Flying Cadets of the United States Army Air Corps

a group of strong breasted Birds riding the sky airplane what wouldn't one give to be master of estrus craft skimming the clouds riding into a graceful land why not opportunity is wide open in the Army Air Corps how but for typical American boys answer that question patty Blume Bob Gordon bill guns Tremont expires under strangers with the same idea Air Corps uniform wings snappy cash each applied to the Air Corps bad worked his way through college Bob Eastern University owns his plane bill was all seed has back decks high school graduates but the mental exam but their applications be accepted out of those streaming in from universities schools shops factories farms bad-mouthing ass back bill wasn't worried much Bob no confidence tech folks you are hereby appointed by in cadet $75 a month resuming board moving medical attention transportation they arrived by bus by train by auto I play they meet each other for the first time brother cadet or dodo Odo's Oh in a thirty weeks show start and fan ill often text gravitate together as men will their first job is to golf supplies including bedding and clothing and they are told to organize their room boy I'll do some all sleep in here not with your bed like that that Mister upperclassman against the Dodos a lesson and maybe even mother doesn't know aspects bill is plain baffled the forward pass is simple compared to passing that sheet under the mattress now for really subtly parachute helmet bad can't wait to try more Bob Gordon comes in unexpectedly uncatchable boy what an aviator you'll make a now report for physical recheck prior to fly normal young American please supermen are not required to pass these air for exams so doctors look up noses found throats into I call to drill our Musketeers possess a sorry sight but a few weeks will completely transform the awkward squad into a coordinated unit moving with precision and grace and ground discipline means air discipline and safety lookout textin bill what a traffic fire but did we say coordinated looks more like all round the mulberry bush or something individual inspection next stomach and chin is just out adult first the shirt buttons mr. impatient question in every doto heart is when do we fly civilian instructors of the primary flying school take final instructions from captain Horton airport supervisors like devotee is nearing a shrine the Dodos now approach the pts or to you primary trainers which go to all mixes instructor one out of four is chosen for the first mass flight the others returned to the lines will wait their turn this is to be a joyride instructions sparks tomorrow even soul the instructor shows the airman scare and trying out his control demonstrating them to the students as he does so they touched me for a mass take off the wheels leave the ground when a flier ever forgets the exaltation a best first strong Swift rushed into the air the power of the studies robbing motor seeming to reflect his own desire will he ever forget the first flawless a burst as the plane rises what's there the instructor is letting him feel out the control but it started front fly round fly top Gordon tells them how but wait see how well Bob does himself or doesn't and the air he is taught how to fly an airplane on the ground he learns fly an airplane fly there is surprise there is no classroom boarder classroom however is merely inter larded between daily flying pieces takeoffs and landings are practiced again and again the Dodos have also been introduced for the more temperamental antics of their aerial Broncos such as stalls spins and die they are accustomed to the lust of the little old world from every angle and speed of a pro much number 50 gems and is in that place what's up fam solo it Shirdi balloons good luck lesbian structure to Sam he is to solo land right here says the instructor or solo me all in your PP o penny masters a snorting demon as the plane rises he feels a sense of power and exploitation he will never forget hey he's taking me at my word now Gordon is the number 50 Gordon who has owned his own plane but the instructor isn't so pleased is too rough on the control a matter of handling not forcing Wharton must get himself ruled out fill in text congratulates bass it's a big day for all to have one of them stolen and it's hard for Gordon to be happy right now next was next what happened here scared myself and bill no flying tackle ever had this thread and last of all Bob and is he please each has today felt the loneliness of the air give way to independence and tryouts they are ready for instructions in maneuvers captain horses Air Force Supervisors and hold them absorbed as the explained spirals eights and loop losing miniature airplanes as examples there shall be no compromise with safety miniature traffic controls aid this motto straight solo flying is rapidly assimilated and our eaglets are now ready for more complicated work practice with instructors for emergency or forced landings maneuvers and the next big thrill Azkaban never completely learned the game of flying beckons them all they think talk and live slides keen to meet all the requirements that will win them their wings they watch each flight anxious grab the experiences of others to that of their own as they practice loops and slow rolls they gain a new sense of mastery and control of unity with the airplane that makes them indifferent whether the earth appears beneath alongside or on top remember these dolls ten short weeks ago note the fifth condition applying coordination of this group and they have learned not only how to wear the uniform of Uncle Sam's air for and to thrill but they have learned their airplane from engines structure and equipment to the Stars underhood speech last night and the weather they fly through their wings grow strong first hospital there are sir wells with happy land that now means Randolph field the west part of the a more advanced instruction bigger and faster airplane if new thrills and adventures for all three great training centers each complete with primary basic advanced courses the West Coast southeast and Gulf Coast where our for cadets are reporting from the government sponsored civilian schools of the Gulf Coast area all roads lead to Randolph field west part of the air world's most beautiful training centers here are the young aviators to be enter a new world a world strictly military a world that is Air Corps in all its phases something in the atmosphere Stephan's their spines with drive what is here that the spirit of the Air Corps and traditions of the service will be most strongly felt it is here that duty honor country will mean more than mere words a sense of the responsibilities as well as advantages of their new calling comes upon them this they feel is the beginning of their true Air Corps service no wonder they are impressed for Randolph field has been conceived for the very purpose of kindling this fine fire in loyal American youth there is work to be done spoonie upperclassmen rehearsed them in the proper method of reporting to the common death of flying cadets now truly flying cadets and embryo Air Corps officers flying cadet Gordon reporting as ordered major stole says mr. Gordon who are assigned to a company first Platoon third floor room 315 I hope you find your stay Pleasant here at Randolph the tactical staff of the flying to death battalion give final instructions to upperclassmen on drilling the new man several hundred new arrivals must be completely outfitted from head to foot straight blue uniforms and tight gloves for drill do not injure his morale one bit special attention is given to the fitting of shoes again they get organized in new homes in these barracks they will live for the next ten weeks each room boasts two or more occupants likewise beds desks clothes closets and wash bases civilian clothes are discarded and the uniform dog rooms must be tidied and formations met revelry is at six taps at 9:30 first comes the barbershop to fail air cuts our uniform he likes it rogues gallery next photographs show height as well as faces they draw rifles air to be soldiers as well as flyers but there is a purpose to this ground drilling muscular coordination group cooperation control of ground discipline means air disciplines and their discipline means safety the manual of arms is precise exacting as soon as proficiency warrants they will be formed into squads then platoons never before perhaps as our cadets found so much significance in physical activity a busy day m and the battalion is formed for sunset retreat standing at Richard attention that uplifted eyes the cadets salute the slowly descending flag it is their symbol of strength and unity as well as a peace that is not shattered by sunset gun they will never outlive the reverence for it felt at such moments chowtime now and civilian chefs the best that money can hire are preparing dinner for the hungry eaglets great baskets of golden brown french fries and those rolls of luscious steaks why can't you just smell them broadly let's get out of here before we grab one but if the chef's are best for the eaters and after a typically active day how these boys candy great care is given to the tired of the flying cadet and only the best is good enough the cadet adjutant comes forward and publishes the order of the day as soon as orders are published he sounds off carry on it will action start the lower classmen have the dubious honour of seeing that the waiters keep all dishes refilled but later their time will come as upperclassmen this Bell means flying and the cadet moves eagerly to the hangar line the thrill of a new flying field an unknown instructor a new type of plane and you kind of flying away no time for boredom here several hundred strong in new uniforms helmets and goggles but wait as we leave de to that area we hear a voice that is the stage commander captain Bridget in the past class we had no fatalities and few minor accidents let's keep up the good work remember never any compromise with safety the cadets are coming down the line now their fate rests with you and you alone let's meet them gentlemen that will be all it's a great jump from the primary trainer to this basic trainer larger more powerful motor more complicated instruments this ship horn nearly approximates the tactical one he someday helps to fly this is real military pilot training lieutenant hail reached his for new students correlate every Air Corps instructor takes a personal pride in the number of League let's turn to Eagles under his tutelage the association between student and instructor usually ripens into an abiding sense of comradeship through the years to come the students will remember the Clair and wisdom of his teaching and feel that his own instructor was the best and the circuit this first flight controlled by captain Bridget and the radio control tower is one of familiarization captain Bridget has all ships tuned in on the control tower and directs their action by radio by his orders each flight will taxi out and take off from an assigned portion of the field the first day's ride is to show the student not only the controls of the airplane but to take him over the surrounding country point out the many auxiliary fields which will be used and let him get a general air acquaintance with the new course captain Bridget says ok for takeoff flights a b c d and e take off with perfect precision and control a giant flight of bird but no confusion no irregularity this is Air Corps training each ship is in his proper place the mask pattern held together by a single voice in afar radio tom the pilots of each flight group usually take this opportunity for some some information practice with their brother pilot they fly over Randolph field letting the student do it from many different angles they also cover the auxilary fields and surrounding country pointing out the one from which flight a will work for flights must be made today in order to accommodate all eclipse in comes flight a landing on a pillow taxis to the RAF docks passengers takes the board of fresh crop while one section flies and other goes to ground school instructors are competent and there are no old-fashioned washout if a student fails for a pilot's rating we still can qualify as navigator Bombardier or other specialist that it did adopt the sudah the Morse code or buzzer goes hand-in-hand with flies flying cadets learn to receive and transmit an average of 17 words per minute buzzer is good metal gymnastics an instructor demonstrates the ease with which an airplane radio functions one of the most important ground subjects of meteorology or weather analysis wind storm fog clouds lightning how often will he have occasion in future cross-country flying to reckon with thee no fair weather pilot and the Air Corps to learn in the hangar the inner workings of the great birdie has flown is to most students pure fascination and here again instructors introduced the airplane structure powerplant and propeller in a manner to stimulate the eaglets zeal and interest the cadets have become adapted to the complete military life and training in the basic type planes is under full sway again we know their complete absorption in fly it's a man's world here brimming with activity and fresh experiences the dual instruction period prior to soloing in the basic trainer is quickly completed no longer is this airplane a strange and powerful demon which breeds on their souls and a team speed fully under control and a joy to fly nevertheless instructors still fly with them from time to time aiding them in new maneuvers and improving their flying techniques it is difficult to believe as they follow the leader out for a takeoff that there are not instructors or finished aviators in the cockpit that's the same to death whose foreheads so recently four pizzas wet under their first swallow apes on a pylon calls for precision flies let's follow through with the camera as a cadet times rapidly into the air and performs acrobatics with this big trainer we might invent a slogan join the Air Corps and see the world from all legs he remembers the first time the world spun round now he surveys it calmly for his new element at the air and here's at home there in all positions and being accepted for training as future Air Corps officers a major requirement was physical fitness and Uncle Sam endeavors not only to maintain but to improve his fitness during his stay at Randolph field mass calisthenics contribute to the same and also aid in metal coordination there is no idea of Regiment in Hall exercise however and available in spare hours our tennis courts swimming pool and means for all the sports sphere to the heart of man the cadet is encouraged to follow his individual preference a Sunday peace now envelops Randolph and the chapel a replica of an old Spanish mission did the cadets welcome they may however regardless of religious creed attend their own churches Randolph field acts as a mother base for the many surrounding auxilary flying field the cadets customarily reports to their various flights at start of the day's activities after takeoff in the early morning they do not return to the mother field until noon the flight commander directs his unit to report daily to ass auxilary field for air work in order to avoid air congestion this means greater air and ground freedom and safety the air core watchword what's this the Valka boat song it's text but he simply can't compete with mother nature it's an old gag blowing up the wind sighs that stopped said great flying weather and captain Galloway flight commander gives final instructions to instructors and cadet as the mornings work starts hey what's up all bad they follow you better hurry he must have made it from this field they work upon assigned listen besides landings and takeoffs they do eighths on pylons 180-degree and 360 degrees spot landings receive instructions and simulated forced landings and astral bodies in these hours of routine training the cadets subconsciously is adding to his more complete mastery of fly flying around school athletics then the inevitable weekend inspection rifles must be spotless and that means work text patent bill take it seriously prefers that scalawag Bob moping about no doubts while we slay first in section of rules then in Section underarms hastily they form ranks and prepare for the tactical officers to make this inspection lieutenant looper West Carter and soldier for excellent his tactical officer of a company and maintains a rigid dignity in his work he comes to Bob but alas that gun we could have told you Bob the most welcome of all a paycheck of $75 and then they take it suddenly not army men or aviators just boys wanting a holiday civvies are quickly donned and with passes in pockets an exodus takes plane except for the unhappy ending of the rifle store so that's where mom social life is encouraged nor do cadets need much urging for this form of relaxation especially if it's a tea dance on the Gunther rule Saturday afternoon and no BA text recites the unhappy ending store and in the meantime Bob a good egg Bob even if he did get skin but all misery ends and better late than never there's still time see who's here the party at last is complete they want detailed to this headshot well the day is young and so are they besides the first solo no flight will ever hold the thrill of the first night flight alone it is an entirely different world from the air it is an earth of stars below and above before night soloing the cadets have had night flights with instructors who have drilled them particularly and takeoffs and landings they have had practice in landing with LED lights and with using their wing lights and finally in going aloft pulling their parachute flares and landing under the soft glow cast on the dark field by these emergency a night flight is another big experience and our eaglet feels his palms begin to explore the controls of the big advanced trainer another ten weeks have swiftly flown and the second act of their flight training drama comes to a close looking under strict military jurisdiction they have been welded into a well-trained coordinated organization they move and drill like soldiers before them is the goal of wings and an Air Corps officers commissioned during this training stage they have become deeply imbued with the spirit of the service the teachings of juvy honor and loyalty to country experience has opened its doors more widely to them physically mentally and spiritually it has been among the most profitable ten-week they ever will be privileged to live clearance papers have been issued and orders completed transferring these several hundred young cadets to their next station autos are loaded goodbye Stan not for their buddies however who will go with them for the final ten weeks talk they take a last look at Randolph field the west part of the air and then head Ford wing