capt. Verner hi. Murdock. By proxy once, we heard of the gentleman. A cadet from 43 J pulled a boner. "Wait'll Capt. Murdock gets a hold of you," was another cadet's statement.
Which makes us wonder just what to write about the officer. One thing, if he's an army check pilot, he's a good guy and can hurdle a Ryan through the obstacle course without trouble.
We heard he started with the Ryan system at San Diego In 1936 and has never been able to tear himself away. Dotes on a Victory garden. (Does he grow radishes too?) Pet hates Include cadets who take him on a cross country tour on a check ride. Interests include a tentative stab towards a coal mine In Pennsylvania, although we'd wager he and John L. Lewis would tangle before many moons.
Woodchopper's Ball on your strained vertebrae . . . lungs bursting . . . gotta cut down on cigarettes . . . the gate at last ... In the shower . . . two minutes . . . whose gotta fag?
The other side . . . Thursday sick call . . . yesslr, athlete s foot sir . . . well, no sir, I didn't exactly deliberately cut calisthenics — see, athlete's foot sir . . . Corporal, some Berwick's dye for this man't foot, and, er, about two ounces of castor oil . . . If he won't do his running by day we'll fix it so he can run at night ... a classic way to become an outcast among cabin mates.
So it runs . . . humor, worry, work, luckily no tragedy ... 43 K outgrows Its diaper stage, bids goodbye to pri- mary . . ■ memories will flow in the years to come.
Remember green lawns and cute (yes, cute) cabins with Venetian blinds and real mattresses . . . what a difference from that Spanish Inquisition at Santa Ana . . . country club style with a purpose . . . always looking for a swimming pool around the corner.
Girls at the canteen ... 43 K dated Its share . . . wonder where those girls are now . . . the USO, milk and cookies when most of us were dying for a short beer.
Yes, the memories will flow ... 43 K will see combat, carry the gun to the enemy . . . we'll fulfill our purpose . . . and if perchance the Lord above sees fit to call us then . . . well, we've had our fun.
So goodbye to Hemet ... to the guys and gals who help make the name of Ryan what It Is ... so long to PT's and ready room brooms . . . what the hell are we carrying this along so far for .
So long to Ryan Field, we'll see you when .
— J.J.B.
R. A. KEARIN
The Tony MarHn of fhe Air Corps.
Los Angeles, California
L. GARRETT
Say, do we wear our Sam Brown over or under our pajama tops. Gilmer, Texas
F. BEVERLY
Yes Sir, if that's the way
you want it.
San Antonio, Texas
W. THURSTON
I'm from Utah but can't I still be a
wolf.
Manti. Utah
J. L. DARROW
It took Darrow to show an officer
how to salute.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
J. W. SCHWARZROCK "Gas Off" hiarlowton, Montana
A. A. DiFiIco
To marry or not to marry, that Is
the question.
San Francsico, California
W. F. ELKINS, JR. "Wild Bill" Howoold are yooo!!? Killen, Texas
K. H. MARKHAM
I always wanted to buzz that stageliouse.
Sacramento, California
B. F. FREEMAN
"The Gambler" Deevant, Oklahoma
CHAIN OF COMMAND
J. C. HANDLEY
Come out handley, the ships are all
cranked now.
Long Beach, California
H. W. CRAMER
Buzz He can really fly an
autonnobile. Lomita, California
D. L FERGUSON Old stubble field. Oakland, California
J. e. KENWORTHY
A night flyer. Wallace, Idaho.
R. L CAKE
Just plain EAGER.
Geyservllle, California
R. J. HARTMAN Retreat at reveille.
I. F. HELMS
Hobby — dating movie starlets. Namely — Ann Gillis. Birmingham, Alabama
T. D. BARNETT The ambling alp with the golden calves. Dubuque, Iowa
P. C. PATTERSON
Stop!! No not that— Stop!
Cascade, Idaho
R. L. DAGGETT
A typical Monday morning pilot.
South Fork, California
G. A. KIMMET
Thunderbird — A scientific ground loop
artist.
Sunburst, Montana
W. A. MOELLER
I didn't think the brass needed
polishing.
Muleshoe, Texas.
J. L. KENYON
Commode Commando. Los Angeles, California
C. F. DILLON
A master ai the art of relaxation.
Bellevue, Nebraska
J. W. GUERRERO
I'll get her this week end.
Los Angeles, California
R. W. SPRAGUE
Conserving the govt's gas — Always takes
off with gas off.
Los Angeles, California
R. L. SHIPMAN
Still thinks taps blows at 19:00.
Abilene, Texas
C. V. BOVEE
Missed two whole days writing to his wife! Oh! Oh! Red Bluff, California
W. E. STEWART
Stayed so long, he thinks he is part
Hawaiian.
Portland, Oregon
W. E. TIFFANY
Can sleep through ground school
— and still pass.
Long Beach, California
F. L H EATON
I wonder who's kissing her now.
Monrovia, California
T. K. HILL
I wonder who It will be tonight.
Columbus, Ohio
E. B. HERBERT
I lost my sugar in the
Mormon Temple.
Salt Lake City, Utah
J. H. HIgbee
The Banning Play-boy.
Banning, California
A. G. HELDING
A girl In every town.
Missoula, Montana
E. M. HOUSE
Why I love California!!!
Houston, Texas
E. M. HOLTZ
Thrills the girls In the army office
with his athletic shorts.
Los Angeles, California
D. R. JACOBS
Idaho boy who started from
the ground up — digging
potatoes.
Deico, Idaho
E. LASSAK
Jelly bean boy from West Virginia.
G. E. HAMANN
Hell-o Pa. What, no cookies?
Grampaa.
Compton, California
B. B. ERICSON
The Salt Lake City Lothario.
Salt Lake City. Utah
H. R. FRENCH
The poker playing poet froi^
"Frisco", alias "Deacon".
San Francisco, California
B. T. EVANS
Texas Tiger alias "Woman
Hater."
Sockhart, Texas
E. H. FONTENOT
The Louisiana swamp-land feather mer
chant.
Easile, Louisiana
H. R. ELLIS Long Beach lover. Babbitt, Nevada
H. D. GAY Just plain H. P. Spokane, Washington
M. K. HAMILTON
Can't make up my mind (thirteen
girl friends).
Everett, Washington
P. J. REIOUX
Minnesota's famous Paul
Bunyan
St. Cloud, Minnesota
R. E. HARTL
Call me Gold-Brick (Light Duty Huh!
Minot, North Dakota
O. H. HALL Flagstaff .Arizona
1ST LT. L D. ROCKWELL Handsome, isn't he? Council Bluffs, Iowa
2nd LT. C. L VINGO
Him? Oh he's from that place in
Michigan.
Ishpeming, Michigan
1ST LT. R. T. LEEPER
Rock happy.
New Orleans, Louisiana
2ND LT. L. W. HALL
Is he a Marine or isn't he?
Portland, Oregon
J. O. DAVIS
Bald Eagle.
Los Angeles, California
B. L. DISBROW
Step right up and double your
money.
San Francisco, California
J. C. EBBE
Call him anything, he'll
answer.
Alturas, California
J. DEL MASSO
Mouse meat.
San Francisco, California
E. L. HANNAH Where the h-
Merced, California
my wallet?
J. A. CUMMINGS
Saturday is my day — Jlmmie "Sambo"
Cummings.
bl Monte. California
A. W. HANNON
Don't say anything, boys, he
knows what he's doin'.
Los Angeles, California
E. J. HUFF
The great Military and aeronautical Strategist. Wheatlanic, Wyoming
J. A. COOK
This old stuff has got to stop.
Lewiston, Idaho
E. G. Bloch Sweater Boy. Tulsa, Oklahoma
J. C. BACON
Remember that moonlight shower (at
ease Mr. Bacon).
San Francisco, California
P. C. BOATRIGHT
Percy likes his calisthenics in bed.
Van Buron, Arkansas
T. H. BRADSHAW
I'll go. if she has a car.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
D. L BARBER
How many minutes to Banning?
Fort Smith, Arkansas
J. L. HOLDEN
The Kid.
Riverside, California
J. M. MAGUIRE
I'll never smile again. 5:15 A.M.
San Francisco, California
H. G. PASHKOWSKI Flight meeting quote "I guess you all know about torque." Olympai, Washington
T. WEST
The redhead's got Ted.
Seattle, Washington
E. W. NEWTON
The Calisthenic Kid (Glenn Cunning- ham 2nd). Evanston, Illinois
R. L MORLAN Sleepy time, Portland, Oregon
W. C. OCKOSKIS
Go on, keep away from me, girls. Grand Rapids, Michigan
C. H. HOHNSTEIN
Well, when 1 was back in Ros-
well.
Denver, Colorado
J. H. HEMIGHAUS I read it out of a book. Vin eland. New Jersey
L. F. CWIKLA
The way I do a Chande!
Mt. Clemens, Michigan
e, Mr. James.
P. A. LAUCHLAND
There isn't anything to flying.
LodI, California
E. D. McCARVER Charles Atlas 2nd. Los Angeles, California
I. L. BALL
All we can say is that he is
from Oklahoma — Say no more.
Fairvlew, Oklahoma
W. M. BOYD
The down wind Texan.
Port Arthur, Texas
H. LEVINE
Wake me as soon as the room is clean.
Los Angeles, California
L. K. HORNE
Malta, Idaho's war effort.
Malta, Idaho
F. A. KALES JR. The beaver of 20-B. Orinda, California
J. C. GRIGGS The flying brakeman. Lincoln, California
R. I. ELLSWORTH Don't get so eager. Riverside, California
C. BIRD
This should be good for a laugh.
Oakland, California
C. W. BUNTIN
Baby Buntin.
San Francisco, California
1ST LT. C. D. HERLIHY Calisthenics, oh I love them. San Marino, California
2ND LT. C. M. LAMASON What! No women! Let me out of here! Elizabeth, New Jersey
1ST LT. T. 1. ANDERSON I'm all pau. No Saki, No Wahine, No Moana! Westwood, California
C. A. JOHNSON
Well, fellas, my wife used to pick up
after me.
Great Falls, Montana
J. L. KENNEDY
Land, Sea and In the air . . . M. P.'s everywhere. Lynwood, California
A. P. KIMBLE
Comin' in on a wing and a
prayer.
Santa Monica, California
C. H. KIZER
Hitler's favorite little beaver.
Stockton, California
K. T. ERICKSEN
Leif the lucky (he hopes}.
Brigham City, Utah
J. D. BOWEN
I reckon they do It different In Goose
Creek.
Goose Creek, Texas
D. B. ARNDT
Are you hep to my jive?
Tulsa, Oklahoma
C. K. BAKER
I'll fly that cat yst.
Wichita Falls, Texas
W. M. ALDRIDHE
Hey! Bolt the seat down.
Claremore, Oklahoma
T. E .BLANKENSHIP
I'll get over that wall yet!
Dallas, Texas
R .L. HEIDEN
Papa — Goldbrick from the Indian Room.
Oklahoma City. Oklahoma
R. B. HICKS
Naw . . . Naw . . .
Santa Paula, California
R. HARRIS Where's the oil? Trona. California
R. B. HAYHURST
Worry . . . Worry . . . Worry.
Houston, Texas
W. V. HENDERSON
Alright, I'll be a flight officer
Mountain View, California
M. J. DUNN
I'm really not that old, you know.
Salt Lake City, Utah
R. O. DODDS Sat It off men. Sacramento, California
J. D. DAVIS
Do you see lazy eights
before your eyes?
Walla Walla, Washington
J. B. DELAPOER
So the field was plowed.
Portland, Oregon
D. J. ARNOLD
The General — Flying looks easy!!!
J. A. COUCH
It looks just like pop.
Los Angeles, California
D. A. DALTON
I like to spin without a safety
belt . . . once!
Parawan, Utah
J. H. CROW Yes Sir, I tried it. Benton, Arkansas
B .M. BROOKS Which way is Texas? Gainsvllle, Texas
E. R. Cazedessus
Look at that family. That's why
I m mail orderly.
Baten Rouge, Louisiana
H. S. HEATH
Glider mechanic tries real air force.
Rochester, New York
P. A. KASAK
Sir, the safety belt binds in an
outside loop.
Priamd, California
J. E. COLEMAN
Gee, I like movie actresses,
Jacksonville, Florida
C. O. LAUGHLIN
R.A.F. Glider School and now THIS!
Sandburn, Indiana
R. J. MULLENBERG
If you can eat it I like it.
Faribault, Minnesota
T. C. BRYANT Never dood it. Birmingham. Alabama
J. E. Alleman He's "Daddy." Port Arthur, Texas
B. P. CRAIG
Can stand at attention and
still be at ease.
Fort Worth, Texas
J. V. COLWELL Four plugs to come. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
R. H. DANEKAS
The five o'clock (A.M. Ritzville, Washington
Kid.
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S. L JOEKEL
Who dealt fhese cards? It's a bum deal.
Austin, Texas
J. F. HUME
I've no use for women, but I
like blondes, brunettes, or red
heads.
Hollywood, California
H. E. HEGWOOD
That's not the way I used
to cook it.
Los Angeles, California
D. R. HETTEMA
Pepsi-cola, a pencil, and an airplane
and I'll be happy.
Pasadena, California
M. F. ESKEW
The chowhound.
San Francisco, California
D. A. COOKE
Go back to the hospital? Not me. Portland, Oregon
E. S. CASTILLO
Sure I've got a G. I. License
San Antonio, Texas
M. M. BREWER Hut! Hut! Hut! Sheridan, Arkansas
H. B. CRANDALL Beer call. Portland, Oregon
K. W. Silvius
I'll fix that wife of mine so help
me.
Glendale, California
R. S. HUBBLE
Just call me SInny — But, oh, that red- head. Glendale, Caldwell, Idaho
D. A. DAVID
I wish someone would take the obstacle course to New Jersey. Sllvertown, Oregon
E. W. DEARBORN Marriage is a wonderful institution, but very ex- pensive. Seattle, Washington
J. D. DOBSON
Is it time to get up already?
Caldwell, Idaho
J. M. SPRATT
Innocent, tender and tall
Wichita, Kansas
J. O. EDMONDS Me!!! Oufa step? Kansas City, Kansas
P. O. FOWLER Twasn't me. Tulsa, Oklahoma
J. W. FARRIS
What'da ya mean asleep?
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
C. N. ESTES
Who said Beaver Tooth?
Portland, Oregon
D. DIXON
Straight Stuff — I was down in the latrine. Gording, Idaho
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This is fhe new order; things are going
to be different.
Glendale, California
O. I. AAL
Wonnen, they never bother nne.
Williston, North Dakota
H. E. HARDGRAVE If we could only have a meeting tonight. Whittier, California
W. P. GEBHARDT
Guess I'm just a regular guy.
Billings, Montana
C. F. GALLES
Well, I'm glad this is over with.
Wewiston, Idaho
A. S. HOVER
They won't get 5 from me.
Yakima, Washington
J. A. HOMESLEY
But Sir! I don't quite understand.
Martinez, California
W. B. BAYLESS
Take me back to Texas.
Denton, Texas
H. E. HARVEY
Those flight meetings.
Los Angeles, California
H. G. HIGHTOWER
Texas, why we're fighting with
the United Nations.
Houston, Texas
A. HOODECHECK JR.
My Lord, the Marines again.
Long Beach, California
H. D. HILLMAN Wonder If it's worth It. .Salinas, California
E. G. PETERSON
My heart's In Minnesota.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
B. C. HOYLE
You should have seen the one I had.
Hollywood. California
D. J. ARMAND Just call me eager. Alexandria, Louisiana
J. L. JONES This old
has got to stop.
Sacramento, California
A. W. JONES
But in the C. P. T. we
Glendale, California
C. E. KINGSBURY
California, why I love It
here.
Houston, Texas
H. G. KEELER
Geeezz! That army check.
Los Angeles, California
R. J. Keough
What in the hell are wo filling
out now.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
E. C. ODEN
He says he hit the bottom of the pool.
I wonder.
Idaho Falls, Idaho
J. F. KINNEY
Heck, fellows, it's a lot smoother
on the taxi strip.
Lancaster, California
R. W. HESTER Turn them dodos over to me. I'll break 'em in. Los Angeles, California
F. N. HALM
Straight and sturdy — oh my back.
Los Angeles, California
H. L. KORDSMEIER Our Arkansas Traveler. Little Rock Arkansas
K. T. WILLIAMS
Just let old Uncle Willie take care of it.
Albany, Texas
J. T. SULLIVAN
Whose cap is this?? Oh!! Mine?
Portage, Wisconsin
M. KLEIN
Work! Not me. This is
my second hitch.
New York City, New York
A. W. BAILEY The brakes stuck. Waterbury, Connecticut
L J. LAUBAUGH
All the lime new rules.
Wllllamsport, Pennsylvania
J. A. FOX
Time for just one more. Cleveland. Ohio
J. DAVIDSON Here's my picture. Oakland, California
F. DAVISON
Now there's a gal In Hemet
San Antonio, Texas
J. J. BRADY
Meetcha' In the canteen.
Sacramento, California
P. A. MERTINS
Now when i do a spin .
Spokane, Vv'ashington
M. W. BOLLETER Altitude, that's for me. Dallas, Texas
F. W. HUNTER
Look out!! Here comes
buckle.
Oakland, California
W. MOV/BRAY
The second Lts. will win the war.
Fondldulac, Wisconsin
R. W. HILDEBRANDT So I says to her, I says. Stalls this ole stuff has got to cease. Los Angeles, California
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R. O. TURNER
Now isn't that the way I found It,
Cedar Town. Georgia
A. E. JANACEK
No, my wife don't like sailors. Seattle, Washington
G. H. BROWNING Wabbit! Let's run the ob- stacle course! San Francisco, California
M. R. WOODS Just call me pop! Dallas, Texas
D. R. DAINES
Cupie Darrel! Yes mamma.
Segan, Utah
W. E. DUNCAN
Mr. Hayes just wouldn't let go of that
stick.
Winters, California
W. H. IVINS
It was just a short map, Sir.
Los Angeles, California
J. G. GLENN Balboa rug cutter. Ontario, California
T. G. McGUIRE
That gossport was actually hot.
San Francisco, California
J. W. HUNNICUTT
Is that why the wings come off,
sir?
Chiclcasha, Oklahoma
R. W. TACK
My slush pump, my flicica and moon.
Downers Grove, Illinois
R. A. FERRIS
Ooops!! Out of bounds.
Salt Lake City, Utah
R. V. MEYNE This is more fun than shooting Japs. Cleveland, Ohio
J. H. EMCH
Certainly I can land O.K. Someone
move the field.
M. M. STALLINGS
I can't even get that Link to
quit spinning.
Austin, Texas
C. A. GRAY
Are you all a yankee?
Shreveport. Louisiana
C. J. HANFORD Why is an airplane? Los Angeles, California
F. D. HARPER
Be strong and silent; that
gets 'em.
Ogden, Utah
D. W. HAMAKER
Eager Beaver deluxe — married and can
still run four miles.
Santa Ana, California
R. F. KERRICK
No, I won't stop talking
Fresno, California
W. R. JONES
V/ha+ do you mean only one tray at a
lime; it's free ain't it?
Montebello, California
J. H. HAYDEN
Oh, I like March Field much
better.
Santa Monica, California
W. R. HENDERSON Casanova of the Canteen Monterey Park, California
E. M. KELLY
He thinks his Ford is a P-38. The M.P.s
don't know what to think.
W. H. HEHN
Even Ryan couldn't knock the
corners off.
La Canoda, California
IT WAS A LOT OF WORK; NOW ON TO BASIC
Papers, pictures, paste, cigarette smoke, Incoherent mut- ^erIngs. and much disgruntled talk as to the shortage of time Is the scene In the very local headquarters of the Contact. The editor all but chewing fags by the pack as he keeps up a steady drone of curt suggestions for a rapid completion of the current Issue.
At his side, under his desk, In fact all over the place, are some other people with their brains knocked out (called Cadets) writing facts and fiction about characters con- cerned, creating cartoons where they are best fitted, and making copy fit where it will. Well, It nearly fits ... so here's your baby . . . let's go to Boslc.
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BOTTOM ROW LEFT TO RIGHT— James A. Triffon, Fitzhugh P. McGee, William C. Payeton, Gerard T. Rollins, John M. Rock. Jerome W. Potter. Roland T. Murray, Harland E. Popp. Arthur E. Shatts, Paul Henneberry, Ervin L. Merrill. SECOND ROW LEFT TO RIGHT—
Kenneth G. Schweiger, Louis J. Price, Cecil Evans. Robert J. Moore, , Robert D. Neu, Harry P. Stires,
Chandler B. Cook, Max N. Becker, Walter P. Chambers, ^ , Wendell S. Roberson, , Loyd E. Rowlett.
TOP ROW LEFT TO RIGHT — Robert A, Laurence, George H. Vincent, Howard A. Lurnquist, Gene W. Oehlman, B. Gaines, Charles F. Gillette, Peter Peralta, Robert L. Myers, Herman S. Balzar, Harold T. Edwards, Luther B. Tate.
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BOTTOM ROW — Ma/ Hagemeyer. David M. Difley, Charles V. Faugh, Elwood A. Kalland. John H. Greaves. James Preston Munkers, Chlorls G. Carter, Franklin E. Smith, Harold R. Goddard. Robert W. Black, Robert J. Rouse. 2ND ROW— Louis B. Panther, Gilbert C. Lewis, Edward M. Peterson, Charles W. Yeager. Jr., A. B. Cunningham, Robert L. Miller. J. W. Murphy. Charles A. Frost, Kennety J. Orcutt, Russell W. Woody, Clayton T. Proctor, Ralph L. Jones. TOP ROW — William E. Brown, Edward Zetschok, Bernard C. Smith, Eugene C. Estes, James D. Nendel, Robert A. Cobb, William L. O'Wisney, William L .Hording, James R. Kilyallen, James A. Dale.
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SQUADRON 6— FLIGHT B
BOTTOM ROW — A. C. Smith, Lawrence J. Robertson James A. Nelson, James A. Nelson, James K. Pence, Stan. Palmer, Grdg. Solomite, Harr/ N. Davis, Thomas J. Warren, Henry C. Barker, Frank E. Russell, Herbert L. Prevost. SECOND ROW— Fred J. Casad, Ernest W. Pickins, John H. Gates, Pat L. Mellgren, Robert Louis Miller, J. M. Smith, J. C. Gray, J. M. Silver, M. C. Mayer, B. W. Owens, Marvin K. Swafford, Clayton L. Crane. TOP ROW — Raymond M. Paaske, Van G. Burleigh, Robert E. Frisch, Gustav V. Vanek, Mickelsen, Robert C, John Reid, John A. Murphy, Daniel K. Emerick, Stephen F. Denis, Dale I. Azlein, Manuel R. Salcidv, Jack C. Hardwick.
PAUL E. WILCOX Wing Commander
RICHARD HUFFMAN Group Commander
CHARLES EVANS Group Commander
SQUADRON THREE
From left to right: L. Yost, T. J. Lovell, V. G. Kearns, Flight Commander J. C. Kumler, A. A. Hyde, J. F. Hutchins, E. P. Ovick, G. L: Bosley.
SQUADRON FOUR
From left to right: D. J .Beltz, H. R. Clark, I. W. Kinne, R. J. Miller, M. E. Nicolas, Flight Commander A. C. Chase, D. G. Antrum, T. A. Wender, W. H. Diehl, J. G. Travis, R. Porter.
SQUADRON SEVEN
From left fo right — F. C. James, E. C. Haines, S. J. Copenhaver. A. L. Hannah, R. H. Fisher, W. L B. Cooper, J. E. Coughran, E. T. Shockley. R. Hunson, D. B. Walker. H. L. Barkstrom.
B. Whisenand, Flight Commander
SQUADRON EIGHT
From left to right — G. A. Helm, J. M. Kayser, E. W. Stoner, W. A. Murphy, B. L. Porter, A. J. Murphy, Flight Commander R. E. Blauvelt, D. Raine, E. C. Townsend, D. J. Nunnaley, A. W. Lowrence, F. H. Workman, J. Simpson.
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By THOMAS G. McGUlRE
Little did I reckon was in store for me as I nonchalantly entered the Link Room in ignorant bliss. The ridiculous little caricatures of airplanes looked like toys to a seasoned veteran pilot with 14 hours in a Ryan under his belt. I wondered why it was considered necessary to waste time on this strange contraption. My musing was cut short by a large and stern-faced sergeant.
"They sent you here? Okeh, get in and I'll explain what to do." In retrospect it seems to me his eyes lit up with a fiendish gleam of triumph at the prospect of such a fresh
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After I climbed into the cockpit I began to feel a strange oppressive feeling of doom. Never had I seen such an array of instruments. Rate of climb, turn and bank indicator, altimeter, tachometer, clock, oil pressure, oil temperature, compass, airspeed, microphones, earphones. I was dazed at the realization that I would be responsible for manipulating this chamber of horrors. Still partially stunned I nodded my head in dumb assent that I under- stood the sergeant's instructions.
STYGIAN DARKNESS FRIGHTENS CADET
Alone in Stygian darkness in this devious device of dia- bolical torture I became conscious of weird noises issuing
from the depths of the infernal machine. A blinding flash of light awakened me to the Imediacy of my task as the sergeant jerked the top open and roared "Put on your earphones, dimwit." This accomplished, the Reign of Terror was on.
"Watch your airspeed. Hold the needle one needle width through the turn. Keep the ball in the center. You're gaining altitude. I said 90 degrees not 110. Don't slow the turn down. Quit fighting the controls. Relax."
WILDCAT BY THE TAIL
Filled with fantastic terror mortal never felt before and on the verge of hysteria, to my Indescribable joy the top was finally opened. I staggered out. The sergeant handed me a paper with brilliant red lines running In all directions, a wounded look on his face.
I assumed the sheet was irrefutable proof of the enormity
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L F. BRISTOL
Navigation, weather, aircraft
recognition instructor.
Lazy days pregnant with learning is perhaps the most apt phrase that could be coined about ground school. Instruc- tors and students both were more or less affected by the Hemet Heat, a variety that is guaranteed to sap the vitamins out of man or beast.
Classes were a pleasant surprise from the rigorous program at Santa Ana; the periods of relaxation between classes were more than welcome, especially the privilege of a cigarette. That cinched it for 43 K; Ryan Field was the place to be.
Instructors were also a pleasant sur- prise. Well versed In their respective courses, they not only put it across but managed to make It more than just interesting. Tests were impartial and those who rated the "privilege" of remaining on the post for flunking an exam were well aware that it was a
H. E. LANDRY
Instructor In navigation and weather.
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J. H. KESEE
Instructor in airplanes and engines
direct result of too much nod and not enough attention.
Emphasis on the course, as It was explained, lay on operational technique, which we, as pilots, would have to be responsible for in more advanced phases of training. It'll pay off In the future.
We were told that a good ground school average usually went hand in hand with good flying, realized, some- what to our chagrin, that It was true.
Perhaps the most notable feat of 43K regarding ground school was Its valiant efforts to keep awake. Nodding heads and glazed eyes were a dime a dozen. Instructors repeatedly warned against the offense, yet were well sat- isfied with class averages.
As usual, 43 K went through an inno- vation; the army Introduced a study period immediately following an hour's class session. Later when 44 A appeared
PAUL PIERCE
Director of ground school.
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A. WOOLFOLK
Instructor in airplanes and weather
Teacher of engines and air- craft recognition.
HARRY RAINE
Teacher of engines and weather
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on ihe scene, the program was revised to its present stage which entails taking all courses of ground school throughout the nine-week training period.
The purpose of ground school Is apparent; the academic front will and does contribute a vital share towards making better flyers, thus directly point- ing a figurative gun towards the enemy.
A Brave Warrior Is He!
So brave was he, he did not heed
The lurking danger there.
With Napoleonic strategy
He peers beneath each chair.
A charge he made like the Light Brigade, Courageously he strode. With scornful eye heroically He inspects the commode.
Sans thought of self he blows dust from each shelf
Refusing to retreat.
With stony stare and icy glare
Measuring each bed's -pleat.
Ah what a fight waged this bold knight, No army would be practical. No battle won nor enemy done Without officers called "tactical."
WAYS OF A CADET
There are strange things done, in the old
Cal sun By these boys from K 43. But one of the best, Sod his poor soul rest. Was hialley against the tee.
SILLY POEM THIS
With trembling hand he crept through the fence Just as the night took wing.
When he spied the O. D. four steps ahead
Doing the same darn thing.
WEEKEND BLUES
Tell me not in mournful numbers What I made on last exams. For my heart was all aflunder And I felt like potted ham. I didn't want to go anywhere this week-end anyway.
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of my crime. Fearing that he might cnange his mind, I bolted for the door and freedom. Shivering like a PT 22 in a power stall I entered the sanctuary of the ready-room with my shattered nervous system shrieking In outraged indignation for a cigarette.
ST. VITU? DANCE?
Noting my peculiar actions a classmate asked. "St. Vitus dance or Link trainer?" As I winced at the mention of the last he smiled a superior knowing smile. Appalled at such a lack of sympathy I ignored the callous chap. Didn't he realize I was a case of incipient claustrophobia?
And. as my nerves began to quiet down, a funny little phrase ran through my mind over and over again.
You too can be an aviation cadet, it ran.
SAWBONES AND SUCH
LL B. B. HUTCHINSON
Life must get pre+ty monotonous for Doctors Breafhour and Hutchinson nnost of the hours of the day.
Athlete's foot, scraped elbows, dripping noses, tooth- aches, torn fingernails, writer's cramps, anything at all but a serious ailment. What a life, doctoring a bunch of healthy cadets who. 90 per cent of the time, seek sick call as an excuse to get a rest from flying or to avoid that Thurs- day four-mile run.
Once in a great while the boys break out their instru- ments, gleaming and spotless, and await with gleeful smiles the victim of the latest force landing.
Only to find that damn fool cadet walking Into the hospital on two feet, a bashful grin on his face. "Yeah, I turned it over, smashed the fuselage, ruined the engine, but I'm okeh."
What a return for those four years of college, four years of medical school and one year of Internship.
"Hell," you can almost hear that subconscious mind of the Doc emerging, "why didn't I join the Infantry, nothing ever happens in the air corps."
Well, Docs. 43 K did Its damnedest to make you happy, but the Gods of Fortune smiled in the wrong direction.
PARACHUTE LOFT
And here are the girls who comprise the backbone of the Caterpillar Club. Meet Mrs. George and Mrs. Dietrich, the gals whose slender fingers really pay off when a cadet hits the silk.
Now here's a spot where everyone comes to sooner or later. Fat, thin, tall or short, we can fit any size, says the little lady behind the counter. A money-back guarantee with every chute.
Then there's always that old gag, if you don't pull that string — oh well, we tried didn't we.
What a business. Two types of custonners. The ones who always conne back and those who — oh well. The Good Earth.
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And danceil the skies on laughter-silvered wings;
Sunward I've climbed, and joined the tumbling wirth
Of sun-split clouds — and done a hundred things
1 ou have not dreamed of — wheeled and soared and swung
High in the sunlit silence; hov'ring there,
IVe chased the shouting wind along, and flung
My eager craft through footless halls of air.
Up, up the long delirious, burning blue
Fve topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace
Where never lark, or even eagle flew —
And, while with silent lifting mind I've trod
The high untrespassed sanctity of space,
Put out my hand and touched the face of God.
John Gillespie Magee, Jr. R.C.A.F. Fighter Pilot Killed in action over Britain, September, 1941
DEDICATION
Those who went before us fought the hardest battles. Often out- nunnbered, but never outfought, by their persistence, skill, and courage, they beat the enenny at his own game. Day after day, the Japanese threw their formations against a wall of American airmen, planning to whittle down our air force until it could no longer stand between them and future conquests. Instead, It was the enemy who lost the cream of his planes and fliers and had to retire to defensive operations, awaiting the inevitable counter-offensive.
The fight against the Nazis was a little less uphill, thanks to the cooperation of the R. A. F., which supplied bases. It wasn't long before the combined forces of the United States and Great Britain began to match the Luftwaffe over France, and when the new planes and pilots began to pour In from the United States, the air offensive began In earnest. Successful daylight raids over Germany, France and Africa, proved that the Nazi best was none too good.
The month of August marks the third anniversary of the activation of the Fifth Army Air Forces Flying Training Detachment. During this span of time, thousands of hHemet graduates have joined the fliers who hold the line. It Is to these men who have shown us how to beat the enemy, that we dedicate this "Contact".
A final grade slip from the Commanding Officer to you men who
have completed the course at Primary:
SAFETY — This student is a superior in this phase of his training. Looks around well for other air,craft. Checks carefully his cockpit procedure, etc.
PLANNING — Above average. Student plans work well and utilizes his time to excellent advantage as Is demonstrated by his progress.
COORDINATION — Student demonstrated excellent coordination. No slips or skids were felt by check pilot, even on forced landings or gliding turn Into the field.
SUSTENTATION — Demonstrated superior sense of sustentatlon. Excel- lent sense of air speed In all maneuvers and landing approach.
I sincerely hope your basic Instructor will see fit to mimeograph a bunch of these slips and write your names at the top.
Good luck, men. It has been a pleasure to have worked with you.
WILLIAM I. FERNALD, Major, Air Corps, Commanding
Congratulations, Class 44-A, on the successful completion of your initial phase of training. Your "Esprit de Corps" has grown like the Allied victories. The crowded hours of the past months have reflected your eager attitude to become pilots and officers.
The job that lies ahead is a challenge to your best efforts. Keep your keen perspective and resolve that nothing will keep you from your goal, those silver wings. In your future lies Victory for us all. Good luck and God speed.
WALKER P. MULLEN, I st Lieut., Air Corps Commandant of Cadets
LT. KARL KOENIG Tactical Officer
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LT. B. G. PERRY Chaplain
LT. JAMES W. WILLIAMS Tactical Officer
LT. KENNETH CLUFF Tactical Officer
LT. WM. DOUGLAS Tactical Officer
CAPT. B. F. HAZELTON Flying Officer
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CAPT. WILLIAM P. SLOAN Flying Officer
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CAPT. B. A. PEETERS Intelligence Officer
LT. FRANKLIN W. DOOLEY Adjutant
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LT. T. J. WEBB Finance Officer
LT. H. GOLDBERG Air Corps Supply
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LT. CULBERTSON Engineering Officer
MEDICAL STAFF
LT. B. B. HUTCHINSON
LT. L J. BRETHOUR
HOSPITAL STAFF, left to right— Pvt. Bosworth, Pfc. Schrader, T/5 Ryner, Sgt. O'Brien, Cpl. Ellis, Pvt. Garlick.
PAUL E. WILCOX Wing Commander
RICHARD HUFFMAN Group Commander
CHARLES EVANS Group Commander
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SQUADRON I; top row. left to right-Dean N. Lake, flight commander, Roy Schumann, Abel J. Pirot, James T. Kerby. James C Matson Lyle F. Rotehel; midd e row-James C. Rmehart, John M. Mamuzich, Charles D. Fairbanks, Robert L Qulnn, Maurice D. McGuire Leo A itater. Bottom row — Joseph S. Gaddis.
JAMES M. ADDY Bakersfleld. Calif.
STEWART D. BOWLES Alameda, Calif.
J. K. CLARK Port Arfhur, Teas
HERBERT W. BALLINSER Wichita, Kans.
ROBERT J. AGOSTINHO Los Bancs, Calif.
GEORGE N. BRAGA Burlingame, Calif.
JAMES D. BABBITT Los Angeles, Calif.
ENLO P. CHISHOLM Broken Arrow, Okla.
MAIN GATE — You look like you're happy to return, Reep!
FREDERICK W. CARTER Oceanside, Calif.
JOHN H. CLARE St. Pttersburg, Florida
MARCUS DICKMAN Los Angeles, Calif.
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DAVID G. ELLIOTT San Francisco, Calif.
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DONALD J. DERBES Gendale, Calif.
JAMES E. FARIS Huntington Park, Calif.
RICHARD D. GARDNER Oakland, Calif.
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JAMES H. JONES Boise, Idaho
HAROLD W. HALL Eugene, Oregon
LEE T. LAMOREAUX Pontidc, Mich.
JOHN R. HILTENBRAND Seattle, Wash.
WILLIAM C. LOASUE Clovis, New Mexico
LOUIS W. GRAGG Shawnee, Okla.
RAYMOND E. KLINE Oakland, Calif.
ROBERT L. McGEE Indio, Calif.
THE UNDERCLASSMEN— No! No! It's my last clean uniform
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WILLIAM MARSHALL Oakland, Calif.
BURTON M. MILLER Oalcland, Calif.
JEREMIAH D. MURPHY Butte. Montana
WILLIAM T. MOORE Lamesa, Texas
ROSS MURRAY Hollywood, Calif.
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WILBURN B. MORROW Long Beach, Calif.
MELVIN L. NELSON San Jose, Calif.
DAVID C. NEHLES Spokane, Wash.
VAN A. NOWLIN Los Angeles, Calif.
ROGER S. PETERSON Chlco. Calif.
WESLEY A. OLSON Oakland, Calif.
NOEL E. PLOWMAN La Crosse, Wash.
JAMES A. PALMER Sand Point, Idaho
JOSEPH L POSPISIL Mount Vernon, Iowa
CHARLES A. PATTON San Bernardino, Calif.
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HOMER G. POWELL Nannpa, Idaho
ANTHON PRYDE Biggs, Calif.
THOMAS F. RAWLINSON Portland, Ore.
THOMAS L. ROBERTS San Francisco, Calif.
JAMES N. REICHARD Tulsa, Okla.
TED C. RODARM Seattle, Wash.
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JOHN YOUNG. Ill Alpine. Texas
2ND LT. JEROME D. HARDING San Antonio. Texas
HOWARD HIGHTOWER Los Angeles. Calif.
SQUADRON 2, top row. left to right— Melvin E. Lambert, Kennelh D. Moore. Loyd M. Vcndble, Edrl W. Kiru«l, Hie.ie L». Bola, Wairan D. McLean. Bottom row — Lester C, Mergen + hal, flight commander, M. Wayne Taylor, Edson L. Neal, Walter C. Van .Hook.
HERMAN S. BALZAR Reno, Nevada
ROBERT A. COBB Brownsville. Tennessee
JAMES A. DALE San Diego, Calif.
ROBERT W. BLACK Pasadena, Calif.
CHANDLER B. COOK Urbana, Iowa
WILLIAM E. BROWN Edwardsvjlle, Kansas
FRANK C. CORTESh Glendale, California
MAINTENANCE— Is that all that holds it together?
HAROLD T. EDWARDS Houston, Texas
GERALD T, FLAHERTY San Francisco, Calif.
CECIL EVANS Memphis, Texas
CHARLES A. FROST Newkirk, Oklahoma
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CHARLES V. FAUGHT Santa Barbara, California
GEORGE B. GAINES, JR. Lake Charles, Louisiana
CHARLES F. GILLETTE Los Angeles, California
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HAROLD R. GODDARD Mitchellville, Iowa
ELWOOD A. KALLAND Tacoma. Washingfon
GILBERT C. LEWIS San Francisco, California
JOHN H. GREAVES Great Falls, Montana
JAMES R. KILGALLEN Boston, Massachusetts
MAX HAGEMEYER Carmel, California
RALPH L. JONES Glendale, Arizona
PAUL HENNEBERRY, JR. San l-ranisico, California
BETWEEN CLASSES— The pause that refreshes.
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ROBERT A. LAURENCE Portland, Oregon
FITZHUGH P. McGEE Spokane, Washington
ROBERT L MILLER Monterey, California
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BRUCE E. BALLERY Pasadena, California
ROBERT J. MOORE Salem, Missouri
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JAMES P. MUNKERS Spokane, Washington
ROLAND T. MURRAY Clallam Bay, Washington
JAMES D. NENDEL Klamath Falls, Oregon
WILLIAM L O'WESNEY Los Angeles, California
ROBERT D. NEU Sandpolnt, Idaho
KENNETH J. ORCUTT Joliet, Illinois
ROBERT L. MYERS Pasadena, Calif.
GENE W. OEHLMAN Connpton, California
LOUIS B. PANTHER Spokane, Washington
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EDWARD M. PETERSON Anaconda, Montana
LOUIS J. PRICE Prescott, Arizona
CLAYTON F. PROCTOR
McMallen, Texas
WENDELL J. ROBERSON San Francisco, California
LLOYD E. ROWLETT Ada, Oklahoma
JOHN M. ROCK Spokane, Washinfton
KENNETH S. SCHWEIGER Phoenix, Arizona
DUAL TIME— It goes like this.
ROBERT N. REAVIS Colllnsville, Oklahoma
ROBERT J. ROUSE Merced, California
ARTHUR E. SHOnS Law+on, Oklahoma
BERNARD C. SMITH OpelouSdS, Louisiana
HOWARD A. TURNQUIST Swan, iowa
JAMES A. TRIFFON San Pedro, California
2nd LT. MARCELLUS A. DRAGOC Houston, Texas
2ND LT. WILLIAM C. KILPATRICK Ennis, Texas
1ST LT. JAMES I. LARK Panama City, Florida
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STANDING, left to right— Hlltenbrand, J. R.; Spencer, R. R.: Gragg, L. W.; Modrall, D. D.: Haney. N. B. SITTING, left to right— Silver, J. M.; Owen, R. C: Rodriguez, M. R.: Paaske, R. M.
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Dear Mom,
You will remember the day I wrote saying that I had finally gotten to primary and how thrilled I was with my first ride. That day seems like only yesterday, and here we are, finished with the first and perhaps the most important part of our training as Uncle Sam's flyers.
Other classes have graduated before us, but to us, of course, this is a special event, not only because It is our grad- uation, but because the date coincides with that of the third anniversary of this post, which was founded three years ago on August 25th, 1940. To celebrate this occasion, the week- end will be filled with events, and celebrities, including Major- General Cousins, Betty hHutton (remember how we used to laugh at her) and Mary Pickford have promised to attend. North American Aviation and the March Field flyers are putting on an air show on Sunday, and Saturday night there will be a big dance in hangar one. You can imagine how all the fellows are speculating about the 75 girls of the Desert Battalion, sponsored by Mrs. Edward G. Robinson, who will be present as guests of the graduating class.
Well, I guest that's about all. Mom — except that I wish you and Dad could be here, and Betty, too. If you see her explain to her all the things I've never had time to write to either of you — about our life here, the sun on the mountains at reveille; the cool cleanness of the air way up there; that wonderful feeling upon passing a check ride, and how, in the evenings when the pace slows a little, we find ourselves again with pleasant thoughts and memories of home, and the way things used to be. Somehow it all ties in— makes sense — that we're here because we want those things unchanged. But well — I guess you know what I mean — anyway, we are proud to have gotten this far and to see ourselves a little farther along the way to becoming a pilot in the United States Army Air Forces — as good as any man can be in any army.
Your son.
Jack
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GROUND SCHOOL
GROUND SCHOOL INSTRUCTORS, left to right — A. M. A. idlnger, Director; J. H. Keesee, Airplanes: H. G. Raine, Engines: A. W. Woolfolk, Airplanes: L. F. Bristol, Navigation, Weather, Recognition: M. Pennell, Engines. Recognition; H. E. Landry, Navigation, Weather.
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CLYDE AMES Seattle, Washington
PAUL R. BOLERJACK Fresno, California
SAMUEL D. DinO OalcUnd, Calitornai
GEORGE M. BLAINE Tulsa, Oklahoma
ALVIN O. BAKER Great Falls, Montaana
MAX BRUTON Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
ALVIN D. BARGER Chickasha, Oklahoma
WILLIAM A. CLARK, JR. Longvlew, Texas
LINK ROOM — The devil's own contraption.
THOMAS A. DUNCAN Shavon Springs, Kansas
CHARLES J. FRALEY Van Nuys, California
ROY A. JOHNSON Malcinen, Minnesota
OLIVER C. GEPNER Geary, Oklahoma
THOMAS H. JONES Oakland, California
INTERIOR OF CABIN— Our haven of rest!
NORRIS B. HANEY Ada, Oklahoma
WILLIAM A. KRUGE Indianapolis, Indiana
CHARLES R. LAW, JR. Cameron, Texas
CALVIN J. MURPHY, JR. Burbank, Texas
KNOX B. McKEE, JR. Los Angeles, California
DONALD L. NAVE Laurel, Montana
ORRIN V/. MATTHEWS Los Angeles, California
McKAY H. NELSON Cedar City, Utah
TAILOR SHOP
JOHN A. LOSCUTOFF San Francsico, California
JOHN N. MURR Oxnard. California
ROBERT A. NENDEL Klama+h Falls. Oregon
MERVIN C, NEWELL Mona, Utah
JACK C. NICHOLS Walla Walla, Washington
HENRY A. O'NEIL Cannbrldge, Massachusetts
ROMAN H. OHNEMUS Alhambra, California
DON E. PACKHAM
Fairfield, Idaho
TIME CARD — Mistake! How'll I find a mistake in this mess?
ROBERT C. OWENS Seattle, Washington
HAROLD K. PARIS Oakland. California
DONALD D. MODRALL Indianapolis, Indiana
CHARLES J. PAYNTER Payette, Idaho
RAYMOND R. PRESZLER LodI, California
RICHARD L. PENNINGTON Marysvllle, California
JAMES J. PROCASKEY San Antonio, Texai
HARRY POPENEY Los Angeles, California
JOHN D. PENDERGRASS Wenatchee, Washington
JOE K. PIGSOTT Sfockhann, Nebraska
VICTOR M. RAMIREZ Riverside, California
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RALPH H. ROBINSON Salt Lake City, Utah
JACK L. RUSSELL Alvarado, Texas
CHARLES E, ROHR Seattle, Washington
GORDON L. SMEDLEY, JR. Los Angeles, California
TRAFFIC JAM — "Let's get those solo ships rolling."
FRED K. ROWLAND Springville, Utah
RICHARD R. SPENCER Sand Springs, Oklahoma
ROBERT V. STUDER Wesley, Iowa
GUSTAV C. WERNER Kewaskum, Wisconsin
CHARLES D. THOMPSON Pasadena, California
DAVID E. WILSON Liffle Rock, Arkansas
1ST. LT. WILLIAM J. HUNKIN II Cleveland. Ohio
GEORGE 1. VAN LEEUWEN, JR. San Jose, California
EARL J. PETERSON New Auburn, Wisconsin
COMING HOME — Do you make all your landings like that?
DISPATCHERS
Thou art my dispatcher,
I do not want.
Thou makest me to spend lonely hours
Sitting in the ready room.
Thou leadest me into temptations
To leave without notice.
Thou callest me without warning
When in the midst of a poker game;
Yea, though I fly through the densest of
clouds I would fear no evil If you were with me;
For thy rod and staff hanging over my hfead Woulds't lead me to bail out And let you fly it.
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SQUADRON 6; top row, left to right — Leonard J. Cooper, rlight commander: Douglas H_ Stratton, Egbert N. Sturdivant, James U. Hawn, John F. Mathews, Joe E. Hart, Harold E. Hawn. Bottom row — Thomas P. Frederick, Edmund T. Dimock, Frank Albright, B. Plez Nance, Francis DuBois, Albert P. Daniels.
ARGENT J. ACOSTA, JR New Orleans, Louisiana
EARL L. BRAGA Gooding Idaho
STEPHEN F. DENIS Riverside, California
IVAN D. AZLEIN Alexandria, South Dakota
CLAYTON L. CRANE Tacoma, Washington
HENRY C. BARKER Crystal City, Texas
HARRY N. DAVIS Pasadena, Texas
WAILING WALL— Oh, I wouldn't worry about that.
CLYDE W. DIFFENBAUGH San Jose. California
RICHARD R. H. DULLNIG San Antonio, Texas
CHARLES L FISH Phoenix. Arizona
DANIEL K. EMERICK El Monte. California
ROBERT E. FRISCH Buffalo, New York
CANTEEN— Bottom's up.
VERNON OWEN FEIN Paso Robles, California
LAWRENCE E. GADDIS Lincoln. Nebraska
MARTIN J. GLEASON Valleio, California
JAMES C. GRAY Kansas City, Missouri
GERALD F. JOHNSON Long Beach, California
JOHN P. McGOVERN San Francisco. California
RICHARD A. GRIFFITH Ventura, California
LEO M. KOFLER Chewelah, Washington
JACK HARDWICK George West, Texas
ARTHUR LORENTZ San Francisco, California
FLIGHT LINE — Then he says, "Now you do one.'
ROBERT L. MILLER
Kansas City, Kansas
JOHN A. MURPHY
Sfockton, California
SUNDAY NIGHT— Oh how we hate to come back.
ERNEST E. MUELLER Elko, Nevada
JAMES A. NELSON Lead, South Dakota
DONALD A. MURISON Albany, California
KENNETH NESSEN Cenferville, Utah
CHARLES R. NEWKIRK Santa Monica, California
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STANLEY M. PALMER Seattle, Washington
ERNEST W. PERKINS Mesa, Arizona
JOHN H. OATES Huntington Park, California
LEONARD A. PAVON Hayward, California
JOHN F. PHELPS Beaver, OLIahoma
SOLO TIME — I better do some work today. My army comes
up tomorrow.
MIGUEL R. RODRIGUEZ San Marino, California
MANUEL R. SALCIDO Pasadena, California
ROBERT N. ROTSTAN Los Angeles, California
JACK M. SILVER Bristow, Oklahoma
FRANK E. RUSSELL Tucson, Arizona
GRAZIANO SOLOMITA Newark, New Jersey
ABRAHAM C. SMITH Rigby, Idaho
MIKE RAIS Miami, Arizona
RAYMOND K. ROBAR Seattle, Washington
LAWRENCE J. ROBERTSON Del Paso Heights, California
HERBERT L PREVOST Long Beach, California
JOHN REID San Francisco, California
ROBERT A. PRENTICE Los Angeles, California
JOHN W. REEP Alpaugh, California
AFTER RETREAT— So you will solo, eh!
ROBERT S. SPANGLE Follett, Texas
GUSTAV V. VANEK San Antonio, Texas
MARVIN K. SWOFFORD Weafherford, Texas
THOMAS J. WARREN Norman, Oklahoma
INSPECTION— Yes sir! No sir! No excuse sir! \
ROBERT H. THORN, JR. San Diego, California
CAPT. WILLIAM A. BROOMFIELD Los Angeles, California
1ST LT. JAMES B. SMITH OalclancJ, California
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BOTTOM ROW, left to right— R. L. Rice, R. 1. Cobb, E. C. Booth, Jr , M. C. Nickle, V. J. Guion, J. W TImple, P. A. Taylor, George L Payne, E. S. Jackson, W. Funk, S. J. Miles. SECOND ROW— J. H. Getz, Victor Kreimyer, W. F. Mugler, E Dingier, J. R. Stephenson, D. N. Rusk, R. C. Brumer, W. E. Auld, Leland E. Karpe, George E. Caldwell, R. S. Phillips. THIRD ROW— Gerould L Giddlngs. Alvan E. Roberts, L C. Clevenger, Norman J. Carlson, James F. Lippaard, W. B. Fankell, Walter K. Sims. W. Naff, Orion C. Harrington, Robert N. Fiorina, K. J. Herman and C. J. Cook.
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BOTTOM ROW, left to right— Carl E. Gordon, R. A. Harrsi, Wayne H. Buhrmann, W. H. Cook, W, F. Miller, R. P. Elkins, R. E. Moore, C. W. Baisden, James Stevenson, R. K. Lambert, C. H. Cobbleigh, A. M. Heun, E. P. Maycumber, M. N. Dalton, J J. Grossert. Jerome E. Franke. SECOND ROW— John K. Bullock, A. C. Neilson, O. M. Smith, Herbert S. Finney, L. G, Glasgow, E. W 'Seal, W. W. Charamza. R. B. Cline, P. H. Perry, Elmer Reid, E. L. Cotton, H. A. Stanley, W. Munkers. THIRD ROW— Martin Geiszler, Jr.', Donald D Dirks, Gerald L. Moir, R. E. Stolz, Edwin G. Tauzer, J. Kokonis, William Patak, C. H. Paya, D. L. Smith, E. Spencer, R. E. Thomas
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BOTTOM ROW, left to right— Albert R. Nish, Jr.. Warren C. Miles, Earl G. Sawyer, C. J. Stock, James V. Oliver. C. Riddlehuber, D. G. Titus. P. E. Sherman, W. H. Boehmler, R. Anderson, H. P. Fauerby, H. V. Rogers, Thomas J. Downey, Morris Mitchel. SECOND ROW — J. Morrow, D. H. Robertson. G. W. Holmes, A. L. Sundstrom, Milton Andrews, H. M. Deja, W. R. Lunsford, James East, R. W. Seymour, W. E. Juengel, Robert Goldman, F. E. Miron, W. S. Holley. TOP ROW— John L. Gaston, J. C. Nelll, R. J. MacFarland, R. R. Herrington, J. W. Webber, D. R. Curl. Harvard A. Bitter, J. P. Quinn. R W. Harmon, Nick Maggiaro, Robert D. Taylor.
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REVEILLE
How long after that second bugle can I lie here and
still make formation shades of Irving Berlin
O how I'd like to remain In bed Why don't they ever
give us time to sleep mrumph what a bright
moon out surely it's not 5:15 yet why did those
guys have to turn on the light .... Someday I'm going to
murder the bugler Poor civilians; don't know what
they are missin' these fresh California mornings,
lounging around in bed til 5:15 great life time
for another cat-nap .... mmm . . . hrmp . . . mmm
MY GAWD, there's the whistle where's my
sock And then I'll get the other pup where's
my pants The guy who gets the bugler up hley,
you guys, don't turn off the light! Tell the sarge I'll be
right with em And spend the rest of my life in bed.
We Uedicaie
this Issue of Contact to our flying Instructors, men of unsung fame whose enduring patience and perserverance has helped us through primary.
Class 44-B salutes you.
MAJOR WM. I. FERNALD Commanding
Yours is the thankless job of keeping the level of discipline to the air corps standard. Often times it is hard for us to see the necessity of gigs and regulations. We growl and grumble at the thought of all the soldiering we have to do. Then we pause in our mad rush long enough to rea ize the problems you face. It is hard to make good flyers, but it is equally as hard making officers of those flyers. At Hemet we learned to fly, but more than that, through your efforts ve learned to take orders as officer trainees should. Alonq with the military training we received we'l remember our week-end open post, our Wednesday open post and our visitor nights. We are grateful for it all.
hiere we qive grateful recognition for the privilege that was ours to serve under this commanding officer. Every hiemet Ca- det has taken to the air with confidence inspired by his quiet, positive manner, and as we leave Hemet, whether it be on to Basic or to new fields of endeavor, it is realized by all that this man saw to it that we got a square deal.
Reflected in the policies of the flying Instruction program are the ideals he stands by "His belief in men and their ability to fly" . . .
LT. WALKER P. MULLEN Commandant of Cadets
FLIGHT OFFICERS
CAPT. B. F. HAZELTON Flying Officer
CAPT. VERNER H. MURDOCK Flying Officer
CAPT. WILLIAM P. SLOAN Flying Officer
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FLIGHT OFFICERS
LT. C. I. MOHLER Flying Officer
LT. F. N. SEXTON Flying Officer
CAPT. B. A. PEETERS Intelligence Officer
LT. FRANKLIN W. DOOLEY Adjutant
ADMINISTRATION
LT. KARL C. REEDY Asst. Adjutant
LT. T. J. WEBB Finance Officer
LT. H. GOLDBERG Air Corps Supply
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LT. CULBERTSON Engineering Officer
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LT. WILLIAM DOUGLAS
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While in constant peril of being "rack- ed back", these patient gentlemen try to maintain that delicate balance between
high morale and good discipline by alter- nately "go to bat" and curbing our innate raunchy tendencies.
LT. JAMES W. WILLIAMS
LT. KENNETH CLUFF
CAPT. B. B. HUTCHINSON
Our two-pronged offensive against bacilli and hemorrage headquarters at the hospital. There two vigilan-t meat wagons sit in preparedness, eager to rush out with screaming sirens to scoop up a cadet from twisted fuselage. Capt. Hutchinson and Lt. Brethour also run one of the post's most ex- clusive men's clubs, where membership is limited to those with a temperature of ninty-nine or better. Every type of service is offered, from putting a splint on a nasty hangnail to delivering a baby.
MEDICAL OFFICERS
LT. L J. BRETHOUR
LT. B. G. PERRY Chaplain
Chaplain Perry with his ready smile and kind words has given many a harried and fraught cadet much needed advice and comfort. Have you tried his new double- headed, bevel-edged punch? We think you'll like it.
GROUND SCHOOL
GROUND SCHOOL INSTRUCTORS, left to right— A.
Engines; A. W. Woolfoll<, Airplanes; L. F. Bristol, Navi fion; H. E. Landry, Weather.
A gutteral "WOOF" always indicated that Mr. Raine wished us to take seats when he entered the room, and that one of his soothing chats on the inner nnysteries of detonation or the romance of the poppet valve was about to begin.
From the very start Mr. Pennell's "I mean business" attitude drove us on the seek out the mysteries of the engine. Then one day, pale from the lack of sleep, he an- nounced that the smokes were on him. "Manifold pressure" and "R.P.M." took a drop to be momentarily replaced by "how it feels to be a papa." CONGRATULA- TIONS!
"You might not believe it but it's true," — are words that we'll never forget when we think of Mr. Woolfolk. We didn't be- lieve at first. Our arguments were logical too, but what could we do when he had Newton on his side?
Mr. Bristol cunningly taught us navi-
M.Weidinger. Director: J. H. Keesee, Airplanes; H. G. Raine, gation. Weather, Recognition; M. Pennell, Engines, Recogni-
gation, weather and recognition in spite of the hot sleepy afternoons. We will be re- minded of him in many of our duties as we go on with our training also — the only man that doesn't need a compass to draw a perfect circle.
Mr. Weldinger is the man responsible for the organization of ground school and under his direction we are prepared for the next step in our ground school training.
Mr. Landry will always be remembered for his eternal amazement at the lethargy of the aviation cadet and his quiet, erudite manner of explaining clearly how to navi- gate the PT-22 or how to tell when it's raining.
At 7:30 Mr. Keesee is all business. Only once did he detour from the task of teach- ing cadets "Why It Flys" to crack a poker- faced witticism. We stay awake now wait- ing for another.
LINK TRAINER
LINK ROOM — The devil's own contraption.
TOP ROW, left to right— S/Sgt. Stanley E. Geade, Sgt. Emmeron B. Wallner, PFC Richard A. Reyes, PFC. Harold C. Wolber, Sgt. George W. Kennedy, Cpl. James E. Chester. BOTTOM ROW— Cpl. Jack Helferd, Sgt. A! F. Pernett, Cpl. Leo C. Sheehan, S/Sgt. Ralph F. Snnith, Sgt. Robert H. Tea. (S/Sgt. Harry I. Gluskin was not present when picture was taken.)
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Battaglia, H. S. Bracken, W. C. Brant, D. E. Burnett, R. L Chumley, G. E. Clow, R. B. Clem, J. W. Cobourn, R. E. Cooley, R. P. Conrow, R. C. Cur+Is, T. V. Del FattI, H. G. Delnero, C. Deskin, M. M. Diven, L. E. Dunaway, K. P., Jr. Eder, B. B. Endresen, R. J. Rnkelstein, M. Fish, F. A. Fricks, A. R. Gaulding, J. S. George, S. L. Gordon, K. P. Gottschalk, C. L. Halstead, H. H. Harry, R. E. Hartley, H. W. Hathorn, S., Jr. Hayes, F. P. Holzapfel, J. W. Howell, H. C. Hull, T. A., Jr. Kiser, G. D. Lawhorn, C. H. Lyon, G. D. Matour, J. J. Maxwell, R. B. Mellen, F. C. Miller, E. H. Miller, W. N. Mitchell, W. K. Molloy, D. Moody, K. L. Moore, R. G. Morrison, G. L. Mostero, F. S. Murray, R. A. Newson, T. L. Nielsen, G. J., Jr. O'Brien, E. M. Potter, J. K. Rand, H. L Reiter, G. R., Jr. Reuter, S. N. RIes, P. J. Ross, R., Jr. Sinderson, J. E. Singleton, J. C. Sorenson, P. G. Starrett, R. L. Stahl. F. F., Jr. Stewart, D. G.
Stout, T. F. Sunshine, P. M. Suverkrop, B. Taylor, E. J. Summerfield, W. I., Jr. Teutschel, A. V. Thomason, J. B. Vecchiariello, A. V. Walker, D. G. Whiteley, G. P.
STUDENT OFFICERS Capt. Kursar, A. 2nd Lt. Feldman, M. S. WOJG Lear, H. E.
SQUADRON IV
Albin, E. L. Bertaso, M. J. Brandt, T. H. Brody, A. D. Burney, H. K. Cleckler, W. J., Jr. Clymer, L. M., II Coffee, D. J., Jr. Cowan, O. T. Crocker, B., Jr. Davis, R. R. Day, R. M. Domangue, M. J., Jr. Durcan, C. I. Dutton, C. Edwards, D. F. Ellis, J. D. Ferrante, W. J. Ferrier, J., II Fletcher, S. Fuller, L. E. Gausemel, A. N., Jr. Gllmore, L. M. Glasson, D. L. Goodman, C. S. Grawert, D. H. Gutierrez, R. Hansen, H. E. Heizman, D. W. Hirschi, M. Hussey, W. E. Jacobs, J. P., Jr. Jaques, N. D. Johnston, M. D. Korsmo, O. N. Kuefler, P. M., Jr. Layton, W. H. McGuire, D. R. McMillan, C. C. Mellon, J. W. Meyer, G. A. Miller, E. T. Milman, J. Mock, G. C. Momberg, C. K. Morris, E. M. Mouche, T. J. Mould, E. H.
Mullarky, E. J. Myers, L. M. Nastoupil, C. J., Jr. Newton, W. J. Nielsen, H. F. Olmsted, J. P. Queen, T. W., Jr. Reid, S. F., Jr. Ripley, C. W. Rivas, A. Roscoe, F. L. Rudwan, S. Simone, P. M. Sineath, W. B. Smith, B. V. Smith, M. H. Springmeyer, M. F. Statton, R. F. Stich, E. B Strong, D. E. * Swan, L. B. Swanson, C. E. Taylor, G. E., Jr. Terry, W. B. Thiede, R. B. Thompson, C. D. Walbom, R. W. Williams, J. A. Wycoff, W. G. STUDENT OFFICERS 1st Lt. Hansen, P. B. 2nd Lt. Malick, D. N.
SQUADRON VII
Alexander, H. N. Auld, W. E. Booth, E. C, Jr. Bruner, R. C. Bunker, L. B., Jr. Caldwell, G. E. Carlson, N. V. Clevenger, L. C. Cobb, R. I. Cook, C. J. Crantz, P. E. Cullity, E. P. Deal, L. S. Dengler, E. V. Dougall, W. M. Earhart, R. H. Ehelebe, R. A. Fankell, W. B. Florine, R. N. Freeman, G. L. Funk, W. H. Gabriel, J. B. Getz, J. H. Giddings, G. L. Gold, C. I. Goodpasture, A. L. Grombach, A. E. Guion, V. J. Hall, L. C. Harrington, O. C. Herman, K. J.
Hobdey, C. D. Jackson, E. S. Karpe, L E. Kreimeyer, V. L. Lippard, J. F. Martin, R. M. McCardle, E. N. Meyer, H. E. Miles, S. J. Miller, E. B. Minott, R. A. Moeller, F. G. Monell, L. G. Morrow, D. F. Mugler, W. F. Naff, W. H. Nickle, M. C. Nigg, C. Q. O'Hara, R. F., Jr. Payne, G. B. Philbin, J. F. Phillips, R. S. Pines, H. Rabb, A. P. Rice, R. L. Roberts, A. E., Jr. Rusk, D. N. Ryan, F. X. Schwartz, M. Sherman, D. R. Sims, W. K. Smith, H. M. Spiegel, S. I. Stanley, G. C. Stephenson, J. R. Stinchombe, D. J. St. John, E. H. Sundahl, C. H. Tarr, W. L. Taylor, P. A. Thomas, L. E. Timpe, J. W. Trefry, I. W. Watson, R. J. McGrath, W. H. Thompson, W. M.
STUDENT OFFICERS 1st Lt. Kittleson, V. L.
SQUADRON VIII
Anderson, R. Andrews, M. L. Baisden, C. W. Bitter, H. A. Boehmler, W. H. Bullock, J. K. Buhrmann, W. H. Charamza, W. W. Cline, R. B. Cobleigh, C. H., Jr. Cook, W. H. Cotton, E. L., Jr. Curl, D. R. Dalton, M. N.
Deja. H. M. Dirks, D. D. Downey, T. J. East, J. W. Elkins, R. P. Fauerby, H. P, Finney, H. S. Franke, J. E, Gaston, J. L. Geiszler, M., Jr. Glasgow, L. G. Goldman, R. Gordon, C. E. Grossart, J. J. Harmon, R. W. Harrington, R. R. Harris, R. L. Heun, A. M. Holley, W. S. Holmes, G. W. Juengel, W. E. Lambert, R. K. Lunsford, W. K., Jr. MacFarland, R. J. Maggiaro, N. Maycumber, E. P., Jr. Miles, W. C, Jr. Miller, W. F., Jr. Miron, F. E. Moir, J. L. Moore, R. E. Morrow, J. H. Munkers, W. Neill, J. O. Nielsen, A. C. Nish, A. R., Jr. Patak, W. Paya, C. H. Perry, P. H. Quinn, J. P. Read, E. J. Ridlehuber, C, Robertson, D. Rogers, H. V. Sawyer, E. G. Saymour, W. R. Sherman, P. E. Smith, D. L. Seal, E. W. Smith, O. M. Spencer, E. Stanley, H. A. Stevenson, J. W. Stock, C. J. Stolz, R. E. Tauzer, E. G. Taylor, R. D. Thomas, R. E. Titus, D. G. Webber, J. W. Sundstrom, A. L., Jr. Mitchell, M. J.
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BOTTOM ROW, Left to Right: Maurice E. Solt, Ervin P. Ovick,, Edward T. Molitor, John C. Kumler, Commander: Albert A. Hyde, Lester L. Stone, Thomas J. Lovell; TOP ROW— Morris F. Roberts, Joseph F. Hutchlns, Vaughn S. Kearns, Robert V. Lindquist, Lloyd Yost, Robert S. Alexander and George L. Bosley.
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BOTTOM ROW, Left to Right: Millard L. Davis, Jomes G. Travis, Ray Porter, Alfred C. Chase, commander; Harold R. Clark, William H. Diehl: TOP ROW— William G. Graton, Robert J. Miller, M. Edmund Nicolas, Donald G. Ankrum, Ivan W. KInne and Thomas A. Wender.
SQUADRON VII
BOTTOM ROW, Left to Right: Fred C. James, Elmer C. Haines, S. J. Copenhaver, Adelbert L. Hannah, James E. Coughran, Ralph R. Akins; TOP ROW — Lin B. Cooper, Robert H. Fisher, Robert E. Knowles, Edwin T. Shockley and Roald Hanson.
FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS
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BOTTOM ROW, Left to Right: Albert W. Lawrence, William A. Murphey, Emerson G. Townsend. Raymond E. Blauvelt, commander; James Simpson, JosepTi E. Robb, William J. Gordon; TOP ROW — Kenneth E. McLaughlin, Arthur J. Murphy, John S. Wilbur, Berl L. Porter, W. Deane Raine and D. Gerald Nunnaley.
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OFFICERS
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Richard P. Cooley, Commander Bernard B. Eder, Adiutant
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TOP ROW, left to right- Cadet Flight Lieutenants Roger L. Rice, Robert Anderson. Gerald C. Stanley. MIDDLE ROW Cadet Flight Lieutenants Ralph E. Stoltz. James tH. Morrow, Kenneth J. Herman, Charles J. Cook. BOTTOM ROW— Cadet Squadron Commanders Walter W. Charameza, Clarence H. Cobleigh, Jr., Harvey V. Rogers and Alvan E. Roberts.
GROUND
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'Neath multi-colored slacks and blouses, smears of grease and hair awry
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Faces smeared with globs of greases, faces scorched a fiery hew. . . .
Replacing mans be-muscled labors, as of these there are too few. . . .
Oh Lord!! . . . And verily I say . . . "As of these there are too few. . . .
Bathed and soaped and richly scented. . . . Groomed and preened to men's de- light. . . .
Lush warm body, freshly powdered, drift- ing out into the night. . . .
PHYSICAL TRAINING SCHEDULE
MOM.— Double Time TUES.— Sprint WED.— Run
THURS.— Run Like Hell FRI. — Competition Races SAT. — Anything You Like
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LT. ROY D. COOPER Athletic Director
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SGT. HARRIS FINE
SQUADRON ONE
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A" FLIGHT
TOP ROW, left to right— V. L Domino, R. E. Elliott, H. R. Feder, A. E. Boettcher, E. F. Karges, Jr., T. E. D. Hackney, Jr., A. K. Hill, W. G. Frazier, Jr., R. W. Beattie, L L Holland, D. R. Hutoon. MIDDLE ROW— J. H. Grantham, R. F. Foster, M. Hut, M. M. Derry, V. O. Gustafson, J. F. Grant, J. J. Cornwall, H. D. Chase, M. L. Fisher, G. H. Brisko, W. E. Hansen, G. Camp. BOTTOM ROW— W. B. Drake, O. G. Huettig, D. L Brubaker, T. U. Hart, L P. Hansen, E. C. Gast, I. C. Dahmen, C. M. Harvey, Jr., M. R. Erickson, F. O. Feemster, W. W. Dyess, O. D. Argadine.
SQUADRON ONE
"B" FLIGHT
TOP ROW, left to right— R. C. Norman, G. E. Swink, W. G. Vinson, C. L. Spindler, F. G. Smith, I. W. Slingsby, D. D. Murdoch, W. L Kletzman, J. D. Nolan, V. W. Lilley, E. J. McCabe. MIDDLE ROW— W. M. Oliver, F. R. Paul, T. L Viguers, Jr., M. W. Yacenda, A. M. Yacenda, R. M. Neely, Jr., D. F. Weeks, H. A. Lovegreen, Jr., T. J. Maroney, Jr, R. C. Miessler, Jr., G. D. McAdams, L. L. McLarty. BOTTOM ROW— G. Lloyd, Jr., W. J. Suerwein, J. R. Thiele, P. G. Mora, S. V. W. Peters, Jr., W. R. Wais, F. N. Johnson, P. C. Lambert, R. H. Jones, R. L. Naegle, R. L. Mench, P. J. Joos, C, H. Jepson.
SQUADRON TWO
"A" FLIGHT
TOP ROW, left to right— H. C. Graves, D. Davis, B. H. Daniel, C. M. Gray, R. L. Anderson, A. J. DeVillier, Jr., B. L. Bucher, D. M. Bahllng, K. H, Boege, A. B. Holiman, Jr.. R. M. Grossman, R. R. Fisher. MIDDLE ROW— C. F. Hailing, D. D. Coski, A. J. Johnson, K. L. Hanson, J. E. Campbell, J. W. Dunaway, R. J. Aitken. Jr., F. P. Benfer, W. J. Frink. R. E. Everett, O. D. Bondurant, Jr., M. E. Fowler. BOTTOM ROW— C. P. Chesbrough, A. E. Ireland, Jr., K. L. Brown, E. P. Fichtee, J. Feldstein, L. M. Hall, F. N. Hass, E. C. Gates, D. C. Eaby, H. E. Hetzler, D. A. Elliott, F. A. Hoeksema, L. D. Guy.
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SQUADRON FIVE
"B" FLIGHT
TOP ROW, left to right— B. J. Snider, B. A. Vrem, D. F. McCormick, C. B. Stout, W. W. Pond, C. M. Kara, H. Lichtman. E. Silberman, R. P. Wightman, J. M. Walker, R. Lockwood. MIDDLE ROW— M. C. Mace, Jr., L. R. Kolbe, G. W. Wilison, D. R. Murphy, R. Spillane, W. C. Martin, J. H. Lorenz, C. B. Nash, F. P. Nylander, L. L. Ottley, F. L. Peric, C. J. Kalickl. BOTTOM ROW— A. D. Peck, A. B. Mid- dlemas, J. D. Ledbetter, E. A. Morrison. R. L. Nesmith, C. S. Smith, E. W. Kech, T. S. Loeber, J. C. Jones, T. L. Johnson, N. S. Potthoff, S. M. McKay, H. D. Montgomery.
SQUADRON SIX
"A" FLIGHT
TOP ROW, left to right— E. R. Chapman, G. L Gunderson, E. M. Emery, M, V. Hughes, Jr., R. L. Bell, G. M. Ellings, G. N. Flanders. M. K. Burk. R. L. Jacobson, A. Gamba, L J. Cozzolind, B. M. Cloud. MIDDLE ROW— W. J. Helm, B. L Brenchley, G. A. Butz, B. R. hiannigan, Jr., C. P. Barrett, H. D. Hammett, Jr., R. M. hlarris, E. H. Holmes, E. G. Hoganson. E. E. Haasis, J. B. Durst, E. E. Hansen. BOTTOM ROW— A. W. Elliott. J. F. Gallagher, R. S. France, G. B. Barnard, Jr., G. G. Grant, J. J. Devlin, C. J. Downey. Jr., W. E. Dacit, B. Anderson, E. Breaw, Feddersen, W. Flood, W. C. Finster.
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TOP ROW, left to right— Beryl Williams, H. P. Kinney, W. F. Myers. Jr., L G. Rice, J. F. Mosher, R. J. Van Sloyk. J. S. Lipsit, R. B. Mauch, W. C. Montgomery, C. E. Johnson, S. McDonnell, T. H. Newton. MIDDLE ROW— G. R. Taylor, Ray Silvius. W. K. Wrind, L E. Well, J. J. Sullivan, S. Kowrlski, A. W. Middleton. E. Kaminsici, R. Keller, M. L Perry, J. H. O'Keefe. BOTTOM ROW— J. P. Long, T. W. Mooney, N. C. Mathers, C. C. Vaughn, R. L Webb, R. Jones, E. Kennedy, P. L. Sommer, D. E. Smith, L. E. Neece, J. C. Wirrer, A. F. Liester, R. E. Patheal.
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PATRICIA MORRIS
Beseeching voices void of bodies cooing softly from the mike . . .
Running Cadets, crunching grav- el, eager, eager all alike
The "Thorne Among Dispatchers" bellows twice and thrice to no avail
n fact, I fear his boys respond as slow as Santa Ana mail
NATALIE SROSSKOPF
DISPATCHERS
This man has found to do his job, that he must use a voice of steel
hHis cohorts on the other hand are backed by scads of sex- appeal . . .
WM. B. ELLIOn
W. B. BAILEY
CONTACT STAFF
Left fo. Right — Wm. J. Cleckler, Morris J. Domangue, Jr., George W. Holmes, James W. East, Charles L. Gottschalk, George J. Nielsen, Jr.
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To our Flight Instructors, we respectfully dedicate this issue of Contact. Theirs is a hard lot. With infinite patience they've changed earth bound "Dodos" into air-borne fledg- lings. Quietly, earnestly — without any public acclaim to com- pensate them for their great work — they have added their part in America's production line of victory; they have shaped the pilot who in turn will help shape the ultimate destruction of our enemies.
Only now do we realize how hard they have worked with us. It was their task to produce flyers, and they have done their work well. They have shaped our destiny — it is our duty to fulfill it, for it is the destiny of everything that is fair, decent and worthwhile — it is the destiny of America.
It was inevitable that in the process of our training we have unconsciously absorbed some characteristics, some traits of our instructors — we "will" be a worthy reflection of their efforts.
So, we, the class of 44C, salute you, the civilian Flight Instructors. Along with this dedication goes our heartfelt appreciation and thanks for everything you've done for us. You've given us our wings; we will use them well.
MAJOR WM. I. FERNALD Commanding
Mild mannered, soft spoken Major Fernald is a familiar figure on this post. Definitely a man of action, nevertheless the Major always has time to help some "gadget" straighten out his chandelles.
Born in 1905 at Tarpon Springs, Florida, he attended the University of Florida and graduated in 1930. Not the least of his many accomplish- ments was the successful construction of a two place airplane. Designed and built in his spare time, over a period of two years, he later sold it for $200.
Hie procured an age waiver and enlisted In the Army Air Corps as a cadet in 1934, took primary and basic training at Randolph Field Texas, and graduated from Advanced at Kelly Field, Texas. From 1936-38 he was stationed at Luke Field, hHonolulu, T. hi., with a pursuit squadron. Returning to the states he became an advanced instructor at Kelly Field. In 1940 he requested leave from duty and became a civilian Flight Instructor at MIra Loma Academy at Oxnard. In 1942 he was recalled to active duty and Oxnard's loss became Ryan's gain.
The Major, his wife and three and a half year old son reside In Heme; and as this goes to press, are expecting a visit from the stork.
LT. KENNETH CLUFF Tactical Officer
LT. KARL KOENIG Tactical Officer
LT. WALKER P. MULLEN Commandant of Cadets
TACTICAL
OFFICERS
LT. WM. DOUGLAS Tactical Officer
LT. JAMES W. WILLIAMS Tactical Officer
CAPT. B. A. PEETERS Inlelligence OFficar
Father Joseph Mackey
Capt. Wendell L. Ensors Chaplain
LT. T. J. WEBB Finance Officer
ARMY
CAPT. F. W. DOOLEY Adjutant
ADMINISTRATION
LT. H. GOLDBERG Air Corps Supp'y
LT. KARL C. REEDY Asst. Adjutant
LT. CULBERTSON Engineering Officer
CAPT. B. B. HUTCHINSON
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OBSTACLE COURSE
THE CONQUEST OF GRISLY GULCH
SCENE: A shimmering desert bedecked with gaunt white scaffolds.
Vultures may be seen hovering over the end of the gulch. TIME: A September afternoon.
Enter from left a cloud of dust which soon materializes into a column of cadets. SQUADRON COMMANDER: Awright— peel off, three at a time. On
the double!
FIRST SUPERMAN: Off we go
SECOND SUPERMAN: Into the Wild Blue Yonder. THIRD SUPERMAN: You too can be an Aviation Cadet!
And so we leave these dashing young Greek Gods to their struggle With the most ingenious devices ever contrived to tax the agility and endurance of man.
THE HARD WAY
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CAPT. B. F. HAZELTON
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LT. JOSEPH B. BENNETT
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PAUL E. WICCOX Wing Commander
RICHARD HUFFMAN Group Commander
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CHARLES EVANS Group Commander
Far from the haun+s of men I wandered, Weary and weak from a long, hard day. Down in the shade by the tracks 1 pondered, Drinking the sunset's last red ray.
Then in the dusk came the sound of voices; hiigh-pitched laughter, squeals of glee. I rose with a start at these weird noises. For nothing human could they be.
On the edge of the field was an old PT; Stripped and deserted, a forlorn thing. By the pale moonlight I chanced to see Three tiny figures perched on her wing.
"Fixem, Foxem and Foulem are we. We are the Gremlin Brothers three." This was the song they sang for me As they perched on the wings of the old PT.
"Come join us. Mister," one mite said, "And we'll have a spot o' propwash tea. We'll drink to the days now gone and dead When we served the class of 44-C.
"hHere's to the lad with the curly hair — hHigh in the clouds he loved to roam. 'Twas lucky he had some gas to spare When he thought March Field was Home Sweet Home.
"We theer when the dust rolls away and
reveals (This happened more than once, hooray!) A three-point landing — nose and two
wheels. We like them much better that way.
"And last but not least we take off our hats
To the man who is really a hero.
We speak with respect of those great
acrobats Who do loops at altitude zero."
—Leo P. Holliday
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TOP ROW, left to right: L. F. Roethal, J. C. Rinehart, J. S. Gaddis, C. D. Fairbanks, J. C. Matson, J. C. Raymond, A. J. Pirot. BOTTOM ROW: D. N. Lake, squadron commander, J. M. Mamuzich, M. G. McGuire, L. A. Stater, R. L. Quinn. flight commander, J. T. Kerby, J. C. Robinson, R. C. Schumann, flight commander (photo missing)
SQUADRON TWO
TOP ROW. left to right: G. E. Hutchins. M. E. Lambert. E. V. Sheely, E. L. Neal, W. C. VanHook, A. J. Daly, E. D. Reedey. BOTTOM ROW: G. A. Helm, squadron commander: R. M. Lundgren, K. D. Moore, M. W. Taylor. L. M. Venable. flight commander, E. W. Kinzel. R. F. Jones, P. Bala, flight commander (photo missing).
SQUADRON FIVE
TOP ROW, left to right: R. D. Chadwick, R. O. Brewer, E. M. Head, R. C. Mannagh, J. C. McPherson. FRONT ROW: Wm. B. Scheifele, squadron commander: A. V. Joel, W. E. Hagberg, J. C. Grady, W. C. Bouck \V J Bader W. G. Lovell, B. F. Douglas, J. E. Wright, A T. Flickenger.
SQUADRON SIX
TOP ROW, left to right: D. H. Stratton, A. P. Daniels, J. C. Hawn. B. P. Nance, E. N. Sturdivant. BOTTOM ROW: L, J. Cooper, squadron commander; J. F. Mathews, J. E. Hart, E. J. Whalen, T. P. Fredericks, T. E. Dimock, F DuBois, N. Hawn, F. Albright.
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HELEN HASLAM
JANE RUSSELL
Dispatchers
"They Send Us Up"
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''TheylBring Us Down"
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Sure, I'll say a few words for Contacf! If will be a relief to speak up for once and say things fit for printing. Not that I'm hard to get along with or anything — HeW no! I only say what the boss tells nne when we are up there. My nanne? Oh, they call me lots of things — "Snake-in-the-cockpit," "Hell-Tube," and a good many names that would not print so well. But I don't mind, because I know I do a pretty good job of getting you cadets through those first te- dious hours of dual instruction. I had a lot to say during those hours before you soloed, didn't I? And do you remember when you finally did solo — it kind of worried you when you thought you would not hear your in- structor's voice telling you what to do. But after you took off it seemed that I was so full of talk, I just kept right on pounding your ear each time you made a mistake. . . . "Let's keep that nose down, mister!" . . . "The pattern is flown at 500 feet, not 600!" . . . "Where you going? Going over to buzz Hemet? Let's get on to that base
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"This is a PT-22— It glides at 90
miles per hour — now do it!!!" . . . '"Watcha think you got, a dive bomber? — Level off, mister, landing gears cost money!" . . . Yep! I guess I just got so filled up during dual time that I iust kept right on babbling, even after the instructor qot out. Yes, I know, you think I ought to be made into a two-way iob, but sometimes it's a good thing you can't talk back. And you can't turn me off, either! Well, that's one thing about the radio in the BT — all you have to do is turn a switch and you have peace and quiet. I'm your friend, though, I hope. Even though I did kind of v/arm your ears at times, some- day you'll appreciate all the things I've told you. . . . hlapoy landings, and the best of luck in Basic, fellas — Give 'em hell!
Sincerely,
G. D. Gosport
Student
OfFicers
Ist Lt. R. H. Hardes+y
2nd Lt. J. W. Cooper
Capt. A. J. Seder
2nd Lt. W. O. Reil
Ist Lt. A. A. Paul
Ist Lt. L L. Jackson
2nd Lt. P. G. Cooper
To these student officers of the class of 44-C we dedicate this page in admir- ation of their courage and ambition. They have already undergone rigorous training in earning their commissions and have come right bacTc for more of the same to speed us on to our ultimate goal — liberty, freedom, and Justice!
Stern, capable, exacting, but we cherish a feeling of pride to have them shoulder with us as we strive on toward that golden day when we receive ou"" coveted "Silver Wings." Best of luck to you in Basic! The Class of 44-C salutes you!
2nd Lf. E. S. Ericlcson
Ist Lt. N. W. Dicic
SQUADRON
CADET
EDWIN F. KARiiES JR. .niPET CAPTAIN
OFFICERS
LFROY P. HA'-S3K' FLIGHT LIE-IIIEv^y-IT
FRAM K. JOlfflSGR FLIGHT im'^-" "1
J^OBFRT F. FLTOHT LIT:
Robert W, Beattte Aloha, Ore,
Allen J. Black Panhandle, Texas
Otto D, Argadine Hammond, Ind*
Arthtir E, Boettcher Benton Harbor, Mich,
Gerald H, Brisko Chicago, Illinois
Dale L, Brubaker Murray, Iowa
Gerald A, Camp Lacrosse, Wash,
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Herbert H. Gassidy Ruston, Louisiana
Irvin C, Dahmen Moscow, Idaho
Harry, D, Chase CoertPd'AlenQ, Idaho
Max M, Derry Lomoni, Iowa
William B, Drake Scmerset, Ky,
Weldon W, Dyess, Bryan, Texas
Virgil L. Domino Spirit Lake, Iowa
Robert E, Elliot
Tacoaa, Tfash,
Mahlon R. Erickson Wauwatosa, Wise,
Harry R. Feder Larkspur, Calif,
Fredrick 0. Feemster San Pedro, Calif..
Marvin L. Fisher Sacramento, Calif,
Robert F. Foster Chicago, ni.
Robert H. Frank-iu Hardin, Mo,
William G. Frasler Kirkwood, Mo,
Elmer '-^, Cast Steamboat i^ock, Iowa
Joseph F, Grant Long Beach, Calif.
John H, Grantham San Francisco, Calif,
Ted E. D, Hackney, Jr. Ft. Worth, Texas
LeRoy P. Hansen Grand Island, Nebr,
Velmar 0. Gustafson Moline, 111.
Ted U. Hart Cicero, ni.
Allan K, Hill
Eureka, Calif,
William E. Hansen Balsam Lake, Wise.
Leon L, Holland Erie, Pa.
Otto G, Hue t tig Eden, Idaho
Charles H, Jepsen Valley, Wash,
Prank N, Johnson Glendale, Calif.
Donald K, Huntoon Des Moines, Iowa
Robert H, Jones Seattle, Wash,
Peter J, Joos
San Anselwo, Calif,
Edwin F. Karges Evans ville, Ind.
Peter C, l4Uitoert Willows, Calif.
Vernon W. LiUey Long Beach, Calif.
Gordon Lloyd Jr, Berkeley, Calif,
Harold A. Lovegreen Ukiah, Calif.
Thonas J. Maroney Nacogdoches, Texas
Glendor D, McAdaios Quanah, Texas
Elroy J, McCabe St, Louis, Mo,
Lawrence ;L« McLarty Glendale, Calif.
Bobert L, Mench Wadsworth, Ohio
Bobert C, Miessler Meophis, Term,
Foston G. Mora Cooper, Texas
David D, Murdock Chicago, 111,
Raymond L. Naegie Benson, Arizona
Rcfeert M. Neelyi bana 111.
John D, Nolan Phenix Ctly, Ala,
Ronald C, Norman Fairfield, lona
Walter M, Oliver Parsons, Kan.
Frank R, Paul
Los Angeles, Calif*
Sidney V. Peters Jr* Kentfield, Calif.
William J, Sauerwein Portland, Ore.
Ira W. SliBgsby Fargo, North Dakota
Crowley L, Spindler Galva, Iowa
Frederick G, Smith Detroit, Michigan
George E. Swink n>v,^pi«
remington. Mo. g^^J llvSi Falls, Wise.
Thonas L. Veguers Collengewood, N, J.
Wilbur G. Vinson Minneapolis, Minn,
Raymond W. wais St, Paul, Mi'^n,
Dale F, Weeks Hollywood, Calif,
SQUADRON
ROBERT L. A?DEHSON " IKG .4DJTITAIJT
GEORGE F. ''..RTUS GROUP GOI.rANI)ER
FREi ERICK L. NAJiCE JR. CADET CAPTAIN
?''AIvE A. HOEKSa^A CADET CAPTAIN
V:ILLIA!,- A. JOHNSON FLICHT LI'UTKNANT
VaiLIAT- A. KAISER FLIGHT LIEUTENiUIT
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OFFICERS
HOY R. FICHER JR. FLIGHT LIEUTENANT
Robei*t L« Anderson San Leandro, Calif,
Robert J, Aitken Jr. Sacramento, Calif.
Donald M. BahHng Fresno, California
Frederic P. Penfe: Des Koines, Iowa
Kenneth H, Boege Rochester, Minn,
ftner D, Bondurant Reedley, Calif,
Kenneth L, Brown Berkeley, Calif.
Bernard L, Bucher Extreka, Illinois
Ciirtls, D, Chesbrough Greenacres, Wash,
Donald D. Coski Donnelly, Idaho
John £, Campbell Spokane, Hash,
Barton H, Daniel Abilene, Texas
Alex J. De Villier, Jr. Port Arthur, Texas
John W, Dunaway Nyssa, Ore.
Donald C, Eaby La Habra, Calif ,
Donald A. Elliott Frisco, Texas
Julius Feldstein Azusa, Calif.
Edwin P, Fichter Beverly Hills, Calif.
Robert E, Everett Omak, Wash,
R07 R, Fisher, Jr. Davenport, Iowa
Maurice E. Fowler ""^liliam J, Frink Plainsbitrg, Iowa North Haverhill, N. H.
JUNIOK CATERPILLAR
Edward C, Gates Baldwin City, Kansas
Chauncey M, Gray- Kansas City, Mo,
Robert M. Grossmann Chicago, 111,
Harry C, ■?-. Florence, Mass,
Lawrence D, Guy Winfield, Kansas
Charles F. Hailing San Francisco, Calif,
Kenneth L, Hanson ChicacTo, ni.
Floyd N, Hass Ghadron, Nebr.
Herbert E. Het^ler University City, Mo.
Frank A, Hoeksensa Oak Park, 111,
Arthur B. Hollman Benton, ArkansavS
Alfred E. Ireland, Jr. Long Beach, Calif.
Anaold J. Johnson Beloit, Wise.
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William A, Johnson Phoenix, Ariz-,
Robert R, Joslin Clarence , Iowa
William A. Kaiser Brooklyn, N. Y.
Earle W, Karlsen Chicago, ni.
!iarion M. Kinyon
Fall River Mills, Cali
Charles R, Landers OaahBLf Nebr,
William N, I* Baron Los Angles, Calif «
Ruel F, Lehman Oak Park, in.
Hal C. Ling Oakland, Calif,
Harold H. Locke Portland, Ore,
Charles W« Luke Moscow, Idaho
Max G. Mabie Green, Kansas
George F« Uartus Boston, Uassachusetts
Donald E, Metzler Fresno, Calif,
Murray Mishalcw Blaghanton, N.I,
JajBes C, McCarviUe Armour, South Dakota
Joseph V, Morris Grardville, Penna*
Donald W, Murdock Palo Alto, Calif,
Frederick L, Nance Jr.
Salisbury, N, C,
David ^. iielscm. Clear Lake, Iowa
Robert M, Huckolls Oakland, Calif.
Thomas J, O'Rourke Coexird Alene, Idaho
Erwin R, Paaske Solvang, Calif.
Clifford W, Penske Toledo, Ohio
Robert W, Petersen WilliaiQS, Iowa
Donald F, Schwertley Lo8 Angeles, Calif,
William M, Slocxjun Detroit, Michigan
Marqtiis I. Sndth Clinton, lona
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Thomas G, Stacer Tacoma, Wash,
Robert M. Vogel Boulder, Colo,
James C, Walker Girard, 111.
Wetsster, So. Dak.
Frank E. Williams
Pasadena, Calif.
Jack M, Williams Lincoln, Ala,
Albert Yee
I^s Angeles, Calif.
John M, Wiegner Perkasle, Pa,
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ROBERT LOCKV.OOD .FLIGHT LISUTENANI
CADET OFFICERS
EARL r. FAB IK FLIGHT LIrUTI<:NA!;T
William H, Alexander Dallas, Texas
Juan F. Alonso Santa Monica, Calif,
Calvin W. Adams New York City
Charles W, Aring Waunratosa, Wis.
David H, Barlow I<enoir, N, C.
Ernest W, Blair Fallon, Nev,
Jack Boydston Hereford, Texas
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William P. Canterna Freeport, Pa,
Rajinond A, Carlsen Brooklyn, N.Y.
Charles B, Bryson Memphis, Tenn,
James, P. Christenson Idaho Falls, Idaho
Walter S. Crum IKichita, Kansas
John R, Daub, Jr. Greensboro, N.C.
Patrick H. Donahoe Hickman Mills, Mo
Roy H, Dunham Caorbhage, Missouri
Seba Eldridge, Jr, Lawerence, Kan.
Charles W. Ellis Aubiim, Nebr,
Frederick A, Ekstein Pomona, Calif,
Earl M. Fabik
East St. Louis, 111.
Ralph F. Findlay Blooraington, Idaho
Louis S, Finkelstein N. Y. C.
Richard E, Fleischer Hollywood, Calif,
Arthur J, Frahm Davenport, Iowa
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Richard W, Goshorn Fort Wayne, Ind.
Dwight E. Gallagher Long Beach, Galif,
Ambrose F, Goulet Glencoe, Minn,
Howard M, Gustaf son
Red Oak, Iowa
Boyd B. Gwin Crete, Nebr.
iiodrey H. Hamblin Charles J. Harmon San Francisco, Calif. Dixon, 111.
Arnold F.- Hector Johnson, Nebr,
Leo F. Holliday Santa Monica, Calif,
Calvin A, Hoist ine Minneapolis, Minn,
Raymond G. Jacobsen Cathlamet, Wash,
Byron E, Johnson Dallas, Texas
John C, Jones Belton, Texas
Clement J, Kalicki Chicago, ni.
Christy M. Kara
Omha, Nebr,
Edward W, Kech Chicago, ni.
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Mark V. Hughes ,Sioux City, Iowa
Richard L« Jacobson Tacoiaa, Wash.
Edward H, Holmes Philadelphia, Pa.
CtiM-riws ia, Johnson Brawley, Calif,
Robert E, Jones Beverly Hills, Calif.
Edward M, Kaminski Marengo, HI,
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Richard J, Keller Chicago, m.
John D. Ledbetter Bixby, Oklahoma
Lowell R. Kolbe Arcadia, Calif,
Robert Lockwood
Old Brookville, N. Y,
James H, Lorenz Elkhart, Ind.
Mabry C, Mace Dallas, Texas
Williaffi C. Marxin Shenandoah, Iowa
Donald i <, l.ioCormick West De Pere, Viis.
Stanley M. McKay Stvirgis, South Dakota
Arthur B. Mlddlemas Helena, Mont,
Edwin A. Morrison TacoiBa, Wash,
Daniel R. Murphy Spokane, Wash.
Howard D, Montgomery Hanford, Calif.
Clinton B. Nash Memphis, Tenn,
Robert L, Nesmith Harvey, 111,
Fred P. Ny lander Denver, Colorado
Leonard L, Ottley Elba, Id&bo
Andros 0, Peck flawarden, Iowa
Frank L, Peric Eveleth, Minnesota
WilliaE W. Pond Duluth, Minn,
Neil S. Potthoff Qrting, Wash,
EBffiunuel Silberman St, Louis, Mo,
Benjamin W, Snider Waterville, Wash,
Clark S. Sidth Clayton, Mo,
Richard Spillane San Fr.-incisco, Calif,
Caleb M. Stout Winfield, Kans,
Archer A. Vrem Hamar, No. Dak,
James M, Walker Chicago, 111,
Raymond P. Wightman Hoxsie, R,I,
George W, Willson Inglewood, Calif,
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CADET OFFICERS
RICK/uRD P. Frj-CEiXSU JR. CADET CAPTAIN
HOJTARD P. rr-MEY FLIGHT LIEUTENANT
Ben R. Anderson Portland, Ore,
Gerald B, Barnard La Canada, Calif.
Claud P. Barrett Knoxville, Denn.
Edwin G, Breaw Htmboldt, Iowa
Bev L* Brenchley Chico, Calif,
Marion K« Burfc Torrxngton, Wyo,
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Gene A, Butz Portland, Ore,
Edwin H. Chapman North Hollywood, Calif,
Billy M. Clotid Wilmoty Kansas
Leo J, Cozzolino Clinton, Iowa
Wayne E, Back Le Mars, Iowa
John J, Defvlin
St. Paul, Ui*nnesota
Clair J, Downey, Jr, Hollywood, Calif.
Joseph B, Durst Rice Lake, Wise,
George M. Ellings Santa Barbara, Calif.
Arthur W. Elliott Van Nuys, Calif,
Richard P. Feddersen, jr, William G, Fins-&er Los Angeles, Calif. Ventiara, Calif.
Earnest M, Eniery Durham, Calif,
Grant N, Flanders Denver, Colo,
Walter A, Fiooa Campbell, Calif.
, Richard S. France Chicago, m.
James F, Gallagher Milnor, No. Dak,
Alberto Gamba Van Nuys, Calif,
Gordon G, Grant Minneapolis, Sinn,
Edwin E. Haasis Carlinville, 111.
Harold D, Hnmmett, Jr. Berry Creek, Calif
Gordon L, Gunderson Willits, Calif.
Benjamin R, Hannigan, Jr. Denver, Colo,
Elmer E. Hansen Pender, Nebr,
Richard M« Harris Los Angeles, Calif.
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Howard P. Kinney Rutland, Vt,
Steve J, Kcjwalski Weyerhauser, Wise.
Eugene Kennedy Manhattan, Mont,
John S. Lipsit Eugene, Ore,
John P, Long Paterson, N,J.
Arvin F, Liester, Long Beach, Calif.
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Robert H, Maddox De Witt, Arkansas
Norman C. Mathers Sioux f^-'t-"', J0,(a
Aloys B, Mauch Huntington Park, Calif.
Arthiir iY, Middle ton ' Wayne C, Montgomery San Francisco, Calif. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Stephen McDonnell Mobile, Ala.
John F, .Voaher San Jose, Calif,
Warren F. Myers Piedmont, Calif.
Thomas W, Mooney Kirkwood, Missouri
Louie E, Neece Phoenix, Arizona
Thomas H. Newton Smackover, Ark.
John H. O'Keefe Grand Forks, N, Dak,
RaysMjnd E. Patheal Glen Ellyn, 111.
Martin L. Perry Kansas City, Mo*
Leonard G, Rice Tacoma, Wash,
Ray Silvius Leavenworth, Kans,
Donald E. Smith Maquoketa, Iowa
Phillip L. Sommer Morton, 111.
QUITE" A UOT OF TORQUt ISN'T IT?
Ralph J, Van Scoyk Peoria, HI,
John J. Sullivan St, Paul, Uixm,
Glenn C. Vaiighn Danville, Va«
Randell L. Webb McGregor, Iowa
Warren K, Waind Milton, No. Dak,
Leonard E, Well San Gabriel, Calif.
Beryl L. ?/illiams Cabot, Pa,
Joseph C, Wirrer St, Paxa, Minn,
VlSUAllSlNCr MANEUVERS
HEADQUARTERS 5th army air force FLYING TRAINING DETACHMENT
HEMET. CALIFORNIA
November 1, 1943
A/C E. G. Hoganson,
c/o The Wild Blue Yonder
Dear Ed,
Just a line to let you know how things have been since you left.
It's kind of hard to believe that we're actually through Primary. You know how it is— while you're in the swing of things the air gets pretty rough sometimes and you wonder if you'll ever make it, but when it's over it all seems so eaay.
Remember how you used to stick up for Wisconsin? The Battle of the State? still rages, but not quite so n©rrily as when you were in there pitching. We never adisitteci it, Ed, but you had a knack for chasing the blues away.
We really enjoyed ovar graduation banquet with our instructors. You know, they turned out to be nice fellows after all. If they were harsh with us some- times, it was for our own good.
We sure wish you could join us for a Coke at the Canteen, a game in the Recreation Room, or another bull session in the cabin. We wish you could be with us through our days of training and days of fighting, and share with us our Day of Victory,
We don't know where you're stationed, but we salute you and wish you "happy landings,"
So long, Ed,
Your buddies,
THE CLASS OF 44-C
MALE CALL
SQUADRON I
Adell, R. F. Argadlne, O. D. Beattie, R, W. Black, A. J. Boettcher, A. E. Brislco, G. H. Brubaker, D. L. Camp. G. Cassidy, H. H. Chase, H. D. Dahmen, I. C. Dennis, C. A. Derry, M. M. Domino, V. L. Drake, W. B. Dyess, W. W. Elliot, R. E. Erickson, M. R. Feder, H. R. Feemster, F. O. Fisher, M. I. Foster, R. F. Franken, R. U. Frazier, W. G. Jr. Gast, E. C. Grant, J. F. Grantham, J. H. Gustafson, V. O. Hackney, T. E. D., Jr. Hansen, L. P. Hansen, W. E. Hart, T. U. Hill, A. K. Holland. L. L Huettig, O. G. Huntoon, D. R. Jepsen, C. H. Johnson. F. N. Jones. R. H. Joos, P. J. Karges. E. F. Jr. King, R. L. Lambert, P. C. Lilley, V. W. Lloyd, G.. Jr. Lovegreen. H. A., Jr. Maroney, T. J., Jr. McAdams, G. D. McCabe. E. J. McLarty, L. L. Mench. R. L. Miessler, R. C, Jr. Mora, Poston G. Murdoch. D. D. Naegle, R. L. Neely. R. M., Jr. Nolan, J. D. Norman. R. C. Oliver. W. M. Paul. F. R. Peters. S. V. W.. Jr. Suerwein. W. J. Siingsby, I. W.
Smith, F. G. Spindler, C. L. Swink. G. E. Thiele, J. R. Viguers, T. L., Jr. Vinson, W. G. Wais, W. R. Weeks, D. F. Williams. F. E.
STUDENT OFFICERS: 1st Lt. Paul, A. A. 2nd Lt. Perkins, L. R. Capt. Seder, A. J.. Jr.
SQUADRON II
Aitken. R. J., Jr. Anderson, R. L. Bahling, D. M. Benfer. F. P. Boege, K. H. Bondurant, O. D., Jr. Brown. K. L. Bucher. B. L. Campbell, J. E. Chesbrough, C. D. Coski, D. D. Daniel, B. H. De Villier. A. J., Jr. Dunaway, J. W. Eaby, D. C. Elliott, D. A. Everett, R. E. Feldstein, 3. Fichter, E. P. Fisher, R. R., Jr. Fov/ler, M. E. Frink. W. J. Gates, E. C. Graves, H. C. Gray, C. M. Grossman, R. M. Guy, L. D. Hall, L. M. Hailing, C. F. Hanson, K. L. Hass, F. N. Hetzler. H. E. Hoeksema, F. A. Holiman, A. B., Jr. Ireland, A. E., Jr. Johnson, A. J. Johnson, W. A. Joslin, R. R. Kaiser, W. A. Karlsen. E. W. Kinyon. M. M. Landers, C. R. Le Baron, W. N. Lehman, R. F. Locke, H. H. Ling, H. C, Luke, C. W. Mabie. M. G. Martus, G. F.
McCarville, J. C. Metzler, D. E. Mishlaw, M. Morris, J. V, Murdoch, D. W. Nance, F. L., Jr. Nelson, D. J. Nuckolls, R. M. O'Rourke, T. J. Paaske, E. R. Penske, C. W. Petersen, R. W. Schwertley. D. F. Slocum, W. M. Smith, M. H. Smith, M. I. Stacer, T. C. Tjelle, J. E. Vogel, R. M. Walker, J. C. Wiegner, J. M. Williams, J. M. Yee, A.
STUDENT OFFICERS: 1st Lt. Dick, N. W. 2nd Lt. Erickson, E. S. 2nd Lt. Reil, W. O.
SQUADRON V
Adams. C. W. Alexander, W. H. Alonso. J. F. Aring, C. W. Barlow, D. H. Blair, E. W., Jr. Boydston, J. J. Brewer, B. G. Bryson. C. B. Canterna, W. P. Carlsen, R, A. Christensen, J. P. Crum, W. S. Daub, J. R., Jr. Donahoe, P. H. Dunham, R. H. Ekstein, F. A. Eldridge, S. Ellis, C. W. Fabik, E. M. Findlay. R. F. Finkelstein, L. Fleischer, R. E. Frahm, A. J. Gallagher, D. E. Goshorn, R. W. Gouiet, A. F. Gustatson, H. M. Gwin, B. B. Hamblin, R. H. Harmon, C, J. Hector, A. E. Holliday, L. P. Holstine, C. A. Jacobsen, R. G.
Johnson, B. E. Johnson, T. L., Jr. Jones, J. C. Kalickl, C. J. Kara, C. M. Kech, E. W. Kolbe. L. R. Letbetter, J. D. Lockwood, R. Lorenz, J. H. Mace, M. C, Jr. Martin, W. C. McCormick, D. F. McKay, S. M. Middlemas, A. B. Montgomery, H. D. Morrison, E. A. Morrow. D. Murphy. D. R. Nash, C. B. Nesmith, R. L. Nigg, C. O. Nylander, F. P. Ottley, L. L. Peck, A. O. Peric, F. L. Pond, W. W. Potthoff, N. S. Sherman, D. R. Sllberman, E. Smith. C. S. Snider, B. W. Spillane, R. Stout. C. M. Vrem, A. A. Walker. J. M. Wightman, R. P. Wlllson, G. W.
STUDENT OFFICER: 2nd Lt. Cooper, J. W. Ist Lt. Hardesty, R. H.,
SQUADRON VI
Anderson, B. R. Barnard, G. B., Jr. Barrett, C. P. Breaw, E. G. Brenchley, B. L. Burk. M. K. Butz. G. A. Chapman, E. R. Cloud, B. M. Cozzolino, L. J. Dack, W. E. Devlin, J. J. Downey, C. J., Jr. Durst, J. B. Filings. G. M. Elliott, A. W. Emery. E. M. Feddersen, R. P., Jr. Finster, W. C. Flanders, G. N. Flood, W. A.
France, R. S. Gallagher, J. F. Gamba, A. Gleason, M. Grant. G. G. Gunderson, G. L. Haasis, E. E. Hammett, H. D.. Jr. Hannigan, B. R., Jr. Hansen, E. E. M. Harris, R. M. Helm, W. J. Heum, A. M. Hoganson, E. G. Holmes, E. H. Hughes, M. V., Jr. Jacobson, R. L. Johnson, C. E. Jones, R. E. KamlnskI, E. M. Keller, R. J. Kennedy, E. Kinney, H. P. KowalskI, S. J. Liester, A. F. Lipsit, J. S. Long, J. P. Maddox. R. H. Maggarlo, N. Mathers, N. C. Mauch, A. B. McDonnell, S. MIddleton, A. W. Montgomery, W. C. Mooney, T, W. Mosher, J. F. Myers, W. F. Neece, L. E. Ill Newton, T. H. O'Keefe. J. H. Patheal, R. E. Perry, M. L. Rice, L. G. Silvius, R. Smith, D. E. Smith, D. L. Sommer, P. L. Sullivan, John J. Van Scoyk. R. J. Vaughn, G. C. Waind, W. K. Webb, R. L. Well, L. E. Williams, B. L. Wlrrer, J. C. STUDENT OFFICER: 2nd Lt. Cooper, P. G. 1st Lt. Jackson, L. L.
GROUND SCHOOL
BOTTOM ROW, left to right: Hale Landry. Alan Woolfolk. Martin A. Weidinger, Morris Pennell, Charles Eddins. TOP ROW: Harold J. Greinetz, Harry Raines, James Keesee, Harold Gallaher, Stephen Bruff, Leverett Bristol.
A. MARTIN WEIDINGER: Billings, Montana . . . single . . .mechanic a\ Billings Airport . . . Ryan School at San Diego . . . worked for Consolidated . . . with Ryan eight years, here since beginning . . . collects records, likes to ride.
HALE E. LANDRY: Home town Chicago . . . two years with Ryan . . . starting of Flight Clubs led him Into this field. . . Philosophy Major, University of Minnesota and DePaul [Chicago) . . . married . . . hobbies are painting (good, he says) and dogs ... we quote — "I've had more pleasure teaching 44-C than from any other class for a long time."
MORRIS C. PENNELL: Halls from Merchantvllle, N. J. . . . started here with Ryan . . . married local girl . . . amateur dramatics . . . started the "Valley Players" . . . other hobby is shop ... oh yes, he has two children.
ALAN W. WOOLFOLK: San Jacinto . . . Journalism Maior at Washington and Lee University where he (1} wrote short stories and (2) drank good corn llkker . . . married, one daughter . . . hobbies are golf and aviation . . . has nothnig but praise for 44-C.
LEVERETT F. BRISTOL: Montclair, N. J. . . . University of North Carolina . . . three and one-half years with Ryan . . . studied Navigation at San Diego . . . married . . . hobies are golf, model planes, dancing, just plain work . . . extends compliments to 44-C.
STEPHEN BRUFF: Santa Ana . . . University of California at Berkeley. . , . Paleontology Major . . . joined Ryan In Septem- ber . . . worked at Douglas . . . hobby Is collecting minerals, fossils, etc. married, two girls . . . hopes to be college prof some day . . . glad to be back teaching cadets.
JAMES H. KEESEE: Hugo, Oklahoma . . . three years with Ryan . . . Impressive background Includes study of Aeronautical Engineering and Drafting, Electrical Engineering, Radio Engineering, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, and Accounting
. . . likes to teach . . . likes dancing . . . has 8 hours flying time . . . says, "It's better to live for one minute than exist for a lifetime."
HARRY G. RAINE: South Charleston. Ohio. . . Culver Military Academy . . . Antioch College . . . McGill University. Montreal, Canada . . . Columbia University, N. Y. . . . single . . . two and one-half years with Ryan . . . show business . . . collects
records . . . likes dancing . . . says, "This Is a wonderful education for the ground school Instructors — and for the cadets, too. I hope."
BOTTOM ROW, left to right: Peter Morris, S. Gaede, H. Hinkson, Chester, Wolber. STANDING: Sgt. Taa, R. F. Smith, Jack Helfend, L. Fox, J. W. Trotter, G. McCann.
THE MISSING LINK
Link trainer? . . . Link trainer! Oh yeh. That's right, you guys never saw one did you? Yeh, you've got these new tangled rocket ships where you push the middle valve down and the thing goes round and round and comes out there, and you look around and by gum there you are.
Link trainer — why I remember v/av back in 1943 when I first flirted with one of those buzzing bungalows. Oh glory, it all comes back to me now. Nothing but a bunch of animated nightmares.
It didn't look so bad when you first crawl- ed into the little cab that was a simulated quiet little cockpit on a foggy day. There were a bunch of instruments plastered up in front of you, but then it wasn't bad when you considered all the gadgets we had to fiddle with in the B-32.
"Now fly straight and level," says the confident voice from the bright and shining outside work. Right then, the fun begins. What's supposed to be straight and level looks like a picturesque syncopated com- bination of the "DIpsy Doodle" and "The One o'clock Jump." For instance, I'm breez- ing along confidently making a fine con- scientious climb at 120 going up 700 feet per minute so the gadget on my right says
— lovely, lovely — everybody's happy except for one dad ratted thing. The altimeter says plain as purple petticoats on a white elephant that I'm not gaining a foot. You understand now, that a man of the superior calibre that were K-dets in those days never let an insignificant thing like that frustrate him in the least. But brother when you lev- eled off in those mechanized unpadded cells and went breezing along in a friendly sociable way just doing your best to keep everybody happy and thereupon for no le- gitimate reason the altimeter does a snappy setting up exercise and shows you just gained 800 feet — then (the subsequent phraseology was deleted in consideration of the moral repercussions it might have caused in our vast audience.
V^ell anyway, things kept getting worse and worse. This boogey nnan's bandwagon was driving the boys to drink. Of course I didn't mind because I was running the soda pop concession in those days along with the postal department, but then that's another story, thank God. Like I mentioned, it bothers the boys a little because it's really no trouble at all to do a halt snap and then roll out into a nice even forced landing at 300 feet in a Link, but some of the less expert fellows had nasty complications, when they emulated the practice in a PT-22. Why I recall the time I did a spin In the trembling trainer from 300 feet and pulled out at a comfortable 200 feet. You see, it was that sort of things that complicated everything.
Yeh. brother — you're lucky that you live In 1968. tHand me a shot of "Three Petunias", will you? I need something to fog over those days.
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SQUADRON THREE
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FRONT ROW, left to right — Hartzberg, Hawn, Hubbard, Hain, Green ber, Borge, Ferreira, Cleek, Cavis. Black, Gillett, Brosius. Crawford, Cavlns. MIDDLE ROW — Heeney, Gabel, Hallet, Henry, Grob, EInem, Colby, Johnson, Hillier, Evans, Baumert, Doyle, Gamnes. BACK ROW — Holt, Johnstone. Brasch. Angst, Henser, Bonagiudi, Glaser, Couch, Eubanks, Jones, Foos.
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FRONT ROW, left to right -Perkins, Saunders, Snov/den, Nunes, Laubly, Langseth, Lock, Malaby, Souza, Lutton, Marjamoki, Morgan, Kohaggen. MIDDLE ROW -Purpero, Palmer, Perry, Krunnnne, Tydeman, White, Walzem, Thomas, Nikkei, Koldstedt, McGraw, Miller. BACK ROW — Stone. Skelton. Olson, Richardson, Sykes, Sechler, Keeve, Van Posch, Joslin, King, Wilson, Kurtz, Mlddleton.
SQUADRON FOUR
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FRONT ROW, left to right — Springfield, Forman, Costakls, Henehan, Finders, Deziel, Gordon, Cherry, Drackett, Breckenridge, Haygennan, Butler, Holt. MIDDLE ROW — Hargrave, Farmasonis, Gardner, Greenberg, Delmastro, Gable, Bowling, Johnson, Schmidt, O. A.. Dresselhaus, Black. Bowling. BACK ROW — Cleveland, James, Hirsch, Hirrill, Cazel, Ansley, Hickman, Grudem, Hills, Hewitt. Bayha, Harvey.
SQUADRON FOUR
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FRONT ROW, left to right — Tankersky, Lawrence, Woods, Achmidt, Stone, McCrosky, Thompson, Murphy, Strohm, Robinson, Peters, Parker. MIDDLE ROW — Pingree, Jungquist, Noble, Whittaker, Obendorf, Liizelman, Kosanovich, Lankford, Low, Naylor, Mcintosh. BACK ROW — Weed. Kurz. Miller, Koors, Kerfoot, Markham, Sherrerd, Sloan. Owens, Ramey. Jones. Martin.
SQUADRON SEVEN
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FRONT ROW, left fo right — Harvey, Greene, Andrev.'s, Cunninqham, Horton, Jones, Harris, Grier, Fowies, Cochran, Breeding, Johnson, Farley. MIDDLE ROW— Hodnefield, Gerdel, Baker, Jarboe, Gershon, Bridgewater, Buller, Heard, Dooley, Fryer, Gels, Blagg. BACK ROW: Ferdig, Byers, Hough, Hill, Henry, Chaffe, Dreyer, Couch, Gielvik, Hardtke.
SQUADRON SEVEN
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FRONT ROW, left to right — Dratz, Mock, Parsons, Sutherland. Lenocker, Mitchell, Oldham, Melkinoff, Kamerling, Lueddemann, Pederson, Flodberg, Wheeler. Obendorf. MIDDLE ROW— Price, Kirgis, McDonald, Ross, Taylor. Young, Marshall, Schultz, Sickles, Stearns, Neff. West. BACK ROW — Remy, Kruger, Sloan, Kinney. Walker, Kahn, Nelson, Lowery, Tillotson. Lambert.
SQUADRON EIGHT
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A" FLIGHT
FRONT ROW, left to right — Fuller, Cherne, Johnson, Joseff, Hardinq, Cavins. Bird, Hartley, Grlsham, Harris, Jellinghousen, Edwards, Enbody, Hagaman. MIDDLE ROW — Houston, Bennett, Adams, Hastings, Hearn, Graham. Gale, Greenberg, Brewer, Folsom, Cocke, Damron, Andrews. BACK ROW— Clark, Humberstone. Craft, Gingles. Gibson, Doyle, Hill, Henscheid, Bland. Feld, Holm.
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FRONT ROW, left to right — Metzger, Harvey, Moreno, Norris, Pena, Maddren, Patterson, Gourley, McCluskay, Katz, Nickols, McEldery. MIDDLE ROW— Owens, Scott. Kurkowski. Seigrist. Walters, Larsen, Klink, Keiffer. Luthy, Putness, Terry. BACK ROW— Swedberg, Sefton, Little, O'Kelley, Traynham, Lane, Stockton, Pond. Martin.
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Study venlriloquism and banish that lonely feeling on
solo hops!
I've got six pence,
Jolly, jolly six pence;
Two pence to spend,
Two pence to lend
And four pence to send home to my wife!
. . . GOVERNMENT ALLOT- MENT, YOU KNOW.
K-det Special Orders. Number 6471834
Each cabin will have one (I) St. Bernard pooch furnished with one (I) kit containing one (I) bottle of whiskey, one (I) flask of liquor, and one (I) vial of spirits of hHemet. Same will be for the explicit use of K-dets of said cabin who become excessively frozen while drilling or flying in the cold, crisp morning.
By order of:
Walker P. Mullen, 1st Lt. A. C.
Oh! No Sir! Not sleeping in class! Just accustoming myself to the sensations of blind flying.
FlVr: COMMANDMENTS (Twice as good as ever before)
1 . Thou shalt not wave thy fingers at thy instructor.
2. Thou shalt not cut thy instructor's safety belt in moments of fury.
3. Thou shalt not wink at thy girl friend while in inverted flight at less than 100 feet.
4. Thou shalt not fly in formation with turkeys when flying from thy tee setting No. 7.
5. Thou shalt not do snap rolls while making power-off ap- proaches to landings with flaps down as thy motion strains thy flaps.
CONTACT STAFF
MORRIS Contact Editor
DAUB Darkroom Editor
ANDERSON Photo Editor
HOLLIDAY Feature Editor
McCARVILLE Psychiatrist
KAISER ........ Women's Page
FINK Art Editor
GATES Assistant Editor
PECK . . ...... Rumor Editor
MIDDLEMAS Public Relations Editor
BRUBAKER Layout Editor
To Lt. Douglas, Sgt. Moore, and everyone who helped us beat the deadline, go our sincere thanks. Without thell full cooperation — which they extended freely — we would have been lost. It was a great race while it lasted, and novi that It's all over, we confess that we had as much fun as we had worriment. Once again, thanks to everyone for their help: it was certainly appreciated.
This issue of Contact has been humbly submitted for your approval. If you've found something in it you like, then our work has not been In vain. We have tried our best to submit the best phases of our training here. The work involved was more than compensated by the experience and fun we all had. Here's hoping you've received as much of a kick reading this Contact as we've had compiling it. If you like it tell everybody. If you don't — then "Shut Up."
EDITORIAL
5th A.A.F.F.T.D. Hemet, California October, 1943
"Dear Pick"
It has been a long tinne since I've seen you. I miss you — very much, but there's a job to do, so, until we're sure this war is over, our personal interests must be put aside.
We have solemnly pledged ourselves to give the best of our talent, our lives if necessary, in our training and in combat — only in this way will the Axis armies be wholly destroyed, and destroyed they must be if peace and happiness might be the lot of those we love.
This good old U.S.A. has been mighty good to me. Pick. I love her as much as I love you; that's why I'm ready to sacrifice anything in her defense. Sacrifice and determination are the essence of victory, and in this struggle, victory is the blood of life. Defeat would mean desolation — it would uproot civilization, so you see no sacrifice is too great to preserve our American way of life. I know you understand how I feel, Pick. This opportunity to serve my country was not to be denied, rather, It was my chance to pay a little of my debt to America; a chance to show my respect in a practical way. You wouldn't want me any other way. Pick.
Remember how I promised you that I'd return before the first snow. Well, I'm afraid that I won't be able to keep our date. There's a previous engagement with hiitler and hiirohito that must be kept. So, until we meet again, Pick, remember that behind every act of heroism, every deed of bravery contributed by the fighting pilots of America's Air Force, lies inspiration- — an inspiration brought forth by the loved ones of the nation s airmen. Carried with each pilot and lifting him to greater heights of daring and unselfish- ness, on every mission, is a picture; a picture of those he loves.
I'm not waving the Flag; these are just facts — and the facts must be faced if we are to win — and we will win. So take care of yourself, my darling — I will see you one day.
Love,
Joe
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Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth
And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;
Sunward I've climbed, and joined the tumbling wirth
Of sun-split clouds — and done a hundred things
You have not dreamed of — wheeled and soared and swung
High in the sunlit silence; hov'ring there,
I've chased the shouting wind along, and flung
My eager craft through footless halls of air.
Up, up the long delirious, burning blue
I've topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace
Where never lark, or even eagle flew —
And, while with silent lifting mind I've trod
The high untrespassed sanctity of space.
Put out my hand and touched the face of Sod.
John Gillespie Magee, Jr. R.C.A.F. Fighter Pilot Killed inaction over Britain, September, 1941.
DEDICATED ... i
To those forces of true American men and women who strive, with untiring efforts, to "Keep 'em Flying" here at Ryan.
Between taps and reveille we sleep blissfully, unmindful to the buzzing round of activities on the flight line during those hours.
To the maintenance crew we give our sincere thanks. We may never have the opportunity to see you personally but we do appreciate your services when we arrive on the line and find the "ship O.K."
To the girls who work in the forms and records department all night long, translating our hastily scribbled Form Ones and recording our time, deserve our grateful appreciation.
To all of you on the night crew we respectfully dedicate this Class 44-D issue of CONTACT.
MAJOR WILLLIAM I. FERNALD Commanding Officer
We will always remember our C. O. as one of the sincerest and* most personally interested officers we have ever known. The Major has a keen interest in each and every cadet that comes under his wing be- cause he, too, went through the trials and tribulations of an Aviation Cadet. He began at Randolph and in 1935 he was presented his wings at Kelly Field. The next five years found him serving as a fighter pilot and, after that being relieved of active duty he became a civilian instruc- tor at Oxnard. In 1942 he returned to the Air Corps on an active status and became the Commanding Officer at Ryan Field.
An enthusiastic flyer of no mean ability the Major also posesses keen mechanical ability and ingenuity of which his practical and ingenuious "put-put" is an excellent example.
To you. Major Fernald, we extend our sincerest and most heartfelt thanks for the high standards and fine ideals you have set forth for us to strive for.
Lieuferidnt Mullen, as Commandant of Cadets, has probably the most thankless job on the pos+, that of seeing to It that all the rules and regulations are strictly adhered to, and if not, that "proper disciplinary action" Is taken. Seriously, though, he has a tough job. which he does well.
His smooth southern inflection clearly identify him as one of the "Sons of the South", Atlanta, Georgia, In par- ticular. His military training began In the Georgia Military Academy, but then after attending Emory University and the University of Arizona he began working for the New York Stock Exchange in the office in Hollyv/ood.
Of course, a statement about Lieut. Mullen wouldn't be complete without mentioning his favorite subject and pet, Colonel Rocket O'Toole, the mascot who holds top rank on this post.
LT. WALKER P. MULLEN Commandant of Cadets
and His Assistant Connmandant
LT. WM. DOUGLASS Tactical Officer
TACTICAL
LIEUT. WILLIAM DOUGLASS enlisted in the A.C. imme- diately after Pearl Harbor. Beginning at Jefferson Barracks, he went to A. 4 M. School in Boston, Mass., and became an Engineer-Gunner on a B-24. He was then sent to various fields over the country. He tried to get in the Quartei- master School but ended up at Miami at the Administration school. Receiving his commission in March of this year he went to Santa Ana where he taught Recognition and then came here.
LIUET. KENNETH W. CLUFF; snappy, precise he likes an "eager" outfit. Utah hails him as one of her own, but moro recently he is from Oceanside where he worked in the Bank of America. Before going to O.C.S. in Miami he was a Staff Sergeant in Heavy Bombardment. Receiving his com- mission in December of '42 he was sent to Williams Field and came to Ryan in May of this year.
LT. KENNETH CLUFF Tactical Officer
OFFICERS
LIEUT. KARL F. KOENIG came to Ryan in October of 1942 and since that time has worked hard and loyally for then men that have come under his wing. He graduated from the University of California and earned his livelyhood with the Bank of America for twelve years. A family man at heart he is proud of his two daughters.
LIEUT. JAMES W. WILLIAMS. Leaving his home at Fort Worth, Texas, he worked at the Lubbock Flying School for ten months and then entered O.C.S. In Miami. Gradu- ating in March of this year he came to Ryan and now lives in San Jacinto,
LT. KARL KOENIG Tactical Officer
LT. JAMES W. WILLIAMS Tactical Officer
ARMY ADMINISTRATION
CAPT. B. A. PEETERS intelligence Officer
CAPT. F. W. DOOLEY Adjutant
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LT. T. J. WEBB Finance Officer
LT. H. GOLDBERG Air Corps Supply
LT. KARL C. REEDY Asst. Adjutant
LT. CULBERTSON Engineering Officer
Father Joseph Mackey
Capt. Wendell Ensor Chaplain
MEDICAL STAFF
Captain B. B. Hutchinson has already been transferred to another base but we all re- member him as the Flight Surgeon at this base. His home is Lubock, Texas and he is a graduate of Tulane University.
CAPT. B. B. HUTCHINSON
Lieutenant L. J. Breathour is a Kansan, full of fun, and gets a lot of enjoyment out of seeing "what makes cadets tick." Before he came to Ryan he was stationed at Santa Ana, where he received his introduction to the Medical Corps.
LT. L J. BREATHOUR
ARMY OFFICE STAFF Left to right: Mary Louise Hiller, Mauvlne Leshon, Hazel Neeff, Gertrude Hill,
Helen Anderson. Mary Swindell.
RYAN OFFICE STAFF Bottom row, lett to right: Madena Anderson. Lydia Showalter. Cecelia Sears, Jean
Hopple, Helen Lockwood; back row: Katherine Stuhr. "Jo" Wiltshire, Vickie Forbes and lla Haslam.
LT. ROY D. COOPER Athletic Director
PHYSICAL TRAINING STAFF
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The rumors at Santa Ana had it that this phys- ical training at Primary was a set-up — a push- over. Only a half hour a day — think of it! No more stomach busting exercises, or Guadalcanal jaunts, or days of knock-down drag-out football games. Good! I'm all teeth for this thirty minutes of checkers or ping-pong.
Our first day of physical training found squad- rons of eager Cadets all teeth for anything but exercise. We doubletimed practically miles to a nice big hangar and got our first Introduction to the Army's newest means of torture — the Bur- pee! What's the Burpee? Jeez! See that cripple over there? The Burpee got 'im! See that fellow over there? hie went stark raving mad after only three days of the Burpee. You ask me what the Burpee is? It's murder, pure and simple! It's a form of exercise that's guaranteed to play heck with every muscle in your body. Even your ears get big and healthy looking if you can take the Burpee very long. Keep it quiet, but I never take it unless the sergeant comes over my way. Then I jump around a little — pretty smooth to look at, but the sarge caught on quick.
The exercise that first day lasted for hours, honest Joe. After those I expected to be able to limp home and take a hot shower but not us. They decided we had better meet this "obstacle course" they got here. See these scars, Joe? I got off lucky, too. The first obstacle looked like a couple of hurdles. I skipped lightly across the first one, but I think someone pushed me when I got to the second 'cuz I lit on my face. I pulled myself together and took a look at the next obstacle. Ever stand beside a tall building and look up, Joe? The top looks like it's way up in the clouds. Well, this high board looks to me like a skyscraper! I laughs and starts to trot around it but the Sergeant laughs and says "Where in the devil do you think you're heading for, Sport? You go over that, not around it." I looked around for the steps but there ain't none, Joe. You gotta crawl over it! I made it the
fourth time, but the guy I stepped on didn't like it. I starts running again and looks ahead for the next means of torture. I almost fell down a can- yon. I stops to look the situation over and I sees guys jumping across it. I ain't no kangaroo, Joe, so I sneaks around it. It must of been fifty feet deep, honest. I'd of killed myself if I'd ever fell in. There was one that looked like a ladder, about ten feet above the ground and built horizontal to it. This same obstacle was nothin' but rough! You had to hang about a foot off the ground and pull yourself about fifty feet hand over hand to the end. About the middle I drops off and gets kicked in the back by the lad behind me. Next comes a big affair that looks suspiciously like some sort of a ladder. You crawl up one side and down the other. I sees a guy up at the top and, well, you know me, Joe. I get sick up on high places so I crawls through the bottom rung and starts running hard on the other side. It wasn't exactly running, but I was walking pretty fast. At the end of this rat-race they places a couple of more hurdles in strategic places. No kidding, the whole job looks like a tank-trap de- luxe. I looks around to see how many guys I beat but there's nobody but this tough sergeant com- ing. He pulls his meanest grin on me and says "Best you do it again, Mister, that wasn't so hot." I don't even remember this retake cuz I'm gettin' pretty punchy by now, but the sergeant is stHi waiting for me when I hits the stretch. He smiles sweetly and says "Okay, Mister, now just do four laps on the track and you can go home. Try and catch your buddies." I takes a quick gander at this "track" he speaks so lightly about and just about decides to quit this job and join the Navy. It looks like Santa Anita in August. Almost out of sight at back stretch I sees the rest of my squadron running like bird-dogs. They told me later I did the four laps and staggered home. The guys in my cabin threw me in a cold shower which partly brings me back to life, but I'll never be the same. Honest, Joe, that's the way it was!
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MY DAY
By Rye N. Kadet
"Hmnff, Hugh, now why in
— is that bugle blowin' about? Good gosh, they just blew taps ten minutes ago. Must be a mistake. REVEILLE? FALL OUT? Ye gods, where's my pants? Some so and so stole my, get outa my way — last guy out slam the hatch. Jeez, it's cold out here, where the heck did they ever get the idea of this sunny California stuff? I'll bet those guys in the Chamber of Commerce never got up this early. All right, O.k., don't get excited, I'm hur- rin' — Good gosh — this dope's only a flight ser- geant but you would think he was the CO. Ye gods, It's so doggone dark out here that my corporal can't see me anyhow — this army is too military. Boy oh boy, back in the good old days I wouldn't even get up this early to go fishin. — First squad all present, second squad all present
same old stuff every morning, let's get it
over. I'll bet that guy sleeps with that Sam
Browne belt on. One side, you lugs — didn't
you hear him say "Dismissed?" For crying
out loud, McGillicuddy, how did you get back in here so fast? You're gonna shave? Good lovely O'Rourke! ! Six guys to that one wash basin and
you're gonna shave! What day is this? Only
Tuesday? This is one of those days we air our
bedding Yeh fold It up good and tight
and then put It out to air! Me! Room orderly! Today? C'mon you guys, let's get in and pitch. All I need is two more demerits and I'll spend the week-end with my arms around a shot gun
instead of a blonde. Whistles, whistles,
and bugles, now what Is that one for? Chow?
Well what are we waltin' for? Well here
we are again, rush like the dickens to get here and stand in line, the old army game. The student orders say to urge the man In front of you. Urge!
I'd like to slaughter those dopes up ahead.
Good gosh make up your mind All-Bran,
Rice Krispies, or All-Bran it's all the same.
Pipe those Dodoes over aqalnst the wall,
walt'll they've been here a while, they'll qet
those eager looks off their pans. Gee whiz!
Just because I'm room orderly I'm the only one
back here at the cabin. What a mess! Well,
Simpleton, it's about time you're on latrine
this morning and when I said on, I don't mean
in one place. Try cleaning the shower for a
change last week you hooked me for a cou- ple of gigs for a dirty wash basin. There
they go again — whistles and bugles Drill? My
gosh, it's still dark out there. By the right
flank, left oblique, same old line of chatter.
Brr! Sunny California Nuts! Nuts! Let's see,
15,000 steps a day, six days a week, 30 days a
month I'll bet I've walked a million miles nn
this drill field. Now to classes Golly,
here I've been up half a day already and it's
only 7:30 a.m. SEATS! Nov/ to find out
the idiosyncracies of an Infernal combustion en- gine. Best rich, rich best, best lean, and lean best
— what a mess 1 never had to worry about
such stuff with my old Model A. 23 more minutes
'til recess and a stick of nicotine. There's
the buzzer Hey, chum, — gotta cigarette? A
test? — Naw, he won't pull one of those on us
now. Say, did you see that new job on the
gas truck yesterday — not bad for a red-head,
huh? Saturday night? — Oh I didn't do much
— spent all my dough in Los Angeles as usual.
Well, here we go again — another half hour
of the lives and loves of a piston and cylinder. — A WHAT? — Good gosh, another exam! — True or false — does the thingamagadqet on the what- chamacallit open or close the whozit on the pow- er stroke? Well, it could be false but I'll guess
true this time. Thank qosh that's over —
now for a well earned ten-minute break.
Just one more hour of class now — that's one more thing that is better about this place than
Santa Ana. What do we have now Oh
yeah, airplane identification. Who me. Sir?
Oh that was a P-47 — Yes Sir — I know my air- planes. It wasn't? — The Lancaster! — Gee whiz —
guess I must have had something in my eye.
That's too darn fast to flash those pictures any- how At that speed I'll bet the General could
not tell a Jeep from a TBF A guy is lucky if
he can even see wings on the darn things.
Well, another day of ground school over — now if we could just hit the old bunk for an hour or so we would really be able to show these in- structors how to fly this afternoon. But here we
qo to P.T. Jeez, Sarqe — take it easy — these
calisthenics are rouoh — Modified Burpee? What the heck is so modified about It? — my back Is
breaking! Once around the obstacle course?
— I wonder who thought up this method of ■^o'- ture — what the dickens do they expect us to do — climb up the fuselage and b'te the onem" In the neck? — I joined this army to fly but they're
trying to make a runner out of me The Lieu- tenant is certainly proud of his new running course — I wonder if he has ever run it — of course, he Is pretty well built — maybe I'd better not
mention anything about it. C'mon you guys
— let's get through those showers — You're gon- na wash your hair? — Good gosh, McGilllcuddy — there are five more of us here to use this one
shower Somebody ought to explain things
to that guy but I suppose there is one in every
cabin. Now for lunch ala Rvan. — That's one
thing I can't kick about around here — these la- dies are really nice to us and do their best to give us qood rhow. Maybe this army life is not
so bad after all Say, what's the matter with
me — I must be getting soft after all these months.
Now for five hours on the flight line- — my
Idea of a swell afternoon would be about two hours upstairs and then a couple of hours of
sleep. Good afternoon. Sir Me? First?
Yes, Sir- — golly, right after a lunch like that he wants to go up and play games — a couple of slow rolls ought to be just about all my poor old
system can stand. Contact, left mag — o.k.,
Mr. Dithers — now I'm going to show you I'm not as much of a knucklehead as vou think. — That take-off should out a qleam In h'S eves — \-\'\
hlo Silver — I'm a bird man Woops — how
did that left wing get clear down there — Yes, Sir — I see that other plane — what the heck is the matter with that other ship — he's In the wronq — there's no doubt about that — A chan- delle? Yes, Sir — now for just the right bank and one of those super pull uds like I made solo yes- terday— hlere we go — I'll really push him right
down Into the seat of his pants on this one
C'mon left wing — get back up — GOOD GOSH *-*-THIS PLANE IS BUILT WRONG*-*-*-must be the wind or something — Yes, Sir — I know that was a lousy chandelle — Lazy Eights? Yes,
Sir — that's my specialty Nothing to it for
me Up we go — over and down — now ud tlie
other side GEE WHIZ HELP! I'M GON- NA STALL — Yes, Sir — I guess maybe I should have put the nose down — What a sh'p — Some- one must have dropped a twenty pound weight
Ins'de that right wing R.=irk to the fleld^ —
Yes, Sir Po^' oh boy, I didn't like the tone of
his voii~e. WpII, hp'-e we go — I'll cobably net chewed oood and proper — he should realize though that th's plane is haywire. Why, If he could have seen me perform solo yesterday — there's a field — now I'll make sure I have the
wind right — a beautiful approach even If I do say so myself — this should put me back In good standing — FULL FLAPS — hope he heard me. What field? Why that one, sir. COWS? What cows? Oh my gosh — some farmers don't care
where they leave their cows. Power line?
my golly, how can a guy see everything at once! They must be making telephone wires out of glass now — I couldn't see them there. — Yes, Sir,
back to the main airdrome. Well the upper
pattern seems all clear — what the devil Is that dope going that way for — he's sure wrong. — How's that for a let down. Sir — now down wind — and here we go on the base leg. TEE? WHAT TEE? YE GODS! SOMEBODY MOVED THE TEE. WHO CHANGED THE WIND? I'VE BEEN ROBBED***WHERE'S THAT WIND? Yes, Sir,
I'll go around again. Switch off! Yes, Sir —
I guess maybe I didn't do so well today — must be because of the air — It was rather bumpy
today, huh. Sir? Thank gosh that is over.
Now I'll talk that good looking dispatcher out of a solo ship and go up there and fly like
an ace.
Five o'clock, another day — another two-fifty,
less deductions — what a day. Shoes shin-
ed, brass polished — now to Retreat. 'Tenshun t' Horders — that guy talks like he had a mouthful of hot mush. OPEN POST? TONIGHT? Hey, that's wonderful — maybe they aren't treating me guite so bad as I thought. PRESENT ARMS — gosh the sky Is pretty tonight — y'know that bugle sounds a lot better than it did this morn- ing. By Golly the old Stars and Stripes look pret- ty good up there — hope I am In on the celebra- tion when we put her up over Tokyo. Everyone sure looks serious — really a pretty good looking bunch of fellows after all — Even the officers
look human — they're a pretty swell gang
After this is all over I hope I can see some of them once in a while — would be good to walk up, slap 'em on the back and hash over the good old days at Hemet .
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MARTIN A. WEIDINGER Director
GROUND
Mr. M. A. Weldinger is the director and the man responsible for the organization and the successful operation of Ground School.
With the aid of these instructors it has been his job to teach us "why it flies", "what makes it run", "where is what", and "what it should look like in 1-50 of a second.
HALE E. LANDRY
HARRY G. RAINE
JAMES H. KEESEE
MISS WINIFRED ALLRED
The "Little Mother" of the Ground School office.
SCHOOL
MORRIS C. PENNELL
STEPHEN BRUFF
LEVERETT BRISTOL HAROLD GALLAHER
ALLAN WOOLFOLK
CHARLES EDDINS
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CAPT. WM. P. SLOAN
LT. CHARLES F. MOHLER
LT. JOSEPH B. BENNETT
LT. F. N. SEXTON
CHARLES EVANS Wing Commander
FLIGHT COMMANDERS
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RICHARD HUFFMAN Group Commander
J. C. KUMLER Group Commander
SQUADRON THREE standing, left to right: Robert Keller, Richard H. Moore, Joseph F. Hutchins. Robert V. Lindqulst, Ervin
P. Ovick, William W. Hancock. Lloyd Yost, Vaughn Kearns, Fred S. Brackett. Sitting: John C. Kumler. Albert A. Hyde, Edward T. Molitor, George L. Bosley, Thomas J. Lovell, Maurice F. Roberts, Robert S. Alexander.
SQUADRON FOUR— Standinc
ng, left to right: Marville Tang, Millard L. Davis, Edmund Nicolas. Donald G. Ankrum, Thomas A. Wender, Robert J .Miller, Robert L. Fortson, Edward G. Knaus, John W. Klein. Sitting: Alfred C. Chase, Ray Porter. David Beltz. Kenneth L. Claassen, William G. Graton, William H. Diehl. James G. Travis.
SQUADRON SEVEN standing, left to riqht: Ralph R. Ailcens, John P. Gardner, Lin B. Cooper, Dennis Wraske, Robert H.
Fisher, Roaid Hansen, Marion E. Barger, Robert E. Knowles, Rexford H. McKee. Sitting: W. B. Whisenand, Fred C. James, H. L. Barkstrom, James E. Coughran, S. J. Copenhaver. Adelbert L. Hannah, Elmer C. Haines.
SQUADRON EIGHT standing, left to right: W. Deane Raine, F. H. Workman, Berl L Porter, John S. Wilbur. Arlhur J. Murphy,
Robert J. Boggemen, E. W. Stoner, Kenneth E. McLaughlin. Sitting: Raymond E. Blauvelt, James Simpson, Albert W. Lawrence, Emerson G. Townsend, D. Gerald Nunnaley, William A. Murphey, William J- Gordon.
BOTTOM ROW, left to right: Peter Morr!',, S. Gaede. H. Hinkson, Chester, Wolber Smith, Jack Heltend, L. Fox, J. W. Trotter, G. McCann.
STANDING: Sgt. Taa, R.
I FLEW THE LINK TRAINER
I was so confident when I saw my first Link. I knew I could fly that little machine. As I sat there in that dimly lit cubby-hole and looked at the complex arrangements of a bunch of silly looking instruments I soon realized this mechanical box flying wouldn't be so easy. After the first hour I was anxious to find the inventor of this gadget that belongs in the hHouse of Horrors and see if he could run it.
One of the first things you notice as you dre stuffed into the cockpit is the little air- plane apparently floating in a dial. I finally got the idea that the line below it was an arti- ficial horizon indicator and that it was to be kept level with the airplane. That may be the idea but I still can't get the darn thing to do it. it Is amazing how one little line can move around so much. Just as you are concentrating on that, you hear a rasping voice in your ear, as if a cricket was singing in double time. Suddenly you hear from the outside world, "Your right wing Is low, you're gonna stall," or some other confusing message. Next we have the simple maneuver of holding the altitude with a climbing attitude. That should be a cinch for a hot pilot with twenty hours in the air.
About this time you have the peculiar feeling that you are being swung back and forth, and immediately assume that some wise guy is outside pushing. The Voice then speaks up, "Listen, Mister, you must depend on your instruments entirely. When they say you are turning, you are turning. Now, will you kindly get your big foot off the rudder." How the dickens he can tell when he isn't in here with me is amazing.
This confusion continues for about sixty long minutes, at the end of this time you lift the hood and peer out, looking like a ground hog after a hard winter. I have lost a con- siderable amount of my self confidence about flying one of those things but thank gosh, I will never have to take it off the ground. I have often wondered where they got the name "Link" — maybe they are still looking for the missing link who can fly one.
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NATALIE GROSSKOPF
Beseeching voices void of bodies cooing softly from the mike . . .
Running Cadets, crunching grav- el, eager, eager all alike
The "Thome Among Dispatchers" bellows twice and thrice to no
avail
In fact, I fear his boys respond as slow as Santa Ana mail.
PATRICIA MORKIS
DISPATCHERS
This man has found to do his job, that he must use a voice of steel
htis cohorts on the other hand are backed by scads of sex- appeal . . .
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WM. B. ELLIOTT
W. B. BAILEY
Student Officers
LT. ENGENE C. SENTER San Francisco, California
LT. STANLEY K. WINCHESTER Jackson, Michigan
LT. LAWRENCE A. ADAMS Concord, Norfh Carolina
LT. BASIL M. CRISMORE Gosporf, Indiana
LT, JOHN A. GODDARD Los Angeles, California
LT. ARNOLD W. MEYER Watseka, Illinois
LT. ROBERT T. LOSS Chicago, Illinois
LT. HARRY E. ZIEGLER Cleveland, Ohio
LT. DOCK E. WIGGINS Shreveport, La.
Cadet Officers
MARION D. HAGAMAN Wing Commander Alamosa, Colorado
ROBERT K. CAVINS Wing Adjutant Elmhurst, Illinois
DONALD R. KINNEY
Wing Sergeant Major
Nevada. Missouri
LYMAN M. CLEEK
Wing Executive Officer
Bonne Terre, Missouri
ROBERT W. CHERRY
Commander, Group I
Alvin. Texas
MILAN G. KOSANOVICH
Adjutant. Group I
Duquoin, Illinois
MAURICE W. ENBODY. JR. Commander. Group 2 Hollywood. California
JEWEL G. WEST. JR.
Adjutant, Group 2
Lubbock. Texas
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Squadron Three
AUBREY A. MIDDLETON, JR.
Squadron Commander
Freer, Texas
PHILIP A. LOCK
Flight Lieutenant
South Gate, California
JOHN H. WILSON, JR.
Flight Lieutenant
Blue Island, Illinois
CLIFFORD M. FOOS Squadron Sergeant Great Bend, Kansas
THEODORE R. ANGST Milwaukee, Wisconsin
FRANK L. BLACK, JR. Austin, Texas
JAMES D. BORGE Yerington, Nevada
WALTER W. BRASCH Redwood City, California
GEORGE E. BROSIUS Rifle, Colorado
AIDO A. BUONAGUIDI Los Angeles, California
ANDREW BAUMERT III Phoenix, Arizona
MARION L. CAVIS Griggs, Oklahoma
KENNETH L. COLBY Chelsea, Vermont
THOMAS COUCH, JR. Sacramento, California
JOHN H. CRAWFORD Lake Alfred, Florida
PAUL E. DOYLE Shullsburg, Wisconsin
HAROLD E. EINEM Milwaukee, Wisconsin
JACK O. EUBANKS Houston, Texas
DONALD V. EVANS Yakima, Washington
JOE FERREIRA Folsom, California
THOMAS H. GABEL Fremont, Ohio
WALTER H. GAMNES Fox River Grove, Illinois
EDGAR A. GILLETT Bakersfield, California
ROBERT L. GLASER. JR. Burlington, Iowa
BERNARD A. GREENBERG Los Angeles, California
EMIL E. GROB, JR. Metamora. Illinois
CHARLES E. HAIN Iowa City, Iowa
DELMAR J. HALLETT Council, Idaho
RAYMOND D. HARTZBERG Tamaracic Minnesota
FRANK A. HAWN San Diego, California
CHARLES J. HEENEY Hubbard, Nebraska
WALTER B. HENRY Jerome, Idaho
ROBERT K. HEUSER Decatur, Illinois
LLOYD V. HILLIER Hoople, North Dakota
ALBERT E. HOLT East Point, Georgia
HOWARD B. HUBBARD Seattle, Washington
DONALD M. JOHNSTONE OrosI, California
GLENN W. JONES Salt Lake City, Utah
CLAYTON A. JOHNSON Commander, Sqd. I Sacramento, California
MORTEN T. JOSLIN Cody, Wyoming
LEONARD H. KEEVE, JR. Berwyn, Illinois
DILLARD H. KING Baliersfield, California
WILLIAM H. KOHAGEN Duluth, Minnesota
DONALD L KOHLSTEDT Hollywood, California
WILLIAM G. KRUMME San Bernardino, California
ROBERT A. KURTZ Toledo, Ohio
ALBERT J. LANGSETH Long Beach, California
JERRY D. LAUBLY Lompoc, California
WILLIAM D. LUTTON
Flight Lieut., Sqd. I Los Angeles, California
RAYMOND L. MALABY, JR. Lynwood, California
ALLAN A. MARJAMAKI Brooklyn, New York
HAROLD L. MILLER Tucson, Arizona
ROBERT L. MORGAN Spokane, Washington
MILO E. McGRAW Lomita, California
MILTON J. NIKKEL Corcoran, California
FRANCIS NUNES San Luis Obispo, Calif.
ROBERT T. OLSEN Beverly Hills, California
MELVIN G. PALMER Garvey, California
GEORGE B. PERKINS Dillsboro, North Carolina
WILLARD C. PERRY Colorado Springs, Colorado
PHILLIP PURPERO Milwaukee, Wisconsin
NATHAN G. RICHARDSON Skyicomish, Washlngfon
WALTER P. SECHLER
Mollne, Illinois
ROBERT V. SKELTON Sisters, Oregon
MANUEL SOUZA Newark, New Jersey
LAIRD R. SNOWDEN Paoll, Pennsylvania
ADDISON W. STONE Glenns Ferry, Idaho
WALTER J. SYKES Vancouver, Washington
PAUL M, THOMAS
Flight Lieut., Sqd. 2
San Leandro, California
ROBERT E. TYDEMAN Pocatello, Idaho
JACK VAN POSCH
Flight Lieut., Sqd. 2
Los Angeles, California
WIILIAM A. WALZEM Rock Island, Illinois
Squadron Four
CHARLES D. FORMAN, JR.
Squadron Commander
Memphis, Tennessee
HOWARD S. WEED
Flight Lieutenant Bloomington, Illinois
EUGENE F. SCHMIDT Flight Lieutenant Portland. Oregon
BURTON H. GARDNER
Squadron Sergeant
Chicago, Illinois
EDWARD C. ANSLEY Chicago, Illinois
CHARLES S. BAYHA Abeerdeen, Washington
JAMES C. BLACK Ben Franklin, Texas
WALTER W. BOWLIING Chandler, Arizona
ARTHUR C. BRECKENRIDGE, JR. |
WILLIAM H. BUTLER |
LYLE R. CAZEL |
DAN M. CLEVELAND |
Monroe, Louisiana |
Dolores, Colorado |
Kankakee, Illinois |
Commander, Sqd. 2 Greenville, South Carolina |
JULIUS COSTAKIS Tampa, Florida
ALBINO F. DELMASTRO
Pekin, Illinois
DONALD W. DEZIEL Sauk Centre, Minn.
ERNEST W. DRACKETT. JR.
New Orleans, Louisiana
CARL W. DRESSELHAUS New Albin, Iowa
DAYMOND D. FALCONER Sacramento, California
BASIL P. FARMASONIS Seattle, Washington
KENNETH E. FINDERS
Lieutenant, Sqd. I
Oelwein, Iowa
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JACK C. GABLE Phoenix, Arizona
ROBERT E. GORDON Fort Scott, Kansas
MARTIN GREENBERG Heightstown, New Jersey
DONALD E. GRUDEM Zumbrota, Minnesota
JOHN HARDGRAVE |
FRANK E. HARVEY |
ERNEST W. W. HAYGEMAN |
ALVA D. HENEHAN |
Sanderson, Texas |
St. Paul, Minnesota |
Hull, Iowa |
San Diego, California |
ROBERT A. HEWin San Francisco, California
PAUL H. HICKMAN Long Beach, California
CHARLES R. HILLS Los Angeles, California
CECIL M. HIRRILL Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
HOWARD S. HIRSCH |
ROBERT S. |
HOLT |
OSCAR R. |
JAMES |
FRENCH E. JOHNSON |
Chicago, Illinois |
Twin Falls, |
Idaho |
San Francisco, |
California |
Tule Lake, California |
FRAND E. JONAS Sacramenfo, California
RALPH G. JONES Portland, Oregon
KENNETH R. JUNGJUIST
Mf. Vernon, Washingfon
JOHN R. KERFOOT
Mill Valley, California
GEORGE B. KOORS, JR. St. Louis. Missouri
DERAL H. KURZ Spokane, V/ashington
ROBERT L. LANKFORD Lebanon, Missouri
ROLAND L LAVv'RENCE Kirltwood, Missouri
ROBERT LITZELMAN Hollywood, California
JACK B. LOV/ Portland, Oregon
WILLIAM E. MARKHAM Centralla, Washington
FRED R. MARTIN Gresham, Oregon
MELVIN E. MILLER Pomona, California
ROBERT E. MURPHY
Stevensvllle, Montana
CLYDE W. McCROSKEY Ray, Ariiona
LAWRENCE R. MclNTOSH Port Angeles, Washington
HAROLD L. NAYLOR Ontario, California
KENNETH R. NOBLE Portland, Oregon
JOSEPH H. OBENDORF Parma, Idaho
GRANT W. OWENS Hynes, California
RICHARD D, PARKER Palermo, California
WILLIAM J. PETERS St. Paul, Minnesota
HYRUM W. PINGREE Los Angeles, California
VERL D. RAMEY San Anselmo, California
WILLIAM C. ROBINSON Glendale, California
OTTO S. SCHMIDT St. Louis, Missouri
THOMAS E. SMITH Viola, Illinois
MARVIN C. SHERRERD Sidney, Nebraska
DWIGHT L SLOAN Lincoln, Nebraska
ROBERT N. SPRINGFIELD Decatur, Georgia
ALBERT L. STROHM Clinton, Iowa
WILLIE J. TANKERSLEY Caruthersville, Missouri
DONALD A. VESTAL Fairbury, Nebraska
WILLIAM M. WHITTAKER Portsmouth, Virginia
RICHARD R. WOODS Sioux Falls, So. Dak.
WILLIAM D. WHITE Pendleton, Oregon
Squadron Seven
JESSE M. CHAFFE |
DONALD E. PEDERSON |
HILLMAN L LUEDDAMANN |
GEORGE W. COUCH |
Squadron Commander |
Flight Lieutenant |
Flight Lieutenant |
Squadron Sergeant |
San Antonio, Texas |
Ocean Beach, California |
Portland, Oregon |
Marathon, Iowa |
JAMES R. ANDREWS Mt. Carmel, Illinois
JOHN R. BAKER Petersburg, Illinois
NEAL WALLACE BECKNELL San Angelo, Texas
RICHARD R. BLAGG Brownwood, Texas
MARSHALL E. BREEDING |
RICHARD BRIDGEWATER |
JAMES P. BULLER |
CHESTER A. BYERS |
Moody. Texas |
Phoenix, Arizona |
Ogden, Utah |
Johnstown, Pennsylvania |
ROBERT S. CARLSON Erie. Pennsylvania
JAY F. COCHRAN Trona. California
WILLIAM E. CUNNINGHAM Red Bluff, California
HARRY A. DOOLEY Philadelphia, Penn.
CHARLES W. DREYER Commander, Sqd. 5 Kansas City, Missouri
HUGH R. FARLEY Long Island, New York
SYLVESTER C. FERDIG Portland, Oregon
FRED T. FLODBERG Watsonville, California
WILLIAM FOWKES Duncansville, Penn.
GEORGE W. FRYER Fairfield, Texas
ALOYSIUS A. GEIS Tucson, Arizona
ALFRED J. GERDEL, JR. Kansas City, Missouri
HERBERT J. GERSHON Kansas City, Missouri
EDGAR C. GJELVIK Deer Park, Washington
ERAL L. GREENE
Moline, Illinois
JAMES N. GRIER Oakland, California
GERALD N. HARDTKE Ortlng, Washington
CHARLES H. HARRIS Inglewood, California
GEORGE W. HARVEY, JR. Santa Paula, California
EDWARD C. HEARD St. Louis, Missouri
GEORGE T. HENRY Cedar Rapids, Iowa
CHARLES R. HILL Los Angeles, California
EARL W. HODNEFIELD Glendale, California
MARVIN R. HORTON Milford, Utah
DEAN S. HOUGH St. Paul. Minnesota
MERLE M. JARBOE Portland, Oregon
MARVIN L. JOHNSON Tangent, Oregon
THOMAS C. JONES Grand Rapids, Michigan
IRVING L. KAHN |
HAROLD |
KAMERLING |
GENE A. |
KIRGIS |
V^'ILLIAM T. |
KRATZ |
Hollywood, California |
Brooklyn |
New York |
Perry, |
Iowa |
Hampton, |
Iowa |
ROY KRUGER. JR. San Diego, California
LESTER J. LAMBERT Flight Lieut., Sqd. 5 Spokane, Washington
EUGENE A. LARS6N Minneapolis, Minn.
Vv'INFRED P. LENOCKER Los Angeles, California
ROBERT F. LOWERY Portland. Oregon
OTIS B. MACK Viola, Illinois
GEORGE E. MARSHALL Pullnnan, Washington
JOHN B. McDonald
Portland, Oregon
ROBERT A. MELKONOFF Los Angeles, California
LAWRENCE D. MITCHELL Portland, Oregon
VERNON M. NEFF Ulysses, Kansas
ROBERT A. NELSON Pasadena, California
ROBERT O. OBENDORF Parma, Idaho
WALDO J. OLDHAM San Diego, California
ELDON L. PARSONS Albany, California
CHARLES J. PETSINGER Chicago, Illinois
CALVIN M. PRICE Casfonia, North Carolina
RICHARD T. REMY Pasadena, California
KENNETH S. ROSS Brea, California
CHARLES R. SCHULTZ
Anderson, Indiana
EVERETT E. SICKLES Montebello, California
LEWIS B. SLOAN, JR. Lincoln. Nebraska
DARREL H. STEARNS Sutherland, Iowa
KENNETH H. SUTHERLAND Detroit, Michigan
HERSHEL R. TAYLOR Eugene, Oregon
WID TILLOTSON. JR.
Flight Lieut., Sqd. 5
Osceola, Iowa
EDWARD R. WALKER, JR. Newport, Tennessee
JAMES A. WHEELER, JR. Seattle, Washington
Squadron Eight
CARL W. HENSCHEID
Squadron Commander
Norman, Oklahoma
JACK G. CLARK
Flight Lieufenant Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
NELSON C. KRUM
Flight Lieutenant Liberty, New York
ALFONSO R. PENA
Squadron Sergeant
Los Angeles, California
ROBERT V. ADAMS Rocklyn, Washington
THOMAS L ANDREWS Butler, Pennsylvania
EMMETT L. BENNETT Bancourt, Texas
WAYNE M. BIRD Monrovia, California
LESLIE R, BLAND Hancevllle, Alabama
WILLIAM C. BREWER
Flight Lieut., Sqd. 6
Olton, Texas
DONALD E. GAVINS Stronghurst, Illinois
WILLIAM L. CHEP>N; Chicago, Illinois
WILLIAM H. COCKE, JR. Houston. Texas
ARCHIE D. CRAFT Amsterdam. Missouri
EMMETT E. DAMRON Brownwood, Texas
LONNIE A. DOYLE, JR. Floydada, Texas
GLENN W. EDWARDS Ot+umwa, Iowa
MAURICE W. ENBODY. JR. Hollywood, California
JOHN V. FOLSOM, JR. Dallas, Texas
MARCUS FULLER Norman, Oklahoma
ROBERT H. GALE Syracuse, Kansas
WILLIAM L. GIBSON Hollywood, California
EARLE A. SINGLES Ashland, Wisconsin
DOUGLAS N. GRAHAM St. Louis, Missouri
SHELDON GREENBERS Beaumont. Texas
LEON M. GRISHAM Natchez, Mississippi
FRANCIS X. GOURLEY Jamaica Plain, Mass.
ARTHUR E. HARDING Paonia, Colorado
JAMES R. HARRIS Deadwood, South Dakota
LYNN C. HARTLEY Ogden, Utah
RICHARD W. HASTINGS Taft, California
WILLIAM D. HEARN Monrovia, California
WENDELL L HILL Sutherland, lowd
WAYNE L. HOLM Portland, Oregon
JACK A. HOUSTON Toppenlsh, Washington
ARTHUR E. HUMBERSTONE Los Angeles, California
JOSEPH F. JELLINGHAUSEN, JR. Duncan, Ariiond
STUART P. JOHNSON BlacHoot, Idaho
MARTIN W. JOSEFF Detroit, Michigan
ARTHUR KATZ
Los Angeles, California
DUANE L .KEIFFER Helena, Montana
LLOYD J. KURKOWSKI LaSalle, Illinois
CHARLES W. LANE Muskogee, Oklahoma
THOMAS F. LARSON St. Paul, Minnesota
FRANKLIN D. LITTLE Phoenix. Arizona
NELSON A. LUTHY Baltimore, Maryland
HAROLD H. MADDREN, JR. Los Angeles, California
BILLY K. MARTIN Los Angeles, California
MELVIN E. McCLUSKEY Randlett, Oklahoma
RICHARD D. McELDERY Miles City, Montana
FLOYD S. METZGER, JR. Portland, Oregon
MIGUEL C. MORENO Los Angeles, California
LLOYD C. NICHOLS Mason City, Iowa
THOMAS E. NORRIS Payson, Arizona
GEORGE W. O'KELLEY Alturas, California
DARWIN W. PATTERSON South Gate, California
HARRY V. POND, JR. Whittler, California
GEORGE E. PUTNESS Commander, Sqd. 6 Glen Ellyn, Illinois
JEROME I. SAUBERS Centraiia, Washington
JAMES M. SCOTT Patsburg, Alabama
THOMAS W. SEFTON San Diego, California
ROY H. SIEGRIST
Taff. California
GLEN W. STOCKTON Flight Lieut., Sqd. 6 St. Joseph, Missouri
ERLE V. SWEDBERG Aurora, Nebraska
SAMUEL S. TERRY, JR. Jackson, Mississippi
ERSKINE E. TRAYNHAM Marion, South Carolina
CHARLES E. WALTERS Tacoma, Washington
LEO E. WHALEN Los Angeles, California
OSCAR M. WILLIFORD, JR. Orlando, Florida
DEWEY J. WILSON Rabun Gap, Georgia
JOHN P. YOUNG Parma, Idaho
FLIGHT "A"
SQUADRON ONE
TOP ROW, left to right: B. H. Koenen, J. F. Dickerson, P. P. Jannsen, W, L. Clemens. W. M. McQuire, B. C. Nelson. R. M. Nassel, J. L Grlnnm. C. R. Jones. S. H. Krutzsch. SECOND ROW: W. R. Buck, L. C. Ellis, R. V. Fredricks, H. S. Ackerman, R. J. Blind. V. W. Halllday, K. W. Meyers. E. L Maxwell. L D. Morret, F. E. Landon, L. R. Niles. BOTTOM ROW: E. S. Greiser. K. A. Ferguson. E. C. Mc- Clung. R. W. Kitson. R. J. Basset. J. P. Doan, D. R. Martin, J. T. Long, I. R. Flanagan, J. V. Miname, W. A. Leone. O. W. Noble.
FLIGHT "B"
SQUADRON ONE
TOP ROW, left to right: H. Pappus, E. E. Werner. R. F. Rozrr.an, E. A. Osiewalski, R. R. Rosenberg, D. J. Schmitt, J. B. Pollock, W. F. Sv/eeney, W. O. Roberts, R. C. Sisco. D. C. Wangsness. SECOND ROW: M. C. Zampathas, D. C. Webb, S. J, Smith, J. K. Thomas. J. D. Roath. H. S. Strouss. F. A. Sarra. R. R. Thomas. R. E. Peyton R. D. Vance, W. D. Pavon. R. M. Tunks. BOTTOM ROW: J. C. Raspant, H. M. Spellman, R. C. Price. F. A. Rush. R. K. Richardson. J. B. Anger, W. C. Sessions, R. C. Stauva. R. L. Smith, H. R. "Wyborny. R. H. Shooter. M. H. Sholdt, B, Wahl.
FLIGHT "A"
SQUADRON TWO
BACK ROW, left to right: Colman, Mitzner, Micko, Marvo, Fontana. Kurvinlt, Kiel, King, Kornved, Mura. MIDDLE ROW: Bastedo, Harris, Crooks, Carrol, Bowling, Guyen, Dirks, Donovan, Gershenberger, Anderson, McKay, Matthews. FIRST ROW: Hilgart, Hughes, Eckert, Mackey, Mazzocco, Lundeen, Barrow, Gibbons, McDermott, Armstrong, Elmer, Lower, Neal.
FLIGHT "B"
SQUADRON TWO
BACK ROW. lett to right; Irbowch Kussell, Proctor, Horler, Robinson Kosenthal, VanderLinden, Reddek^pp,, Smith. Th^rnas, Stevens MIDDLE ROW: Riggetti, Oneck, Schendel, Schoup, Sneddon, Nelson, Price. Summy, Syverson, Schrader, Pardo, Wilkinson. FRONT ROW; Webb, Wertzbougher, Turner, Ross, Springer, Slankard, Stanpfli, Rudy, Phillips, Wees, Schaff, Pence, Zimmerman.
FLIGHT "A'
SQUADRON FIVE
BACK ROW, left to right: Keeble, Jacobs, Anderson, Chandler, McKinley, MacVicar, Mack, DuBols. Ketscher, Elper. MIDDLE ROW: Koster. Haag, Matervic, Hattendorf, Lanctot. Newell, Curtiss, Grazio, Satewood, Myers, Glatt. FRONT ROW: Keller, Hulse, Cone, Miller. Garbarino, MegrantI, Austin, Bosque, Markham, McFadden, Darrow, Gillette.
FLIGHT "B"
SQUADRON FIVE
BACK ROW, left to right: Williams, Smith, Rowland, Schaff. Thompson, Redhead, Ruebel. Rochester, Weeks, Vermlllicn, Oldham. Rur- ledge. MIDDLE ROW: Phillips, Fentis, Stackebrandt, Rush, Ranker, Parker, Post, Tveit, Thorp, Sereg, Solid. FRONT ROW: Ritchit.-, Puqn. Williams North, Tupy, Spaur, Wehrle, Stevens, Simpson, Schiike, Shinn, Steigeo.
FLIGHT "A'
SQUADRON SIX
TOP ROW, left to right: R. J. Maxey. G. R. McLaughlin. R. C. King, W. A. Emerson, H. Kressin, T. H. Nance, F. C. McCann, A. L.
Hulstrand, J. D. Mathis, R. E. Hainley, D. R. Dively. MIDDLE ROW: W. E. Cooper, J. R. McGlnnis, T. E. Gill, B. L. Martin, J. Kinsack,
A. F. Kruse, C. C. Brown. R. J. Brotop. C. G. Newman. D. H. Chewnang. FRONT ROW: R. H. Moffat. A. G. Baldwin, R. A. Bailee,
G. C. Bauman, B. B. Leonard, E. D. Neall, A. M. Meyer, A. A. Martin, F. A. Kirkpatrick, W. C. Dellicker, J. M. Goodwin, W. H. Giel.
FLIGHT "B"
SQUADRON SIX
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TOP ROW, left to right: D. F. Thomas, M. E. Stoqdlll. M. V. Sundin, R. E. Ryan, H. E. Rasmussen, P. E. Unander, K. A. Shaefer, B. Schwartz. 8. L. Smith. R. P. Schenker, O. S. Potts. C. E. Randolph. MIDDLE ROW: J. W. Rowley. G. E. Ruhnke. G. J. Smith. G. E. Petersen. F. B. Toner. R. E. Vanderpool. T. R. Olsen, E. Wacker. M. L. Unversaw, J, R. Thomas, R. E. L Roestel. FRONT ROW: O. E. Reiney,
C. R. Wilson. D. J. Sperry. W. E. Sparks. C. T. Wilder, P. R. Weisenberger, C. D. Pickell, R. L. Owens, P. D. Schiller, M. J. Roberts,
D. A. Wright, R. H. Risk.
CONTACT STAFF
At a late hour Friday night November 19,
1943
37 9®
As someone once remarked, "all good things must come to an end" and so must the Class 44-D issue of Contact. It's been a struggle at times, one of those projects that becomes tiring, amusing, but never boring. Quite naturally, the first and last thought in mind has been " — will they like it?" If it has met with your approval and you like it, that's swell. If not, well, we'll just chalk it up to a variety of mistakes.
In this, my final swan song, I wish to extend my hear+y thanks to Lt. Douglass, our advisor; Sergeant Earl Moore, whose aid and compan- ionship was most comforting; and Mr. Jim Gill, the hHemet marvel who takes this mess and makes it into the finished product.
— the editor.
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TACTICAL OFFICERS
LT. J. W. WILLIAMS
COMMANDANT OF CADETS
LT. KENNETH CLUFF
LT. W. P. MULLEN
LT. WILLIAM DOUGLASS
LT. WILLIAM CYRIL
ARMY ADMINISTRATION
CAPT. F. W. DOOLEY CAPT. B. A. PEETERS
LT. T. J. WEBB
LT. S. C. REEDY
MEDICAL STAFF
CHAPLAIN
CAPT. WENDELL ENSOR
CAPT. T. R. STEPMAN CAPT. L J. BRETHOUR
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LT. ROY D. COOPER
LT. H. GOLDBERG
LT. H. C. CULBERTSON
FLYING OFFICERS
CAPT. W. P. SLOAN
CAPT.VERN MURDOCK
LT. J. B. BENNETT
LT. FORD SEXTON
LT. G. H. QUANTZ
ARMY CHECK/
LT. CHAS. MOHLER
GROUND SCHOOL
FIRST ROW. left to right— Allan Woolfolk. Hale E. Landry. Martin A. Weldinger. Charles Eddins. Seymour Christenfeld SECOND ROW— Leverett Bristol. Stephen Bruff, James H. Keesee, Harry G. Raine. Harold Gallaher. Morris C. Pennell
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CHARLES EVANS Wing Commander fL^
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PAUL E. WILCOX Resident Manager
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RgH/^.f^jTL HUFFMAN Commander
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NATALIE GROSSKOPF
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show For around and around my
ship did go.
Walt an hour and you'll receive
A ship that looks like bat- ted sieve.
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W. B. BAILEY
STELLA BECK
They gave me good old Ninety-Nine,
It's laying now in an aband- oned mine.
DISPATCHERS
Wk^.^^LLIOTT
A Ryan, as a training ship. Is undoubtedly a winner.
It amazes me how it can fly When powered by a Kinner.
VERNA COOMBS
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BOTTOM ROW, left to right: Peter Morris, S. Gaede, H. Hinkson, Chester, Wolber. STANDJNG: Sgt. Taa, R. F. Smith, Jack ttelfend, L. Fox, J, W. Trotter, G. McCann.
This Is It!
Cadet
MOSS, GORDON T. "Pappy"
SPRINGFIELD, ROBERT N. "Whitey"
ANGER. JACK B. "Mad"
SHAFER, CHARLES A. "Georgia"
HUTCHINSON, JOHN J. "The Kid" VAN DEVENTER, ROBT. R. "Gold Brick" WILLIAMS, WILBURN H. Jr. "Willie"
DREYER, ALLAN "Drape"
LARSEN, BEN T. "Right Face"
DRUMMOND GARVIN E. "Bulldog"
MACIEL, EMMANUEL P. "Mace"
ROHDE, EDWARD W., JR. "Wolf"
FARNSWORTH, OTHELLO "Tail Spin"
BREEDLOVE, JAMES R. "General"
HARTE. NEAL F.
BOYLE. JAMES T.
"Wild Bill"
"Tomatoes"
Offi
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WARDLOWE, ERVIN E. "Ward"
MUSSELMAN, ARNOLD "Arny"
HOLT, HOWARD L. "Tim"
BOWMAN, HUBERT N. "Hew"
HESS, JACK O. "Rudolph"
KELLY, JAMES J. "Irish"
McGRATH, WILLIAM R., JR. "Bil
DAWE, WESLEY L. "Sunshine"
WEINZIMMER, IRVIN L. "Red"
HOUCK, WARREN P. . |
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DAVIS, RICHARD A. |
"Snapper" |
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"Butterball" |
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PETREL, LEO "Pete"
HARRIS, THEODORE R. "Ty"
DONNELLY, NELSON O. "Rusty"
HENDERSON, LANDIS D. "Plem"
SQUADRON
AMES, WALLACE B. "Walley"
AYLSWORTH. HENRY R. Hank
BARBER, FRANK R. "Barber"
EARNER, LESLIE E. "Les"
BEAN, SHELTON W. "String"
BILYOU, RONALD B. "Flaps"
BRILL, GLENN L. "H. P."
CARROLL, THOMAS R. JR. "Madeline" CLIPPERTON, ELDRED N.
COBB, FRANKLIN H. COUCH, EUGENE N. CUSHMAN, JACK L.
"Sabu" "Divan" "Gush"
CUTLER. DAL H.
"Cut"
DIEHL, MICHAEL H. "Sourpuss"
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DULAK. GLEN V.
EDWARDS, HOWARD B.
FALKNER, RAY B.
EFFLAND, EASTON C.
FISHEL, LINNAEUS W.
FLENTZ, JOHN B.
HALL, CYRUS B.
"Dude
"Teeth"
'Falk"
"East"
"Lin"
"Johnny"
FORRESTER, LE ROY E. |
"Wood" |
GARVER, ROBERT L. |
"Bob" |
GEORGE, GUST W. |
"Gus" |
GODDARD, WALTER S. "Walt"
GOLIN, EMIL F. ' "Emmy"
GOMEZ, PAUL "Snafu"
GUTMANN, CHARLES F. "Guts"
"Cy"
HEDENUS, ROBERT H. |
"Houdini |
HELM, WALTER J. |
"W. J. |
HESSION, HAROLD J. |
"Smoky |
HOHMANN, THOMAS E. "Tom"
HOLLOWELL, McLOYD M. "Holly" HOPKINS, ALFRED A. "Hop"
JACKSON, JAMES R. "Wonder Boy" JOHNSON, BOYES L. "Tailspin"
JONES, BRUCE H. "Spike"
KAPLAN, MURRAY "Kap"
KERR, SHERIDAN M. "Sherry"
KORFF, LEO "Bernle"
LEWIS, FREDERICK K.
MATHENY, HUGH B.
McClelland, gerald w. "Mac"
NELSON, BURTON C.
NELSON, ROBERT B.
ODELL, JAMES B. OLDFIELD, LESTER H. PARKS, JOSEPH C.
PATTERSON, REED T.
POINSETT, ROBERT J.
REYNOLDS. WILLIAM F.
RICHARDSON, RALPH N. ROSE, MYRON F. SCALBERG, JACK C.
"Burt"
'Mamma"
"Jimmy"
Barney
"Pat"
"Pat"
"Pointer
"Jap"
"Rich"
"Swede
SCHLOWSKY, IRWIN M. "Schlows"
SCHOW. ROBERT M.
■Mick"
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SMITH. JAMES C. "Brownie"
SPACKMAN, LOVELL O. "Spracky" STRINGER, GEORGE W., Jr. "G-S+ring"
STRONG, CHARLES N.
VAN DE SANDT, GLENN "Gremelin"
VAN ETTEN, HIRAM J.
WELCH, JACK E. WERNER, ENGENE C. WHETSTONE, MARVIN
WOLF, LELAND H.
"Van"
"Rabbit" "Chief" "Whet"
"Fox"
SQUADRON FOUR
ARMSTRONG, ROBERT E. "Soft Touch" AUSTIN, RALPH H. "Ground Loop" BAGLEY, JOHN G. "29 Stumps"
BARRETT, HARLEY W. "Blade"
BELL, HAROLD N. "Sack Time"
BLACK, ROBERT C. "Windy"
BRODTRICK, GERALD A. |
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CAVALERI, TONY, JR. |
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COCHRAN, VAN G. |
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CODI, JOHN F. 'The Bald Eagle"
COX, CLIFFORD V. "Oakie"
DALIMONTE. ANTHONY D. "Curley"
DAVIS, CHESTER R.
"Rowdy"
DIPLEY, HAROLD L.
'Rear Arch"
DULITSKY. PAUL S. "Mad Russian"
;-^ DUNNINGTON, EUGENE E. "The Kid"
DURKIN, FRANCIS T. "Hack"
EHRLICH. HUBERT D.
El.LISSADE. JEAN P.
FISHER, HAROLD L.
"Kid"
"Bub"
FOX, RICHARD E. "The Office Kid"
FRENS, HOWARD
GENSLER, VICTOR W.
"Got No" "Irrestible"
GISLER, JACOB A. "Cowboy"
GRAFA, CARROLL B., JR. "Sonny" GREGORY, LOWELL E. "Sleepy"
eUSTAVSON, ARLE W. "Skid"
HANKES, JOSEPH J.
'Mofhe
HANLEY, JOHN R.
"Junior"
HELWIG, NORMAN M. "Ski Nose"
HICKMAN, LEWIS A., JR. "Grandpa"
HOWARD, KENNETH S. "Papa"
IMM, CLARENCE E. "Sarge"
JOHNSON, FRANKLIN D. "Tennessee"
JOHNSON, JOHN A. "Bobo"
JOHNSON, RALPH L. "Woodie"
KELLEY, WILLIAM H. "Lone
KONECHY, EDWARD F. "Jumpy"
KRASINSKI, FRANK J. "Gunner"
KUEHN, KENNETH R.
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LENNERVILLE, GUY W. "LS.M.F.T.'
LEWIS, GUY E., JR.
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McCORMICK. JOHN F. "Ice Boy"
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POOL. LEE W.
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PRICE. RICHARD L., JR. "Any Old" PULLIS, KENNETH R. "Air Pocket"
ROBINSON. CON L. "Sunny"
ROSS, BEVERLY J. "Filbert"
SARBER, CHARLES B. "Tarzan"
SCHAUS, WILLIAM P. "Doorman"
SEVERINO. ENRICO U.
"Wolf"
SHAPIRO, THEODORE G. "Shappy" SMITH, WILBUR L "I Pass"
STARKEY, ROBERT P.
"SmiHer"
STUEBER, ARTHUR A.
SULLIVAN, JACK F.
"8 Ball
"Snafu"
V/ILLIS, HAROLD C. "Early Bird"
WERNER, JOHN C.
WHIPPLE, FRANK W.
WILLIAMS, ARMEL
"Retreat"
"Slo Roll"
"Corby"
WOOLARD, PAUL P.
ZINKE, FERD H.
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ATHEARN, MURRAY J. BAILEY, JOE P. BEACH, CHARLES R.
"Murph"
"Buck"
"Chuck"
BENTLEY, PHILIP A. "Rich Kid
BICKFORD, RUSSELL E. "Farmer
BLUMBERG, EDWARD M. "Torpedo
BREEN, JOHN J.
BRUNSON, JAMES R.
CAMPBELL, ARCHIBALD A., JR.
"The Moo+e
CHURCHMAN, AUBREY JR. "Speed COLLINS, JOSEPH M. "Mike
COUGHLIN, JAMES P. "Coffe
CRAWFORD, THOMAS H. "B. B. Eye
DE CHICCHIS, JOSEPH E. "Pittsburgh
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DRAKE, FREDERICK J.
DECHANT, BERNARD A. "Bernie"
EDELSTEIN, PHILIP S. "Phi"
"Bob"
ELLETT, ALEXANDER M., JR. "Spike" ELLIS, CHARLES M. "Ely"
FAVIER, JAMES G. "Jungle"
FLORIN, HENRY J. "Big Dog"
FRICK, RALPH L. "Stubby"
SADE, JAMES A. "Condenser"
GISOTTI, NICHOLAS V. "Black Boy" GLOVER, CHARLES F. "Arkle"
GRIFFIN, ROSCOE C, JR. "Rebel"
GULLOTTI, SEBASTAINO B. "The Monk"
HARP, CARL I.
"Injun
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HARPER, GEORGE "Chopper"
HAUENSTEIN, MAX C. "Howie"
HIGGINS, DONALD J.
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HOPKINS, ROBERT A. INGRAHAM, FRED A. JACKSON, ROY H.
"Pappy" "Abie" "Jack"
JOHNSON, JOHN D. "Nigger"
LARSON, LLOYD G. "Olie"
LEPPARD, OLLIE D., JR. "Stoney"
LEWIS, WM. W.
McDUFF, JAMES M.
MEAD, FRANK W.
'Red Ryder"
'Mac Duff"
"Sleepy"
McGONIGULL, AUBREY M.
"House Mouse"
MEEHAN, RICHARD W.
"Dick"
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MILLER, MARK P. "The Ox"
MIZE, ROBERT C, JR. "Zoofer"
NORMILE, JAMES R. "Mouse"
NORTHRUP, CHAS. L., JR. "The Head" PORTERFIELD, DAVID W. "Winny" REED, WALLACE E. "Mr. Big"
ROBINSON, RICHARD L. "Robbie"
SARVIS, ROBERT E.
SHAW, BRUCE E.
'Mush"
"Sweet Stuff"
SORRELLS, BILLY W.
'Runner
SPRAYBERRY, WM. L., JR. "Mullens" STIANCHI, VICTOR G. "Stinkey"
STURDEVANT, PHILIP A. "Brownie"
SUMMERS, KEITH A.
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WALKER, EDWARD R., JR. "Zoot"
WAGSTER, ROY C, JR.
WARNER, GEORGE A. "Hey-Deye" WHICHAM, CHESTER F. "Wonderful"
SQUADRON
ADAMS, FRANK C. ALLEN, CARL P. ATKINS, ALLEN C.
"Barb"
"Whitey" "Muscles"
BARB, MARVIN "Duck"
BEAN. IRWIN T. "String"
BENDER, DONALD "Meat Head"
BOYCE, MARK L. "Zup"
BREON, GEORGE A., IV "The 4th" CAGNACCI, ROY P. "Spaghetti"
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COTTER, WAYLAND E. "Double B"
CRAIG, LEWIS E., JR. "Hot Stuff"
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CUSHMAN, STANLEY L. DAY, IRVING G., JR. niLLEY, RILEY N.
"Cush"
"Daisy"
"Dill"
DUKE, FELIX L.
■DWARDS, ALBERT M.
"Ed"
GVANS, GEORGE A. "Georgle"
TELDMAN, SAMUEL "Sammy"
riSCHER, JOHN M., JR. "Fish"
rORDYCE, GOLDMAN L. "Goldy"
rURRER, RICHARD "Furry"
GAMBLE, WILLIAM D. "Wild Will" CLIMP, THOMAS R. "Blimp"
GOLDBERG, LAWRENCE "Larry"
GOLIGHTLY, RALPH E. "35584511'
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GUSLER, NORMAN E. "Omar"
HAGER. WILLIAM S. "Yahoodi"
HALL, ELLIS E. "Butch"
HEAD, EDWIN L. "Torque"
HEATH. GORDON M. "Gladiator"
HIGGINS, PRESTON E. "Partridge"
HUBKA, ROY F. "Huba Huba"
ISRAEL, ELTON B. "Panama"
JUDKINS, CHARLES W. "Lightning"
KENDALL, MELVIN K. "Can't Hold" KINSACK, JOHN "Potatoes"
KLODNICKI, JOSEPH "Gold Brick"
LEACH. ROBERT R.
"Wart"
LEVITT, JOSEPH H. "Star Eyes"
MacDOUGALL, EDW. G.
"Lover
MAGNUSON, WILLIAM H. "Maggie" McCABE, WILLIAM E. "Willy"
MORRIS. SHELDON J, "Phillip"
OAKES, HARRY C, JR. "Sir Harry" OWENS, DAVID L. "Walley"
PARSONS, LESTER D.
"Preach"
PLASMAN, WILLIAM, JR. "Bloke"
ROBERTSON, STANLEY R. "Hot Dog"
ROMANCE, LAWRENCE J. "Larry" SANDERSON, EDWARD L. "Bogey" SAUNDERSON, GEORGE M. "Sandy"
SCHNIDER, JESSE L.
"Spotty"
SIMMONS, STANLEY R. "Mattress"
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SMITH, GORDON J. "Smoke Ball" SMITH, JOHN L. "SmiHy"
SOUTHALL, BOYCE E. "Moose"
STOKES, BURL R. "Engines"
THOMAS, WILLIAM S., JR. "Junior"
TRUE, HARRIS C.
"Heart"
VAN SANT, RICHARD M.
WATKINS, CHARLES T.
WIFVAT, VAN
"Hi Water"
"Frosh"
"Smoothie"
WRIGHT, CLYDE E.
"Kayo"
UNDERHILL, CAPT H. W. Jr. "Valley" ALEXANDER, LT. SIDNEY P. "Alex" BAYER, LT. JOHN P. "Aspirin"
BLOOMHUFF, LT. JOHN E. "Bloomers"
BOWLAND, LT. FRANK Y. JR. "F.Y. Jr
CHASTAIN, LT. ALVIE G.
"Al"
ROSE, LT. ALVIN S. "O'Day"
SANCHEZ, LT. BUTLER H. "Satchel"
BAMMER. LT. ELMER J.
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CHISUM, LT. OLIVER W. "Oliver"
INSRAHAM, LT. PAUL L. "Shaves"
LEIGH, LT. THOMAS P.
"Vivian"
LUMLEY, HOWARD L. "Pruneface"
SMITH, LT. LEONARD R. "Smitty"
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SQUADRON THREE standing,' left to right: Robert Keller, Richard H. Moore, Joseph F. Hutchins, Robert V. Lindquist, Ervin
P. Ovlck. William W. Hancocl, Lloyd Yost. Vaughn Kearns, Fred S. Brackett. Sitting: John C. Kumler, Albert A. Hyde, Edward T. Molitor, George L. Bosley. Thomas J. LoveH, Maurice F. Roberts, Robsrt S. Alexander.
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Wende', Pobe't J. Miller, Robert L. Fortson, Edward G. Knaus, John W. Klein. Sitting: Alfred C. Chase. Ray Porter, David Beltz, Kenneth L. Classen, William G. Graton, William tH. Diehl, James G. Travis.
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SQUADRON SEVEN— Standing, left to right: Ralph R, Aikens, John P. Gardner, Lin B. Cooper, Dei^nis Wraske, Robert H. Fisher, Roald hiansen, Marion E. Barger, Robert E. Knowles, Rexford H. IvIcKee. Sitting: W. B. Whisenand, Fred C. James, H. L. Barltstrom, James E. Coughran, S. J. Copenhaver, Adelbert L. Hannah, Elmer C. Haines.
SQUADRON EIGHT— Standing, left to right: W. Deana Roine, F. H. Workman, Berl L. Porter, John S. Wilbur, Arthur J. Murphy, Robert J. Boggeman, E. W. Stoner, Kenneth E. McLaughlin. Sitting: Raymond E. Blauvelt. James Simpson, Albert' W. Lawrence. Emerson G. Townsend. D. Gerald Nunnaley, William A. Murphy, William J. Gordon.
FLIGHT "A"
SQUADRON ONE
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FLIGHT "B"
SQUADRON ONE
ROW I, left to riqhf: J. T. Rowley, E. R. Schnuth, C. L. Stoelzel, J. F. Tucker, W. L, Walker, R. J. Wagner, A. M. Sisler, D. A. LIddle, L.- M. Webb, N. E. Morrison, S. J. Sowinski. ROW 2: E. J. Sandini, B, Matthess, H, C. Knapp, H. L. Kurtzman, V. G. Work, D. M. Wireman, W. A. Ribar, J. W. Wilson. F. D. Taylor, R, J. McLaughlin. Jr., E. E. Triplett, C. V. Thompson. ROW 3: W. E. Thomas, H, A. Preissner, J. J. Harris. C. M. Stancell, C. J. McMordie, E. A. Zorn, E. L. Perme.
FLIGHT "A"
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ROW I, left to right: B. H. Foster. W. E. Dawson, A. M. Fic:d, t. W. Hlnton. H. L. Koenig, R. L. Bailey. M. A. Hutton. F. D. Baswell.
K. Calisti. W. R. Davis. R. K. Casper, C. B. Butts. ROW 2: N. L. Hansen, J. A. Fenley, J. S. Hansen. T. E. Connors, T. B. Dull, M. W.
Dieterle, R. E. Jacbon. W. R. Anderson. W. B. Brent, J. H. Hamilton. G. P. Saudet. W. H. Kenagy. ROW 3: B. D. Beyea, W. W. Ertel. K. Carruth. C. M. Fountain, J. B. Allen. A. J. Glesener, W. F. Brown.
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SQUADRON TWO
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ROW I, left to right: P. B. Funk. J. L Billmeier, N. J. Buro, D. R. Beaver. C. E. Carver, W. Farkas, C. L. Giangarra, C. L. Chandler, H. W. Anderson, Jr., W. R. Conrow, W. A. Haynes. ROW 2: Clarence W. Brown, H. C, Duplissey. H. M. Barnes, Jr., N. A. Floramo, J. L. Colquhoun, E. E. Belding. J. H. Ellett, D. Fishman, C. A. Hodnickl, R. H. Gebhart, H. L Jensen. ROW 3: M. D. Beach, R. A. Deutsch, E. A. Capps. W. S. Hartsell, Jr., R. H. Armstrong, G. R. Alloway, W. H. DeFeyer.
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SQUADRON FIVE
ROW I, left to right: K. R. Schroeder, J. E. Mihalak, J. J. Vater, Jr., R. W. Webster, J. A. Reese, E. N. Walker, L. S. Tohlll, H. F. Thaxton. B. Louderrrllk, L. A. Wrright, W. J. Woodie, J. M. Valentine, J. L. Penix, J. C. Rankin. ROW 2: D. L. Wilson, R. L. Lewis, A. F. Linde, T. J. Helly, Jr.. V. C. Kern, L. E. LeMay. E. Welt, L. Stella. R. R. Palmer. K. W. Shoop. F. See, H. A. Smyre. ROW 3: W. H. Larsen. J. R. Sevier. Jr.. A. E. McEIro/. F. C. Seals, Jr.. R. C. Stroud, Jr., J. F. Ries, J. M. Kayes.
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SQUADRON SIX
ROW i, left to right: R. G. Horner, J. V. Effingham. E. A. Grose, G. N. Crawford, W. R. Berg. C. W. Higgins, H. E. Dwyer. J. E. Foerg, H. D. Findlay, R. W. Barbre. L V. Anderle. ROW 2: L. R. Huston, J. T. Ellison. F. H. Bingham, S. G. Head, T. G. Goude, G. P. Bernsen, T. V. Christlieb, W. F. Arnett. J. F. Egler. ROW 3; E. M. Craig, R. H. Curtis. P. Buwolda, B. H. Hopper. W. G. Barnes. J. H. Furney. E. B. Cruce.
FLIGHT "B"
SQUADRON SIX
ROW I, left to right: A. L. Wimer, A. j. McLauahim. R. K. Parsons, c. J. Btsnco, W, l. rniTer, L, ^. row^y. c. c. vVieiana, A. b. Dnanaieit, T. E. Snow, B. F. Renshaw, E. G. Moffitt. ROW 2: R. Schmidt, A. E. Snyder, K. C. Luedke. K. O. Woodruff, L. J. Warren. S. F. Robertson, R. D. Zenz. J. P. Retsinas, J. H. Wagner. F. K. Stewart, ROW 3: R. O. McCaldin, F. E. Williams. G. V. Lewis. C. R. Torell. W. H. Wendlandt, L. W. Sittler. J. L Leach.
CONTACT STAFF
EDITOR RALPH N. RICHARDSON
ASSISTANT EDITOR RICHARD A. DAVIS
ASSOCIATE EDITORS WILLIAM W. LEWIS, JOHN F. CODIE
ART EDITOR JOHN J. HUTCHINSON
CARTOONISTS THEODORE G. SHAPIRO, MURRAY KAPLAN
PHOTOGRAPHY JAMES C. SMITH
Dear Mom:
I can think of a number of titles for this letter. One Foot in the Clouds — 65 Hours in the Air Isn't Half of It — 8 Easy Lessons on Driving in- structors Mad, are a few that come to mind while I sit here writing. But it all adds up to this — I've learned to fly, and the knowledge I have gained and the fun I've had couldn't be purchas- ed at any price. "■^■^^W"'"**^*^ Maybe I had better start at the beginning. . .
<JnMr HAY ^ couple of months ago about 200 wild-eyed
OVnt UAT cadets, of which I was one, stepped thru the
gates here at Ryan. We collected goggles, helmet, and flight jackets, and before we knew it the whole post had started preparing us for that solo trip some two weeks hence. Gathering in Hangar I that day, we met the men who are really tops as far as we're concerned — our instructors.
That night we crawled in bed all dreaming, of one thing — our "dollar ride" which we were to get the following morning. And, what a ride that was! Those that weren't wondering how the plane stayed up in the air ere painting the country-side with the morning's breakfast.
Well, time went on and stomachs settled, and slowly, and painfully for ground school instructors, the intellects of the class began to understand why the airplane flies. (In case you're interested, it flies because the angle in which the wing makes with the wind — now, that's not the wind, but the relative wind — you see there are two winds up there. Anyway, it hits the wing and — er, ah — wait a minute now . . . Let's see, you gotta wing and you gotta wind. HMMMM.)
Yes, it wasn't long before we were spinning, rolling, and landing the plane by ourselves. Of course there was always that guiding hand in the front cockpit actually flying the ship, and that gentle voice constantly crooning through the ear phones. "Back pressure." "Not so much rudder."
"Well, are you going to land it, or shall we play a game of chess up here 1 0 feet off the ground!" "Back pressure, knucklehead!"
"This ship will not stop spinning until you give it opposite rudder. Or, maybe you're figuring on landing it this way?" "Back pressure.
'Easy, easy — take It easy.
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"Back pressure— back pressure— BACK PRESSURE!!"
These and other names and phrases which I won't repeat here.
One gloomy morning, after a series of consistent bumpy landings. The Master got out of the plane and left me with these words, "Well, I guess I'll go over to the stage-house and have a smoke. Don't forget to keep your hand on the throttle. She's all yours."
Then he walked away.
Boy, oh boy, did that cockpit look empty. I just sat there, almost afraid to touch the controls. The sweat began to pour from the palms of my hands and the ailerons began to vibrate. I began to wonder what was wrong until I looked at my hand shaking the stick. Then, all of a sudden, things began to happen. Yep, mom, I was really taklng-off . . . me, all by myself! I still can't figure it out, but about this time some very familiar phrases started taking form in the Gosport tubes. "Back pressure, Not so much rudder. Don't rush things — take your time," and a thousand other bits of advice that I had taken all too lightly. Mr. Johnson, our minister, would really have been proud of me that day. (I'll bet I said the Lord's Prayer a dozen times.) So, with the help of the ground school instructors, Mr. Johnson, you, and the obvious fact, which wasn't much consolation at the time, that thousands of other guys have done It before me, I sat 'er down with both of us all in one piece. The first solo was over. I played tag with the winds for a few minutes, and then came down.
From that day forward every minute of my time in the air has helped open a path to a new way of life for me — a freedom that those who have never kissed the clouds will never know. It's a
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Your loving son
TieiR MOTTOP
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Dedication
We could point this dedication many ways: To on indi- vidual, to the ground crews, to our instructors, who now are patiently and tirelessly instilling in us those basic truths of airnnanship that later will be our strength in battle. But all these are a part of the whole — the end product — the finely trained Annerican combat pilots who are writing in hostile skies irrefutable testimony to the type of schooling they were given on an earlier day, in friendlier skies.
One day, a day that now must seem eternities ago, they left homes in Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Balti- more, Chicago, the farms and the cities, to blaze the trail wc are following.
So, to that long cadet procession who have gone before us, to That Day of return they are fighting for now over Wilhelms+rasse, Naples, Tokio, we dedicate this Anniversary issue.
MAJ. WILLIAM 1. FERNALD Commanding Officer
You, members of Class 44-G, have completed the most difficult phase of your training. Your aptitude has been proven. The intensity of your desire to become a military pilot; your attention to further instruction; your sense of responsibility and your ability to exercise long range constructive selfishness vvill determine your future success.
May your fine spirit of cooperation be reflected at your next station as it has been here. I wish you happy landings. . . .
LT. W. P. MULLEN Commandant of Cadets
I hope fhe enclosed words to class 44-G to be Included In the Class Book, meets with the editor's approval.
If any additions or changes should be nnade, please do not hesitate to Inform me.
"Eager" Is the word for class 44-G. Your job at hHemet Is a job well done. Your "Esprit de Corps" has grown like the Allied victories. Besides mastering the PT-22, the class has demonstrated leadership, and on graduation should become officers as well as pilots.
The Basic and Advanced that lies ahead is a challenge to your best efforts. Resolve that nothing will keep you from those silver wings and gold bars. Carry on the splendid heritage that is yours as a graduate of the 5th AAFFTD, for In your future lies Victory for us all. Good luck and God speed.
WALKER P. MULLEN 1st Lt., Air Corps, Commandant of Cadets
TACTICAL OFFICERS
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LI. WILLIAM DOUGLASS
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LT. RUSSELL MURPHY
FLYING OFFICERS
CAPT. WM. P. SLOAN Air Inspector
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PAUL E. WILCOX, Resident Manager; CHARLES W. EVANS, Director of Flying
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R. Y. HUFFMAN Group Commander
INTRODUCTION
So you want to be a pilot . . . eh? You say you want to fly. Darn right you'll be a pilot If you get in there and try.
I have four legs to walk on And a tail that used to drag, But now I'm just a "dodo" With a stubby end to wag.
Don't forget me fellows, And let me know you're trying And when you get your silver wings Come visit me at Ryan.
DODO TORQUE, JR.
2 Lt. Ryan Wags
Aide to Col. Rocket O'Toole
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OFFICERS
GROUP I
GROUP I — Front Row. left to right; Wallace F. Brown, Herbert A. Preissner, Jr., Richard C. Gardner, Clayton E. Larkin, Richard B. Fawcett, Frank 1. Stone. Second Row; Robert W. Young, Kenneth E. King, Henry L. Kurtzman, Jean S. Hansen, Charles M. Stancell. James J. Harris, Norman L. Hansen, Alexander M. Lyon.
WING STAFF
Evan G. Moffitt, Billle Matthess, Fred K. Stewart, Gregory P. Bernsen
GROUP 2 — Front Row, left to right: Robertson R. Palmer, John E. Foerg, John R. Sevier, Jr., James H. Furney, Guy V. Lewis. Robert L. Lewis. Second row: Kenneth O. Woodruff, Raymond G. hlorner. Franl; E. Williams. Harry M. Barnes, Jr.. Bert Loudermilk, LeRoy E. LeMay. William S. Hartseli, Jr.. LeRoy V. Anderle.
SQUADRON I
AGNE. CHARLES S. Tipton lov/a, B 17
ANDERSON, EDWIN E. San Diego, Calif. B 25
ARKLES, ELLIOTT J. Detroit. Mich B 26
BARKER, STEWART G. Seattle, Wash. P 38
BASHOR, OLIVER L.
Loveland, Colo. A 20
BERRY, ROBERT L. Pueblo, Colo. P 51
BOWEN, WILLIAM H.
Lexington, Nebraska B 17
BRENNEMAN, LAWRENCE Minier, Illinois A 20
BUXBOM, SEYMOUR
CAMPBELL, HERSCHEL E. N. Chattanooga, Tenn. B 24
JAN, ROBERT L
lackson Heights, N. Y. P 38 P 5,
OSLAND, WILLIAM S., JR. }ennetlsville, S. C.
.ASCH. ROBERT W.
3avenport, Iowa B 25 A 20
DAHLGREN, HILDRUTH A.
Glenbrood, Conn. A 20 P 38
DAVIS, ROBERT M. Macon, N. C.
DICKINSON, FRIEND
No. Seattle, Wash. P 38
EASTERLING, MERLE L
Audubon, N. J. P5I P 38
ENGELEHARDT, DANIEL A. St. Louis, Mo. P5I PBS
FORD, LEONARD W.
Minneapolis, Minn. P 51 P 38
FROESS, JOSEPH L. Erie, Pa. PBS
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HANAWAY, ROBERT |
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HUGHES. JOHN A. |
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Durango, Colo. P 38 |
Meadville, Penn. |
P 51 |
Long Branch, Texas P 38 |
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GRIFFITH, OWEN K. Tulsa, Okla. B 17 |
HILL, JOHN D. |
JOHNSTON, DONALD M. Des Moines, Iowa P 5! KNAPP, HUGH C. |
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HALLENBERGER, RICHARD E. |
HINES, ROBERT C |
Chardon, Ohio B 17 |
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Huston. Texas B 17 |
Tacoma, Wash. |
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LIDDLE, DIX A.
Tacoma, Wash. P 70
McLAUKGHLIN, ROBERT J., JR. Encino. Calif. P 5!
McMORDIE, CHARLES J.
Austin, Texas PT 22 (First) P 70
MORRISON, NORMAN E. Saginaw, Mich. A 20 B 25
PERME, ELMER L.
Euclid, Ohio P38 B25
RIBAR, WILMAR A.
ROWLEY, JOHN T. Bronx, N. Y. P5I
B25
SANDIi-J', EDWARD J.
Philadelphia, Penn. A 20
SCHNUTH, ELMER R. Toledo, Ohio B 17
SISLER, ALBERT M.
Grand Rapids, Minn. A 20 P 38
SOWINSKI, SIGMUND J. Milwaukee, Wis. P 51
STOELZEL, CARL L.
Denver, Colo. XP'SS PRI
TAYLOR, FRANK D.
Richmond, Calif. XP 58 P 38
THOMAS, WILLARD E. Greensboro, N. C. B 29
THOMPSON, CHESNEY V., JR. Snyder, Texas B 26
TRIPLETT, ERNEST E.
Baltimore, Maryland P 38
TUCKER, JOHN f. Detroit. Mich B 17
WAGNER, RUDOLPH J. Alexandria, Minn. B 17
WALKER, WILLIAM L. Tulare, Calif. P 51
WEBB, LOYCE M. Dallas, Texas A 20
WILSON, JOHN W., JR. Tulsa, Okla. B 24
WIREMAN, DANIEL M. Norwood, Ohio
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ORK, VICTOR G. Sparta. III. C 47
DRN, EARL A. St. Louis, Mo.
P 51
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ALLEN, JOE B.
Waco, Texas, P 38
ANDERSON, WARREN R. Santa Barbara, Calif. B 29
BAILEY, RICHARD L. Santa Monica, Calif.
P 38
BASWELL, FRED D.
Ohatchee, Ala. A 20
BEYEA, BENJAMIN D. Wilmington, Dela. P 70
BRENT, WILLIAM B. Norfolk, Va. P 38
BUnS, CHARLES B. California, Mo. P 51
CALISTI, KENNETH Export. Penn. B 26
CARRUTH, KENNETH McComb. Miss. B 29
CASPER, RICHARD K.
Merchantville, N. J. P 51
CONNORS, THOMAS E.
Newport Beach, Calif. B 25
DAVIS, WALTER R.
Portland, Ore. P 38 A 20
DAWSON, WALLACE E. San Gabriel, Calif. P 38
DIETERLE, MARCUS W. Kendallville, Ind. P SI
DULL, THEODORE B. Kansas City, Mo. B 25
ERTEL, WARREN W.
Culver City, Calif. P 38
FENLEY, JAMES A.
Mineral Point, Wis. P 51
FIELD, ARTHUR M.
Clarksdale, Miss. P 51
FOSTER, BENNIE H. Vernon, Texas P 38
FOUNTAIN, CLARENCE M. Tonkawa, Okla. B 29
GAUDET, GEORGE P. Somerville, Mass. P 38
GLESENER. ANTHONY J., JR. San Francisco, Calif. P 38
HAMILTON, JOHN H., JR. Brockton, Mass. P 38
HINTON, EZRA W. Penrose, Colo. P 51
HUTTON, MORRIS A. Los Angeles, Calif. P 38
JACKSON, RICHARD E. Los Angeles, Calif. P 38
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KENAGY, WILLIAM H. Andrews, Neb. P 38
KOENIG, HERSHEL L HiHerdal, Minn. P 38
LAMOREAUX, DONALD C.
Cedar City, Utah P 38 P5I
LoPRESTI, FRANK E. Astoria, N. Y. P 38
MAY, ROBERT L.
Ridgecrest, N. C. P 61
MERRELL, HERBERT L.
Beverly Hills, Calif. A 26
MORGAN, NELSON D. Camden, Ark. A 26
NICHOLS, FRED A.
Hawthorne, Calif. B 29
PYEHA, PETER W.
Cleveland, Ohio B 26
READE, MILTON D.
Gardena, Calif. B 25
RICKETTS, WAYNE E. Zearing, Iowa P 38
ROBINSON, VESTER Dwarf, Ky. P 5!
RUBLE, OTIS H., JR.
Oklahoma City, Okla. P 5!
SEAMAN, FRANK B. Covington, Ky. P 38
SHARP, CHARLES FRANK Lake Village, Ark. P 38
SMITH, PLEASANT B. Huston, Texas B 25
STANARD, HAROLD M. Princeton, III. A 20
TAYLOR, ROBERT D.
Laurel Springs, N. J. P 51
THOMPSON, LESTER E. Granite City, III. B 29
Thornton, CLARKE F. Ashtabula, Ohio B 25
UTARD, JOHN E.
Denver, Colo. P 47
VANIMAN, ELVO J.
La Verne, Calif. B 25
WALDROOP, WILLIAM W. Los Angeles, Calif. P 70
WEBER, MERLE C. Rittman, Ohio P 51
WIEDER, ARTHUR J.
New York, N. Y. P70 8 25
WOLFE, RICHARD J. Globe, Ariz. P 51
WOLNIAK, STEVE
Syracuse, N. Y. P 51
WORTH, JAMES G. Miami, Fla. P 5!
WRIGHT, GEORGE H.
Alameda, Calif. P 5!
SQUADRON V
ALLOWAY, GERALD R.
Drumwright, Okla. B 25 A 20
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BEAVER, DUANE R. |
BURO, NICHOLAS J. |
Bellevue, Iowa B 25 |
Pontiac, Mich. B 24 BELDINS, EDWIN E. |
Brooklyn, N. Y. P5I P 39 |
ARMSTRONG, RUSSELL H. |
Eagle, Colo. B 17 |
CAPPS, EDWIN A. |
Berkeley, Calif. P 51 |
BILLMEIER, JOSEPH L. St. Louis, Mo. P 38 |
Rocky Mount, N. C. P 51 |
BEACH, MARVIN D. |
BROWN, CLARENCE W. |
CARVER, CLARENCE E. |
Rapid City, S. D. B 29 B 17 |
Oklahoma City, Okla. B 17 |
Clifton Heights, Pa. B 24 |
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CHANDLER, CHARLES L.
San Antonio, Texas BI7 B 29
COLQUHOUN, JOHN L. Sullivan, Ind. B 17
CONROW, WALTER R.
Seattle, Wash. A 20 B 25
DE FEYTER, WILLIAM H. Everett, Wash. B 29 B 17
DEUTSCH, ROBERT A.
Astoria, Long Island B 17 A 20
DUPLISSEY, H. C, JR. Longview, Texas B 17
ELLETT, JOUETT H. Glendale, Calif. P 38
FARKAS, WILLIAM
Cleveland, Ohio A 20
FISHMAN, DANIEL Brooklyn, N. Y. B 17
FLORAMO, NICHOLAS A. Easton, Pa. P 51 P 47
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FUNK. PHILLIP B.
S;oux Falls, S. D. P 38
GEBHART. ROBERT H. Grant. Neb. P 51
GIANGARRA, CHARLES L.
Astoria, L. I., N. Y. A 20 B 26
HAYNES. WILLIAM A.
Dacono. Colo. P 63 P5I
HELLY, THOMAS J., JR.
New York, N. Y. A 20 B 25
HODNICKI. CHARLES A. Pittsburgh. Pa. P 39 P5I
JENSEN, HOWARD L.
Salt Lake City. Utah P 51
KAYES M
KERN, VALENTINE C. New York, N. Y. C 47
LARSEN, WILLIAM H. Logan, Utah A 20 P 38
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LE MAY. LEROY E.
St. Paul. Minn. B 17 B 24
LINDE. ARLYN F.
Fond du Lac. Wis. B 24
McELROY. ALFRED E. Zlon, ML A 20
MIHALAK, JOSEPH E.
Southing+on, Conn. P 51
PENIX, JACK L.
Los Angeles, Calif. B 25 B 29
RANKIN, JOSEPH C.
Carthage. Tenn. P 47 B 17
REESE. JOHN A.
Phillipsburg, N. J. P 38 P 51
RIES, JOSEPH F.
Seattle, Wash. P 70
SEALS, FRED C.
Brownsville. Texas B 25 P 38
SEE. OSCAR F.. JR.
Lansdowne, Pa. A 20
SCHROEDER. KENNETH R. |
STELLA, LEO |
Chicago, III. P 38 |
Bristol, Conn. P 38 |
STROUD, ROY C, JR. |
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SHOOP, KENNETH W. |
Omaha, Neb. P 38 |
Indianola, Iowa A 20
SMYRE, HENRY A.
Greensboro, N. C. B 24
THAXTON, HENRY F. Lynchburg, Va. P 38
TOHILL, LAWRENCE S.
Salt Lake City. Utah C 47
VALENTINE, JAMES M. St. Petersburg, Fla. B 25
VATER, JOHN J., JR. Enid, Okla. C 47
WALKER, ELMER N.
Marion, III. B 24 B 25
WEBSTER, ROBERT W. Ontario, Calif. B 25 B 26 |
WRIGHT, LLOYD A. Tuscunnbia, Mo. A 20 P5I |
BARBRE, ROBERT W. Webster Grove, Mo. B 17 B 24 |
WELT, ELI Defrolt. Mich. A 20 B 25 WILSON, DOUGLAS L. Hollywood, Calif. C 54 C 69 |
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BARNES, WILLIAM G. Georgetown, Texas P 38 P5I BERG, WILLIAM R. Minneapolis, Minn. B 17 B 24 |
WOODIE, WILLIAM J. Dayton, Ohio P 51 |
ARNETT, WILLIAM F., JR. Kokomo, Ind. B 29 |
BINGHAM, FRED H. Safford, Aril. A 20 B 25 |
SHOP, ELMO J.
Brownfield, Texas B 24 B 29
JWOLDA, PETER W. Chicago, III. B 17 A 20
JRGE, WYLIE D. Fort Lupton, Colo. P 38
CHRISTLIEB, THOMAS V. Beatrice, Neb. B 24 B 17
CRAIG, EDWARD M.
Wilmington, N. C. B 25 B 17
CRAWFORD, GEORGE N. St. Louis, Mo.
CRUCE, EUGENE B,
Oklahoma City, Okla. B 17 A 20
CURTIS, RICHARD H. Thompson, Ohio P 38
DWYER, HAROLD E.
Hastings, Neb. P 38 P5I
EGLER, JAMES F.
Pittsburgh, Pa. P5I B 25
FINDLAY, HOWARD D. Plymouth, Mass. P 38
FRYBARGER, GERALD C.
West Unity, Ohio P 70 B 17
FUNDERBURK. CLETUS T., JR. Pageland, S. C. P 38 P5I
GORSE, EDWARD A. Euclid, Ohio P 51
GOUDE, THEODORE G. Berkeley, Calif. B 25
HADLEY, FRANK C. Santa Monica, Calif.
B 26
A 20 P 70
HIGGINS, CARLISLE W., JR. Galax, Va. P5I P 38
HEAD, SIDNEY G., JR.
Hollywood, Calif. P 38 P6I
HOPPER, BILL H. Denver, Colo. P 38 A 20
HUSTON, LEWIS R.
Olympla, Wash. P 47 A 20
ALTENBACHER, ROBERT F. Denver, Colo. P 38
EACH, JAMES L Lawrenceville, III. C 54 B 29
UEDKE, KENNETH C. Colony, Kans. B 17
McCALDIN, ROY O. San Antonio, Texas
P 51
McLaughlin, archie j
Long Island. N. Y. P 70
PARSONS, ROBERT K. Floyd Knobs, Ind. C 54
PHIFER, WALTER L.. JR. El Dorado, Ark. A 20
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C 69
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POLLAK, LEO C.
Glenwood, III. C 54 B 29
RENSHAW, BERNARD F. York, Pa. P5I P70
RETSINAS, JAMES P. Rockford, 111. B 24
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ROBERTSON, STANLEY F.
San Carlos. Calif. B 17 B 24
SCHMIDT, RICHARD
Lincoln, Neb. P 47 P5I
SHANAFELT, ARTHUR S.. JR. Bryson, Texas P 51 P 70
SIMPSON, ROBERT W.
Los Angeles, Calif. B 29 B 24
SITTLER, LLOYD W. Martell, Neb. B 25
SNOW, THOMAS E.
Tuscaloosa, Ala. B 25
SNYDER, ALLEN E. Longfon, Kan. B 25
SYKES, ERNEST T.
Canyon, Texas A 20 B 25
TORELL, CLARK R. Troy, Idaho B 24
THOMAS, C. D.
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WAGNER, JAMES H. San Jose, Calif. P 51
WARREN, LAWRENCE J. Sacramento, Calif. P 51
WENDLANDT, WILLIAM H., JR. Austin, Texas P 70
WIELAND, ELMER E. Durango, Colo. B 24
WIMER, ALVIN L.,
Medford, Ore. P5I P 38
ZENZ, ROBERT D.
Minneapolis, Minn. P 38 A 20
BENTLEY, PHILIP A.
Los Angeles, Calif. B 25
SLUMBERS, EDWARD M. Caltimore, Md. B 17
DULAK, GLEN V.
Milwaukee, Wis. B 25
ELLISON, JAMES T. Ramer, Ala. B 17
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LINK TRAINER
BOTTOM ROW, left to right: Sgt. Tea, Sgt. Morris, Sgt. Wallner, S, Soi. Gaede, Sqt. Glusklfi, S/Sgt. Smith, Sgt. Pinl<ston Sgt Pernett TOP ROW: Pfc, Hlnkston, Cpl. Chester. Pvt. McCann, Pfc. Reavis, Pfc. Woiber, Cpl. Sheehan, Pvt. Trotter. Pvt Bornstein Col Fox Cpi. Helfend. ' ^'
SQUADRON ONE
TOP ROW, left to right: L. F. Roethal, J. C. Rinehart, J. S. Gaddis. C. D. Fairbanks. J. C. Matson, J. C. Raymond, A. J. Pirot. BOTTOM ROW: D. N. Lake, squadron comnnander. J. M. Mamuzich, M. G. McGuire, L. A. Stater, R. L Quinn, flight commander. J, T. Kerby. J. C. Robinson, R. C. Schumann, flight commander (photo missing).
SQUADRON TWO
TOP ROW, left to right: G. E. Hutchins, M. E. Lambert, E. V. Sheely, E. L. Neal, W. C. VanHook, A. J. Daly, E. D. Reedey. BOTTOM ROW: G. A. Helm, squadron commander; R. M. Lundgren, K. D. Moore, M. W. Taylor, L. M. Venable. flight commander; E. W. Kinzel, R. F. Jones. P. Bala, flight commander (photo missing).
SQUADRON FIVE
TOP ROW, left to right: R. D. Chadv/ick, R. O. Brewer, E. M, Head, R. C. Mannagh. J. C. McPherson. FRONT ROW: Wm. B. Scheifele, squadron commander; A. V. Joel, W. E. Hagberg, J. C. Grady, W. C. Bouck. W J Bader, W. G. Lovell, B. F. Douglas, J. E, Wright, A. T. Flickenger.
SQUADRON SIX
TOP ROW, left to right: D. H. Stratton, A. P. Daniels. J. C. Hawn. B. P. Nance, E. N. Sturdlvant. BOTTOM ROW; L J. Cooper, squadron commander: J. F. Mathews, J. E. Hart, E. J. Whalen, T. P. Fredericks, T. E. Dimock F. DuBols N. Hawn. F. Albright.
POET'S LA/^
HAIR
In civilian days,
Before this present daze
I'm in,
Hair was something
Heads were rigged with.
But now,
Having it.
Is only something
To get gigged with.
REVEILLE
Groans
Moans,
Blind clutching
Feet touching
The frozen floor
Cursing,
Dispersing,
Can't stand
Much more.
NT CORNER
FREE TIME
It's an
Unheard of
Comnnodl+y,
A complete
Oddity
Rainy day,
No phys. education
Free tinne
For indoctrination!
LINK TIME
Here's to The Link trainer, Devised to make Cadets insaner. One hour of Its convolutions You're eligible For institutions
P. T.
Shrill whistles Like thistles In my brain PFR's, wind sprints Seared lungs, shin splints. Gawd, let it rain!
RETURN BUS FROM L A.
Hollywood
Was good,
My target for
Last night
Was really quite
All right!
But to
My sorrow
I'll regret this
At P. T. tomorrow.
BRASS
Before I joined the Air Corps I never thought of brass Except with lots of other things Like copper, steel and glass. But now I vow To kill- Better still- Disembowel That foul Half-demented Ass who invented Brass!
ARMY OFFICE
RYAN BUSINESS OFFICE
TO: All Aviation Cadets,
My prayer for you is that you might take "God as your Co-pilot." Whatever might be your creed you are not fitted to meet the emergencies of life without a faith in God.
The nation that forgets God is doomed to die. The people who leave God out of their lives are doomed to failure. The "Four Freedoms" which we are trying to save were won by those who trusted in God supremely. Let us be men who are not ashamed to trust in God and men who are "not ashamed to pray."
May your faith in God keep you strong and clean as you advance in your training.
Sincerely,
Chaplain Ensor
CAPT. WENDELL ENSOR Chaplain
During the Holy Season of Lent let us make some personal sacrifice for our own sins. Let us increase our Faith by frequent acts of Faith, hlope and Charity so that while we are learning to become pilots in the United States Army we may also be- come better pilots in the Army of Jesus Christ.
— Father Joseph Mackey
FATHER JOSEPH MACKEY
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EDITOR PHILIP A. BENTLEY
ASSOCIATE EDITORS .... FRANK C. HADLEY, STEWART G. BARKER
PHOTOGRAPHER RUSSELL H. ARMSTRONG
CARTOONISTS JOE B. ALLEN, GEORGE H. WRIGHT,
ROBERT L. BERRY, ARTHUR J. WIEDER
Remember This Well
Well, Mister, you've hurdled primary — you've reached the end of your short but eventful stay at Ryan Field. Training has had its rough points, yes, but never forget that that roughness has had its purpose — to prepare yourselves for the long, hard task before you. Now, thanks to the diligent work of your instructors, you are on the way to doing that job, whatever it may be.
Remember the day you rode into the gates and saw Rvan Field for the first time — and the thoughts that went through your minds? Some of you, thank God there were only a few, had big ideas of being what is commonly known as an H.P. Some few of us had never seen an airplane on the ground before and it was a revelation. . . . Then came Mr. Landry's class in "Airplanes" and we were all on an equal basis once again. When he gave us that first test we all real- ized how little we did know. Remember . . . "The ailerons are used to turn the plane, not the rudder. . . . The elevators are used to control the speed. . . . The throttle is used to change the altitude." Remember the grades on that test and how true those statements were .... as we found out later — much to our consternation.
Then there was always that hourly variety show that combined tried — and maybe true — advice on life, love, and the idiosyncrasies of women, with saae bits of wisdom on the machinations of the aircraft engine .... Keesee's (Don't call me sucker) class, of course. \~\e knew his subject inside and out. and quite a bit about engines, too.
That first day in the link trainer was an- other little surprise. WOW!! what a head- ache that was when they put the hood rl^wn. The instructor yellinq In your ear — "Keep the I'ttle plane on the horizon!!! — You cl'mb at 500 feet a minute, Mister!!! ... 1 said 360 degrees, not 370!!!" . . . They had their ioh to do, even if your reactions didn't v/ant to cooperate.
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Those open posts, praise Allah, kept us from getting stale. We had a big choice — ride the old "covered wagon" into L.A., 85 miles away, or stay here and do hHemet . . . both blocks of it. But either sufficed and we came back ready for another week of struggle.
A lot has been written and said about that first solo, so we'll omit that. We were speechless anyway. . . . But remember the mornings when the ice was so thick on the wings you couldn't scrape It off and you went up on the Dawn Patrol? . . . hHow eager you were to get down to the heater in the ready room . . . and then, just as you took off your gloves and reached for a cigaret, that Inevitable voice thru the loud- speaker, "Mr. Jones, report to the tube immediately!" Back on with the gloves and up Into the "Wild Cold Blue Yonder" to freeze for another 60 minutes. But you went up and practiced — shallow dive to 105, back on the stick. . . . Easy does It. Now, level out those wings. . . . NOT too soon — let that nose down easy!! You re- peated this over and over again. It was your voice coming out, but they were your Instructor's words. Gotta sharpen up . . . ihat check's getting about due.
When you finally did get a few minutes reprieve, you spent It out on the line, help- ing some other cold being go out for his frigid "do or die" ride — a crank and a look and then back to the warmth and hangar flying of the ready room. Yes, those were hectic, hurried days, but ones well spent, because we learned there the prac- tical side of flying.
The things we learned there will be the deciding factor when we and the Yama- quchls are battling up there. So remember them well. . . .
cJni^oduang • • .
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This is Peety, The PT. with Personality.
Peety had his birth in the unstable mind of a cadet who was troubled with halucinations and nightmares, in which this animated Ryan P.T. 22 was forever poking his head around a cloud and making fun of the cadet's attempts at chandelles and lazy-eights.
The cadet described his affliction to Leonard McGarry, who ably translated the hex into Pen and Ink and made him suffer the tortuous life of a cadet.
So here you have him . . . Ryan's own personal Gremlin . . . Peety, the P.T. with personality.
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T'S VERY difficult to make a "dedication" without becoming either gushy or silly, and you are absolutely the last person by whom we would wish to be called "sentimental."
However, hard as it may be to "dedicate" this book to you, it is completely impossible to conjure up anyone else for whom we have as much admiration and respect. Not only do we admire your flying ability, but even more so your manliness, your patience, your knowledge of how to teach and handle eager anxious would-be pilots like us.
It has been said before that a pilot never forgets his Primary instructor and we're sure we will be able to underline this statement. We can never forget your immortal words, "Okay, it's all yours. Take it around once." Or how you held your head in your hands and softly moaned as we shot our stages. Or your calm voice through the gosport as we were spinning madly out of a rudder exercise stall "Ah . . . your left wing's a little low."
And in future months as we buzz the Imperial Palace or the Sportzplast, we'll hear it just the same, wing up."
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AND IT came to pass that in the land of the Sagauro and the Prickly Pear, many accomplishments were recorded and much advice and admonition rendered unto the ears of the Kaydetians by the sages of the upper air who worshipped the gods Aeres and Groundloop.
2. And among these sages was one of Ryan, known unto us as Saint Eegar, who scribed the following epistle unto the Kaydetians:
3. Glad tidings unto thee, oh Kaydetians, and heed thou the words I speak /or they will aid thee much. Selah.
4. It has been said among thee that the wings o/ the PT 22 were fashioned in the realm of Satan, who with evil for thee built therein many diabolical tricks to thwart thee in the pursuit of thy wings.
5. These things will I show thee and likewise will I demonstrate how the truths imparted by the sages of the upper air will enable those who heed to defeat the devil at hh own game. Ho, dice!
6. Know thou the PT 11 and trust it,
7. For it will not fail thee in thy time of need.
8. Heed not the words of those who would brag of the Stearman for it is not worthy of the allotment of sufficient powder to blow it up.
9. These characteristics it is well to heed for unless thou useth caution, surely destruction followeth closely in thy propwash.
10. Beware thou the fast landing speed and exercise thou the greatest caution in the use of thy rudders. Keep thou also the stick well back unto the end of thy landing roll.
11. Beware thou the ground loop ^or it will demolish thy wingtip and scare the hell out o\ thee.
12. See thou that thou dost not level off too high for thy wings are wont to perform wierd maneuvers in thy stalled descent.
13- Heed thou the flaps and forget them not.
14. Know thou the traffic pattern and follow it closely, for shouldst thou not observe it then surely thy instructor cheweth immensely.
15. Watch thou well for other aircraft and keep thou thy head as on a swivel.
16. Above all else, know thou the improper position for thy head and keep it out. _
17. Keep it also unlocked.
18. Listen thou unto the words of other pilots, but weigh them well, for some are worthy of thy ear, and some are not.
19. Beware thou the hot pilot, for his words cometh from a mouth of exaggeration and lies.
20. He is bold upon the ground and talketh loudly of his exploits, but in the realms of the clouds his soul is timid.
2 1 . Beware thou the dogfighter for he leadeth thee into temptation.
22. Stay thou away from the buzzer, for he has decked his undercarriage with clotheslines and cactus needles, and he is doomed to end his days upon the earth with violence and suddeness.
23. Know thou the check pilot and perform thou the best for him jor he judgeth thee.
24. Listen thou to all the words of thy instructor and heed them well, and surely chandelles and lazy eights will follow thee all the days of thy life, and thou will dwell in the cockpit forever.
25. Selah.
Administration
T}RIDE IN achievement is normal to all mankind. When that achievement involves completion of a course of primary training, admittedly most exacting, pride may justifiably become very great. If this pride be tempered by a realization of the tremendous task still remaining and a determination to be equally successful henceforth then all is well. However, if overweaning pride blinds the con- sciousness to future obligations and possible pitfalls, then it becomes dangerous as a serpent and must be cast out.
Resolve now that your pride takes that form which serves as a spur, driving always to ever greater accomplishments until that final day of reckoning when you will be tried and not found wanting.
Heartiest personal congratulations and best wishes for enduring success.
John S. Fouche, Jr.
John S. Fouche, Jr.
Major, Air Corps
Commanding
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John D. Keller, 1st Lt,. A.C.
Personnel Officer
Chester F. Perkins, 1st Lt., A.C.
Supply Officer
Edwin W. Seager, 2nd Lt., A.C.
Air Insp. (Tech.)
Charles A. Doze. 2nd Lt,. F.D.
Finance Offcer
George F. Elliott, 2nd Lt., AC.
Maintenance Engineering Officer
Commandant of Cadets
fENTLEMAN, you have found that learning how to fly is not easy — you ROMAN J. WojciEHOWSKi " have learned that ability and desire is not all that is required to fly-you
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The fact that you have successfully completed this phase of your training does not mean you can let down and rest on your past accomplishments.
The fulfillment of your ambitions is not far away — but to win those wings will take steadfast determination and plain "guts." Let's not let down fellows and as you go on through your advanced phases of training, know that the best wishes of myself and the officers of the Cadet Detachment are with you.
Good luck and Happy Landings.
Roman J. Wojciehowski
1st Lt., Air Corps,
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NoRVAL W. Jasper 1st Lt., A.C.
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William G. Howsmon. Jr. 2nd Lt., A.C.
Sgt. S. Popovich, Jr. Assistant Athletic Director
Physical Training
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Lee Williamson, Capt., M.C. Flight Surgeon
Charles D. Marple, 1st Lt., M.C.
Assistant Flight Surgeon
Medical Department
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INURING THE last war and until a few years ^^ ago it was said that a pilot is only as good as his airplane. This is no longer true. In the race for higher speed and greater altitude, the performance of airplanes has moved relentlessly ahead until now it is the airplane that is vastly superior to the pilot.
It is important that the airman realize his shortcomings and weaknesses and learn how to compensate for or prevent them. As your train- ing continues, the .various and physiological problems that arise during flying will be ex- plained and you will be given the latest know- ledge of proved solutions to these problems.
The ancient Greeks, who strived for the ideal in physical and mental perfection, had a great motto: "Know thyself." The flyer, by following those two simple words, will never fail either himself or his country.
Lee Willamson
Capt., M.C.
Chaplains
Congratulations to all of you for your successful graduation, and the best of luck to you in what is ahead. As I watch your planes flying overhead, and land smoothly, I realize that there is One who guides you and pro- tects you and helps you, making everything you do possible. The best wish I could have for you is that you remember God and keep close to Him at all times.
Bruce Roberts
Chaplain, 1st Lt.
M. F. GiRSE Chaplain, 1st Lt,
Bruce Roberts Chaplain, 1st Lt.
Enlisted Men
Cadet Officers
WING STAFF
A C Loren W. Steele Whig Commander
A/C James P. Norris, Jr. Wing Adjutant
A/C Charles E. Sells Wing Sergeant Major
A/C Wesley F. Butler, Jr. Wing Supply Sergeant
A/C Harlen L. Cox, Jr. Wing Supply Corporal
A/C Thomas R. Moorman Wing Supply Corporal
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GROUP I STAFF
A/C Don C. Heffelbower Group Commander
A/C WiUiam F. Walkemeyer Group Adjutant
A/C Herbert L. Garrett, Jr.
Group Sergeant Major
GROUP II STAFF
A/C Clifton O. Ireland Group Commander
A/C Harley H. Moore
Group Adjutant
A/C Ralph J. Cerrone Group Sergeant Major
Cadet
SQUADRON ONE: Delaney, Guide Sgt., Fit. B; Danielson, Fit. Lt., Fit. B; Arnot, Fit. Lt., Fit. A; Dalton, Fit. Sgt. Fit. B; Bender, Sqdn. Commander; Boehm, 1st Sgt.; Athey, Fit. Sgt., Fit. A; Boyd, Guide Sfft., Fit. A.
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SQUADRON TWO: Hamilton, Guide Sgt., Fit. D; Hoisington, Fit. Sgt., Fit. D; Johannesen, Fit. Lt.; Fit. D; Gayer, 1st Sgt.; Erb, Sqdn. Commander; Dobbels, Fit. Lt., Fit. C; Brown, Glide Sgt., Fit. C; Dion, Fit. Sgt., Fit. C.
Officers
SQUADRON THREE: Jones, Glide Sgt., Fit. E; Kremenek, Fit. Sgt., Fit. E; Lindeman, 1st Sgt.; Paschen, Sqdn. Commander; Murphree, Fit. Lt., Fit. F; Marchesano, Fit. Sgt., Fit. F; Parker, Guide Sgt., Fit. F; Leno, Fit, Lt., Fit. E (not in picture).
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SQUADRON FOUR: Witt, Guide Sgt., Fit. H; Shanks, Fit. Sgt., Fit. H; Russell, Fit. Sgt., Fit. G; Rowe, G. J., Fit. Lt., Fit. G; Roper, Sqdn. Commander; Watt, 1st Sgt.; Shulthise, Fit. Lt., Fit. H; Penrod, Guide Sgt., Fit. G.
Ground School
Mr. Matson
Mr. Livesey
Mr. Robinson
Mr. Horton
Mr. Willett
Mr. Pye
Mr. Card
Mr. Therrien
Mr. Dach
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Mr. Furr
Edwin R. Bane
Capt., A.C.
Director of Training
Philip M. Philibosian 1st Lt., A.C.
Joe W. Kennedy 2nd Lt., A.C.
Flight
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Carl H. Meyerholtz 1st Lt., A.C.
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Lee a. Garner
Capt., A.C.
Air Inspector
Richard L. Olcott
1st Lt., A.C.
William J. Nolan 2nd Lt., A.C.
Civilian Directors of Training
TO CLASS 44-H:
NOTHING is more inevitable than the un- ceasing passing of time. What and how we use time is the factor that determines future advancement and achievements.
The days of the last two months are now rapidly fading into the past — they are yesterdays, but the value received from them is now the motivation for your future progress.
You have done your job in Primary well; you now know what it takes, so do that and more in your future training, and the progress rate you establish will be ample reward for the job well done.
Always proudly and capably execute the duties and assignments which will later be en- trusted to each of you; we know you will. For the Flight Staff as a whole, and for myself, the best of luck and success, continuously.
R. J. Kerlinger Wing Commander
R. J. Kerlinger
Civilian Director of Training
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Peter A. Larson Group I Commander
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Yes, this is Ryan. Pass in Review. "And after the war . . ." Mr. Chew — Dirty Brass. A buck ninety, you know. Honest, it really flys. And that embarrassing little thing follows wherever you go in the link. What sort of diabol- ical contraption is this? Briefing for the mission. All set? Mission accomplished.
ANY OLD DAY
1) "Lilly," the Paschen-flower. 2) Good for two. 3) "Gig this man for wearing improper underwear." 4) Bull session. 5) Winding up the boxkite. 6) Once a class. 7) Ryan Welcom- ing Committee. 8) "Through these portals . . ."
9) All dressed up. Check and Double check.
10) Never in a million years. 11) Capt. Jordan, brand-new Flight Surgeon. 12) Same flag, same ceremony, same old stuff — but something new has been added. 13 We too have often wondered. 14) Erb and mob. 15) "Where's that Lindsey? He's never on time."
J. C. Tate Squadron Commander
F. H. Rogers "B" Flight Commander
R. P. Miller "A" Flight Commander
Jane Clements Dispatcher
GORDIANO, F. (Instructor) BOEHM, WILLIAM W., Highland Park, 111. BLACKWELL, ROBERT T., Brookhaven, Ga. BENDER, ROBERT G., Kenedy, Texas COLLINS, BURL T., Sioux Falls, S. Dak.
HOUDEK, G. A. (Instructor) BASKERVILLE, HENRY M., Excelsior, Minn. ARMSTRONG, HENRY A., Jr., San Gabriel, Cal ASHCRAFT, HERMAN H., Malvern, Ark. AVERY, EUGENE V., Tulare, S. Dak. GOULD, CHARLES L., 1st Lt., New York, N.Y.
HURLBUT, L. (Instructor)
CARMICHAEL, HOBART D., Indianapolis, Ind. CERRONE, RALPH J., Albany, N.Y. COLEMAN, GRANVILLE O., Prescott, Ark. COUCH. ANDREW G., JR., East Point, Ga. CUSTER, GERALD B., Shenandoah, Iowa
READE, A. (Instructor)
LATHAM, BILL M., 1st Lt., AmarUlo, Tex. BLUST, ROBERT J., Council Bluffs, Iowa ATHEY, MILTON W., Cumberland, Md. BURTON, FREDERICK C, Millington, N.J. BYRNE, JOHN J., St. Louis, Mo.
ROBINSON, R. (Instructor) DANIELSON, ERNEST O., Twin Valley, Minn. CROSBY, JERRY E., Frankfort, Mich. CARMODY, FRANCIS, Traverse City, Mich. COMSTOCK, ROBERT H., JR., Helena, Arli. COX, HARLEN L., JR., Little Rock, Ark.
WINNER, R. G. (Instructor) BLAKEMAN, MILTON R., Sierra Madre, Cal. BLUNTZER, WILLIAM N., Corpus Christi, Tex. BUTLER, WESLEY F., JR., Tulsa, Okla. DONAHUE, ROBERT L., 1st Lt., Warren. Ohio ARNOT, KENNETH H., Jennings Lodge, Ore.
BAKER, R. R. (Instructor) CHAPMAN, THOMAS C, Henderson, Nev. COMSTOCK, IRA A., Fayetteville, Ark. COLLINS, HAROLD E., Port Arthur, Tex. CLEMMONS, THEODORE P., Port Arthur, Tex. COMSTOCK, FREDERICK O., JR., Red Bank, N.J.
HARVEY, E. A. (Instructor) DALTON, DAN E., Old Fort, N.C. CONRAD, JAMES C, Jr., Easton, Md. DAVIS, CHARLEY W., JR., Woodland, Calif. DAVIS, JACK H., Sapinero, Colo. CHEW, CLAUDE C, JR., Baltimore, Md.
CUMMINGS, R. R. (Instructor) BETTS, JOHN O., Jr., Oakland, Calif. BEVER, WALTER H., Raymond, Kans. BOYLE, KENNETH R., Detroit, Mich. BROZEK, STANLEY T., Clark MUls, N.Y. HAWXHURST, DANIEL S., 1st Lt., Oakton, Va.
MUSSER, J. H. (Instructor)
CARRrLLO, DONALD E., San Francisco, Calif.
CATALDO, ROY S., Detroit, Mich.
CONNELL, LEONARD T., Cleveland, Ohio
DELANEY, ERNEST M., Joliet, 111.
DE LAUTHRE, ARTHUR R., Los Angeles, Calif.
EISERT, F. E. (Instructor)
BOYLE, GEORGE W., Pasadena, Calif.
ALBERSON, DAVID M., Las Cruces, N. Mex.
PREWIT, W. C. (Instructor) ASTENGO, JOHN F., Los Angeles, Calif. BOWMAN, OTIS R., Knoxville, UI. APPEL, WILLIAM J., 1st Lt., Lancaster, Pa. BURLING, JOHN E., Waverly, Ohio CALLAHAN, JEREMIAH F., Brooklyn, Mo.
ROGERS, F. H. (Instructor) KENDRICK, JOHN F., 1st Lt., Elba, Ala. BOYD, WALTER A., Austin, Tex. BOAM, BENJAMIN E., Topeka, Kans.
SATHER, J. I. (Instructor) BISTON, JAMES H., Allen Park, Mich. CARPER, RICHARD J., Elgin, Ore. BRABHAM, ALLEN F., Portland, Ore. COYTE, RICHARD B., LouisvUle, Ky. CROSS, CLIFFORD W., Benicia, Calif.
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und our hero, who swears he just went to bed, on the verge of arising. This is finally accomplished at 0513, as he debates whether or February. At 0513V-> our hero washes he had five more hands or five more minutes. 0514V2 finds him bright and cheery, ready ly out with a brisk round of reveille (look at the ears on that one). At 0700, our hero is exposing himself to some important theory 1910, we find him executing a right oblique while the rest of the flight is out of step and is incorrectly doing a right flank movement. eLoudis has o ur hero's chest in, stomach out, head up and locked, etc., etc. At 1015 it's a new jitterbug routine, taught by Arthur men and Company. Our hero gets his mail for the month and his weekly shots for dropsy and polydigitilitis. At noon mess (emph- ) our hero debates whether to have hot dogs or frankfurters or weiners.
ht line duty (you can bet he gets his solo slips) with Christie White and a trivial little pleasure ride with Lt. Nolan. Retreat and le Girl" serves "Little Boy." Barracks recreation with the "Ho, seven!" club and then "Beddy-bye." "Flash" Howsmon; Snappie — "Ears" Lindeman, the poor girls Gable.
H. LaMay "D" Flight Commander
L. S. Coleman "C" Flight Commander
The Srtik%fAisH
Christie White
Dispatcher
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BROWN, F. E. (Instructor) FAULKNER, GEORGE M., Hooversville, Pa. HAGEN, JOHN H., Chicago, 111. DORNFELD, HERBERT C, St. Paul, Minn. ERWIN. RANDOLPH C, Beverly Hills, Calif. FRANCE, JOHN W., Bay Village, Ohio
DOWST, L. B. (Instructor)
LAWRENCE, WALTER L., 1st Lt., Poneroy, Pa, HEMMER, RICHARD L., Island Park, N.Y. McCOUN, BRUCE T., 1st Lt., New York, N.Y. TEMPEST, RONE B., JR., 1st Lt., Denver, Colo, WILSON, RICHARD S., Chicopee Falls, Mass.
DRESSELL, H. A. (Instructor) GARRETT, HERBERT L., JR., Hobbs, N. Mex. DEMYANOVICH. EDWARD. Hanunond, Ind. FLOOK, JAMES D., Drexel Hill, Pa. ECKLEY, EDWIN D., JR., Mead, Wash. EVANS, THOMAS E., JR., Chicago, HI.
JENNINGS, G. E. (Instructor) GILLILAND, JOSEPH D., Whittier, Calif. FOLTZ, JOHN E., Elkton, Md. FISHER, RALPH E., Lebanon, Ind. GREAVES, RAYMOND R., Carver, Minn. DION, LAWRENCE R., North Adams, Mass.
COLEMAN, L. S. (Instructor) ERB, LLOYD D., Pontiac, Mich. DOBBELS, GUSTAVE J., Shawnee, Kans. ELFSTROM, HERBERT W., Minneapolis, Minn. FRECHETTE, NEIL J., Benicia, Calif. DIXON, PAUL F., Galena, Kans.
McNUTT, E. E. (Instructor) FRALEY, MAURICE F., Berkeley, Calif. EVANS, CHARLES E., JR., Shreveport, La. FARRELL, ROBERT M., Caledonia, N.Y. DOWNING, FREDERICK S., San Diego, Calif. EDERER, ROBERT F., Evanston, 111.
WITHAM, H. A. (Instructor) DIXON, ROBERT W., Alameda, Calif. FLEIVnNG, RAYMOND W., Long Beach, Calif. HAYES, WALTER, JR., Corsicana, Tex. FELDMAN, DAVID W., Falls Church, Va. FLORENTINO, ANEILO N., Ocean City, N.J.
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TRETHEWEY, R. W. (Instructor)
HOLMAN, CHARLES R., Kirksville, Mo.
HEINZ, JACK R., Sanger, Calif.
JACKSON, HENRY H., JR., Attleboro, Mass.
GRAY, WILLIS L., Fort Huachuca, Ariz.
FELTMAN, CHARLES H., JR., Los Angeles, Calif.
KESSLER, R. P. (Instructor) HOOKAILO, DANIEL B., West Newton, Mass. JOHANNESEN, ROBERT F., Scranton, Pa. GAYER, HARRY L., JR., Weston, Mass. GRAHAM, ROBERT J., Lakewood, Ohio HANNAHS, GERALD E., Sununerfield, Ohio
STITTER. L. E. (Instructor) BERSTOX. NEIL J., JR., 2nd Lt., Flint, Mich. BUTLER, RICHARD D., 2nd Lt., West Milton, Ohio ARCH, CLIFFORD J., 2nd Lt., Battle Creek, Mich. HEFFELBOWER, DON C, Wichita, Kans. IRVINE, STANLEY W., JR., Fort Worth, Tex.
THORNTON, G. T. (Instructor)
HAMILTON, DOUGLAS L., Beverly Farms, Mass.
GLENZ, ROBERT A., Portland, Ore.
GRAUNKE, WILLIAM B., St. Paul, Neb.
HEMEYER, ARLEY C, Slater, Mo.
GUM, JACKIE L., Montebello, Calif.
TOMPKINS, J. E. (Instructor)
GREEN, BILLY, Statham, Ga.
GINSKY, WILLARD R., Minneapolis, Minn.
HOWELLS, ORVILLE J., Burlingi^on, Iowa
GUTSHALL, JAMES C, Elmwood, HI.
GAUSS, JOHN A., Denver, Colo.
JAY, m:.M. (Instructor)
ISOLDA, EDGAR J., Saratoga Springs, N.Y. JACOBS, ABRAHAM, Brooklyn, N.Y. HALL, WILLIAM H.. Newark, Ohio HOISINGTON, CHARLES R., Fresno, Calif. GRAYSON, LAVERN, Monroe, La.
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1) "Never! Never!" 2) Praise Allah. 3) "How many say yes?" 4) The gentle patter of little feet. 5) Mexico Joe and friends. 6) $1.90. 7) The Gauntlet. 8) Board Meeting. 9) Missing Link? 10) Toughie Loelkes and Dead End Kids. Kids.
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E. H. D'Atri
"F" Flight Commander
J. P. HUDGIN
"E" Flight Commander
Dispatcher
WiLLODEENE WALDON
CHRISTENSEN, A. C. (Instructor) MALLORY, CHESTER A., Rivera, Calif. MARCHESANO, JOSEPH T., Los Angeles, Calif. MATTESON, RANDOLPH M., Cincinatti ,Ohio MESSNER, ADRIAN J., Belmont, Calif. PEARCY, WILLIAM I., Evansville, Ind.
BLACK, R. D. (Instructor) PANSCH, HARVEY P., Correll, Minn. PAPOFF, EDWARD W., Sacramento, Calif. PARKER, DUDLEY, T., JR., Corpus Christi, Tex. PARKYN, ROBERT W., Palisades Park, N.J. PASCHEN, CLARENCE W., JR., Canton, Ohio
McKINLEY, V. (Instructor) IVnCHAELS, BERNARD R., Denver, Colo. MILLER, RAYMOND S., Jefferson City, Mo. MITTAN, ROBERT J., South Gate, Calif. MOLA, PASQUALE J., Ravensdale, Mashington MON, PAUL G., Baltimore, Md.
JONES, I. A. (Instructor)
KOSTUBA, ROBERT J., 2nd Lt., Berwyn, 111.
LLOYD, WILLIAM E., New York, New York
LOELKES, GEORGE L., Maplewood, Mo.
LOGAN, CLAUD M., Jeff, Ky.
LONG, JOHN C, Keokuk, Iowa
HOYT, H. S. (Instructor)
BROUGHTON, ARTHUR W., 2nd Lt., Barberton, O.
KREBS, ADOLPH W., Portland, Ore.
KREMENEK, JAMES W., Shreveport, La.
KUKOWSKI, HOWARD, Reading, a.
LACY, JOHN K., Camden, N.J.
HILLEMAN, L. E. (Instructor)
NORRIS, JAMES P., JR., West Monroe, La.
OBIDOWSKI, PAUL, San Gabriel, Calif.
O'LEARY, CORNELIUS J., Somberville, Mass.
OVERTON, RAY R., JR., Haskell, Tex.
OAKES, HARLESS, Atlanta, Tex. (not in picture)
BROWN, M. D. (Instructor) LOTT, ROBERT F., Compton, Calif. MURPHY, BOYD A., Redmond, Utah NELSON, FREDERICK E., Grant, Neb. NEUBERT, HOWARD M., Knoxville, Tenn. NEWTON, THOMAS R., Kansas City, Mo.
ANDERSON, I. L. (Instructor) MILLER, ROSS F., San Diego, Calif. MOORE, HARLEY H., Fairbanks, Alaska MORGANTI, ATTILIO J., Niagara Falls, N. Y. MOWER, RICHARD C, Alhambra, Calif. MURPHREE, ODDIST D., Little Rock, Ark.
HUDGIN, J. P. (Instructor)
NOVACK, ALVIN J., Ravensdale, Wash.
PEISCH, ftlARK L., Norwich, Vt.
BROWER. C. L. (Instructor)
HORN, DONALD L., 2nd Lt., Princeton, Mo.
LESLIE, ROBERT J., Weslaco, Tex.
LINDEJMAN, JACK R., Austin, Tex.
LINDSEY, CHARLES E., Dallas, Tex.
LIBERTO. DOMINIC J., New Orleans, La. (Not in picture)
GREENE, E. A. (Instructor)
GREGORY, STANLEY A., 3nd Lt., Syracuse, N.Y.
LALLY, JOSEPH F., New York, N.Y.
LAYMAN, LOREN J., Boulder, Colo.
LEHMAN, RONALD E., Berne, Ind.
LENO, CARL, JR., Los Angeles, Calif.
ROUGH, C. E. (Instructor)
BISHOP, FLOYD E., 2nd Lt., Sacramento, Calif. JONES, ROBERT B., Sherman Oaks, Calif. KILCOYNE, PATRICK E., New Orleans, La. KOVICH, GEORGE, St. Clair, Pa. KLODOWSKI, THADDEUS J., Chicago, 111.
WEST, J. M. (Instructor)
LAMPTON, EDWARD E., 2nd Lt., North Bend, Ore.
LoVERSO, THOMAS, Long: Island, N.Y.
LONG, KENNETH R., Portsmouth, Ohio
McCABE, JOHN M., Bismark, N. Dak.
McELVEEN, DAN O., Dallas, Tex.
ROGERS, W. M. (Instructor)
LARRECOU, EMILE A., JR., 2nd Lt., San Francisco, Calif.
McINTOSH, CHARLES W., Portland, Ore.
McFARLANE, EDMUND B., Palestine, Tex.
McGARRY, LEONARD W., Flint, Mich.
McHENRY, GORDON D., Conway, Ark.
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J. B. Knox Squadron Commander
H. TULLY
"H" Flight Commander
R. F. Taylor
"G" Flight Commander
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Dispatcher Paul Schaub
BORDEN, R. W. (Instructor) ROSE, CLIFFORD N., St. Louis, Mo. PEREZ, JUAN M., Benevides, Tex. SHANKS, JOHNNY W., Brentwood, Md. PRYOR, FRANK L., Pueblo, Colo. SHANNON, HENRY B., Hickman, Ky.
TAYLOR, R. (Instructor)
ROPER, LEROY B., Petersburg, Va.
DOLLAHITE, J. (Instructor) PERRIN, ROBERT E., Portland, Ore. PRITCHETT, JAMES W., JR., Shreveport, La. SCHILLINGS, LEON T., Bonham, Tex. PUGLIESE, LOUIS T., Indiana, Pa. ROARK, JAMES L., Erie, Pa.
HARRIS, G. N. (Instructor) OLSON, VERNON E., 2nd Lt., Kent, Wash. PREVOST, ORVAL A., 2nd Lt., Antioch, Calif. SAVAGE, DAN, 2nd Lt., Tulsa, Okla. RETHARD, THOMAS D., 2nd Lt., Centralia, 111. ROWE, GERALD J., Sebastopol, Calif.
DOWLING, P. (Instructor) POWERS, HUGH L., Tulsa, Okla. ROBINS, AUGUSTINE W., Hampton, Va. RUSSELL, FLOYD H., Gravette, Ark. ROWLAND, CLEO C, Boise, Idaho PHILLIPS, JOHN P., Chicago, 111.
RATH JEN, J. B. (Instructor)
RAY, EDWARD J., Herman, Neb.
POWE, ROBERT L., Hartford, Kans.
RYAN, CHARLES A., Minneapolis, Minn.
PINDER, WILLIAM B., N. Hollywood, Calif.
PRISCHAK, ROBERT M., Pittsburgh, Pa. (not in picture)
VERNON, D. L. (Instructor) PENROD, LOUIS J., Ehrenfield, Pa. SCHIKORA, VINCENT E., Detroit, Mich. PICARELLI, THOMAS A., St. Albans, L.I., N.Y. REDDICK, GEORGE F., JR., Perry, Fla. WATT, CHARLES E., Hollywood, Calif.
HOCKER, J. W. (Instructor) RAPTOSH, JOHN, Detroit, Mich. ROWE, JOHN J., New York Mills, N.Y. REED, L. C, JR., Breckenridge, Tex. PHILLIPS, CHARLES D., JR., Winnsboro, La. RODARTE, LOUIS R., Los Angeles, Calif.
TULLY, H. (Instructor)
WALSH, CHARLES M., Dallas, Tex.
ABELL, GEORGE C. (Instructor) WHITLOCK, WAYNE, Craw-fordsville, Ind. WOOD, GEORGE L., Cleveland, Ohio TOLBERT, HENRY F., Ozark, Ark. SCHLUCHTNER, ROBERT E., Woodhaven, N.Y. WARD, WILLIAM B., Arcadia, Calif.
DOMB, D. L. (Instructor)
WARREN, ALFRED J., 2nd Lt., Stockton, Calif. VITZ, JOHN E., 2nd Lt., Superior, Wis. STRANGE, WESLEY R., C.W.O., Tumwater, Wash. VIDAL, MAX C, W.O.J.G., Tucson, Ariz. SCHULTHISE, ARTHUR J., Louisville, Ky.
COPENHAVER, H. (Instructor) TANNER, ROSCOE S., Cassaway, W. Va. WALKEMEYER, WILLIAM F., Santa Ana, Calif. TAYLOR, HARVEY J., Hartford, Conn. WAHLGREN, OSCAR R., Bridgeport, Conn. WHITE, RALPH, JR., East Machias, Me.
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WEBB, V. H. (Instructor) WISNER, ROBERT E., Detroit, Mich. SILLIMAN, SAMUEL N., Centerburg, Oliio WINTERS, CHARLES H., Bradley, Ga. SUTHERLIN, HOWARD H., Willowbrook, Cal. STRAUSBAUGH, ROBERT H., Spring Grove, Pa.
EGERMEYER, D. W. (Instructor) TIMMONS, WARREN F., Boston, Mass. SIRCY, ERNEST A., JR., Old Hickory, Tenn. TURNER, ROBERT R.. Richmond, Calif. WILLIAMS, HARRY E., Wheatland, Wyo. TEDDLIE, JAMES E., JR., Houston, Tex.
KEENEY, W. O. (Instructor) WITT, EVERETT D., Cheyenne, Wyo. YOUTSEY, GUY A., Burlington, Colo. SIGSWORTH, RUSSELL L., Elyria, Ohio STEELE, LOREN W., Neodesha, Kans. TRENKAMP, ROBERT R., Covington, Ky.
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Miss Doris Eckman A C Dan O. McElieen
Miss Susie Feltman A/C Charles H. Feltman, Jr.
Miss Esther Louise Severs A/C Laurence R. Dion
Miss Barbara Cannon A/C Charles E. Watt
Miss Barbara Hall
A/C A. E. Kelly
Miss Dorothy Joffrion A/C H. E. Collins
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Mrs. W. W. Boehm A/C W. W. Boehm
Miss Maxine 5'inger A/C Clarence W . Paschen
Mrs. R. H. Comstock
A/C R. H. Comstock
Mrs. C. Chester Roland A/C C. Chester Roland
Master Robert G. Bender. II A/C Robert G. Bender
Miss Anne Fitzgearld A/C Johnny W. Shanks
Mrs. J. W. Kremenek
A/C J. W. Kremenek
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A/C Ryan joined the grass- cutters union with his forced landing. When asked his emotions, he calmly replied: "None whatsoever. The wind was a bit strong so we flew ahead of our field slammed on the brakes, and backed in."
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Dan McElveen had quite an interesting experience at the hands of Lt. LeLoudis. It seems that Mac was the possessor of a fine set of . . . shall we say . . . Morale Boosters. Anyway, he was in the habit of hiding these little objects in between his towels (shelf four) when he fell out in a big hurry. The last time he did this, he returned to find a little slip of paper stating simply "Naughty! Naughty!" and signed "Lt. LeLoudis." The lieutenant later mentioned that these confiscated articles somehow enabled him to get out of paying several dinner checks.
Precision groundloops are here to stay, thanks to A/C Shanks. When questioned, he stated he was merely executing a fast turn.
One of our daily gig sheets revealed this item: "A/C Faulkner, missing link, five demerits." That's quite an accusation to make but we suppose after all it wouldn't be hard to prove.
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One day, when the tee was on the diagonal setting, Gremlin Comstock's instructor asked him — over the field at 4000 indicated — how he would go about entering traffic. Comstock gave him that blank look known as the Primary stare, and shook his head. "Come now," yelled the front seat menace, "Pretend you're up here solo. You have just spotted that tee on the cockeyed setting and you've got to figure some way to land. Go
ahead! "
Well, Gremlin flew around and around, boring holes in the area, scanning the sky but not letting down an inch. Fin- ally the voice from the front cockpit came over the witch- tube, "where your head is, Comstock, you can't see much. I'll take it." The
Quote from perterbed cadet: "My ship had a ten- dency to overshoot the field."
Very queer noises emitted from Squadron Three's latrine one morning as several vic- tims of someone's bright prank discovered that the morning was really "blue." It seems that certain types of kidney pills must not be con- fused with Vitamin A tablets. Right, fellows.''
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mstructor brought the ship in, parked, and demanded, "Will you kindly tell me what you were doing up there.'"
"Just what you told me to sir, " replied Gremlin, "I was pretending I was solo."
"You mean to tell me that you would have flown all over the area like that if you had been solo.'"
"Yes sir, " Gremlin con- cluded, "until I saw someone else enter the pattern. Then I would have followed him right in. "
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Editor Harley H. Moore
Art William E. Lloyd
Cartoons - Leonard W. McGarry
Charles M. Walsh
Photographs John W. Myers
Lt. William G. Howsmon. Jr.
Advice Lt. Norval W. Jasper
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Cadets of Class 44-G.
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Windsock Staff
Editor-in-Chief De Carlo, Loretto C
Associate Editors Cohen. Harold M., Lackore. Charles D.
Cartoons Naatz. Kenneth B.
Candid Shots Raikes, Glenn O., II
Copy Man De Spain, Joseph C.
Adviser NoRVAL W. Jasper, 1st Lt., A.C.
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IN MEMORI AM
■ Edward J. Healey
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To these enlisted men, the unsung heroes of Ryan Field, who teach us Link, keep our planes in the air, work in our hospital, deliver our mail, and keep our records straight in Administration, we of Class J1.J4.-G in admiration and ap- preciation dedicate our book.
TJRIDE IN achievement is normal to all mankind. When that achievement involves completion of a course of primary training, admittedly most exacting, pride may justifiably become very great. If this pride be tempered by a realization of the tremendous task still remaining and a determination to be equally successful henceforth then all is well. However, if overweaning pride blinds the con- sciousness to future obligations and possible pitfalls, then it becomes dangerous as a serpent and must be cast out.
Resolve now that your pride takes that form which serves as a spur, driving always to ever greater accomplishments until that final day of reckoning when you will be tried and not found wanting.
Heartiest personal congratulations and best wishes for enduring success.
John S. Fouche. Jr. Major, Air Corps, Commanding
Roman J. Wojciehowski 1st Lt., A.C.
COMMANDANT OF CADETS
r'ENTLEMAN, you have found that learning how to fly is not easy — you ^ have learned that ability and desire is not all that is required to fly — you are aware that discipline, leardership, and work must be added to those factors if you are to succeed.
The fact that you have successfully completed this phase of your training does not mean you can let down and rest on your past accomplishments.
The fulfillment of your ambitions is not far away — but to win those wings will take steadfast determination and plain "guts." Let's not let down fellows and as you go on through your advanced phases of training, know that the best wishes of myself and the officers of the Cadet Detachment are with you.
Good luck and Happy Landings.
Roman J. Wojciehowski 1st Lt., Air Corps,
Commandant of Cadets
NoRVAL W. Jasper 1st Lt., A.C.
William J. Leloudis 1st Lt., A.C.
Tactical Officers
Billy B. Howser 2nd Lt., A.C.
William G. Howsmon 2nd Lt., A.C.
Wilmer Hammond, Jr. 27id Lt., A.C.
Chester F. Perkins. 1st Lt.. AC. Supply Officer
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Charles A. Doze. 2nd Lt.. A.C. Finance Officer
John D. Keller. 1st Lt., A.C. Personnel Officer
John F. Wear, Capt., A.C.
Adjutant
Edwin W. Seager, 2nd Lt., A.C.
Air Imp. (Tech.)
Clarence V. Gibson, 2nd Lt., A.C
Intelligence Officer
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George F. Elliott, 2nd Lt.. A.C.
Maintenance Engineering Officer
Medical Dept.
Lee Williamson, Capt., M.C.
Flight Surgeon
Charles D. Marple, 1st Lt., M.C.
Assistant Flight Surgeon
DURING THE last war and until a few years ago it was said that a pilot is only as good as his airplane. This is no longer true. In the race for higher speed and greater altitude, the performance of airplanes has moved relentlessly ahead until now it is the airplane that is vastly superior to the pilot.
It is important that the airman realize his shortcomings and weaknesses and learn how to compensate for or prevent them. As your training continues, the various physical and physiological problems that arise during flying will be explained and you will be given the latest knowledge of proved solutions to these problems.
The ancient Greeks, who strived for the ideal in physical and mental perfection, had a great motto; "Know thyself." The flyer, by following those two simple words, will never fail either himself or his country.
Lee Wiliamson Capt., M.C. Flight Surgeon
Physica Training
William G. Howsmon
2nd Lt., A.C.
Athletic Director
Sgt. S. Popovich, Jr.
Assistant Athletic Director
During hours of strenuous calisthenics and running the Burma Road, we with tired bodies and aching muscles at times became disheartened. But as we leave we remember the words of Lt. Howsmon in our orientation at Ryan : Get in shape and stay in shape, for some day your life may depend on your physical condition.
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Major, A.C.
Commanding
Edwin R, Bane
Capt., A.C.
Director of Training
Lee a. Garner
Capt., A.C.
Air Inspector
Philip M. Philibosian
1st Lt., A.C.
Assistant Plans and Training Officer
Carl H. Meyerholtz 1st Lt.. A.C.
Richard L. Olcott
1st Lt., A.C.
Joe W. Kennedy 2nd Lt., A.C.
William J. Nolan 2nd Lt., A.C.
Mr. Dach
Mr. Willett
GROUND
SCHOOL
Mr. Furr
Mr. Livesey
Mr. Robinson
Mr. Therrien
1. Instructor's dream
2. "Through thes* Portals — "; 3. Chew Chew, Baby; 4. Re< Hall; 5. Lady Bail from Sq. 8; "My Sis- ter Eileen"; 7. Re- member the Rodeo? 8. Link Trainer; 9 Report for your chect ride, Mr.; 10. Instruc- tor swap stories.
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A/C O. Hemphill
A/C. J. F. Campbell
A/ C L. H. Mallernee
A/C S. L. Nabers, Jr.
A/C H. T. Hill
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A/C G. Hurst, Jr.
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A/C J. E. Huff
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1. Another day in; 2. Arizona Timber; 3. The Burma Road; 4. Ready Room; 5. For Two; 6. Saturday Inspection; 7. The Pause that Refreshes; 8. Calis- thenics; 9. Strictly Business; 10. Shop Talk; 11. On the ball; 12. Walking Wing Tips.
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R. J. Kerlinger
TO CLASS 44-G:
NOTHING is more inevitable than the unceasing passing of time. What and how we use time is the factor that de- termines future advancement and achievements. The days of the last two months are now rapidly fading into the past — they are yesterdays, but the value received from them is now the motivation for your future progress.
You have done your job in Primary well; you now know what it takes, so do that and more in your future train- ing, and the progress rate you establish will be ample reward for the job well done.
Always proudly and capably execute the duties and assignments which will later be entrusted to each of you; we know you will. For the Flight Staff as a whole, and for myself, the best of luck and success, continuously.
R. J. Kerlinger
Wing Commander
WiLMER Hammond. Jr.
2nd Lt., Air Corps
Tactical Officer
Class 44-G
OUR MOULDS
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We came to Ryan as raw material. To most of us flying was new. We were taken in hand by these two men, groomed in the military and taught our first phase of flying. With our rough edges smoothed off we are ready to go on to Basic and Advanced for our finishing touches with confidence that we will become military pilots.
T. F. Wilson Commander - Group II
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C. Fortune
Flight Commander
W. H. GiBBS Squadron Commander
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J. Barrett Flight Commander
Ann Pottoroff Dispatcher
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BURNS, E. F.
JENSEN, R. W. (Instructor) COHEN, H. M.
BRODE, H. T. EARL, N. G.
CRONAU, R. T.
BECK, R. J.
MORGAN, E. W. (Instructor) De CARLO, L. C.
BATTAGLIA, A. EVANS. C. J.
De SPAIN, J. C.
ELLIOTT, A. H.
ROBERTS, H. H. (Instructor) DALE, J. R.
CONNER, J.
BACA, A. F. ERLIN, L.
DOROSH, M. W.
BARTON, W. C. (Instructor) ELDREDGE, W. H. CARR, H. R.
CHRISTENSEN, K. L.
CLEMENTS, B. D.
BRAND, W. R. (Instructor) CARROL, J. C.
CUNNINGHAM, E. J., 2nd Lt. BARR, R. R.
BURNETT, R. D.
CRAWFORD, D. F.
FORTUNE C. (Instructor) COPENHAVER, R. BOERNER, S. B.
CARNEAL, G. W. CRITES, R. W.
DOLEXCE, R. R.
MILLER, R. E., Jr. (Instructor) BAKER, D. M.
BUTLER, D. M. EDEN, J. L.
BABCOCK, O. L.
BRANDT, L. C.
FISHER, J. F. (Instructor) BROWN, N. E.
CAMPBELL, F. D.
EDWARDS, A. Y. DEPEW, R. C.
BILLMEYER, J. J.
JORDA, R. M. (Instructor) BROOKS, L. L.
ECKERT, E. S.
ADAMS, P. K. ALTER, J.J.
BRANDT, W. H.
THIELE, G. R. (Instructor) BANNER, R. R.
BLUMER, J. F.
CHESNUT, J. A. CAREY, N. L.
DANKMEYER, J. O., 1st Lt.
DUFFIELD, E. A. (Instructor) CAMPBELL, J. F. BROWN, R. F.
CURRY, R. J.
BARBOUR, J. B.
BRAZELTON, W. W.
GIBBS, W. H. (Instructor) BRANDENBURG, F. R.
DUTTON, W. J.
HOTALING, J. C. (Instructor) BRASHER, H. D. BRUS, A. T.
JONES. H. W., 1st Lt. ACRIDGE, L. H.
BLACK, D. E.
WELCH, R. A. (Instructor) CLOWER, J. E. CRAIG, R. L.
BRADLEY, D. R.
BURROWS, C. L.
CONNOLLY, A. K.
LISK, A., Jr. (Instructor) ANDERSON, G. E. CARLSON, R. A. BROWN, W. N.
CHECKER, L. R.
H. Kroll
Flight Commander
F. J. RiTTER
Squadron Comm.ander
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H. Cooke
Flight Commander
Gene Stevenson Dispatcher
NEUN, L. (Instructor) KITZMAN, J. L. HALING, E. J.
HARBISON, T. B.
GAUNCE, B. J.
CONKEY, L. W. (Instructor) HARRIS, H. T.
JONES, J. W., Jr.
HEMPHILL. O., Jr.
HARTLEY, J. L. (Absent)
FOWLER, N. J.
RITTER, F. J. (Instructor) HEALY, E. J. (Deceased) HOBBS, R. M. IVES, F. J.
HARPOOL, D. C. GREEN
KELLY, W. L., 2nd Lt.
INNES, H. F. (Instructor) SIMMS, P. P., 1st Lt. FOREHAND, J. H. HILL, H. T. IRWIN, L.
GRAY, H. C, Jr.
JARRETT, G. K. (Instructor) HENIGE, D. J.
JENDROCK, R. F. FOSTER, K.
GOODRIDGE, R. L.
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HOY, R. L.
COOKE, H. M. (Instructor) HOCH, D. H.
HEIDLACE, P. J.
HIGGINBOTHAM, R. H. JENSEN, R. R.
GROVES, S. D.
DOHONEY, J. J. (Instructor) HANNAHS, G. E. HENRY, J. D.
FURMAN, B. C, Jr. JUHL, W. P., Jr.
JACKSON, W. M.
SHERRY, L. J. (Instructor) HAINES, J. A.
FELDMAN, C. H.
GERRITSEN, N. A. FITCH, C. I,
GRAY, J. L.
BROWN, D. R. (Instructor) GRIFFEN, J. A.
GREENE, J. H.
HANSON, G. E. HAUSE, C. N.
FELTUS, D. W.
KROLL, H. (Instructor) HANSEN, R. C. HARRIS, D. J.
HABERMEHL, H. E. HAJEC, E. P.
HUFF, J. E.
OLSON, E. L. (Instructor) HICKS, N. D.
HIETT, R. W.
HOLCOMBE, F. M. HENRY, L. D.
HARRISS, J. W.
KIMBLE, S. W. (Instructor) FORTNER, R. L. GREEN, W. J.
KELLY. A. E.
HIGDON, J. W. (Absent)
GREEN, W. L.
TAYLOR. J. N. (Instructor) HERRING, T. H. GIBSON, L. R.
HENDERSON, Z. M. JOSWICK, V. M.
REMILLARO, D. H., Capt.
VAN LOAN, A. H. (Instructor) GRIFFIN, J. H.
JENSEN, C. D.
IRELAND, C. O.
HUBER, G. J.
WILSON, T. F. (Instructor) HARDY, R. C, Jr.
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Flight Commander
S. B. Craft
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LAMBERT, L. A.
WILBUR, R. P. (Instructor) KIVETT, W. L.
LOGAN, C. M.
MAGNELLO. J. R. McCOY. J. R.
McCUNN, M. R.
BIRCH, T. M. (Instructor) LITTLEJOHN, D. W. LUDWICK, B.
MARSHALL, D. J. MATYAS, G.
NAHKUNST, R. E.
CONSUAL, R. W. (Instructor) MESSMORE, H. C.
OESTERREICH, R. C. OTTEM, G. G.
OSBORNE, A. J.
PAINTER, J. B. C.W.O.
LEEBRICK, R. W. (Instructor) OWEN, T. T.
NOLAN, R. D.
MURRAY, D. E.
LEE, R. S., 2nd Lt.
KORTHAUER, A. H.
CUNDELL, N. B. (Instructor)
masters, j. v.
Mcpherson, vv. g. jr. mariconda, a. j.
MATHESON, H. M.
MABIE, L. L., JR.
THERRIAULT, L. L. (Instructor) MALLERNEE, L. H. MAZE, J. R.
MANSFIELD, J. C. KUETHER, G. A.
PERRINE, J. V.
CRAPUCHETTES, L. (Instructor) PAYAN, R. L.
NELSON, R. D. PAYNE, L. R.
NAATZ, K. B.
MAFFEI, P. W.
McBURNEY, J. B. J.R. LARSON, L. T. MALM, V. W. LOFY, J. A. GREEN, R. D. (Instructor)
MACY, S. H.
McQUADE, J. (Instructor) LISZAK, W. E.
PAUTSCH, J. R.
MARCHIONL J. J. KONRAD, J. W.
PALMER, L. A.
NELSON, R. N. (Instructor) ONDRUSEK, A. M. NYITRAY, S., JR.
NABERS, S. L., JR. MOORE, T. J.
SCHWARTZ, B. S. MILLER, E. P.
O'DONNELL, J. V.
EWART, R. O. (Instructor) MOORMAN, T. R.
OESTERLEIN, C. P. ODER, H. S.
MILBRAITH, R. K.
BOND, K. P. (Instructor) MURRAY, R. W.
LASKOWSKY, W. E. PAUL, O. J.
NUZUM, D. A.
MOYER, F. H.
KROHNE, W. J., JR. (Instructor) NEBRIG, D. A.
PARADIS, R. C. MENKE, R. O.
NEUBERT, H. M.
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SNIDER, C. E.
SANGER, P. (Instructor) BURT, H. R. VANCE, C.
OLSON, B. P.
HOVER, G. W. (Instructor) McBRIDE, P. D., JR. LAWRENCE, E. J. LACKEY, W. A.
KRUEGER, C. L.
G. I. Noah Flight Commander
D. C. Link Squadron Commander
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p. E. Sanger Flight Commander
Al Freidin Dispatcher
SUGDON, E. M.
GREAVES, G. (Instructor) STADELMEIER, H. C. SMITH, L. C.
TONG, A. J.
STEWART, A. W.
TOLLES, P. C.
VILAS, R. M. (Instructor) TAFT, H. M., J.R.
VAN CLEAVE, E. L. SUGDON, R. V.
WEEKS, W. N.
REIMER, C. D.
STINSON, W. G. (Instructor) RAIKES, G. O. SAIKO, F.
SALEM, S. J.
POWELL, W. F.
RANKIN, R. A.
CHILDERS, T. H. (Instructor) SHERMAN, R. A. POTTS, H. F.
REICHERT, J. E. ROSS, T. B.
RELD, J. B.
BARRETT, J. (Instructor) SANCKEN, P. C. REAVIS, G. D.
PUCKETT, R. L.
SCROGGIN, E. N.
SISNEY, E. E.
KOFF, A. A. (Instructor) VERMILLION, I. R.
WIBBEN, J. J., JR.
SIZEMORE, E. B., JR. WHITELOCK, Q. F.
THOMPSON, R. C.
HOLMAN, R. J. (Instructor) BOONE, A. T., 1st Lt.
ANDERSON, W. E., 1st Lt. SMITH, A. J.
WILLIAMS, J. C, 1st Lt.
SCACE, C. E., JR.
KINDOPP, K. (Instructor) QUIRK, E. H.
POLLARD, P. G.
PODESTA, E. T.
PHILLIPS, J. E.
RODGERS, R. L.
ROHDE, F. G., JR. RONES, J. M.
SCHWEITZER, J. SCHEMA, L. V. DODGE, J. (Instructor)
VON PLONSKI, J. C.
BICKEL, J. M. (Instructor) SZEWCZYK, M. TURK, F. S.
WHITE, R. L.
TAYLOR, B. M.
PIZZULI, R. C.
BUSBY, B. L. (Instructor) RAIN, B. J.
SCHMIDT, G. B. REID, E. C.
RAGAN, D. W.
WILHITE, C. F. WIESS, B. C.
WILSON, I. H.
WILLIAMS, R. H., JR. SMITH, H. E. BEEBE, D. (Instructor)
WILLNOW, M. A.
WEIGNER, D. R. SMITH, R. W. SHUFF, E. L. ULLRICH, C. A. (Instructor)
ROWLAND, C. E.
POWELL, J. O. (Instructor) ROUNDS, A. L.
REYNOLDS, D. L.
RICHARDSON, W. W. RODERS, J. A.
KEINER, R. C.
NOAH, G. I. (Instructor) SMITH, R. O.
WRIGHT, R. O.
Mess Hall Staff
Cadet Officers
WING STAFF
Moyer, F. H., Commander Battaglia, A., Adjutant
Reavis, G. D., Sgt. Major Lackore, C. D., Supply Sgrt. Schwartz, B. S., Supply Cpl.
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GROUP I STAFF
Richardson, W. W., Commander
Shuff, E .L., Adjutant
Weeks, W. N., Sgt. Major
GROUP II STAFF
McManus, H. W., Commander
Vermillion, I. ^., Adjutant
Dale, J. R., Sgt. Major
Cadet Officers
SQUADRON 5
Carey, N. L., Cpl.; Black, D. E., Guide Sgt.; Brandt, L. C, Cpl.; Carneal, G. W., Cpl.; Eldridge, W. H. Guide Sfft.; Danner, R. R., Cpl.; Brus, A. T., Cpl.; Elliott, A. H., Cpl.; Curry, R. J., 1st Sfft.; Carlson, R. A., Fit. Lt.; Acridge, L. H., Cpl.; and
Burrows, C. L., Fit. Sgt.
SQUADRON 6
Hurst, G., Jr., Sqdn. Cmmdr.; Harbison, J. B., Cpl.; Juhy, W., P. Cpl.; Green, W. L., Cpl.: Forehand, J. H., Guide Sgt.; Hill, H. T.. Cpl.; Grove, S. D., Cpl.; Henry, J. D., Cpl.; Haling, E. J., Cpl.; Jones, J. W., Cpl.; Kitzman, J. L., 1st Sgt.; Gillick, R. B., Fit. Lt.; Hoy, R. L., Guide Sgt.; Hemphill, O., Fit. Lt.; Jensen, R. R., Fit. Sgt.; Furman, B. C, Cpl.; Gaunce,
B. J., Fit. Sgt.; Irwin L., Cpl.
Cadet Officers
SQUADRON 7
Payne, L. R., Cpl.: Oder, H. S., Guide Sgt.; Moorman, J. R., 1st Sgt.; Messmore, H. C, Cpl.; Ottem, G. G., Cpl.; Murray, D. E., Fit. Sgt.: Mariconda, A. J., Guide Sgrt.; Nolan, R. D., Sqdn. Cmmdr.; Lizak, W. E., Fit. Lt.; Kivet, W. L., Cpl.; Konrad, J. W., Fit. Sgt.; Palmer, L. A., Cpl.; Nebrig, D. A., Cpl.; Larson, Lt. T., Spl.; Pautsh, J. R., Fit. Lt.; Matheson, H. M., Cpl.
SQUADRON 8
Snider, C. E., Cpl., Scroggin, E. N., Fit. Sgt.; Sanckon, P. G., Cpl.; Smith, R. W. Guide Sgt.; Rounds, A. L., Cpl.; Reichert, J. E., Cpl.; Sugden, Cpl.; Stewart, A. W., Cpl.; Sugden, Cpl.; White, R. L., Sqdn. Cmmdr.; Smith, L. C, Fit. Lt.; Vance, C,
Fit. Sgt.; Raikes, G. D., Guide Sgt.; Rhode, F. G., Cpl.; Scarce, C. E., Fit. Lt.
Home Address Roster - Class 44-G
Student Officers
Capt. Remillard, David H Joplm, Missouri
1st Lt. Simms, Paul P Osceola, Missouri
1st Lt Dankmever, John O...Wilkensburg, Pennsylcama
1st Lt. Williams, J. C San Antonio, Texas
1st Lt. Boone, A. T Jacksonville, Florida
1st Lt. Anderson, W. E Boise, Idaho
1st Lt Jones, Henry W Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Acridge, Lerov, H Coffeyville, Kansas
Adams. Paul K Winslow, Arizona
Alter, James J Farrell, Pennsylvania
Anderson, Garnie E Nancy, Virginia
Babcock. Orrin L Cheyenne, Wyoming
Baca, Arthur F., Jr Denver, Colorado
Baker, Ira B Delta, Colorado
Barbour, John B., Jr Iowa Park, Texas
Barr Ross R San Bernadino, California
Battalglia, Angelo Pasadena, Californio
Beck Rudolph J., Jr Monterey Park, Cahforma
Billmeyer, James J Dubuque, Iowa
Black, Donald E River Falls, Wisconsin
Blumer, John F Lincoln, Nebraska
Blunk, Raymond S Rock Springs, Wyoming
Boeiner, Stewart, Jr Roslun, Pennsylavania
Bradley, Donald R Witchita, Kansas
Brandenburg, Francis Dallas, Texas
Brandt, Lyman C St. Paul, Minnesota
Brandt, William H Hutchinson, Minnesota
Brasher, Harold D Glendale, California
Brazelton, William W Waco, Texas
Bridges, Robert R Junction City, Kansas
Brode, Hollis T., Jr Sherman, Texas
Brooks, Leo L Granbury, Texas
Brown, Norman E Denver, Colorado
Brown, Robert J Minneapolis, Minnesota
Brown William N Florence, South Carolina
Brus, Arthur T Blue Grass, Iowa
Burnett, Billy D Riverside, California
Burrow s,Coy L Coleman, Texas
Burns, Eugene F Plymouth, Pennsylavania
Burt, Harold R Detroit, Michigan
Butler, Donald M Witchita Falls, Texas
Campbell, Frederick D Riverside, California
Campbell, John F Sioux Fall, South Dakota
Carey, Norman L: Cardo, Texas
Carlson, Robert A St. Joseph, Missouri
Carneal, George W Richmond, Virginia
Can-, Haven R Bountiful, Utah
Carroll, John C Cheyenne, Wyoming
Checker, Leonard R Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Chesnut, Judd A Mulberry, Kansas
Christensen, Keith L Salt Lake City, Utah
Clements, Boyd D Elmwood, Nebraska
Clower, Jack E Andalusia, Alabama
Cohen, 'Harold M Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Conner, James Glendale, California
Connolly, Arthur K Miami, Florida
Copenhaver, Richard K Crockett, Virginia
Craig, Raymond L., Jr Casper, Wyoming
Crawford, David E Corry, Pennsylavania
Crites, Ronald W Woodburn, Oregon
Cronau, Robert T.,Jr
Chatham Field Army Air Base, Georgia
2nd Lt. Kelly, William L Monroe, Louisiana
2nd Lt. Lee, Robert S Fort Worth, Texas
2nd Lt. Cunningham, Earl J Portsmouth, Ohio
C.W.O. Painter, James B Shreveport, Louisiana
2nd Lt. Lowery, Ralph T Bessmer, Alabama
2nd Lt. Magee, Jack R Alton, Illinois
Curry, Ralph J Sacramento, California
Dale, James R Riverside, California
Danner, Robert R Dayton, Ohio
Davis, D. B Anaheim, California
DeCarlo, Lorretto, C Mercer, Pennsylvania
DeSpain, Joseph C Pendleton, Oregon
Delmor( F. R Yakima, Washington
Depew, Ray C Stafford, Kansas
Dolence, RobertR Library, Pennsylvania
Dorosh, Michael W., Jr Scranton, Pennsylvania
Dutton, William J South Orange, New Jersey
Earl, Neil C Hollywood, California
Eckert, Edward S Gibsonia, Pennsylvania
Eden, Jay L Dunkirk, New York
Edwards, Albert V Rocky Mount, North Carolina
Eldrige, Willie H., Jr Hammond, Louisiana
Elliott, Albert H Gardena, California
Erlin, Leon Los Angeles, California
Evans, Carl J Worland, Wyoming
Feldman, Coleman H Bronx, New York
Feltus, David W Memphis, Tennessee
Fitch, Charles I Bellingham, Washington
Fitzgerald, Edgar D Indiana, Pennsylvania
Forehand, John H Wilson, North Carolina
Fortner, Robert L Cokunbus, Ohio
Foster, Kenneth Mahwah, New Jersey
Fowler, Norman J Millville, New Jersey
Fuller, G. W New York, New YorK
Furman, Ben C Wenatchee, Washington
Gaunce, Billy J Bonhan, Texas
Gerritsen, Neck A San DeFuca, Washington
Gibson, Lee R Helper, Utah
Gillick, Robet B E. St. Louis, Illinois
Goodridge, Robert L Quincy, Massachusetts
Gray, Henry C Rome, Georgia
Gray, James L Bristol, Tennessee
Green, Warren H. Wisch Cove, North Carolina
Green, Wilbur J Detroit, Michigan
Green, William L Zebulon, North Carolina
Greene, James H Los Angeles, California
Griffin, James A Langdale, Alabama
Griffin, Robert H Los Angeles, California
Grove, Sylvan D Red Lion, Pennsylvania
Habermehl, Hans E Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Haines, Joseph A. Clairton, Pennsylvania
Hajec, Edward P Chicago, Illinois
Haling, Emmett J Kansas City, Missouri
Hannahs, Robert C Washington, D.C.
Hanson, Glen E Zion, Illinois
Harbison, Thomas B Rydal, Pennsylvania
Hardy, Ralph C, Jr McDonald, Pennsylvania
Harlpool, Donavan C Witchita, Kansas
Harris, Donald H Lansing, Michigan
Harris, Harold L Bellflower, California
Harriss, Joseph W Charlotte, North Carolina
Hartley, John L Detroit, Michigan
Hause, Carroll N Lansing, Michigan
Healey, Edward J Omaha, Nebraska
Heidlage, Philip J Sarcoxie, Mississippi
Hemphill, Oliver Corvallis, Oregon
Henderson, Zeno M Gushing, Oklahoma
Henige, Donald J Flint, Michigan
Henry, John D Covington, Georgia
Henry, Lawrence Chattanooga, Tennessee
Herring, Timothy H Tifton, Georgia
Hicks, Meese D High Point, North Carolina
Hiett, Robert W Sidney, Nebraska
Higdon, John W Owensboro, Kentucky
Higginbotham, Richard H Rupert, West Virginia
Hill, Hubert T Waco, Texas
Hobbs, Raymond M Ogden, Utah
Hoch, David H Las Vegas, New Mexico
Holcombe, Frank M Statesville, North Carolina
Holsapple, H. B Los Angeles, California
Hoy, Robert L Brockport, New York
Huber, George J Coplay, Pennsylvania
Huff, Joseph E Auburn, Washington
Hurst, Guy, Jr Greenville, Texas
Ireland, Clifton O Alliance, North Carolina
Irwin, Lionel, Jr Concord, New Hampshire
Ives, Franklin J Mulino, Oregon
Jackson, William J., Jr Rosewell, New Mexico
Jendrock, Richard F Erie, Pennsylvania
Jensen, Clarence D Flanagan, Illinois
Jensen, Robert R Albert Lea, Minnesota
Jones, John W., Jr Florence, South Carolina
Joswick, Victor M New Salem, Pennsylvania
Juhl, William P., Jr San Leandro, California
Keiner, R. G Bijou Hills, South Dakota
Kelly, Arthur E., Jr McKees Port, Pennsylvania
Kitzmann, James L Cypress, Texas
Kivett, William L High Point, North Carolina
Konrad, John W San Diego, California
Korthauer, August H Chicago, Illinois
Kritzer, W. R Oceanside, New York
Krueger, Carl L Nampa, Idaho
Kuether, George A St. Paul, Minnesota
Lackey, William A Brookston, Texas
Lackore, C. D Chicago City, Minnesota
Lambert, Leo A Los Angeles, California
Larsen, C. D Culver City, California
Larson, La Veene Galva, Iowa
Laskowsky, William E Los Angeles, California
Lawrence, Edgar J Dayton, Ohio
Liszak, William E Cleveland, Ohio
Littlejohn, Don W Savannah, Georgia
Lofy, John A Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Logan, Claud M Jeff, Kentucky
Luce, J. D San Francisco, California
Ludwick, Boyd Elizabeth, Pennsylvania
McBride, Peter D., Jr Milwaukee, Wisconsin
McBurney, James B., Jr Pasadena, California
McCoy, Julius R Tipple, West Virginia
McCunn, Merle R Red Oak, Iowa
McMannus, Hubert W Omaha, Nebraska
McPherson, Wallace G., Jr Seattle, Washington
Mabie, Lefferts L Lakeland, Florida
Macy, Samuel H Indianapolis, Indiana
Maffei, Peter W S. San Francisco, California
Magnello, Fred Canton, Ohio
Mahon, P. F Decatur, Illinois
Mallernee, Louis H Battle Creek. Michigan
Malm, Vernon W Palmer, Iowa
Mansfield, Joseph C Gardena, California
Marchioni, Julie J Detroit, Michigan
Mariconda, Albert J Passaic, New Jersey
Marshall, Donald J Atlantic City, New Jersey
Masters, John V Crab Orchard, Kentucky
Mattews, W. R Fort Worth, Texas
Matheson, Hugh M Los Angeles, California
Matyas, George Warren, Ohio
Maze, Hames R Columbus, Ohio
Menke, Robert O Copley, Ohio
Messmore, Henry C Franklin, Ohio
Mikota, J. E Columbia Falls, Ohio
Milbrath, Robert K Okabena, Minnesota
Miller, Eugene P ■. Detroit, Michigan
Moore, Thomas J Brooklyn, New York
Moorman, Thomas R Batesville, Indiana
Moyer, Frank H Braddock, Pennsylvania
Murray, Donald E Detroit, Michigan
Murray, Robert W San Francisco, California
Naatz, Kenneth B Janesville, Wisconsin
Nabers, Samuel L., Jr Laurens, South Carolina
Nahkunst, Robert E Hamburg, Iowa
Nebrig, Donald A Decatur, Alabama
Nelson, Robert D. Havre, Montana
Neubert, Howard M Knoxsville, Tennessee
Nolan, Robert D Lodi, California
Nuzum, David A Fairmont, West Virginia
Nyitray, Stephen, Jr.
Oder, Harold S. W Liberty, Ohio
O'Donnell, James V Bellview, Pennsylvania
Oesterlein, Chester P Detroit, Michigan
Oesterreich, Robert C Rochester, Minnesota
Olson, Bruce P Fairmont, Minnesota
Ondrusek, Augusten M Ford City, Pennsylvania
Osborne, Alexander J. Peoria, Illinois
Ottem, Garlun G Santa Cruz, California
Owen, Terrell T Fort Worth, Texas
Palmer, Lowell A La Porte, Indiana
Paradis, Robert G Webster, Massachusetts
Paul, Owen J Yakima, Washington
Pautsch, John R Chicago, Illinois
Payan, Robert L Orange, California
Payne, Lawrence R El Dorado, Arkansas
Perrine, John V Elizabeth, New Jersey
Phillips, Joseph E Casey, Illinois
Pizzuli, Robert C Cleveland, Ohio
Podesta, Eugene T San Francisco, California
Pollard, Pierre G Kendall, Wisconsin
Potts, Harold F Dalton, Massachussetts
Powell, William F New Albany, Mississippi
Puckett, Robert L Los Angeles, California
Quirk, Edward H.. Youngstown, Ohio
Ragan, Donald W Davenport, Iowa
Raikes, Glenn O Van Nuys, California
Rain, Burton J Los Angeles, California
Rankin, Robert A New Dord, Oklahoma
Rasmusson, R. O Montesano, Washington
Reavis, George D Shawnee, Oklahoma
Reichert, John E San Antonio, Texas
Reid, Earl C, Jr Concord, California
Reid, Joseph B., Jr 6Louisville, Kentucky
Reimer, Charles D Springdale, Pennsylvania
Reynolds, Donald L Redlands, California
Richardson, Wendall W San Jose, California
Rodgers, Robert L Lebanon, Termessee
Rogers, James A Handley, West Virginia
Rohde, Frank G Columbus, Nebraska
Rones, James M High Point, North Carolina
Ross, Theodore B Wiscasset, Maine
Rounds, Austin L Stoneham, Massachussetts
Rowland, Charles E Middlesboro, Kentucky
Saiko, Frank Osage, West Virginia
Salem, Samuel J Lawrence, Massachussetts
Sancken, Paul C Saunemin, Illinois
Scarce, Charles E., Jr Lusk, Wyoming
Schima, Lawrence V. Minniepolis, Minnesota
Schmidt, George B Cincinnati, Ohio
Schwartz, B. S Los Angeles, California
Schweitzer, Joseph Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Scroggin, Etheridge N Stillwater, Oklahoma
Sherman, Richard A Womelsdorf, Pennsylvania
Shuff, Edward L Roanoke, Virginia
Sisney. Eldon E Stisswater, Oklahoma
Sizemore, Ellis B., Jr Coopers, West Virginia
Smith, A. J Barbourville, Kentucky
Smith. Harold E Wakefield. Rhode Island
Smith. Laurence C Seattle, Washington
Smith. Raymond O., Jr Maryville, Tennessee
Smith. Robert W HarrLsburg, Pennsylvania
Snider, Clifford E Seattle, Washington
Stadelmeier. Heni-y C New York, New York
Stephens. R. C Weiser, Idaho
Stewart. Alfred W Jamaica, L.I., New York
Sugden, Robert V Beverly Hills, California
Sugden, William M Beverly Hills, California
Surber. B. S La Fontaine, Kansas
Szewczyk, Michael Delewanna, New Jersey
Taft, Harrie M., Jr Providence, Rhode Island
Taylor, Billie M Akron, Ohio
Taylor, H. C.
Thompson. Richard C ....Chula Vista, California
Tolles, Philip C Seattle, Washington
Tong, Arthur J Nashua, New Hampshire
Town, C. R Fortuna, California
Tucker, R. M Petersburg, Virginia
Turk, Frank S Euclid, Ohio
Tyree, G. D Delhi, California
Van Cleave, Edward L Boulder, Colorado
Vance, Clair Fairview, Utah
Vermillion, Irwin R Santa Ana, California
Von Plonski, John C Staten Island, New York
Vuillemin, A. F Waco, Texas
Watkins, W. N Lockhart, Texas
Weeks, Wayne N South Wales, New York
Weigner, Duane R Bronx "57," New York
White, Ralph L N. Bennington, Vermont
Whitelock, Quentin F Eugene, Oregon
Wibben, John J Cincinnati, Ohio
Wiess, Bruce C Columbus, Ohio
Wilhite, Cecil F Birmingham, Alabama
Williams, Reuben H., Jr Macon, Georgia
Willnow, Misbert A Adrian, Michigan
Wilson, Isaac H Charleston, West Virginia
Wright, Robert D Toledo, Ohio
Yardley, W. A Columbus, Ohio
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HEMET, CALIFORNIA
CtJkSf 41-1
DEDICATION
TO THE MEN THAT HAVE GONE BEFORE US
"LAST MISSION"
The Liberator's last engine was gunned up with a roar,
As the bombardier and gunners stood beside their "24."
The Tunisian moon cast shadows on the Liberator's crew
And the African night sparkled from the flames the engines threw.
The bomb bay doors were tightly locked, their grim cargo concealed.
But no doors could hide the message that the men's faces revealed.
This giant bird would soon arise and vanish in the night,
Into skies with fighters waiting; into skies that flak made bright.
The twenty-year-old bombardier lit up a cigarette —
It was mission 23 for him — they hadn't got him yet.
The Pratt and Whitney engines now hummed a deadly song;
The ship was warm, the crew was tense; it wouldn't now be long.
A shout above the roaring, came from Pilot Captain "Bo."
The cigarettes were flipped away, the men were set to go.
Their leather jackets glistened as they walked across the field
Trying hard to hide the tension their expressions had revealed.
The crew soon took their places and their hearts began to pound
As the mighty Liberator roared across the hard-packed ground.
The Sergeant on the rear gun waved, the ground crew men waved back
As the twin-tailed giant lifted up and soared into the black.
The erie black that held a fate, no one man could forsee.
But each man felt that he'd be back, from mission twenty-three.
With engines cut to cruising speed and level flight resumed,
They started out across the sea toward where their target loomed.
No "Jerry" fighters were aloft, the sea air was too still,
But they felt the air was full of them each eager for the kill.
The Navigator's gangly frame was bent across his charts
Intent upon his job to guide his crew o'er unknown parts.
But now he threw his compass down, took one deep breath and cried,
"It's just ten miles away now, guys." — "We're ready," they replied.
The ammunition case was checked, the turret guns were swung.
No sound came from the black of night, yet still the motors sung.
The Sergeant on the tail gun quietly began to hum,
As he squatted there contentedly, just chewing on his gum.
But suddenly he sat up straight and stared into the black.
When the air around was lighted — an explosive burst of flak.
The loud concussion shook the ship and smashed the gunner's nest,
As the Sergeant slumped across his gun, in attitude of rest.
The flak was bursting loudly now; there seemed to be no lull.
The Flying Sergeant made no move — a bullet through his skull.
Before ten minutes had elapsed, the ball turret was gone.
The anti-aircraft from below had riddled Sergeant Vaughan.
The Liberator swerved again and dived to dodge the flak;
To avoid the searchlights from below that pierced the inky black.
The pilot swerved, he dived and turned — no matter how he'd try,
The searchlights still remained upon the lone plane in the sky.
The target though, was now below — the Bombardier was set;
The ship was now in his command, his job not started yet.
The twenty-year-old set his Jaw, and bent across his sight,
Then waited till his target hit his two cross hairs just right.
One second now . . . and then he squeezed the button with his thumb
And awaited several moments; the explosion that would come.
An orange flame and then a roar — a second then went by
Till a series of explosions rent the cold September sky.
His target hit, the Bombardier now sat up in his seat
As ear sets hummed with welcome news — "Our mission is complete."
The flak was bursting round the plane— explosions split the air
As the Pilot gripped the ship's controls and breathed a silent prayer.
The mighty Liberator swerved and headed out to sea,
But the searchlights never left the ship and flak burst steadily.
The shore line batteries sent up blasts of thirty-three or more
And four big shells collided with the mighty twenty-four . . .
The engines coughed and stuttered as she went into a dive
And here valiant crew began the struggle to escape alive.
TTie ship was screaming seaward now — one moment — then she crashed And sent up smokey, foamy waves — her wings and motors smashed. . . . The waves closed in, the sea was calmed, the picture was serene And floating on the rippling waves, the Pilot's cap was seen. . . .
A quiet ending, peaceful death closed over by the sea. . . .
The death of nine courageous men— AND MISSION TWENTY-THREE.
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MAJOR WILLIAM I. FERNALD Commanding Officer
As Ryan Field fades into the past, making way for new acquaintances and new hopes, we will not forget those who helped up along the elevated road to wings. It is difficult to express in words the ap- preciation we held for you in memory of the services you extended to us and to former classes at Ryan. With regret we say good-by and wish you clear skies.
LT. WALKER P. MULLEN
Congratulations upon the successful completion of your primary course. Good luck and Godspeed to class 44-1 as you move on to bas'c and to your future.
LT. KENNETH C. BRUMM
ADMINISTRATION
Another class has passed through the halls of Ryan. It is like another page in a ship's log telling of no destructive storm nor of any special run of fair weather. But the spirit of cooperation between officers and men has made the journey pleasant, and the men now express appreciation for the spirit of service and friendship the officers have shown them.
CAPT. F. W. DOOLEY
CAPT. B. A. PEETERS
LT. H. C. CULBERTSON
LI. T. J. WEBB
LT. H. GOLDBERG
LT. RUSSELL MURPHY
TACTICAL OFFICERS
The task of fashioning officers out of men who eat, sleep and drink flying is no small one. We pay tribute to the officer of today who tailor the officers of to- morrow, and thank them for the manner in which they do it.
LT. WILLIAM DOUGLASS
LT. WILLIAM CYRIL
LT. J. W. WILLIAMS
FOREWORD
This book is the sign post of a pleasant road. It has been difficult at times and some of us were forced to turn back. But somehow you and I made it, and now for a fleeting minute we pause to look back. In these pages you catch a glimpse of that road. Perhaps the years will slip by just as these few weeks have and by chance you will come across this sign post. It will be like meeting an old friend with whom you can wander back over that road to talk of the good old days.
Take a final look, for it's time to shoulder your respons- ibility and continue the journey. God grant we meet again some day.
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Meriden, Conn.
B-26
ABREU. ROBERT L.
Oakland. Calif.
A-20
ANDERSON, ANDREW S.
Crooltston, Minn.
P-51
APPEL. HERBERT J.
Dubuque, Iowa
B-29
ASKWIG, GLENN W., LT. Billings, Mont.
BACK, JOE T.
Monticello, Ky.
B-17
BAILEY, DEVERE L.
Tacoma, Wash.
P-51
BAILEY, GEORGE W. Scranton, Pa. B-26
And, He Soloed!
BEAUCHAMP, DARWIN D.
Bellflower, Cal.
P-38
BIERETZ, LOUIS R. Baltimore, Md.
BIERNAT, EUGENE N.
Hamtramcit, Mich.
B-29
BLACKWELL. ARTHUR D. Los Angeles, Cal.
BLACKWELL, BILLIE J.
Lmpasas, Texas
P-70
BLAIR, MILTON C.
San Fernando, Cal.
A-20
BLEASIUS, FRANCIS G. Chicopee Falls, Mass.
CHANDLER, WILLIAM H.
Jacksonville, Fla.
P-51
BORG, MATTHEW F.
San Francisco, Cal.
B-25
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BORGESE, RUSSELL E.
New York, N. Y.
A-20
BOWSER, QUINTEN C.
Baltimore, Md.
A-20
BOYD, JOE W.
Tulsa, Okla.
P-38
BRADEN, ROBERT W.
Sherwood, Oregon
B-25
BROUGHAM, HERBERT C, LT.
Richmond, Ca\.
.B-29
BROUILLETTE, LOUIS S.
Murphysboro, III.
B-25
BURCHETTE, RICHARD G.
Tujunga, Cal.
A-20
So you see, fellows, it is really very simple.
CASSITY, VERLIN C - Vallejo, Ca A-26
CERRETA, PETER A.
New York, N. Y.
P-38
CHANCE. JOHN E.
Augusta, Kan.
P-51
CHRISTOPHERSON, WM. J.
Salt Late City. Utah
P-61
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CHU. EARL M.
Nashville, Tenn.
P-39
CLEMENTS. JOSEPH J.
IndianaDolis, Ind.
B-26
CLOES. LOREN D.
San Diego. Cal,
B-29
COLE, JAMES H. Chamblee, Georgia
DAVIS, RAY E., LT.
Mollne, III.
B-29
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COUCIER, JAMES F.
Somerset Centre, Mass.
P-51
CRONIN. PAUL R.
Rochester, Minn.
B-2b
CURTIS. JOBE N. JR.
Kosciusko, Miss.
P-51
INSPECTION— Yes sir! No sir! No excuse sir!
CONNER, JOHN W., LT.
Knoxville, Tenn.
P-51
CONWAY, NORVAL C.
Huntington Park, Cat.
P-61
COOK, FLOYD T.
Detroit, Mich. P-51
COREY, ROBERT E.
Campbell, N. Y.
P-38
EISENHOOD, OTIS W
Oklahoma City, Olcla.
C-54
ESSER, THEODORE M. LT.
Long Beach, Gal.
A-20
EVANS, JACK R.
Marion, Ind.
P-38
r^rcON! RODNEY M.
Sfln Mat^o. Cal.
P-51
FIELDS, JACK H.
Houston, Texas
P-38
FINNEY. CHARLES E.
San Mateo. Cal.
B-17
FLATO, WILLIAM B,
El Paso. Texas
P-38
FLEISCHMANN, CHARLES E.
Jollet. III.
P-38
GERMAIN, WILLIAM R.
LaGrange, III.
P-51
GARDNPR^ HAROLD L. Redlands, Cal. P-51
GEREMIA, EDWARD F.
East Haven, Conn.
P-38
FLINT, KENNETH S.
Lon^bard, III.
P-51
FORTNER, FARRIS D.
Levy, Aric.
P-51
FOX, CLARENCE W.
Long Beach, Cal.
A-20
FRAZER. RICHARD E.
Aberdeen, Wash.
A-20
FRIEDELL, GEORGE E.
Queens Village, N. Y.
B-17
GADDIS, NORMAN
Knoxville, Tenn.
P-51
GANGL, LAWRENCE A.
St. Paul, Minn.
B-17
DUAL TIME— It goes like this.
Albuquerque. N. M. Pursuit
TRAFFIC JAM — "Let's get those solo ships rolling
HALLGREN. EARL M.
Des Plaines, III
A-20
HANS, EUGENE, P.
Buffalo, N. Y.
P-51
HARDY, MARVIN R.
Memphis, Tenn.
B-29
HART, WILLIAM M.
Orlando, Fla.
P-38
HATCH, BLAINE L
Richfield, Utah
P-51
HAUGHT, BILLY J.
Huntington, W. Va.
P-38
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JESSEN, LELAND R.
Norfolk, Neb.
A-20
JAKEMAN. BROOKS R.
Larchmonf. N. Y.
A-20
JASBIN, JESS J.
Chicago, III,
P-70
HUBNER, GORDON R.
Grand Rapids, Mich.
B-17
SENBERG, NORMAN
Galveston, Texas
B-17
JACQUES, RICHARD L.
St. Louis, Mo.
P-51
Three men on a Ryan
HENNIGER, DEAN J.
Des Moines, Iowa
C-54
HILL, CLYDE A.
Cedarville, Cal.
P-51
HOLDEN, EDWIN W.
Newington, Conn.
B-29
HOLMES, GAIL G.
Menoken, N. D.
A-20
JOHNSON, JAMES L. LT
Brdinerd, Minn.
B-24
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JOHNSON, LESTER L
Denver, Colo.
P-38
JONES, CHESTER C.
Bremerton, Wash.
A-26
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KEAVY, ROBERT J.
Minneapolis, Minn.
P-38
KEEHN, EUGENE W.
Minneapolis, Minn.
A-20
KELLER, NORMAN W.
New Haven, Conn.
P-38
KELLER, RALPH F.
Ozette, Wash.
P-38
KELLEY, DAN T.
Kalamazoo, Mich.
P-51
KING, ROBERT L. JR.
Charloftesville, Va.
P-47
KLEIN, JULIAN L. Easton, Md.
KRUSE, KENNETH
LaPorte City, Iowa
P-51
LaFORTE, JAMES E.
St. Paul, Minn.
P-38
LAUDENSLAGER. W. G.
Scenic. S. Dale.
P-38
LEINEN. JOHN R.
Rochester. N. Y.
P-61
LINFORD, NEWEL H.
Afton, Wyo.
B-17
LUDWIG, JOHN W.
Milwaukee, Wis.
P-70
LUNN, CLAR/v'CE A.
St. Louis, Mo.
A-20
CHECK RIDE— Yeah, I guess you passed It O.K.
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MEACHAM, PAUL G.
Meady, Texas
P-51
MICHAL, REX ROY
Houston, Texas
B-26
MICHELS, NOAL S.
Hiawatha, Kansas
B-17
MILLER, HAROLD J.
Cleveland. Ohio
A-20
MILLER, KENNETH B.
Mexico, Mo.
B-17
NEWBEGIN, FRANCIS N. LT.
Portland, Maine
B-29
NICKOLAISEN, HOWARD L.
Roy, Utah
P-38
O'CONNEL, V. D. LT.
OLMSTEAD, EUGENE W.
Cooperstown, N .Y.
P-38
OSBORNE, LEWIS F.
Covington, Ky.
P-51
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ROBERTSON, LOWELL B.
Spearnnan, Texas
B-25
REILLY, GENE L.
Pelham, N. Y.
B-17
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VAIL, EDWARD C.
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VOSS, ROBERT W.
Burbank, Cal.
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SNYDER. WILLIAM C. JR.
Chicago, III.
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SOUTHWORTH, GEOFFREY
Chicago, III. P-38
SOVERNS, GLEN A.
Bell, Cal.
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SPICKA. JAMES A.
Chicago. III.
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THOMPSON, NORRIS E.
McMinnville, Oregon
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BOGGS, BERNARD C.
McRoss, W. Va.
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TOURTELLOT, LOREY G.
Baldwinsville, Mass.
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TRBOYEVICH, ALEXANDER
Bovey, Minn.
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Los Angeles, Cal.
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WHITE, ROBERT W.
Dearborn, Mich.
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WILLIAMS, ANDREW L.
Jackson, Tenn.
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WOOD, JAMES I.
Macon, Sa.
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WOODMAN, BENJAMIN E.
Hawthorne, Cal. A-20
WORTHEN, CHARLES E.
Flint, Mich.
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YOUNG, H. H., 2nd Lt.
Port Arthur, Texas
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YUNCK, III, J. A., 1st Lt
South Orange, N. J.
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PHYSICAL TRAINING
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SGT. KRISTO SUGICH
WHEE-e-e-e, LOOK AT THE MONKEYS'
MEDICAL STAFF
CAPT. T. R. STEPMAN
CART. L J. BRETHOUR
HOSPITAL STAFF, left to right— Pvt. Bosworth, Pfc. Schrader, T/5 Ryner, Sgt. O'Brien,
Cpl. Ellis. Pvt. Garlick.
LINK TRAINER
BOTTOM ROW, left to right: Peter Morris, S. Gaede, H. Hinkson, Chester, Wolber. STANDING: Sgt. Taa. R. F. Smith, Jack Helfend, L. Fox, J. W. Trotter. G. McCann.
CHECK PILOTS
CAPT. VERN H. MURDOCK Acting Commanding officer
LT. JOSEPH BENNETT Air Inspector
Assistant Air Corp Supervisors
LT. CHAS. MOHLER
LT. FORD SEXTON
LT. GILBERT QUANTZ
PAUL E. WILCOX, Resident Manager; CHARLES W. EVANS, Director of Flying
RYAN
J. C. KUMLER Group Commander
R. Y. HUFFMAN Group Commander
GERTRUDE PARKER
HELEN HASLAM
DISPATCHERS
HAROLD A. SMITH
JEAN BADER
Standing left to right: Mr. Morrie Pennell, Instructor; Mr. Charles Eddins, Instructor; Mr. Stephen Bruff, Weather Dept. Head and Instructor: Mr. Hale Landry. Navigation Dept. Head and Head of Instructors; Mr. Guy Zug. Instructor. Seated left to right: Mr. A. Martin Weidinger. Director of Ground School; Mr. Jannes H. Keesee, Instructor; Mr. Harry G. Raine, Engine Dept. Head and Instruc- tor; Mr. Leverett F. Bristol. Recognition and Code Dept. Head and Instructor; Mr. Allan Woolfolk, Airplane Dept. Head and Instructor. Absent when picture taken.
GROUND SCHOOL
Nine doctors, nine specialists, looked at the case. Could he be saved or was It hopeless? Each did what he could to save the boy. The case Is not common and is generally more apt to be fo;ti,d in times of war. Briefly, the case history is about a boy who thought the rudder turned the airplane, the stick caused the plane to climb, that the engine could take care of itself, and that clouds were playthings. To this date the specialists have been working on him for nine v/eeks and the boy has shown good progress.
Could he be saved? Well, the case Isn't closed, but is pretty definate that he is out of immediate danger. This is a real triumph for science and the Army Air Corps.
"DEAR DIARY"
March 13, 1944 Dear Diary
Arrived a+ Ryan today — broke my goggles first thing. See, this cadet life is the nuts!
March 25, 1944 Dear Diary
Passed my pre-solo cross check today — and ground looped on three approaches. Gave the gossport a tug and pulled the check pilots head smack against the crash pad. Gee, this cadet life Is the nuts!
March 27, 1944 Dear Diary
Soloed today! Tore the landing gear off on the top of the tower on the approach, came in under power, landed on my belly over the white line against a red light — gee, this cadet life is the nuts!
March 31, 1944 Dear Diary
Second solo today! Did a snap roll at 100 feet over the main air- drome, lost 200 feet of altitude and paid two gophers a visit in their home under the mat! Gee this cadet life is the nuts!
April 5, 1944 Dear Diary
hiad my cross country today and flew into the San Diego airport for laughs. Came back an hour late and landed against three red flags and a crash truck! Gee this cadet life is the nuts!
April 10, 1944 Dear Diary
Had an army check ride today. Gave the guy a beaut'ful ride! Did "S" turns up the main drag of Hemet at 100 feet, came back to the field, jumped out of the ship without unfastening gossports, hung by my ears over the side, counted "three" and pulled my rip cord — Gee this cadet life is the nuts!
April 12, 1944 Dear Diary
Gee, this A.M. school is the nuts!
INSPIR
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SQUADRON I
Standing left to right: J. C. Maston; R. L. Quinn, Flight Commander; R. E. Knowles. Flight Commander; J. C. Rlne- hart. Seated left to right: L A. Stater; J. S. Gaddis; L. S. Rothal; J. Simpson, Squadron Commander; D. G. Nunley; J. C. Raymond; E. C. Townsend.
MOTTO:
"fROn P05SIBIL(TY ^' TO ACTUALITY. "
Standing left to right: J. M. Manuzick. E. V. Sheely. W. C. Van Hook. E. L. Neal. M. L Barger. M. E. Lambert. Seated left to right: R. L. Fortson, C. D. Fairbanks. L: M. Venable, Flight Commander; L. C. Mer- genthal, Squadron Commander; R. Porter, Flight Commander; R. E. Gem Berlin g. K. D. Moore.
SQUADRON II
SQUADRON V
Standing left to right: F. Du-
Bois, A. P. Daniels, B. P. Nance. J. Hawn, D. H. S+ratton. Seated left to right: E. Sturdivant, E. T. Dimoch, J. E. Hart, Fliqht Commander; L. J. Cooper, Squadron Commander; J. F. Ma + hews. Flight Commander; W. L Lewis.
7TCIR MOTTO:
"fROM POSSIBILITY ^ TO ACTUALITY."
Standing left to right: R. C. Mannagh, R. Chadwick. Seated left to right: D. H. Winkler, W. C. Bouch, Flight Commander; W. B. Scheifele, Squadron Com- mander; J. C. Grady, Flight Commander; B. F. Douglass, A. Joel, W. D. Tyree. missing in picture.
SQUADRON VI
SQUADRON
ROW I, left to right: G. E. Nordeen, D. N. Van Buren, F. P. Leipzig, G. E. McAlister, E. Reitzenstein, E. D. Evanoff, W. T. Ball. R. J. Bryan. J. F. Kelly, N. F. Gergen, J. G. Morale, Jr.. L D. Coate. Jr., C. L. Hill, W. A. Berry, D. J. Cutler, W. H. Weatherly. C. F. Stutz, Jr. ROW 2: R. Zimmerman, V. E. Ohienlcamp, R. L. Mullins, J. R. Van Anda, W. W. Spradley. L. W. Lear, A. K. Kutchera, E. D. Beauchamp, J. J. Fuller, N. L Brenning, G. F. Hellen. D. H. Hart, L A. Feathers, J. J. Pasko, W. A. Mahoney, O. J. Bierschwale. ROW 3: A. J. Sadowski. F. H. Nelson, K. H. Wilson, S. H. Wendler, R. C. Shaw, G. W. Schumpert, J. G. Hagerty, F. W. Goodwyn, D. E. Akers, J. K. Goetz, J. I. Roberts, T. P. Fisher, J. W. Graves, J. DeYoung, J. W. Driskell.
SQUADRON IV
ROW I, lett to right: C. F. Schall C. D. Sims, D. C. Thomas. D. A. White, E. W. Miller. M. R. Harrell. R. F. Cross, R. N. Brown, N. H. Johnson. B. Gale, V. N. Bowles. V. D. Fletcher, R. A. Good. E. M. Dubuque, J J. Murphy. ROW 2: R. F. McKinney P. R. Rikley, M. J. Oughton. W. C. Walker, R. T. Patterson, W. T. Mapel, J. C, Lillevold, W. J. Grisham, F H. Gietzel, W. D. Baxter, E. E. Cobb, D. P. Arnell, A. R. Webber. W. S. Lowe. ROW 3: A. Kuzmuk, K. E. Rodd, J. R. Thomas, R. E. Wilson. A. W. Olson, W. E. Buerkie, L D. Kerr, J. W. Boynton, S. H. Hughes, D. A. Gorman, A. J. Marty, F. M. Billups.
SQUADRON VII
ROW I, left to right: E. J. Padden, H. P. Hamblen. J. C. Jenkins, E. G. Gallant, J. H. Wall, L M. Brownell, C. G. Tippett, E. F. Trouqhton, J. G. Miller, H. B. Winters, W. T. Krumland, L. C. Webber, Jr., A. L Willianns, R. W. Miller. ROW 2: J. O. Hessler, E. J. Riller, W. A. Goswick, F. L. Goode, E. V. Doty, J. J. Burgess. O. F. Campbell, I. R. Hasenoehal, M. L. Dunfield. H. R. McNiel. C. E. Neberqall. L W. Mark. G. H. Boyce. E. E. Lehmers. Hoffman. ROW 3: R. A. Gilbert. L B. Ferrey, D. E. Fay. D. C. Daniel. A. Baiema. E. G. Hyatt, R. L. Collie, R. L. Davidson. R. F. Rolf. F. A. Luscombe. M. B. Jones. A. G. Pearce. J. A. Paine.
SQUADRON VIII
ROW 1. left to right: J. T. Moore. B. N. Latuor. P. E. Taylor. C. E. Wiedebusch. L P. Tuckness. F. E. Zaioudek. H. W. Swalley. W. R. Kush. H. M. Bergh, J. A. Lantz. L G. Deterding. E. W. Bradshaw. F. J. Boyd. ROW 2: D. B. Wann. D. J. Martin. K. R. Week. C. H. Morrison. C. Pofeet. J. H. Risken. J. L. McRae. G. E. Nettum. J. D. Graham. A. G. Gauger. R. J. Chesmar. C. F. Hester. E. T. Park. ROW 3: J. F. Slack. C. A. Luca. W. N. Smiih. F. J. Quealy. C. S. Francis. R. C. Elliot, H. C. Fessard, J. A. Brunnemer, C. P. Lustgarten. J. E. Hashon. H. D. Hanson. R. F. Baker.
Welcome to Ryan Field
Climbing off the S. I. stage coach that plows between Santa Ana and hHemet ever month, I brush off the dust and eye my new home. Where am I? No Barracks, green grass, flowers — heck, this is the wrong place. I get back on the bus and settle down to continue on the trial. After sitting on the bus for five minutes and noting that we're still here I begin to wonder. Suddenly a plane flies overhead, another ship and another. Can this be true? Is this Ryan Field — wow! Where's my barracks bag? Gathering my golf clubs, tennis racket, radio, barracks bag, bomb sight, desk, overcoat, bunk, etc., I get into formation. Off ^^''6 go into the wild un''Oovvn yonder. . . .
Orientation, I guess that's what its called. Rooms, bedding, buddies, lectures, lectures. Just like the time I joined Uncle Sammies boys back in the 20th century. Here it's a little different, though. I'm an aviator and to prove it I wear goggles. One thing I can't figure out, I thought we're supposed to wear them over our eyes — well, what are they doing around my neck? Clearing turns, that's another aeronautical term. The correct procedure is to lift both arms and glance under — see, I'm progressing. I guess maybe I ought to get my wings soon — no sense in wasting time.
What? Some more lectures. Well, here I go again. I guess that's Lt. Douglass and Lt. Cyril over there. Well, settle back guys, here is that dry old stuff again, hley, wait a minute, what's he doing at the piano? Look at that other officer. What's the matter with them? Maybe it's pilot fatigue. One is singing and the other is tickling the piano keys. What a post! Let me off! I can't take it. Gee, that's a deal — officers letting their hair down, hlic! I guess this is that special service lecture they talked about. Oh boy, special service — that's the deal.
Well, I guess it's time to hit the old sack. What a day! Stage coach to Hemet, barracks bags, cottages, room mates, two officers in a vaudville show — is this a place. They even have airplanes here.
You know guys, if it weren't for my 73 tours, I think I might like this place. Taps blares forth and the new class starts out right. Snoring in cadence, then do justice to the old sack. Yep, Ryan Field has a new class.
Solo, or. All Alone and Lonely
Well, here I am again — good ole A-2. Yup, Mr. N's really giving me the business today. Nose up, wings level, nose down, drift cor- rection, wings level, right rudder, left rudder, gear up, bombs away, water off, tallyho . . . the fox, get the head out — whoa, I surrender.
"Taxi over to the st^ge house, Umbrlago," the gosports mutter. I taxi over to the spot, sock brakes and nearly nose over. Mr. N gives me a piercing glance and I look as meek as possible because — what's he doing? He's getting out! Oh no, he can't do that. Don't leave me, I'm too young . . . wait, I got an idea. Run for it. I'll make my break —
"Well, Umbriago, no sense in killing both of us so I guess you might as well take it up alone."
"Me?" I swallow hard. "Now?"
"Yep." Mr. N replies, holding me down in the cockpit. Sweat trickles down my collar, htow can I do it? Shall I tell him I have a wife and ten kids. Maybe he'll have pity. Maybe he'll —
"Keep your head out and remember, your throttle is your best friend. Good luck."
"Good luck" — never did those words mean so much, and I'll need it.
Resigned to my fate, I taxi over and take off — at least that's what the book calls it. Gad, look at that front cockpit. It seems so big! Oh, oh, there's another ship about ten miles away. Maybe I'd better turn. Ouch, my neck. I guess it was never made to move so much. Look at that hard land way down there. Land, that reminds me. I have to land this thing. Well, here goes. So long Mom and Dad . . . maybe I'll get the Purple hieart. Lets see, what did he say? Oh, nose down, normal glide, break the glide. Watch it. Stick back. Shall I jump now or wait? No, just a — can it be? Yes, I made it; I'm on the ground! Terra firma, good ole Mother Earth.
Yippee ... I soloed, and all alone, too. See, no hands! (as I ground loop 180°). . . .
"You feel O.K. now, Umbriago?" Mr. N says as he hands me a glass of water.
"Yes Sir." I moan through parched lips. "What happened?"
"V/ell, boy, vou did it. You soloed!"
Yeah, I soloed. So what? SOLOED! So that's what happened. Whew. What a day!
"How was it, Umbriago?" The boys in my cabin ask me.
"It's a cinch, a snap." I reply (famous little white lies). "Hot Pilot's" the name. A^C Umbriago, "H. P."
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30 HOUR CHECK
This is one of the days you've been waiting and sweating out. "To wash or not to wash, that is the question."
The first impression of a check pilot is a character with horns and a spiked tail. Confidentially that doesn't improve much until you are ready to leave primary. When it's too late, naturally, you find out he's a swell fellow and has helped you a lot.
You take off and things go good until you start the first turn out of traffic. "Do you make a habit of turning in front of planes?" I look back. Where the hell did that come from, it wasn't there a minute ago?
We get up high enough and I do a steep turn losing about 400 feet in the process. The pilot doesnf say anything, but I bet he's thinking plenty (so am I). There ought to be a law against these thermals in the training area. While I'm thinking about that, a B-24 sneaks up on us and we're almost sucked into an air scoop before I can get away.
I do four or five lazy eights that a 15-hour student could have done better. Then he cuts the throttle and says, "Forced landing." There's a field as big as LaSuardia port right under me but it is too close to see. I spot a field between two big hills, so I head for it. "What about flaps?" This jars me awake just in time to get a glimpse of a navy fighter doing barrel rolls around me. I think nasty things about the navy and fresh young guys like him. Then, I dream about my wings and when I'll get a chance to do the same thing.
As I'm about to set her down I notice something funny about the field. Not humorous either, because there are irrigation ditches across it! I mentally cuss the chamber of commerce and wonder why Congress let such a dry, sunbaked place in the union to begin with.
We come back to the field and land (I almost ground looped, some- body must have thrown their gum out on the mat). The pilot talks to me for a long time. Hie finally tells me that I passed, but he can't figure out why he is so generous.
The earth turns and I go on my way thinking I'm a hot pilot. The pilot goes his way thinking that maybe I won't kill myself before I get to Basic.
CROSS COUNTRY
One hand drags a 'chute and the other clutches a knee board. Not the kind of knee board floor scrubers use; this one is strapped onto the leg above the knee and contains the most valuable sort of data. For instance, that zig-zag line there is my flight path, that means that is where I'm supposed to fly.
See those mountains over there? That's where I'm going to fly until I run across a little town, and you know how many little towns California has, even in the desert. Oh, didn't you know there was a desert over there? Its a good place for forced landings, there being no hills in the way. There's the ship I'm going to fly. Bombs! Of course you can't see any bombs, they are in the luggage compartment. Give me a crank, will you, and make sure the gasoline and oil are up 'cause I'd feel kind of embarassed walking across the desert with my airplane on my back. I wonder what Columbus was thinking about In '92. Oh, this is a pretty reliable chart all right.
Let's see now, the true course Is 352 degrees, wonder what that compass course is in there for. . . . I'll have to ask Mr. Zug when I get back. Funny how these ground school Instructors seem to know so much about flying. I had to smile when Mr. Zug said to watch out for wind drift 'cause I remember Mr. Landry saying the airplane knows no wind.
I wonder where I'm supposed to land, he never said, hie said
something about a rendezvous somewhere but I can't just say where.
That must be Banning alright, but where's the airport? Oh, there it is, this must be the meeting place.
Forced landing, sir? No sir, I'm waiting for my instructor.
THE PILOT'S PSALM
The Lord Is my pilot, I shall not crash,
He maketh me to fly in fair skies,
hHe leadeth me down to smooth landings,
hHe restoreth my soul.
Yea, though I fly through a hail
Cf steel and death
I will fear no Evil
For God is with me.
hlis plan and purpose, they comfort me.
He spreadeth out a landing for me
Even in the midst of mine enemies.
hHe covereth my breast with decorations.
My luck runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
All the days of my life.
And I shall fly in my fathers sky forever.
— Anonym^
FLYING TODAY
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WHAT'S THE USE
The growth of flying In the brief period which spans my own life is a matter of great interest to me. Sometimes I sit and think about It for hours at a time. "hHow flying has grown!" I muse, "hHow flying has grown!" I can remember when its only function was for young cadets to scare the dickens out of the farmers' cows, . . . now they scare the farmers. I was never very good at It owing to weak ankles which bent at right angles whenever I pushed on the rudder pedals. I was all right flying straight and level or gliding along, but let me make a turn and bendo, out they would go. This made me more or less unfit for combat duty and forced me to take up drinking.
And then came professional flying with the construction of mammouth airfields
such as Laguardia Field, Newark port and A-5. hlowever this is all beside the point. Now I have invented a training plane of my own. By passing ammonia through pipes, and one thing and another, the result Is much the same as jet propulsion. It works just the same, it looks just the same, the principle Is just the samf^. in fact it is jet propulsion, except that — well, as matter of fact, although I invented the thing, I can't explain It, and what's more I don't want to explain It. If you don't already know what jet propulsion Is, I don't care If you never know.
In the course of human events I must leave you to travel on to Basic alone un- fettered by human hypothises. In other words you must learn to pick this stuff up as you go along.
TO A SWELL GUY
(TO OUR INSTRUCTORS)
Goodbye, dear friend, we said goodbye
and left wifh Spartan valor, Without a tear, with unseen gulp and
cheeks of growing pallor. We did not utter heartfelt words, nor give
that firm embrace, So write we must to let you know, in our
hearts, a "swell guy" has his place, To many a friend, to relatives, too, no
greater compliment could be paid to you, The term "swell guy" may vernacular be. But implies so much your fine personality, So here's to you friend! you're now in the
fray, HHold your chin way up, that's a swell guy's
way, Remember, we're with you thru thick and
thru thin. We're in this war, and we've just got to
win. You have our real love and our faith will
always be Wherever you're sent. God bless you
and keep you always a swell guy.
"A FABLE FOR FLEDGLINGS"
The Eagle perched in his rocky nest. And preened his feathers and puffed his chest. He cleared his throat 'fore he spoke a word And looked full grave at the Dodo-bird.
hHis air was strong, the Dodo's meek,
But his old eyes flashed as he turned to speak:
"I understand," he began to say,
"You're bent on trying your wings today.
The earth's grown cramped and you yearn to roam
Past time and space, call the spheres your home;
You crave the lone, lost expanse of sky;
WITH WINGS WERE YOU BORN, WITH WINGS MUST YOU FLY,
More dear than life shall your wings now be
So if e'er you give them, give carefully;
And lose them not, for their loss means yours
Think well what risk such a gift incurrs
Your means to soar to the soar-free lands
Will be, henceforth, in another's hands.
So squander vows, be false with rings —
But give your heart when you give your wings!"
The wise old bird cocks his head and sings:
"OH, GIVE YOUR HEART WHEN YOU GIVE YOUR WINGS!"
ON TO BASIC
The takeoff could hardly be felt and in the cool of the morning we climbed smoothly and quickly. The engine sounded good and down below the cows went on grazing for the flight of this plane was not unusual. But it was unusual; it was the last flight that primary trainer and I would ever have. . . . Strange what you will think when you come to a bend in the road; you're eager to get on but still you have to pause, look back and pay tribute. There is that road below us obscured by morning haze and brightened by morning sunlight. Not long ago it didn't look near so pleasant; I hadn't noticed the Eucalyptus trees or the car creeping along. And that little bridge hadn't struck me as very charming. Somehow distance adds beauty and now as I look back at it and the Eucalyptus trees and the creeping vehicle 1 am pleased. I'm glad I can look at things from a way off and I'm glad they look much nicer that way because I'll see more of them. Not the same ones, but others like them.
As I see other scenes like them, and hear my engine, and see my wings tilt in the early morning light, I can remember with kind of an exhilaration my primary days.
CONTACT STAFF
Editor A/C Gail G. Holmes
Cartoonist AC Eugene Reilley
Photographers AC Richard L. Jacques
Sgt. Earl Moore
Writers A/C Billy J. Haught
AC Julian R. Aberman
Technical Advisor Lt. Williann Douglass
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