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Thank you for visiting our web site.- We would love it if you would
I love to visit this site and read all the great stories and "...lives since Cadets." I just want to update my E-Address("cmollnow741@attbi.com") and say that Your Efforts Errol to get this Aviation Cadet Museum started and into reality is just spectacular. Your drive to get this done has not dwindled - the same drive that got you thru Cadets and your life. "You have done a fantastic job. And a thanks to your wife for her great support, efforts and help." You are certainly "a leader of our Breed." Carl J. Mollnow 61-F Spence/Vance
Carl J. Mollnow <New E-Address: cmollnow741@attbi.com>
Tacoma, WA USA - Monday, December 31, 2001 at 11:21:52 (EST)
Any one out there from Class of 55M?? Av. Cadet from Williams then 84E/Fs - then off to Germany in the TAC missile world (modified T-33s), then a comm. offcer (not good), then Test Ops and converted fighter target drones at Eglin AFB and now Tyndall AFB (F-104's, F-102's, F-100's, F-106's and now F-4's). This is a great sight with fantastic potential - when I get more time to peruse. Gene McCormack Panama City, FL Gmccormac@knology.net
Gene McCormack <gmccormac@knoplogy.net>
Lynn Haven, FL USA - Monday, December 31, 2001 at 00:54:50 (EST)
Looking for any one in air cadet class 44-h for my 80 yr. old dad .
Alex Goolsby <gogogools@aol.com>
Bedford, Va. USA - Saturday, December 29, 2001 at 19:03:08 (EST)
Neat site! Anyone out there from 53-D, Greenville, Goodfellow and Foster AFB's. I spent 24 years in AF . First assignment was 48th FBW, Chaumont, France, F-84G and F-86F. Also flew 100's O-1 & O-2 in VN. Thanks McAllister for telling me about this site.
Monty Hale <sabrejet40@aol.com>
McMinnvile, OR USA - Friday, December 28, 2001 at 01:48:04 (EST)
Great site! Lets hear from more 55-O cadets. I'm in North Idaho raising cattle If any are going thtough I'd love to hear from you.
Bucher, Francis J <fbucher@coldreams.com>
Porthill, id USA - Thursday, December 27, 2001 at 21:40:59 (EST)
looking for col David r.jones usaf mc flight surgones posted on you aviationcadet.com/guestbook Monday.January 22 2001 Have info for him Les Hanson A Longago Airman
les hanson <hanson@totalnetnh.net>
penacook, nh USA - Thursday, December 27, 2001 at 20:47:16 (EST)
56-E Grad from Williams AFB December 1955
Brig Gen Paul Wagoner, USAF (ret) <wagonerpd@aol.com>
USA - Wednesday, December 26, 2001 at 05:43:27 (EST)
Graduated April, 1957. Class 57L. Flew F-84F, F-100DF, F-105DF,F-106AB, F-4CDE. Two Vietnam tours.
Jimmy Ginger <JGinger105@home.com>
Little Rock, AR USA - Tuesday, December 25, 2001 at 12:37:50 (EST)
i graduated from peru school in 1976-im interested in the where abouts of the MUNGER family that was stationed in PLATTSBURGH during the 1970's, thanks
greg blomquist <woodshirt259@yahoo.com>
albany, ny USA - Monday, December 24, 2001 at 15:31:22 (EST)
Grad, of 49C, Vance AFB. Any others out there?
Allen D. Stewart <ke6ot@aol.com>
Sunnyvale, CA USA - Sunday, December 23, 2001 at 21:44:56 (EST)
New e-mail address. Don Moody
Don Moody <donmoody24@charter.net>
North Richland Hills, TX USA - Saturday, December 22, 2001 at 22:06:07 (EST)
Class 57-J. Pre Cadets at Gary AFB, San Marcos TX. Primary at Mariana AB and Basic at Bryan AFB, TX. F-86J and F-100A Advanced. VietNam 67-68. TAC Tanker Reunion(KB-50J) at Langley May1-5 2002. See you there.
Jerry Reed <camphobo@hotmail.com>
USA - Saturday, December 22, 2001 at 19:52:14 (EST)
Great site... can't believe it took this long for someone to let me know about it. (Haven't seen it published in AF Times or any of the aviation magazines.) Was in Class 57-U (Stallings T-34, T-28, and Bryan T-33. Then on to F-84 and F-100. England, Germany, IP at Moody, Thailand, IP at Laredo, Vietnam, IP at Perrin, IG at Randolph. (My one claim to fame is most figher combat missions in Vietnam in one year. Test group of A-37... now contact person for A-37 Association.) Would love to hear from anyone who remembers me and would like to be put on the list for any reunions of 57-U or "All Cadet" reunions. (Didn't know about the recent one in San Antonio and live only 50 miles from there.)
Ollie Maier <omaier@swt.edu>
San Marcos, Tx USA - Tuesday, December 18, 2001 at 11:16:30 (EST)
I work at the Arizona Historical Society and am preparing a book on flight training in Arizona during WWII. I am looking for first-person accounts. Please contact me if you can help. Thank you. Steve Hoza
Steve Hoza <steve.hoza@ahs.maricopa.gov>
Tempe, AZ USA - Friday, December 14, 2001 at 23:06:30 (EST)
Can anyone please give me information on Taft AAF,California and Forepaughn AAF,Arizona Thanks Dave
dave jacques <foursquirrels@juno.com>
gold canyon, az USA - Tuesday, December 04, 2001 at 15:44:13 (EST)
Can anyone please give me information on Taft AAF,California and Forepaughn AAF Thanks Dave
dave jacques <foursquirrels@juno.com>
gold canyon, az USA - Tuesday, December 04, 2001 at 15:43:17 (EST)
Friday, 30 NOV 01, Bob Brees 57R/S Must be getting old. Got my medicare card this month and started to reminisce. Found this site and a couple of old friends and acquaintances. T-34, T-28 and back to the Guard at Ontario, Ca for F-86s. Started at UAL in 61 but they had too many after the Capitol Airlines merger so about 100 of us went looking for other jobs in Sept. 61. Found a home at Western Airlines and retired from Delta in '96 after the merger. Bought a PA-18 "Super Cruiser" to really learn to fly and now enjoy boating up the inland passage in Canada. Glad to find the site. bobpuget@aol.com (Bob Brees)
Bob Brees <bobpuget@aol.com>
Grapeview, WA USA - Friday, November 30, 2001 at 19:55:09 (EST)
Just an old flyboy. Class 42-D. Stockton Army Air Field. Graduated April 24, 1942.
William G. Cartter <WillyGil@aol.com>
Laguna Niguel, CA USA - Tuesday, November 27, 2001 at 11:30:38 (EST)
56-Q. Malden, Mo and Laughlin AFB, TX. Last class in the PA-18 and T-6G at Malden Air Base.
Charles R Barnes, BrigGen(Ret) <BarnesCaC@aol.com>
Venice, FL USA - Sunday, November 25, 2001 at 12:06:21 (EST)
59-G, Lackland at San Antonio, Graham at Marianna. Hello all aviators. This is a great site to meet at. I was the only black cadet in my class. Flew the T-34 and T-28. Got lost on my first night navigation from Graham to Montgomery, Al to Tallahassee, Fla and return to Graham, only I went to Thomasville, Ga instead of Tallahassee. An instructor found me and led me back. Washed out with an inner-ear problem. My room mate was Harry Solden from Memphis, other cadets in my barracks were Robert Wolfe from NY, I think, and Mel Reese from Texas. Mr. Slocomb was my instructor. Earned commission in OTS and served 24 years in AF as an intelligence officer. There were only 2 of us from 59-G at the outstanding all-aviation-cadet-classes reunion in San Antonio in about 1997. Best regards to all aviators and lovers of flight.
Robert K. Shelton <RKShe@aol.com>
Denver, Co USA - Thursday, November 22, 2001 at 18:47:37 (EST)
Cadet Class 59D, Lackland, Hondo, Reese, next to last class in B-25s.
Neil Haase <pegasus@itctel.com>
Webster, SD USA - Monday, November 19, 2001 at 20:08:19 (EST)
Aviation Cadet Class 59D graduated Nov 58, next to last class in the baker two bits at Reese.
Neil Haase <pegasus@itctel.com>
Webster, SD USA - Monday, November 19, 2001 at 20:05:57 (EST)
57R/S "R" class held back because of weather joined "S" class at Bryan after Primary at Spence. Four years Europe F-84Fs and F-100Ds. Four Years Webb flying the T-38. Eight years in Special Operations (three years on classified project in Laos as advisor to the RLAF and as a Raven FAC flying AT-28Ds, O-1s and U-17s). After retiring USAF, was with Southern Air Transport until retiring in 1998. Now have my own consulting company in Fort Worth. Looking for any classmates who might remember me.
Don Moody <donmoody24@home.com>
Fort Worth, TX USA - Monday, November 19, 2001 at 18:29:02 (EST)
56-H Pre-Flight Lackland, Oct. to Dec. 1954. Malden Jan. to May. 1955 PA-18 - T-6G Back to WVANG June 1955. Would like to hear from any old buddys. Any Members of the Cairo Bridge Club around. Didn't make the Dexter tail dragers. Was our class the last one to use the T-6G ?
Allen Hunt <abhunt@earth1.net>
Nitro, WV USA - Saturday, November 17, 2001 at 21:14:12 (EST)
Completed USN Pre Flight class 1351. Most valued experience and accomplishment, without exception! Still current with commercial 1151325 & 1st med. CAP, DEA etc. Anybody know where-a-bouts of other USN 1351ers? dloew@ee.net
Dick Loew <dloew@ee.net>
Fleming, OH USA - Wednesday, November 14, 2001 at 00:19:45 (EST)
Class 59-D Hondo, Greenville, Lockbourne (in B-47's) Upper Heyford,England. Then 30 years with American Airlines. From the DC-6 to the B-767. The last 10 years flying to Europe. Retired in March 1995. Would like to hear from other classmates. 1-847-605-1809
Herb Dabelow <dabelow@prodigy.net>
Schaumburg, IL USA - Monday, November 12, 2001 at 13:09:49 (EST)
Class 59-D Hondo,Greenville,Lockbourne (in B-47's) Upper Heyford,England. Then 30 years with American Airlines. From the DC-6 to the B-767. The last 10 years flying to Europe. Retired in March 1995. Would like to hear from other classmates. 1-847-605-1809
Herb Dabelow <dabelow@prodigy.net>
Schaumburg, IL USA - Monday, November 12, 2001 at 13:09:10 (EST)
Class 59-D Hondo,Greenville,Lockbourne (in B-47's) Upper Heyford,England. Then 30 years with American Airlines. From the DC-6 to the B-767. The last 10 years flying to Europe. Retired in March 1995. Would like to hear from other classmates.
Herb Dabelow <dabelow@prodigy.net>
Schaumburg, IL USA - Monday, November 12, 2001 at 13:08:16 (EST)
Greetings to Lemoore AAF BFT Class graduates. Gentlemen, I am desiring to make contact with Lemoore AAF BFT Graduates - Class 44-A. In particular I would like to obtain copies of pages from your Class Book. Please advise even if you just know of a 1944 Lemoore graduate. Many thanks in advance, Gary Auxier - Ph 831-772-6222.
Gary Auxier <Gary.Auxier@wcom.com>
Salinas, CA USA - Saturday, November 10, 2001 at 00:49:51 (EST)
Graduated from Ellington AFB June, 1956 as 2nd Lt. navigator. I was radar nav in B-47s, B-58s and FB-111s. Retired July 1984 at Mather AFB
JOHN HAILE <eliahjo@citlink.net>
SACRAMENTO, CA USA - Friday, November 09, 2001 at 01:30:05 (EST)
Need help in filling out my service records. I graduated from Stuttgart, Arkansas, (2-engine advanced), Class 44-B. Are there any archives from the Southeast Training Command that would contain the records of individual Aviation Cadet's training? In addition to Stuttgart, I would be interested in getting the records from Lafayette, Louisiana,(primary) and Malden, Missouri (basic); circa 1943-44. Thanks for any help.
Andy J. Benedict <ajbdad@aol.com>
McKees Rocks, PA USA - Tuesday, November 06, 2001 at 13:58:11 (EST)
Hi Gang: I was in 57U at Lackland and Spence. I would love to here from any classmates to renew memories of the good old days . Take Care Max
Malcolm (Max) Springer <BowtieMax@webtv.net>
Henderson, Ky USA - Tuesday, November 06, 2001 at 11:19:44 (EST)
Class 59E, Pre-flight at Lackland, Primary at Marianna, FL, Advanced at Greenville AFB, Miss. then on to KC97s at Plattsburgh AFB, NY and KC 135s at Carswell AFB, TX. Then to 30 yrs at American Airlines retiring in 1994. Now living in N Florida. Would like to hear from any classmates.
Bill Williams <capn-bill@excite.com>
Fernandina Beach, FL USA - Friday, November 02, 2001 at 21:06:26 (EST)
Change of E-Mail is fslusher@skyride.net every thing else is the same. Thanks
F. Pete Slusher <fslusher@skyride.net>
The Dalles, OR USA - Monday, October 29, 2001 at 20:55:07 (EST)
I'am looking for anybody who worked in the Istres tower during the years 45 and more. I would like to write a book. Thanks in advance.
Raphaël <bec.hearts@freesurf.fr>
Istres, France - Friday, October 19, 2001 at 18:03:47 (EDT)
PILOT CLASS 55-ECHO - - IS PLANNING OUR NEXT REUNION IN OCTOBER 2002 IN KISSIMEE, FL. PLEASE E-MAIL ME IF YOU HAVEN'T BEE RECEIVING REUNION MATERIALS. (I WAS A\C AT LACKLAND, MARIANNA, GREENVILLE, CRAIG, GREENVILLE, AND IP IN YELLOW 7 AND BLUE 9 FLIGHT OF THE 3506TH PTS, 3505 PTW. wE/RE TRYING TO GET ALL THAT WE MAY HAVE MISSED, BECAUSE YOU GUYS JUST DROPPED OUT OF SIGHT.
Donald R. Paul <donpaul@2access.net>
West Mansfield, OH USA - Wednesday, October 17, 2001 at 21:28:19 (EDT)
PILOT CLASS 55-ECHO - - IS PLANNING OUR NEXT REUNION IN OCTOBER 2002 IN KISSIMEE, FL. PLEASE E-MAIL ME IF YOU HAVEN'T BEE RECEIVING REUNION MATERIALS. (I WAS A\C AT LACKLAND, MARIANNA, GREENVILLE, CRAIG, GREENVILLE, AND IP IN YELLOW 7 AND BLUE 9 FLIGHT OF THE 3506TH PTS, 3505 PTW. wE/RE TRYING TO GET ALL THE STRAGGLERS THAT WE MAY HAVE MISSED, BEAUSE YOU GUYS JUST DROPPED OUT OF SIGHT.
Donald R. Paul <donpaul@2access.net>
West Mansfield, OH USA - Wednesday, October 17, 2001 at 21:27:10 (EDT)
We are dwindling down. There are a lot fewer of us left now from the WWII vintage of the Aviation Cadets. If you are one of us, click on my name below and maybe you'll find some of your old friends. There are photographs of cadets, other people, places, and aircraft; along with names, music, some nostalgia, some interesting letters, and links to other good aviation websites (including this one).
John Christian <anomalite@msn.com>
Hampton, VA USA - Monday, October 15, 2001 at 15:57:32 (EDT)
What a blast from the past! Transmitting in the blind,this is Dan Mowbray here from Class 57-L, graduated Reese AFB, April 1957 by way of Lackland AFB, and Spence AB; from BME to B-26B/C's, Jet Qual Craig AFB in '58, T-33's & F-94A/B; one of too many "Butter Bars" after Korea so found a home as CWO in Uncles Army Aviation L-19's & Beavers; Ft. Rucker in 1967 for Rotary Wing Qual thru bubble nose Bells& Hillers to Huey's in USAR/ARNG Retired TXARNG in '92------ Where have all the Tigers gone??? McNew, Swendner, Woody, Barney, Bullard, French, Orr ?????" Y'all still alive???????Put me in the pot for $25.00, sounds like a helluva deal to me!!!!!
Dan Mowbray <dmowbray@cybertrails.com>
Alpine , AZ. USA - Sunday, October 14, 2001 at 11:26:09 (EDT)
Almost sent check to Arizona instead of Arkansas. Perhaps address should be spelled out a bit more.
lawrence o'day <fairskies@compuserve.com>
Miami, Fl. 33125 - Friday, October 12, 2001 at 17:49:54 (EDT)
Excellent site! www.warbirdcentral.com shows the recording of history in bronze. I used to fuel your Delta DC's and later did ATC at MKC. Son Charles is now instructing at Vance. He is USAF Academy 92 grad. Perhaps we could help put together a reunion at your place soon. Robert
Robert Henderson <raf@ris.net>
Canon City, Co. 81212 USA - Wednesday, October 10, 2001 at 12:28:15 (EDT)
Hello, I noticed on your web site you had a place for comments/requests I thought maybe a few of the people here may be able to help. I am in the process of restoring a BT-13A Vultee Valiant. I have the following information on the plane, but would like to see if anyone out there has pictures, information or would allow me to call them to talk about this plane and the possible group this plane was in. It is Serial # 41-10989 (2960), it was received on Feb. 14, 1942 and was initially assigned to the AAF Basic Flying School, Gunter AAF, Montgomery AL. It went to the AAF Basic Flying School, Sumpter AAF, SC on Feb. 28, 1942. It remained there until Jul. 18, 1944, when it was placed in storage at Warner Robins Air Depot GA. It was disposed as surplus on Oct. 12, 1944 at Ponca City, OK. It was modified for civilian use and given a N-number of N-4566V and serial number of 2960. Any help would greatly be appreciated in this restoration. Thanks, Matt Cutter ACEFiero@Compuserve.com 970-259-4156
Matt Cutter <ACEFiero@Compuserve.com>
Durango, CO USA - Saturday, October 06, 2001 at 14:07:43 (EDT)
I am researching U.S. citizens who enlisted in the RCAF prior to Pearl Harbor. Over 8800 U.S. citizens enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force during WWII. Some 5000 remained in the RCAF until war's end. Over 800 were killed while serving in an RCAF uniform. U.S. citizens who enlisted in the RCAF include Don Blakeslee and X-1 test pilot Chalmers "Slick" Goodlin. Apparently, Don Gentile enlisted in the RCAF, although I have not located any records to support this claim. I would like to hear from anyone who would have names, photographs and/or other related information about Americans who enlisted/trained/served with the RCAF during WWII.
Wally P. Fydenchuk <wpf13@hotmail.com>
Ontario, Canada - Saturday, October 06, 2001 at 09:51:32 (EDT)
I was in class 63-18 James Connley AFB, I'm glad to see this project, I always thought the AC program was one of the best the Air Force had for obtaining dedicated career officers, too bad it was abandoned.
George M. Montgomery
Little Rock, AR USA - Wednesday, September 26, 2001 at 12:37:17 (EDT)
I was in class 63-18 James Connley AFB, I'm glad to see this project, I always thought the AC program was one of the best the Air Force had for obtaining dedicated career officers, too bad it was abandoned.
George M. Montgomery
Little Rock, AR USA - Wednesday, September 26, 2001 at 12:37:16 (EDT)
Great Site. I was in class 60-D. Lackland, Bartow and Greenville. Helicopter school at Stead and then Minot and Grand Forks AFBs and Vietnam and finally Luke AFB. Left Air Force in 1966 , then 31 years with American Airlines retiring in 1998. I don't see any other 60-D classmates. Where are you guys? Drop me a line.
Edward Williams <ed.seventhson@verizon.net>
Gloucester, NJ USA - Monday, September 17, 2001 at 21:32:40 (EDT)
disaster 11 sept.2001 want to express my sympathies to ALL AMERICANS more words fail me. you will be in my prayers. Leo Simons , MDAP-student, class 54F, Bryan
leo simons <trojan@dolfijn.nl>
baarn, netherlands - Friday, September 14, 2001 at 08:19:48 (EDT)
PHOTOS OF FAIRCHILD PT-19 #711 WANTED!!!! I am just beginning to restore Fairchild PT-19A AAF Serial 42-2879 to flying condition. It served both at Cimarron Field, Yukon, Oklahoma and Mustang Field, El Reno, Oklahoma during the war. After months of research, I have determined with almost 100% certainty that my aircraft carried the field number 711 on the nose, fuselage, and tail while at Cimarron Field. My goal is to paint the aircraft exactly as it appeared at Cimarron. I am searching for any photograph of a PT-19 carrying the number 711, even if you don't think the photo was taken in Oklahoma. I am also interested even if the photo shows only a portion of the aircraft. I am also looking for any materials including photographs, cadet yearbooks, post cards, or any other information on these two bases. My aircraft arrived at Cimarron on 6/16/42. In conjunction with my restoration project, I am also going to write a book on the two fields. I would be very interested in hearing from all veterans of Cimarron and Mustang. Thank you very much for your help. Mark Howard Edmond, Oklahoma
Mark Howard <mhoward@mmcable.com>
Edmond, OK USA - Thursday, September 13, 2001 at 10:20:19 (EDT)
Aviation Cadet Class 60-G. Would like to hear from any former classmates. I was in Bravo-III Squadron at Lackland. My roommate, Robert Ira Bush, was KIA in Vietnam, 6/9/66. Attended Primary Pilot Training at Bainbridge AB, Georgia. Saw a reference to "The Shadow" in the other letters. To those who didn't know him, he was the Tactical Officer of Delta-I Squadron at Lackland, and he was a legend of sorts.
Gustave Neuss, III <G_S_Neuss@Fuse.Net>
Loveland, OH USA - Monday, September 10, 2001 at 19:31:36 (EDT)
NAVCAD 39-62 VP48(64-67) VRF32(67) TWA(68-99)
Alan Hardie <adhardie@earthlink.net>
Thousand Oaks, CA USA - Monday, September 10, 2001 at 01:02:53 (EDT)
A/C class 55E Lackland,Columbus,Greenville.PA18,T6,T33, like to hear from anyone in 55E Bob raynor
Bob Raynor <braynor@steward-net.com>
Searcy, AR USA - Saturday, September 08, 2001 at 13:58:57 (EDT)
As a former cadet, I'm pleased to see such excellent content on a website about aviation. Keep up the superb work. Regards, Derek
debt management and reduction <derek@home.com>
USA - Thursday, September 06, 2001 at 16:44:41 (EDT)
Very interesting website. I was Class 53A Marana and Willy AZ, 506th SFW, USAF Fighter Weapons School (instructor and test project manager), RCAF CF104 at Cold Lake 61-63 then back to Nellis, Nam 67-68 then back to Nellis, Iran MAAG (yuk), retired '78.
Mark D. Cook <colmc@lvcm.com>
Boulder City, NV USA - Monday, September 03, 2001 at 23:37:40 (EDT)
Aviation Cadet Stanley P. Richardson, Jr., Class of 43E. Enlisted April 6, 1942, Detroit, Michigan. Then to Kelly Field, Texas, and Santa Ana, California for classification and preflight. Primary at Tulare, CA, Basic at Lemoore, CA, and Advanced at Williams AAF, AZ., Graduated as twin-engine fighter pilot (P-38). First combat tour with the 55th FG, 8th AF, 1943/1944 flying P38's then P-51's. Recalled to active duty in 1949 for a tour in Korea. F-80's and F-86's. Flew some GREAT military airplanes including P-39, P40, P-47, P-51, P-63, Spitfire Mk5, Mosquito, Beaufighter, and some others not fighters. As an airlint pilot I flew DC-2, DC-3, DC-4, and DC-6, and while a corporate driver, various Lear, Beech, Cessna and Aero Commander products. Let hear from you 43E guys. Or any others who care to write... Civilian job - Airline and corporate pilot.
Stanley P. Richardson, Jr <P38andP51@aol.com>
USA - Monday, September 03, 2001 at 18:23:09 (EDT)
My father Quentin Miles was an L-5 liaison pilot during WWII. He flew in the 19th Liaison Squadron, 14th Air Force in the China-Burma theater between 1942 and 1945. I would love to hear from anyone who may have known him or who flew as a liaison pilot during that time. I would be very happy to forward his mailing address to you so that you could share your common interests and experiences, and I know he would be so surprised and happy to talk to someone else who had been there. Thanks so much!
Myra Maxwell <stlouis2006@hotmail.com>
Tampa, FL USA - Sunday, September 02, 2001 at 10:14:04 (EDT)
What a great site! Class 57P Lackland, Malden,Bryon. Would like to attend a reuion, would like to see a reuion for 57P.
Virgil Lynn Harpham <fango1@aol.com>
Tempe , AZ USA - Saturday, September 01, 2001 at 19:05:20 (EDT)
As a long-time resident of the charming, turn-of-the-century, Victorian village known as Eureka Springs, we welcome you to our fair city with open arms. We embrace your mission and newest venture (Aviation Cadet Museum), and wish you nothing but the greatest of success. Certainly, it is a very worthwhile cause, and a quality addition to the other fine attractions we offer here in the Ozark Mountains.
Bill Featherstone <bfeather@arkansas.net>
Eureka Springs, AR USA - Saturday, September 01, 2001 at 10:57:05 (EDT)
Just found you in the Magazine " Wings Of Gold" Errol, this is a gread thing you are doing. It's long over due. I enjoyed talking to you the other night. I plan to tell a lot of people about this project. Count me in, I am sending in my dues. I was in NAVCAD class 22 & 24-53. Would like to hear from any one in those classes, or any one in flight school at that time. Charlie Glass, 770-788-1118
Charles Glass <Charshrl@aol.com>
Oxford, GA USA - Friday, August 31, 2001 at 19:36:46 (EDT)
Hello, I'm looking for foto's of a F-84F Thunderstreak that has flown by the Thunderbirds. I have some foto's but this F-84F has been re-painted. The body and wings are not silver but sort of gray. And is the someone who can tell me what color numbers are used? I'm building a RC model of the F-84F in scale 1 to 5 for the World Jet Master in Thailand in november this year. And I want it to paint in the Thunderbirds or the Diavolie Rosie color schema. I hope that there is someone who can help me with it. Documentation of the Diavolie Rosie is good to. With kind regards, Michel Knol
Veendam, Netherlands - Friday, August 31, 2001 at 04:29:37 (EDT)
I am looking for information on my father aviation cadet A R Moffatt. Who was at Gunter field Alabama in September and October 1941.And entered the advanced Flying School at Napier Field Alabama in November 1941. He was amember of the Royal Air Force Volanteer Reserve, and after graduation returned to England to fly Lancasters, and was subsequently killed on air operations. Any information would extremely appreciated 20 Shaldon Avenue,Stockton Brook,Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, ENGLAND ST9 9PU Telephone 01782-543965
Michael Moffatt <moffofmoff@aol.com>
USA - Monday, August 27, 2001 at 13:09:40 (EDT)
I'm looking for information on William E. Conley, O-661712 T41 43A as a dog tag bearing his name was found in northern Luxembourg...Please contact me directly at my e-mail address. Sincerely, Paul
Paul Patist <patist@wanadoo.nl>
Castricum, The Netherlands - Friday, August 24, 2001 at 05:37:56 (EDT)
This is an update of my address to norm@dport.com from the old ramosna@pacbell.net. I wrote the segment about Class 43K and Maxwell Field, Alabama, and Decatur Alabama
Norman A. Ramos <norm@dport.com>
Camino, CA. USA - Wednesday, August 22, 2001 at 19:17:20 (EDT)
Graduated bombardier Victorville AAF, CA 10/28/44. B-24 tng at Tonopah AAF, NV then Langley Field, VA. Later navigator tng Ellington AFB, TX class 52CB, graduating 1037 Mather AFB, CA 3/52. RB-29s/RB-36s 111th SRW/99BW at Fairchild AFB, WA then Westover AFB, MA in B-52s. AFPRO Lockheed Burbank, SATAF (Minuteman II) Grand Forks AFB, ND. EC-47s at Phu Cat, RVN 1969-70. 321 SMW Grand Forks AFB, ND CC of 446th/448th SMS. Last: 4 Air Div, Warren AFB, WY. Retired 11/74.
John W Darr <j.w.darr@worldnet.att.net>
Cheyenne, WY USA - Wednesday, August 22, 2001 at 12:04:28 (EDT)
NAVIGATOR CLASS 59-20N - Begun at Lackland Dec 20, 1958, graduated at Harlingen November 23, 1959. Then to Keesler for EWO school. First assignment was in B-52G's at Travis. From there, in summer of '65, went to B-58's as a DSO in the 43rd Bomb Wing, 25th Bomb Sq. After phase out retrograded to an EWO in B-52D's at McCoy (the 306th)in Jan 1970. Pulled two TDY's to Southeast Asia in '70/'71 and '72. Went back to U-Tapao (the 305th)in Aug, 1972 as Chief of Combat Intelligence briefing/debriefing crews for their missions. Spent a year there in the 13 days from Dec 18, 1972 to Jan 1, 1973 during Linebacker II Operations. Returned to SAC Hq., Offutt AFB (Intelligence Division)in Aug 1973, and retired there as a Lt. Col. in Feb, 1979. Joined the Aerospace Industry with General Dynamics, later Lockheed and finally Lockheed/Martin all at the same place at the Fort Worth Plant. Retired from there on April 30, 1998. Now I'm just enjoying retirement and my family.
Joe E. Rogers <j0erogers@aol.com>
Fort Worth, TX USA - Monday, August 20, 2001 at 14:16:08 (EDT)
Just found this site. Graduated 57-V,58-A Marriana Fl., Bryan AFB,TX.Flew F-94s, C121s,C7s and KC-135 for the NJ Air National Guard retiring in 1980. Retired from US Airways in 1994. Flew the NY Knicks for 3 years after retirement from the airlines. Nordine, Hubner, Pence Brazelton where you?
bernard "bud" malone <budmalone@hotmail.com >
frenchtown, nj USA - Sunday, August 19, 2001 at 21:55:37 (EDT)
Just found the site, plan to look further--Still trying to find friends from Oregon I entered service Army Air Corps on 15 February 1943. I graduated from Aloe AAF in class 44D- Thanks Rich C.
Richard E. Chandler COL USAF (Ret) <Balls17@juno.com>
Shedd, OR USA - Sunday, August 19, 2001 at 01:46:32 (EDT)
MY DECEASED FATHER WAS A GRADUATE OF 44F ALTUS OKLAHOMA, AND FLEW 17'S AND 24'S DURING THE WAR-PLEASE LET ME HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU KNEW HIM OR WERE IN THE CLASS. THANKS.
STEVE BAILEY <STEVEBAILEY@PEOPLEPC.COM>
HICKORY, NC USA - Friday, August 17, 2001 at 11:13:37 (EDT)
Nice site...
backgrounds <donlvce@ivebeenframed.com>
USA - Wednesday, August 15, 2001 at 18:00:11 (EDT)
Great site. 60-F survivor. Still flying experimental airplane which I built and patroling for enemy aircraft several times a week. Good wishes to all Aviation Cadets. We were the best!!
David Domeier <david010@swbell.net>
Chesterfield, MO USA - Tuesday, August 14, 2001 at 09:39:43 (EDT)
Class 64-18 James Connelly AFB, Tx. Great Site. Nice to read the comments from "old" cadets - especially the few from Nav's. Cadets was a great program. Few things today require as much commitment. [Flew B-52's (Castle, Biggs, KI Sawyer, Ramey, & Barksdale) after finishing cadet program and Nav/Bomb schools. Left the AF in 1976 and flew RF-4C and F-4D with the AL Guard til retirement in 1986.]
Brad Sanders <bbbrad@knology.net>
Montgomery, AL USA - Monday, August 13, 2001 at 12:59:10 (EDT)
Graduated Class 43I, Pilot, Frederick, Oklahoma, Then to War flying the B-24.....Anyone out there from 43I? Now I practice law and collect unusual website domains....ready to launch a few. Such as: AllMatter.com; SolarSailCraft.com; CanoeAK.com;CanoeAmerica.com; SailAtlantic.com;SailHI.com;SailCA.com........it beats the old days. Only shots are in a glass...... Bill Kraham
BILL KRAHAM <billkrahamlaw@mindspring.com>
Gaithersburg, MD USA - Thursday, August 09, 2001 at 19:05:48 (EDT)
61-09N, graduated 22May61, DOW, DaNang, J.Connally (last AF A/C class graduated there in mid '65, Mather, Sheppard for Pilot training class 69-01, graduated Aug 68, back to Mather, Stuttgart Germany flying VIPs for four years!!, Sheppard, Kunsan ROK, Plattsburgh, retired Aug 80. Engineer for 20 years and now flying a CV-580 missile test bed for Raytheon. Would like to hear from any of the guys from 61-09 and about reunions. Am also looking for some cadet shoulder boards, all of mine were lost while I was in Vietnam, will pay.
Lee Wilson <lwilson@west.raytheon.com>
Tucson, AZ USA - Wednesday, August 08, 2001 at 14:07:07 (EDT)
Used to be a Class 52-G foreign Aviation Cadet. Nice to see a website like this one dedicated to Aviation Cadets! Checkout my website: Bartow, Bryan, Luke… Keep it going!
Albert Van Thournout <alb.vt@pandora.be>
Belgium - Tuesday, August 07, 2001 at 06:08:16 (EDT)
Great reading all the comments. Not too much from the 40's. I was in class 44E. Enlisted in reserves while in College at Shippensburg PA. Enlisted and stay in school... Called up and went to Miami Beach for Basic Training. Akron University for CTD and then to Santa Anna CA for pre flight and classification. King City CA for primary, Lamoure CA for basic, Fort Sumner NM for twin engine advanced. Austin TX, troop carrier, sent to Malden MO. Just closed as a primary training field and was reopening as a C-47 transition base. 60th Troop Carrier in Italy. Operation Green Project at Belem Brazil. Married while in Malden to a YL from Kennett MO. Out in 45 back to college. Taught in one room school, 1st thru 8th grades, for three years. Returned to SE Missouri in summer of 1951 and learned that Malden was reopening as a primary flight school. Applied for position as instructor and was hired. 1st class of flight instructors were already in TX in school and talked me into teaching in the ground school with the option of a transfer to the flight line at a later date. Liked the ground school and taught there until the imminent closing of the base and I moved back to PA in 1959. Retired from teaching in 1980 from the York PA city schools. Anyone out there that remembers me??? Please email me. Thank You John K3KMC
John L. Contino <johnl@cfl.rr.com>
Port St John , FL USA - Monday, August 06, 2001 at 21:06:32 (EDT)
Looking for two old Class of 43F buddies. Moody Lusby of Paris Texas Charles Dekker of Dallas Texas. Please EMail me.
Doyle L. Christensen <K7CXH.@aol.com>
Provo , UT USA - Monday, August 06, 2001 at 14:46:56 (EDT)
thanks for the site. am looking for anyone who may have known my dad, JAMES C. STEWART, Flight Instructor at Miami Airfield, roughly 1942-1945. A certification he has shows him as a "Flight Instuctor at No.3 British Flying Training School." Doc was signed by a Sir Michael Beetham, Air Marshal of the RAF. Dad is presently 83 and health is failing. Any memory would be great.
dave stewart <ddabmc@aol.com>
decatur, al USA - Monday, August 06, 2001 at 10:52:51 (EDT)
This is my first visit to the website, and I wish you all the luck in the world! I am a former F-105 (originally trained) Crew Chief, and although have not been associated with any aircraft since the conclusion of my tour of service in the United States Air Force, have never lost my enthusiasim, and respect for that aircraft, or the brave Officers, who flew them into harms way. I'm so very proud to be associated in any way, with such a unique, and distinguished group, of people, as those fellow aircraft enthusiasts, and especially those who served in the Viet Nam war. Was stationed at Takhli, and Udorn R.T.A.B. Sah Wah Di Cup/Pooying!!
Allan K. Lines <lenus2@hotmail.com>
Omaha, Ne USA - Sunday, August 05, 2001 at 19:24:19 (EDT)
Good luck with getting the program flying. NAV/CAD Class 25-55. Wings of Gold 27 Feb. 57.
Charles W Smith Jr. <CSmi707751@aol.com>
Unionville, VA USA - Friday, August 03, 2001 at 16:50:27 (EDT)
Class 57U/V Started as 57-U and class changed later to 57-V Lackland, Bainbridge, Greenville, MS. T33's Greenville, T-37's Williams, F-100's Germany & Vietnam also O-1's Vietnam, C-141's Norton Ret. May 71. Now retired corporate pilot from The Limited Inc. Gulfstream IV's etc. Former T/Sgt USMC Korea 1951 then Pre Cadet at San Marcos, TX 55/56. Great experience in Cadets. Made my day! Al Gatto Venice, FL agatto32@aol.com
Al Gatto <agatto32@aol.com>
Venice, FL USA - Thursday, August 02, 2001 at 11:08:50 (EDT)
Good site! I was in 61B-Lackland,Bartow,Greenville. B-47's at Lincoln AFB,NE. Then Moody AFB GA in T-38's, Vietnam in 0-2's transitioned to 0-1's, B-52's at Loring,ME, SAC HQ in Safety and T-39's. Retired in '81-then Cessna in Wichita for one year, Saudi Arabia for a year and back to Nebraska. Presently Safety Coordinator for the NE Department of Corrections. Good memories of the cadet days--thanks for the efforts with the Museum!
Joe Hamblin <HAMBLINJOE@aol.com>
Bellevue , NE USA - Wednesday, August 01, 2001 at 17:41:04 (EDT)
New e-mail address.
James R. Hetherington <ngtfire@mindspring.com>
Boise, ID USA - Wednesday, August 01, 2001 at 11:09:53 (EDT)
For a soon to be finalized publication, I am looking for postcards, snapshots and other memento's of cadet life at the following fields: Maxwell, Ga; Lafayette,La; Greenville, Miss; Craig, Al; Blackstone, Va; Dover, Del. Scanned images are welcome, originals will be scanned and returned! Thanks!
Frederik <fcpaauwe@hotmail.com>
Netherlands - Wednesday, August 01, 2001 at 04:48:00 (EDT)
PILOT CLASS 56B. Preflight at Lackland. Primary at Graham AB, Marianna FL (PA-18 & T-6). Basic Tng. Bryan AFB, Tx. T-28, T-33.After rating and commission at Bryan, attended SAC AOTP School at James Connally AFB and received Navigator rating. B-47's & B-52's in SAC and C-141's in MAC. One year Vietnam, (71-72)flying C7A Caribous. Three year tour in Spain, Logged mucho hours of instrument time over Germany and France in venerable old C-54's, some of which still had coal dust in belly from the Berlin Airlift (so it was said). Retired in 1975.
Richard B. Dodson <C7pilot@aol.com>
Dyer, AR USA - Tuesday, July 31, 2001 at 20:58:03 (EDT)
44A Stuttgart. Maxwell, Cape Girardeau, Malden, Stuttgart. Those were the days! Started LAB training at Langley, reassigned to 803/36 Bomb Sq. (Prov) England. New Book on the 36th Bomb Sq. "Squadron of Deception" by Stephen Hutton.
Jim Snoddy <dorysangem2@earthlink.net>
Charlotte, NC, USA - Tuesday, July 31, 2001 at 19:01:42 (EDT)
Great site. Never thought anyone would develop a site dedicated to the Corp. Member of 61A. Made it through Lackland and onto Graham AFB. SIE'd after T34 training for family reasons. The avaition cadets instilled in me a great apprication for flying. Stayed Air Force for 30 plus years. Looking for Larry Abraham. Lats I heard he was in the Bahammas.
Skip Cunningham <motcunn@aol.com>
USA - Wednesday, July 25, 2001 at 00:14:30 (EDT)
CLASS 57-22(G) What a fabulous guest book. I still stay in touch with my "roomy", Jim Niemeyer of Guttenberg, Iowa but have lost touch with others. "22" was a good class!!! We graduated on 13 December 1957 (Friday The 13th) Keesler for EWO - then to Fairchild AFB, Wash and Glasgow, Montana(B-52B/D, Next to B-58s at Fort Worth ("Roomy" was one of my "wingmen" there. Outfit moved to Little Rock AFB, Arkansas. 43rd Bomb Wing deactivated 01Jan70- I was the last to leave so I turned out the light and took the sign down from the HQ bldg. Off to KC-135 Nav tng at Castle and thence to Minot AFB for one year and one day (USAF giveth and USAF taketh back) Off to SEA but first so State Department schools, UC-123(K)(The Black one) school and Philipines for O-1, O-2 and O-3 survival schools and then to First Flight Det - Studies and Observation Group, Nha Trang, Viet Nam. Then to command the 377th OMS at Tan Son Nhut AB (after earning my SA-7 Flight Examiner's Patch)DEROSed to Barksdale, back on a crew in the black cubby-hole in the BUF as an EWO and then got passed around the flightline like a lady of the night - KC135s, B52s and Maintenance - finally got smart and said "Adios" 1 May 76 with 11, 220 of the finest flying hours of anyones life. WHAT A CAREER!!!
BOB WORN <BOBWORN@AOL.COM>
PRITCHETT, TEXAS USA - Sunday, July 22, 2001 at 01:48:11 (EDT)
Keen Air National Guard researcher, and historian, seeking to contact any past or present Air Guard, Flying, non flying personnel, to assist with my project, thanks in advance, and cheers, mark.
Mark Knivett. <markknivett@hotmail.com>
London, UK - Saturday, July 21, 2001 at 10:41:30 (EDT)
Looking for anyone that knew 1st LT. Don J. Gilliland from San Antonio, Texas and Syracuse University, New York. He was trained as a pilot in 41 and 42 in Arizona and California. KIA over Kiska as B-24 Pilot, shot down April 15, 1943. Working on book project of him and the 36th BS up in the Aleutians. THANKS
Jim Joyce <JJOYCE39@aol.com>
White Plains, NY USA - Monday, July 16, 2001 at 17:47:17 (EDT)
I am just beginning to restore Fairchild PT-19A AAF Serial 42-2879 to flying condition. It served both at Cimarron Field, Yukon, Oklahoma and Mustang Field, El Reno, Oklahoma during the war. I am looking for any materials including photographs, cadet yearbooks, post cards, or any other information on these two bases. My main goal is to identify its exact markings during the war so that I can authentically reproduce the paint scheme. I have just verified with almost 100% certainty that the aircraft was blue and yellow instead of all silver when it arrived at Cimarron, but I still have not determined the large numbers painted on the nose, fuselage, and tail (field number). The aircraft was probably painted silver later at Cimarron or after it was transferred to Mustang Field. My aircraft arrived at Cimarron on 6/16/42. After a couple of months of research, I am reasonably certain that the aircraft carried a number greater than 704 but less than 716. If you have photos of any military PT-19 carrying a field number between those numbers, please send me a scan of it. In conjunction with my restoration project, I am also going to write a book on the two fields. I would be very interested in hearing from all veterans of Cimarron and Mustang. Thank you very much for your help. Mark Howard Edmond, Oklahoma
Mark Howard <mhoward@mmcable.com>
Edmond, OK USA - Thursday, July 12, 2001 at 21:29:31 (EDT)
USAF Aviation Cadet: Started with Pilot Class 59-A on 14 April 1959. Busted an eye exam during "green tucks" and switched to Navigator Class 60-08. Broke a leg during "double gold" and spent three months in the clinic at Harlingen AFB. Graduated with Class 60-17 on 22 September 1960. Upgraded to EWO at Keesler AFB. Transferred to 99BW, Westover AFB 1961. Launched from alert (B-52C) when President Kennedy addressed the nation at the start of the Cuban Missile Crisis. Target...Moscow...run out of gas (Dead end, suicide mission). Transferred to 6SW / Det-1 Shemya, Alaska (1966-69). Strategic Reconnaissance (RC-135S Rivet Ball). Vietnam, EB-66 (85 Combat missions) with 42TEWS, 388TFW, Korat, RTAFB Thailand (1970-71). SAC IG, AWC (77),Senior War Planner on Looking Glass.....retired 1982. Worked with a great bunch of guys and loved ever minute of it. I'd do it all over again in a heartbeat. Sawahdee Cup King Hawes
Kingdon R. Hawes <KingdonAviation@webtv.net>
Omaha, NE USA - Friday, July 06, 2001 at 21:46:12 (EDT)
Great site for you guys withm the silver wings! Didn't see much for the gold wing gents. Phil Thibodeau, NavCad Class 20-55, the Drill Team, thanks to Sgt. Hiram McDaniels.
Phil Thibodeau <phlyer1@juno.com>
Jacksonville, Fl USA - Thursday, July 05, 2001 at 18:02:08 (EDT)
Class of 55-B at Randolph. When and where is the next reunion scheduled.
Gerald L.Gibson <jgibson@hargray.com>
Hilton Head Isl., SC USA - Wednesday, July 04, 2001 at 09:15:26 (EDT)
Dave Corley Class 56-I, Williams, Stallings, SAC B-47, B-52. Great site--went through your guest book--looks as if 56-I fell off the ends of the earth. If you are on freq give me a call or e-mail. David L Corley--USAF Maj-ret Bossier City, LA 71112 dlcorley@juno.com----318-746-6277
David L Corley Maj-retired <dlcorley@juno.com>
Bossier City, LA USA - Friday, June 29, 2001 at 21:27:28 (EDT)
Class 57S Bryan AB. Is there anyone out there who would be interested in a reunion? Lemme hear.
Edward Carr <edandgloria@cs.com>
Sun City West , AZ USA - Friday, June 22, 2001 at 13:08:15 (EDT)
I collect EVERYTHING relating F.84 F Thunderstreak around the world( records - photographies - ejection seat and parachute and his components -books - manuals - hanbooks - drawing - video tapes ecc. ) and for eighteen years I have been reconstructing its history with USA - French - German - Belgian - Dutch -Turkish - Greek and naturally Italian Air Force. About F.84 F Thunderstreak in my archive I have at today: - about 1700 photos on his history - many books and manuals - all instrument panels ( like shown on the photo in attachment ) - one seat ( like shown on the photo in attachment ) - canopy and windscreen - a P4 B helmet ( like shown on the photo in attachment ) and many others items. Every books - photos - items - video - training manuals - other seat - parachute ecc......... are welcome. I'm also looking for a magnetic compass with his case and gun camera. So when anyone find anything about Thunderstreak, please tell me. Take care Luca
ORSINI LUCA <l.orsini@digitline.it>
VICOPISANO, PISA ITALY - Monday, June 18, 2001 at 08:21:52 (EDT)
would like to hear from guys in 57H Does anyone know Noel Heim from that class? Lackland-Stallings-Bryan.
Bob Courtney <ihsbobby@aol.com>
Kansas City, Mo. USA - Sunday, June 17, 2001 at 00:14:45 (EDT)
Is there anyone that can help me with my patch collection??? My hobby since late 1960 ,is the USAF,and i try to collect Squadron and Wing patches both "Fighter" and "Recce" ralated. I would be greatfull for any assistance. So if you think you can help me,please,please send a Email. Regards, Henk.
Henk Pool <hmpool@wxs.nl>
The Netherlans - Friday, June 15, 2001 at 07:55:24 (EDT)
I was an SO in the class of 55-T, Bartow, Fla., flying the T-6s as you all know. Any body out there from my class? Marshall K.
Marshall E. Kuykendall <bmkuy@austin.rr.com>
Austin, TX USA - Wednesday, June 13, 2001 at 12:30:04 (EDT)
I started in 61-F and washed back to 61-G in pre-flight. What a fun guestbook to read. I left Marianna for home the same day the remainder left for basic.Have been flying the same 450 Stearman in airshows for 33 years.
Walt Pierce <wwpierce@strato.net>
Sebring, FL USA - Sunday, June 10, 2001 at 15:22:41 (EDT)
Are there any 51G guys out there? In particular those who went through Perrin AFB. From the guest book it appears this class must be extinct!
Bill Powell <judge80th@stic.net>
San Antonio, Tx USA - Saturday, June 09, 2001 at 17:44:57 (EDT)
I've heard from 3 former lost friends because of your website. I was in 57V, Malden MO, and Reese, TX. Airevac at Travis AFB; HU-16s at Goose AB, and in FL for Cuban Missle Crisis; 1254th/89thMAW, Andrews AFB(63-68); Bergstrom AFB with Ret Pres Johnson; Vietnam in joint service job with Green Berets (MACSOG) in Hueys; and C9s at Scott AFB till retirement in 1975. Corporate pilot ever since. Will quit someday.
Art Aho <Flyguys@Internetcds.com>
Ashland, OR USA - Tuesday, June 05, 2001 at 22:48:43 (EDT)
Class 58K, Spence, Bryan AFB, Kentucky ANG F86A, B57B Retired TWA
Jim O'Loughlin <jimol@gte.net>
Thousand Oaks, CA USA - Monday, May 28, 2001 at 09:58:47 (EDT)
NAVCAD Pre-flight Class 46-52. Was learning formation flying at Saufley Field when the Korean War was folded. I thought it over for a couple of weeks, then took a DOR to get back to my civilian career in journalism. More than a decade later, covering the Sam Sheppard appeal at the Supreme Court, I realized that F. Lee Bailey, the defense counsel, had been cadet commander of my battalion. Have often wondered what became of classmates who stayed in the program. I know what became of Saufley. It's now a minimum security federal prison, but the Navy still uses the runways.
Phil Meyer <philip_meyer@unc.edu>
Chapel Hill, NC USA - Sunday, May 27, 2001 at 17:20:00 (EDT)
Hi I'm trying to find some information on Harlingen, Texas. My Grandpa was stationed there from 1944-45 (Buckley Field). He was in the air force. His name is Stanley Olson. If you have ANY information, please let me know. I'm very desperate for anything I can help him out with. Thanks- Lindsey Anderson
Lindsey Anderson <Lzzy81@yahoo.com>
USA - Thursday, May 24, 2001 at 14:44:47 (EDT)
I am looking for information on Blackstone Army Air Base or the 533rd Fighter Squadron, which supposedly was stationed there in 1944. I believe this was a P-47 transition unit, but I would like to have this confirmed. If there is anybody who served there during WWII , I would love to hear from them! Thanks, Frederik
frederik paauwe <fcpaauwe@hotmail.com>
Netherlands - Sunday, May 20, 2001 at 14:52:01 (EDT)
USAF Pilot Training Class 61-F conducted a reunion May 3-6 in Cape Canaveral FL. A full report, including numerous pictures, is at http://www.usafpilotclass61f.com/ All class members and other interested parties are cordially invited to visit. Have a look, you may see someone you know, although some of us have changed a bit during the past 40 years!
"Pappy" Rawl <pappy@usafpilotclass61f.com>
Columbia, SC USA - Friday, May 18, 2001 at 21:24:58 (EDT)
Sworn in at Truax Field Madison Wi, July 43 Entered active duty June 17, 44, Ft Sheridan, Il Then to Sheppard Field, TX for Basic and Classification tests. Qualified for Pilot and Bombardier, Then to Blackland Air Force Base in Waco, Tx as a Pre-Aviation Cadet. Then to Scott Field, IL, on Dec, 44 as a PT Instructor still waiting to get to pre-flight. Resigned Aviation Cadet status Oct 45 and discharged for the "Convenience of the Government" on Nov. 4th, 1945. Anyone else out there in that same group? Please reply. Thanks.
James S. Peterson <jsp@ezwebtech.com>
Shawano, WI USA - Friday, May 18, 2001 at 00:01:47 (EDT)
A great site. I was in class 56-H. Preflight at Lackland, primary at Malden, MO, and basic at Bryan, TX. T-28, T-6, T-28, T-33 and B-47 at Wichita. Ended up at Chennault/Lake Charles, LA. Left the service in 1960.
Larry Bennett <larryb@swcp.com>
Albuquerque, NM USA - Wednesday, May 16, 2001 at 17:18:17 (EDT)
I was a March of '64 Delta Airlines classmate with Erroll Severe, and have been friends ever since. I spent 5 years as an enlisted navigation radio/radar repairman at Altus, AFB Oklahoma, and learned to fly in the SAC Aero Club. My instructor was Capt. George Morauske, who I kept in touch with until his final flight West about 3 years ago. George retired as a Colonel in June of '74 at Castle,AFB. I retired from Delta, Dec. 1st, '96 after 32 1/2 years and flew with and know most of the Delta guys on this website. To say that I have been blessed to have flown with and known you guys is an understatment. Although not a CADET my life has been touched by those of you who are CADETS. THANKS & GOD BLESS !!
George Dubick <gdubick@home.com>
Denton, TX USA - Wednesday, May 16, 2001 at 14:48:04 (EDT)
I hope that you don't mind this rather unusual request but I am looking for a helping hand. I think that this is a better way than writing each and every one on this site. My hobby, since the late 1960's, is the USAF and I try to collect the Squadron and Wing patches both Fighter and Recce related. However, it is almost impossible to do this without any help, so if you think that you can help me please please e-mail me. Thanks, Peter
Peter Vonk <peter.vonk@wxs.nl>
Doorn, Netherlands - Monday, May 14, 2001 at 17:42:09 (EDT)
Class 58-E. Lackland, Hondo T-34, T-28, Bryan T-33. B-47 SAC, B-57 Canberra 'Nam. Retired Transamerica Airlines: DC-8, DC-10, B-747
Don Orlando <DonTAA@aol.com>
Clayton, CA USA - Friday, May 11, 2001 at 20:36:11 (EDT)
For the last 8 years, I have been researching and documenting all military aviation crash sites in Arizona from WWII-1980's. I would be interesed in talking with anyone who was involved in, or has information of such. I have been to approx. 105 crash sites here and feel that I am just touching the tip of the iceberg as Arizona was a major USAAF/USAF training hub through the years. Visit my site at- http://members.aol.com/ariztrey/crash1.htm Anyone who has photos or information, please contact me. (602) 952-7098, Trey Brandt
Trey Brandt <ariztrey>
Phoenix, az USA - Thursday, May 10, 2001 at 22:20:21 (EDT)
Class 58B, Oct.57 Reese AFB, Hondo preflite. 43rd Air Refueling Sqdn, Davis Monthan 58-60, Larsen AFB, 909th ARS 60-63, Amarillo AFB 63-66 909th ARS, American Airlines 66-90, retired now and enjoying it. Would like to hear from everyone that I worked with, wherever. Also, was a Radio Operator in the 509th ARS, Walker AFB 52-55.
Bill Coffey <nomad@bluebonnet.net>
Scroggins, TX USA - Sunday, May 06, 2001 at 17:07:14 (EDT)
Haven't seen any 44K pilot gents in this listing. I was 44K, Carlstrom, Greenville, Columbus. B17 Sebring, B29, B50, B36, F51, B47 @ Lake Charles, B52 @ Griffiss, retired 1966. Any of you left out there? Don Lahrman, JatoB47@aol.com, Daytona Beach Shores, FL
Donald O. Lahrman <JatoB47@aol.com>
Daytona Beach Shores, FL USA - Sunday, May 06, 2001 at 11:08:23 (EDT)
Great site. Keep up the good work. I added a link to your page on http://www.aviationlinks.com Good luck with your site.
Ernie Pease <ernie@aviationlinks.com>
Beaverton, Or USA - Friday, May 04, 2001 at 11:47:00 (EDT)
class 45D Joined air corps reserve at 17 called to service at 18 On to Miami Beach-Marianna, Fl-Maxwell Field , Al.-Gunter Field - Amerillo Field, Tx B29 flight eng. school- served two years [1943-1946] and as i look back it was great duty and a great education. while in Maxwell and Gunter was in the flight with two Toyko Radiers that were with Jimmy Doolittle on the first Toyko raid...Sgt Douglas Radney..the No 2 take-off behind Doolittle and David Pohl ..No 8 take off on that famous flight..info on the inter-net about these two and the flight over Japan..after the war i return to East Carolina University...It has been great reading all the comments Bill Taylor P>O>Box 714, Greenville, NC E-Mail--WWW.billt3016@aol.com
bill taylor <www.billt3016@aol.com>
greenville, nc USA - Wednesday, May 02, 2001 at 23:31:04 (EDT)
Graduated 61-G1, Vance AFB, F86-L at Perrin. GAF - SEP '63. TWA from '65 - '90. Glad I found this website, much needed.
Dieter Jetzorreck <djetz@aol.com>
San Rafael, CA USA - Wednesday, April 25, 2001 at 03:54:10 (EDT)
Class 60-E. Dodged "The Shadow" at Lackland. T-34 & T-37 at Marianna. Taught by Dick Wilcox, the finest man to ever do a slow roll. He's somewhere out west now. Probably see him again in a few years. T-33 at Reese under Lt. Roger Engebretson. Graduated 28 Jan. 1960, a day that always means a bottle of champagne in toast of lost friends and the best of times. I'd do it all again tomorrow. TWA from 1964-1998. (I chose TWA for the experience, not the money!) Now I just look up at contrails and write about them.
Bob Sackett <rsackett3@home.com>
Laguna Hills, CA USA - Saturday, April 21, 2001 at 10:55:05 (EDT)
Living so far away from the centre, I sometimes feel out-of-it. Just checking the system and wishing all ex-AvCads Happy Easter and Passover. Tim
Tim Rose <TIM@FLYROSE.FREESERVE.CO.UK>
London, uk - Friday, April 20, 2001 at 16:02:12 (EDT)
My brother, Lt. Paul Hudson Arnold graduated in the class of 43D at Altus, OK. He was an instructor on a B-26 for a year, training crews to go overseas. He was unmarried and asked to go overseas so a married man would not have to go. He was on one of his last training flights from Lake Charles, LA to Miami, FL. He left Miami with instructions to radio the tower every 30 minutes, but was never heard from. His plane was never found. The search continued longer than normal, but the report to us was that there was no oil slick, life raft or other evidence of a crash. I was 13 at the time, and Paul was my father figure, since our father had died when I was six and Paul was eight. I would greatly appreciate hearing from anyone who may have had contact with Paul. Thanks! David Arnold 3588 Betty Ford Road Murfreesboro, TN 37130-6706 Tel. 615 896 9474
David Arnold <arnolddavid@home.com>
Murfreesboro, TN USA - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 21:04:12 (EDT)
At http://www.angelfire.com/nh/anomalite (my "AVIATION DAYS" website) there are some Class 44-I vintage photographs of cadets, other people, places, and aircraft along with names, music, some nostalgia, and links to other interesting aviation sites (including this one). I'd like it if you would sign my guestbook or e-mail me if you do visit.
John Christian <anomalite@earthlink.net>
Hampton, VA USA - Sunday, April 08, 2001 at 20:40:45 (EDT)
Looking for anyone from my dad's (Richard W. Burch, Bonita, CA) aviation cadet class at Cal-Aero; I believe it was 42-D. He then went to Victorville Army Flying School for his twin engine training. He was with the 28thComposityeGrp./73rdSQd in the Aleutians May to August 1943 as a B-25 pilot. And finally in Bassingbourn, England with the 91stBG/324thSQD, where he was KIA 6-20-44 while piloting a B-17 during a bomb run over Hamburg. I've been trying to get information on his primary and basic training at Cal-Aero: any suggestions? Thank you, Louise.
Louise Burch Lippincott <biglou@frontier.net>
Durango, CO USA - Sunday, April 08, 2001 at 18:55:43 (EDT)
This is a very interesting site about the air cadets links in the Usa and has a great guestbook. Cdt Neill Armstrong
Cdt Neill Armstrong <moonman22_41@hotmail.com>
Newtonards, down United Kingdom - Friday, April 06, 2001 at 18:42:41 (EDT)
NAVCAD/MARCAD Preflight Class 35-60. Completed advanced training in the S2F at NAAS New Iberia, Louisiana on 20 MAR 62. Would really like to hear from any fellow cadets who might venture to these pages. (Sorry, double entry due to accidentally hitting a wrong key!)
Walter R. (Gib) Gibson <wgibson890@home.com>
Destrehan, LA USA - Thursday, April 05, 2001 at 10:21:22 (EDT)
NAVCAD/MARCAD Preflight Class 35-60. Completed advanced training in the S2F at NAAS New Iberia, Louisiana on 20 MAR 62. Would really like to hear from any fellow cadets who might venture to these pages.
Walter R. (Gib)
USA - Thursday, April 05, 2001 at 10:19:08 (EDT)
Enjoyed reading the list of commentors. Recognized afew names. Tried to email a couple but emails were returned undelivered. I was member of class 51-22 at Ellington. Left service in 1953 to enter veterinary school U of Pa. Was in private practise until retired in 1958. Still work part time. Have been flying on a regular basis since 1960. Presently own J3 Cub; Ryan Navion; (both for sale) and a NA SNJ5 not for sale.
Lester D> Morris <docles@bellatlantic.net>
Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ USA - Tuesday, April 03, 2001 at 21:21:19 (EDT)
ATTENTION! All members of USAF Pilot Training Class 61-F (and other interested parties). There is a STUNNING feature commemorating our graduation from this program at the URL: http://www.capnbilly.com/pilot61f_40th.htm or click on my name below. If you haven't yet signed up for the upcoming reunion on 3 May 2001 e-mail me without delay and we'll correct that problem. Thank you for your attention. That is all.
"Pappy" Rawl <pappy@capnbilly.com>
Columbia, SC USA - Tuesday, April 03, 2001 at 14:00:45 (EDT)
Great site. I graduated in 63G at Willy. We had the last avcads in our class, most made it thru, many excelled (i.e. Dick Berdan). Retired in 87 after nearly 30 years, 11 joint service (out of cockpit).
Col Steve Evans <sevans@alpha1.net>
Chappell Hill, TX USA - Tuesday, April 03, 2001 at 12:18:16 (EDT)
Class 55-H Pre-cadet at James Connally Waco (May 1 Tornado '53), Lackland Jan '54, Spence July '54, Bryan Feb '55. IP "Rattler" in T-Bird and Trojan at Bryan 'til '58, IP in T- Bird at Shepard in JQC, IP in T-Bird at Randolph 58-62 in JQC & BIS (PIT), IP "Snuffy" in T-bird (last class) and Tweety at Webb (62-63. F-102 "Smitty" in 317th FIS in Alaska, IP in Deuce at Perrin. Also taught MG-10 Fire control system at Perrin Ground School. T-28D with Royal Thai Air Force in '70. T-Birds at Tyndal. Retired in '73. Teaching Drafting at Mosley High School since. Any Classmates or squadron mates around, get in touch.
Frank G. Smith <fsmith2134@juno.com>
Lynn Haven, FL USA - Thursday, March 01, 2001 at 12:56:28 (EST)
Class 57-N Hondo,Bryan Grad.May'57. F-89CDHJ,F-102,Delta Air Lines 32yrs retired 6-96.In touch with Clyde Young and Harold Ridenour.Like to hear from some others.
Bob McDowell <rowdymcd@aol.com>
Marshall, WI USA - Tuesday, February 27, 2001 at 10:08:46 (EST)
I am searching for anyone who knew my Dad, Carroll(Cary)Stoeckel or his friend John Appleton. My Dad was a contract flight instructor at Carlstrom Field at Arcadia,Florida and John was instructing at Dorr in 1942. Dad flew as a captain for United Airlines after his 'tour' teaching cadets. Thanks, Rob
Robert A. (Stoeckel) DuBuke <sirius91@dreamscape.com>
Oneida, NY USA - Saturday, February 24, 2001 at 18:47:37 (EST)
I graduated from Kelly Field on 26 September 1941, class 41-G. This class is very active and have held reunions annually since 1952. 41-G appears to be the oldest class of those listed in the guest book.
Bob Bjoring <bjoring@home.com>
Menlo Park, CA USA - Friday, February 16, 2001 at 19:50:13 (EST)
I graduated class 53B from Bartow and Reese. Does anyone know when Bartow closed down and was it still a Civilian Contract Base. I went by in the 1970s and it was closed then.
Al Greif <alperle@aol.com>
Bakersfield, CA USA - Friday, February 16, 2001 at 15:59:13 (EST)
Pilot Class 61-C Would like to hear from Captn. Raymond T Walker, 61-D. Have a photo of you and I together in Virginia, taken in 1959 on car trip from Long Island to Texas to enter Pre-flight training at Lackland. Would like to hear from you and any other members of 61-C, or anyone who remembers me from 41 years ago. Call collect 714 662-0481 Chuck Wilson
Chuck Wilson <poubear@webtv.net>
SNA calif, USA - Thursday, February 15, 2001 at 20:51:05 (EST)
Pilot Class 61-C Would like to hear from Captn. Raymond T Walker, 61-D. Have a photo of you and I together in Virginia, taken in 1959 on car trip from Long Island to Texas to enter Pre-flight training at Lackland. Would like to hear from you and any other members of 61-C, or anyone who remembers me from 41 years ago. Call collect 714 662-0481 Chuck Wilson
Chuck Wilson <poubear@webtv.net>
SNA calif, USA - Thursday, February 15, 2001 at 20:33:52 (EST)
Class 41G
Harold D Stanhope <curley053@aol.com>
Clearwater, Fl USA - Thursday, February 15, 2001 at 16:09:32 (EST)
I'm looking for any connection between an Officer's ASN and the graduation airfield. I was told by someone about this possibility. Any information is much appreciated. Paul
Paul Patist <patist@wanadoo.nl>
Castricum, The Netherlands - Monday, February 12, 2001 at 15:16:05 (EST)
I would be interested to hear from anyone who attended : 43-E OXNARD, CA. As I have a copy of 'CROSSWIND' from 1943, This copy of Crosswind belonged to one of the Aviation Cadets. In Nov. 1943 2nd Lt. Jay F. Simpson was based in the North West of England. On 9th Jan. 44 while test flying a P-47, he ran into difficulties and crashed. Jay is buried at the American Military Cemetery at Maddingley, Cambridge. 'Crosswind' has pictures inside of all the Aviation Cadets of "E" Flight, "F" Flight, "G" Flight and "H" Flight. Flight Instructors, and Commanding Officers. I would be happy to scan these Flight classes if anyone would like copies.
Moofy (Yvonne)UK <moofy@talk21.com>
Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, UK - Thursday, February 08, 2001 at 18:35:53 (EST)
My father John L Selesky was in the class of 43C (Oxnard CA and Roswell NM. Lost an eye in a flying accident at or near graduation. Medically discharged, he completed a very long flying career with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. At the age of 83 he is enjoying a wonderful retirement. Anyone out there know or remember him?
Jeff Selesky <seleskyj@state.mi.us>
Marquette, MI USA - Thursday, February 08, 2001 at 08:42:54 (EST)
Great site! Enjoyed reading about people in the military today. I flew B-17's & B-29's in WWII. Flew 24 missions over the Japanese Empire. Flew over the Missouri in a display of power on V-J Day. Will never forget that! Keep up the good work !
Lt. Col. Livingston Crowell, Retired <lvrcb29@aol.com>
Watertown, CT USA - Tuesday, February 06, 2001 at 18:39:26 (EST)
Class of 54R...I left out "after graduation from pilot training took advanced at Laughlin, Nellis F-86 in 1955.
Richard (Dick) Boubek <kebuob@earthlink.net>
Terre Haute, IN USA - Monday, February 05, 2001 at 13:58:44 (EST)
Class 54R, Bartow, Bryan graduate Sept. 1954. Webb AFB T-28, T-33, B-25 and C-47 Maint. fight test four years. B-47 A/C (Hunter, Pease) six years. B-58 A/C Little Rock, six years. O-2, Vietnam Ops/ pilot Pleiku. O-2 Ops Hurlbert. Retired after 20 years, 1972. Next 20 years in the airlines. Retired as Captain BAE ATP 1993.
Richard (Dick) Boubek <kebuob@earthlink.net>
Terre Haute, IN USA - Monday, February 05, 2001 at 12:33:23 (EST)
Class 44A, Craig Field, Selma, Alabama. I would very much like to get in touch with former cadets, who might have knwon Lt. Robert N. Greene. In particular interested in pilot training life and 44A Class book!
frederik paauwe <fcpaauwe@hotmail.com>
netherlands - Sunday, February 04, 2001 at 05:51:35 (EST)
Graduated Pilot school Class 45-B Columbus, Miss and then went on to Truax Field Madison, Wisconsin Squadron X. Would like to hear from any of my Class mates especially my friend Ira Bartlett, Contact me at my E. Mail Or my Home address R>D> # 2 Box 118C Glendale, Avoca, Pa. 18641
Edward w. Karp <miserableed@yahoo.com>
Avoca, Pa USA - Friday, February 02, 2001 at 13:38:31 (EST)
PILOT CLASS 43-K. The 43-K Aviation Cadet Association was formed 8 years ago. Members were from the Central Flying Training Command. Most were found through computer search. We have held 5 reunions and the next one is at Houston, April 26-29. The board is now extending a hearty welcome to any 43Krs from the other two flying training commands to join the association and to attend the reunion. If you are a 43Kr and want information, please let me know.
Marshall Dean, Lt. Col. USAF Ret. <marshdean@mindspring.com>
Wetumpka, AL USA - Saturday, January 27, 2001 at 17:45:51 (EST)
Ex-member class 44-B @ San Antonio prefight school, then El Reno, OK, for primary (PT-19's), then Enid, OK, for Basic (BT-13/15's)with classes 44-B/C/D/E, and then to Altus, OK, for twin engine Advanced (AT-9's), graduating with 44-E. Then into B-24's and the ETO. The backslide was a health delay, but only temporary. Would like to find some of the guys who are in those class books I have. Glenn Rendahl
Glenn E. Rendahl <grendahl@lasercom.net>
Hemet, CA USA - Thursday, January 25, 2001 at 11:29:11 (EST)
Neat web site. A/C class 60-A, April '58-July '59...Pre-Flight at Lackland, Primary at Spence T-34 & T-28, Basic at Reese T-33. Dreux & Evreux, France C-119 & C-130 '59-'63 Sewart AFB C-130 '63-'66. American Airlines '66-'92.The rapid build-up of years has made me realize how so many fine people made it possible. Thanks to all.
Mike Davis <wsdav@earthlink.net>
USA - Thursday, January 25, 2001 at 00:23:58 (EST)
please send me information on the museum, and also any information on class 45-b that graduated twin pilot school march 1945 from columbus air field columbus, miss.
edward w. karp <miserableed@yahoo.com>
avoca, pa USA - Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 16:46:11 (EST)
I'm writing a history of USAF flight surgeons in combat, and am finding almost nothing about their role in the Korean War. I would like to hear from anyone who served in that war in Korea or in Japan concerning any contact you had with flight surgeons, or anything you know about them, or--best of all--if you know one whom I could contact. Thanks for any help at all! Dave Jones
David R. Jones Col USAF MC (Ret.) <drjones@zebra.net>
USA - Monday, January 22, 2001 at 22:52:57 (EST)
I am seeking information from live human beings who served 14th Air Force / 19th Liaison Squadron Pau Chan / Kunming China 1944. Anyone recall 2ndLt "Bill" William Ivan Loomis "Big Stoop" or 1stLt. Edwin Pittard? There are sons and daughters of these fellas who want to know what you know. My Mom was Mrs Thelma L Loomis (then) now Thelma Crawford. Bill was KIA Sept 20 1944 in an L-5 wreck.Also, what is China Service Ribbon w/Bronze Star?
J Robert Crawford, MFA <Goldenraydesigns@yahoo.com>
Kent, WA USA - Monday, January 22, 2001 at 20:28:47 (EST)
Came across this site through another aviation link and found it very interesting. I started out in the Av-cadet program in class 57-09C at Lackland then on to Nav. tng at Harlingen. RO school at Waco then to Wurtsmith AFB in F89J and F101B. Returned to Pilot tng in class 63-B at Williams. Flew F102 at Perrin, Zaragosa and Bitburg. T38 IP at Vance then RF4 at Udorn 1969. Finished my last 6 years at Hill AFB in F4 Flight Test. Retired 1976. Flew HS 125 for Thiokol Corp for 20 years and still do contract work in the Hawker. If your out there Jack Suzanne send me an E-mail.
Richard L.Benson <WGP 125@aol.com>
Roy, Ut USA - Monday, January 22, 2001 at 13:03:16 (EST)
Good site. Enlisted 1953;Class 55-06. Pre-Cadet at Waco and graduated from Harlingen.B-47 school at Mather AFB, CA and then to Little Rock AFB in Nov. '56. Pilot school at Webb and Randolf AFB in Class 62-FZ, first T-38 graduating class. Off to F-100's at Luke;Wethersfield ABFB, U.K., and F-4s in SEA. Retired 1975.
Carl Anderson <f100andy@aol.com>
Palm Harbor, FL USA - Monday, January 22, 2001 at 12:06:20 (EST)
Enlisted Mar/55 Nav tng Harlingen 56-14-V R/O F89 F101 Pilot tng 61-G2 F100 USAFE, T38 IP ATC, F100 Vietnam FB111 SAC Ret Mar/75. BS Bus Mgt USF 1978. United Airlines 79-95 727,747-400,757,767,DC10
Ray Malacarne <raymala@juno.com>
Bradenton, FL USA - Monday, January 22, 2001 at 09:56:20 (EST)
Enlisted Mar/55 Nav tng Harlingen 56-14-V R/O F89 F101 Pilot tng 61-G2 F100 USAFE, T38 IP ATC, F100 Vietnam FB111 SAC Ret Mar/75. BS Bus Mgt USF 1978. United Airlines 79-95 727,747-400,757,767,DC10
Ray Malacarne <raymala@juno.com>
Bradenton, FL USA - Monday, January 22, 2001 at 09:51:01 (EST)
Enlisted Mar/55 Nav tng Harlingen 56-14-V R/O F89 F101 Pilot tng 61-G2 F100 USAFE, T38 IP ATC, F100 Vietnam FB111 SAC Ret Mar/75. BS Bus Mgt USF 1978. United Airlines 79-95 727,747-400,757,767,DC10
Ray Malacarne <raymala@juno.com>
Bradenton, FL USA - Monday, January 22, 2001 at 09:49:34 (EST)
56-17c, Graduated Harlingen 5 Oct 56, NBT Mather, NJANG. Recalled to active duty Jun 59. Pease KC-97/B-47, Mather (SAC) B-52, Plattsburgh FB-111. Retired Jul 77
Jack Devlin <fb_111a@email.msn.com>
Edison, NJ USA - Saturday, January 20, 2001 at 22:08:11 (EST)
Class 43-I. My father was in this class. He says he "washed out". Ultimately he became a liaison pilot flying Stinson L-5's with the 71st Liaison Squadron in Burma in 1945. Contact me. He's still going strong! Michael Smodish; smodlaw@emi.net
Michael P. Smodish <smodlaw@emi.net>
Boynton Beach, FL USA - Saturday, January 20, 2001 at 01:16:42 (EST)
Looking for men who may have served during the 1942-44 time frame at Mather Field California, with the 1505th AAF Sq. "C" with Captain John T. Griffin as Commander, and Lt. Allen B. Johnson as Adjutant. I have a large picture of that squad standing on and around a B29. My father Stan Houseworth(1917-1972) is in the cockpit of the plane(he was a mechanic) and the rest of the men are around or on the wing. I am in the process of repairing this picture, which is a large 7" x 20" photo. I am interested in history of the unit and stories if possible. Pat Houseworth
Pat Houseworth <prh14thsps@yahoo.com>
Celina, OH USA - Thursday, January 18, 2001 at 12:07:00 (EST)
Hi, I am interested in the uniforms, patches, and insignia worn by the WWII civilian contract flight instructors from the various flying schools. If anyone has any first had information, photos, or insingnia that they are willing to share with me (scan, xerox, other), I would greatly appreciate it. I eventually wish to compile a book or research article. Sincerely Patrick Frost, Ph.D.
Patrick Frost <pfrost@ucla.edu>
Los Angeles, CA USA - Monday, January 15, 2001 at 16:12:17 (EST)
Need help getting in touch with members of the DooLittle Raid reunion group -- please email contact info to: william.harrison@hickam.af.mil
Maj. Bill Harrison <william.harrison@hickam.af.mil>
Honolulu, HI USA - Sunday, January 14, 2001 at 12:07:53 (EST)
Hello to all ex A.C. Cadets out there, I was in Class 43K, although it would have been 43H if not for measles at Nashville Classification Center. I came from Oakland CA. and was inducted at the Presidio at Monterey Feb 8th 1943 arriving at Nashville Mar 26th. Our Class of 43K arrived at Maxwell Field AL. in early May 43, and was the last class that was hazed per the old Cadet System, we were not allowed to haze our underclassmen. While there I was in Squadron "K" and my roommate was an Edward Ralph from Jamaca L.I. he was a third year transferee from the Coast Guard Academy. From Maxwell my group went to the Southern Airways Training School in Decatur AL. flying PT 17 Aircraft. Because it was an Army "contract" school the instructor pilots were transferred to Englin in FL. and because we flew alphabetically, I flew last, and because the weather in No. Alabama in July, clouded up in the afternoon, I fell behind, and washed out. Also I do remember the name of my instructor "Cleveland C. Currier" he disliked Californians, so I washed after 20hrs 46min and went to Keesler Field Miss. Thence Sioux Falls Radio School, Yuma AR. for gunnery and endeng up at Muroc Air Field (now Edwards AFB). One of my friends John Mehner from San Francisco, graduated B-17's at Dalhart TX. and went to Europe, I lost touch with him. Also I was friends with a Harold Rouse and William Schmandel from Wasco/Taft CA. Later I read that in June 1942 the General Staff met and set the goals for the invasion at 120,000 (Pilots Navigators Bombardiers) in June 1943 they met again and reduced that figure to 80,000, thus the drastic reduction in school closings and the resulting washouts. I was very bitter at the time but when reaching Muroc and having my pass town in Hollywood, with silver wings, and lotsa chic's, who could complain ??? Anyway Greetings to all. Norm
Norman A. Ramos <ramosna@pacbell.net>
Camino, CA USA - Sunday, January 07, 2001 at 16:36:45 (EST)
CLASS 58-02 DD (HARLINGEN BY THE SEA). STARTED PREFLIGHT AT LACKLAND ON 24 SEPT 56, AND GRADUATED FROM PBOC (THATS PRIMARY BASIC OBSERVER CORPS TO YOU PILOT TYPES!) ON 28 JAN 58. WENT TO WACO FOR SIX DELIGHTFUL MONTHS OF R.O. SCHOOL, AND FROM THERE IT WAS ON TO OTIS AFB AND THE 58TH. F.I.S. THE SQUADRON WAS MOVED TO WALKER AFB IN THE SUMMER OF 59, AND WE NEVER GOT AN ACTIVE AIR SCRAMBLE FROM THAT POINT ON! IMPOSSIBLE TO FIGURE OUT WHAT THE THREAT WAS DOWN THERE IN NEW MEXICO, BUT THE LIVING WAS EASY AND THE FLYING WAS FUN. THE SQUADRON WAS DE-ACTIVATED IN OCTOBER 1960, AND WE SCATTERED TO THE 4 WINDS, NEVER TO BE SEEN AGAIN. AS I HAD A DOS, THEY GAVE ME AN EARLY OUT. THE CADET PROGRAM WAS A TRULY UNIQUE, THRILLING EXPERIENCE, TOUR RAMP NOTWITHSTANDING!
BILL CANNON <BATTEREDBILL@ATT.NET>
BARRINGTON, IL USA - Friday, January 05, 2001 at 17:08:56 (EST)
I apologize for not being able to attend the reunion! Maybe next time. I do wonder if anyone from Class 57-P registered their attendance. If you have a video of the activities, please advise what it would take to own one. Our internet provider has been changed since I previously sent you e-mail messages looking for some of the Av-Cads from that class. As of yet I haven't seen any responses from any of those guys. I am only sure of one other at this time. Ralph Neely and he now resides in Figi. I have not found any information that indicates the success of the recent reunion so if you can I would appreciate your sharing that with me and/or others who may be interested. Thanks for the work you are doing. Jim Smith
James G. Smith <jgs@cox-internet.com>
Pineville, LA. USA - Wednesday, January 03, 2001 at 20:20:11 (EST)
Hi Errol: Your nice message has been received and I have viewed whatever I could find on the several listed sites. No names "rang a bell" but there are a few "old timers" as "cadets from the early 1940s. I spent 1943 as an AF primary instructor, as you already know, at Lakeland, Florida. "Skipped over" being an Aviation Cadet (as I probably would have "washed out". Entered active service in the Ferry Command as a "Service Pilot" with a "bottom of the barrel rank as a Flight Officer. Flew the Hump 72 round trips in C-109s and C-54s haudling 100 Octane gas for the B-29s based in central China. Changed to "Military Wings" amd moved on way up to 2nd Lt. Fine group AVCadets. Best wishes!
Lloyd Benjamin <ABenja4928#aol.com>
Aurora, OH USA - Tuesday, January 02, 2001 at 20:48:25 (EST)
Aviation Cadets Class 44-I. My 44-I group graduated at Foster Field, Texas, near Victoria, Texas. At my website there are some photographs and names of my fellow-cadets at the Oklahoma A&M College CTD and at Primary Pilot Training at Chickasha, Oklahoma; plus a few from Foster Field and beyond (with commentary). The website URL is http://www.angelfire.com/nh/anomalite. I've heard that we are now vanishing at the rate of about a thousand of us every day. I'm sure some of you are still here, and I hope you'll come visit with me. God bless you all, wherever you now may be. ::::::: John Christian
John Christian <john6v63@hotmail.com>
Hampton, VA USA - Sunday, December 31, 2000 at 14:46:47 (EST)
You guys put something back into the Cadet Program if,you can, to help the Museum idea take hold, remember no gift is too small [or too large]. Many of us have enjoyed a good standard of living having been Aviation Cadets. Errol Severe and his wife have dedicated themselves to make it happen. The Branson, MO, Aviation Cadet International Convention was a great time for all, thanks to Errol and Beth. Our sincere appreciation, Jim Salzmann 58C DAL retired.
Jim Salzmann <captsalz@aol.com>
Mabank, TX USA - Saturday, December 30, 2000 at 18:42:51 (EST)
Class 44-F. Began Miami Beach, FL; Marshall Collage, CTD Huntington, WV;Nashville,TN classification;Maxwell Field, AL Pre-Flight;Union City,TN Primary;Newport,AK Basic;Spence Field, Moultrie,GA.,Single Engine Advanced.This is where I washed-out on a instrument check ride two weeks before graduation.From there I ended up as an Amorer Gunner on a B17.After discharge I went to Robert Morris College, at that time a business school. I was recalled during the Korean Conflict as a Management Technician, AFC 80170.I was discharged with the rank of M/Sgt went back to college and earned BS,MS,and PhD degrees in Geology. Ellwood E. Baldwin, eebald@aol.com or phone 254-799-6436
Ellwood E. Baldwin <eebald@aol.com>
Waco, TX USA - Saturday, December 23, 2000 at 15:31:47 (EST)
Dear Friend--- Have a Merry Christmas and prosperous New Year-- Warmest, Tim Rose
TIM ROSE <TIM@FLYROSE.FREESERVE.CO.UK>
LONDON, , UK - Saturday, December 23, 2000 at 12:22:54 (EST)
Class 43-J (11/3/44) Moore Field, Mission, Texas. Primary at Pine Bluff (Ark.) School of aviation, Basic at Coffeyville, Kansas. Flew the P-47 at Galveston, Texas and then at the FPTS at Bruning, Nebr. Would like to hear from anybody who shared those experiences with me more than 50 years ago. Al "Lu" Luongo, Valdosta, Ga.
Al "Lu" Luongo <luluongo@hotmail.com>
Valdosta, GA USA - Friday, December 15, 2000 at 15:21:15 (EST)
CLASS 43-F MOORE FLD., MISSION TX---Please add to my posting of Thur. Aug. 24, 2000. After grad. Moore, went to Hondo, TX (AAF NAVIGATION School) Lots of air time and later taught instrument flight. Finished up the War at Selman Fld., Monroe, LA--- Like to hear from any Hondo pilots from mid1943 to mid 1945.
Charles Conway <Ccc43f@aol.com>
Naples, FL USA - Friday, December 15, 2000 at 11:32:34 (EST)
CLASS 50-D, Waco and Vance; Couldn't find a single listing for the Class! Where is every body? I moved back to Enid last year - for the duration.
George A. Hutchinson <Gahutchjr@aol.com>
Enid, OK USA - Thursday, December 14, 2000 at 12:04:49 (EST)
Class 61-C, Pre Flight Lackland JUL 59, Bainbridge, Reese, Hill AFB C-124 DEC 60 - JUN 63, South Viet Nam C-123 OCT 63 - OCT 64 , Delta Airlines NOV 64 - APR 97, Took "early out program" (2 yr 3 mon) so my ANG son could get a job W/DAL (nepotism). Never heard from DAL....United hired him! Currently still flying my T-6 (31 yr's) and my Beech Baron. Great site.
Dick Hendrickson <hendrickson@voyager.net>
West Dundee, IL USA - Wednesday, December 13, 2000 at 12:27:02 (EST)
Class 53 E, Bartow-Foster-Nellis. Korea ended before we graduated from Nellis. I wound up in the Eastern Air Defence, F-94c, F-89D., Otis AFB. Mass. Joined United Air Lines August 1956-retired Dec. 31, 1989 flying DC-10-30 ORD-HNL. It was great to be able to fly to age 60. I get to make a landing once in a while now with my son-in-law in C-152. After yrs. of search I found Retired Col. Tom Cavanaugh(Viet. F-105-F-104 Wild Weasel) We visited him several years, during our travels, before we found out he & wife were killed in auto accident. Found Air Guard Maj, John Brill in Indianapolis, IN. Retired USAF Bert Rhoten, West Point, UT. F-106 Iceland, F-111. We have met several times in Ogden for lunch. Retired USAF Don Downen in Burlington, CO. Hope to visit him next spring on our way home. I met retired USAF Lt.Gen. Robert Tanguy(53-E) in my home town of all places. He gave the key-note address at the dedication of Memorials to all of the vets from the area. A couple others, in Florida I can't recall right now. We would welcome contacts from any classmate or any info on one of same. How about a reunion for 53-Easy !!!!!! We are in our RV in Phoenix now so please use our e-mail. The F-16's, out of Luke AFB, overhead are music to my ears. God will add to the blessings to anyone who served his country honorably.
Robert L. Davis <snowbirds_1@email.msn.com>
Crystal Lake, , IL. USA - Monday, December 11, 2000 at 17:17:10 (EST)
During my research in the Feb 23 '45 crash in my village of 357FG/363FS pilot Richard W. Taylor I came up his Class 44-C Dorr Field FL PT Yearbook with pics of all the squadron cadets. Fellow cadets of his Squadron 1 were: Poole, Sherwood, Dunn, Symons, Tedesco, Beck, Ballantine, Chilton, Roberts, Nest, Sybesma, Van Valen, Stone, Reese, Babcock, Timoni, Tarr, Plott, Fero, Hill, Schalck, Wright, Wilkinson, Pearson, Swanson, DeWitt, Fornak, Blase, Lardie, Waryold, Herold, Berning, Palka, Brandon, Clark, Lodge, Webber and Crabe. In case you recognize one of them you know where to find the picture.
Paul Patist <patist@casema.net>
Castricum, The Netherlands - Monday, December 11, 2000 at 09:29:15 (EST)
My dad was in the air-force and was with the F-84F Thunderstreak plane he died last year and who knows about my dad? he was Oliver C. VanHoesen-Koren War flew a F-84F his dad was a Lt.Colonel he was a Captain
Oliver C. VanHoesen <oliverv@swbell.net>
Houston, TX USA - Saturday, December 09, 2000 at 19:12:29 (EST)
Class 57-U. Stallings N.C. & Bryan Tx. Then F-86L AT Perrin, Utah ANG, Idaho ANG. Then F-86H AT PRANG. Then C-97 at Utah and then Calif ANG. Then Western and Delta Airlines for 33 years. Ret. 9-96. B-767-757.
A. R. Bytheway <excapray@earthlink.net>
Camarillo, Ca USA - Thursday, December 07, 2000 at 22:50:49 (EST)
53B Spence,Vance...509th ARS,Roswell... American Airlines, 32years.
Bob Powell <robertfpowell@msn.com>
Palm Desert, CA USA - Tuesday, December 05, 2000 at 00:55:31 (EST)
Class 45-B Blytheville Ark.anybody that is still around please contact the old professor
Virgil P. Gastinger <RVVP@aol.com>
Raytown, Mo USA - Monday, November 27, 2000 at 15:55:59 (EST)
Survived the Pre-Cadet thing at San angelo (Goodfellow AFB, 1955, The rum-runs to Del Rio and San Antonio, and the San Angelo drive-ins);Aviation Cadet Pre-flight (57-K) at Lackland (Jan-Mar 1955); Primary at Kinston, NC on the Snowhill Highway (Mar-Sep 1956) and the dumb-runs from Basic at Del Rio (Laughlin, AFB) to San Angelo and San Antonio (Sep-Mar 1957) and, after graduation, 31 years of USAF life. Class 57-K remains a joyful memory and a compelling view of the role of totally fearless youth in our lives. No museum could have better subjects!
Dewey K. Hemphill <Dhempbet@aol.com>
Monroe, LA USA - Sunday, November 19, 2000 at 21:22:07 (EST)
Class 56U, Stallings and Laughlin. Instructor in 57U & 58G. After 11 years in the Air Force, Flew 28 years for American Airlines. Retired 1994. Great Site.
Frank D. Blow <fdb34@aol.com>
Kill Devil Hills , NC USA - Sunday, November 19, 2000 at 15:04:57 (EST)
Cadet class 57-U, Stallings and Bryan AFB. Thanks for a great resource to link with our memories.
Bill Bernert <bernertb@gvtc.com>
Boerne, TX USA - Sunday, November 19, 2000 at 13:01:05 (EST)
I am looking for anyone that knew my Grandfather, Lt Robert Shipp, Jr. from Ackerly, TX. He graduated from class 43D at Pampa, Tx. He was killed in a B-17 crash over the North Sea sometime before the end of the war. I have the class book from his class, 43D. My Grandmother remarried Col. (Ret) William T. Bolt (B-24 pilot and POW at Stalag Luft III) who adopted my dad, Capt Jerry Shipp Bolt. My dad graduated from class 66B at Craig AFB, Selma, AL. My maternal grandfather is Col. (Ret) Robert "Clyde" Ogletree, a B-17 pilot during the war. I am a graduate of Army Helicopter class 94-09 at Fort Rucker, AL.
Brett Shipp Bolt <brettrota@hotmail.com>
Las Vegas, NV USA - Sunday, November 19, 2000 at 02:55:57 (EST)
Class 60-H Lackland and Marianna, Fla. Chopped after I punched out of a T-37. Returned to the UK and became an airline pilot with various European Charter companies. Retired as Captain B757/767 in 1999. I am in contact with Ron McElhenie and Dave St Germain, C.W Hough. Does anyone know what happened to Charlie Thomas. Last I heard he was with Delta.Great site, great days. Graham is now a State home for the mentally handicapped. Should have joined the RAF!
Robin Rackham <robin.rackham@btconnect.com>
UK - Saturday, November 18, 2000 at 15:48:10 (EST)
Great site. Hope to make the next reunion. Like to contact 44E class members from Lubbock Army Air Field Tx.
James R. Everett < JimE201@aol.com>
Carrollton, Tx USA - Friday, November 17, 2000 at 00:34:42 (EST)
CLASS 44-D: Looking for classmates, Graduated Lubbock Army Air Field, 15 April, 1944. Also looking for members of the 389th Bomb Group, 8th Air Force, 1944-45.
Kenneth D. Jones <lljkocho@ticon.net>
Janesville, WI USA - Thursday, November 16, 2000 at 18:16:11 (EST)
CLASS 54-06 Commissioned at James Connally, 2 June 1954
Chuck Taylor <CLTAYL2@msn.com>
Williamsburg, VA USA - Monday, November 13, 2000 at 21:03:29 (EST)
Mike J. Tschida <tschida09@aol.com>
Franklin, TN USA - Sunday, November 12, 2000 at 19:53:55 (EST)
Errol, Ref: my Email to you about the BLUE LINK Mike
Mike J. Tschida <tschida09@aol.com>
Franklin, TN USA - Sunday, November 12, 2000 at 19:51:56 (EST)
58-03N, Harlengen, TX. Looking for my Classmates. Great Site.
Abe Low <LowA@csus.edu>
Sacramento, CA USA - Tuesday, November 07, 2000 at 00:52:52 (EST)
Class 57M/N. Malden, Reese. Pease B-47, WrightPat B-52/KC-135, Plattsburgh FB-111
William F. Florich <wfflorichii@cs.com>
Saint Louis, MO USA - Sunday, November 05, 2000 at 21:52:25 (EST)
Looking for any membersof class 53-B.
KING LOTZ <Contrail02@aol.com>
New Port Richey, FL USA - Saturday, November 04, 2000 at 16:38:36 (EST)
Class 53K Aviation Cadets, Ellington AFB, TX. Super effort
Frank H. Valade <valades@arc.net>
Ft. Walton Beach, Fl USA - Wednesday, November 01, 2000 at 14:26:03 (EST)
I am interested in hearing from cadets in Class 57F. Jimmie Drew Bennett, 1108 North Ninth St., Van Buren, AR 72956, 501/474-9579.
Jimmie Drew Bennett <flyboy1135@AOL.com>
Van Buren, AR USA - Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at 23:29:38 (EDT)
There were a number a yearbooks published from the late 50's thru early 60's covering various classes at Harlingen AFB. Would dearly love to have one for research and personal reasons. Any offer considered. Please Email. Hope all you guys enjoy Branson. Pick-up Errols excellant "Last of the Breed" and let's keep this web site growing! Tim Rose 61-07-D-2, Harlingen AFB, Tim@flyrose.freeserve.co.uk
TIM ROSE <TIM@FLYROSE.FREESERVE.CO.UK>
London, UK - Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at 20:16:33 (EDT)
I am looking forward to establishing contact with members of Class of 57F.
Jimmie Drew Bennett <flyguy1135@AOL.com>
Van Buren, AR USA - Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at 19:59:03 (EDT)
57-T-Lackland, Hondo, Ronald (Phil) Aue-Hardship Discharge Jan.1957--Cubiclemate at Hondo, Antonio Higueros of Guatemala--Another friend, Robert Bandy--My instructor, Jack G. Mathis of Castroville, Texas--I was not sent a Class 57-T Primary Graduation Book--I have no records but intensely wish to hear from any and or all of you--Any Pre-Cadets from Goodfellow during '55 & '56?--Call, write, but please SIGNIFY--felipsan@olypen.com--PO Box 1030, Sequim, WA 98382-1030--360-683-7731--fax: 360-681-6205--If you attend the reunion please share my info with other members. Thanks and soon....
Ronald (Phil) Aue <felipsan@olypen.com>
Sequim, WA USA - Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at 00:39:36 (EDT)
Cl. 56-07C, graduated Harlingen 4 May56--wondering if any of you are going to Branson 8-11 Nov? Even if you are not, I'd like to hear from you. Roger W.Mayer-rwmayer@facstaff.wisc.edu Madison,WI.
Roger W. Mayer <rwmayer@facstaff.wisc.edu>
Madison, WI USA - Thursday, October 19, 2000 at 21:43:56 (EDT)
Great page--enjoyed your book. Pre-Flt,Cadet class 58-C,Lackland;Navigator Tng,Class 57-19c,Harlingen;KC-97s,Little Rock AFB,KC-135s,Ellsworth AFB,SD. Pilot Tng,Class 63-F Moody AFB,GA;IP T-37,T-33,T-38,Craig AFB,AL;F-100,Luke;O-1(FAC)Vietnam;T-38s,Moody. Ret'd Col,1977. Found one of my Nav school classmates on your sign-in list--Keep up the good work. Jim Wilkes (478)272-1154
Jim Wilkes < bilk24@yahoo.com>
Dublin, GA USA - Thursday, October 19, 2000 at 03:24:35 (EDT)
I was a member of Class 54ABC with preflight at Lackland and primary training at Spence. I completed the PA-18 program, but did not complete the T6 program. After leaving the Cadets, I completed my tour of duty at Walker Air Force Base, Roswell, N.M. Does anyone know the location of Richard R. Lougee? He was in 54ABC and the last time I saw him he was flying F86s out of Clovis Air Base, Clovis N.M. That was in September, '54. I have enjoyed this website. I also enjoyed the book, "The Last Of A Breed." Richard C. Trippe rctrip@shore.intercom.net
Richard C. Trippe <rctrip@shore.intercom.net>
Easton, MD USA - Wednesday, October 18, 2000 at 16:21:33 (EDT)
Class 56-C. Stalling and Vance
Bruce D. (Andy) Anderson <Nitanandy@earthlink.net>
Bossier City, La USA - Tuesday, October 17, 2000 at 11:43:20 (EDT)
Class 55M Primary at Kinston,NC Basic at Greenville,MS Like to hear from anybody who was there.
Jim Malthan <jesslathan@aol.com>
Baltimore, MD USA - Saturday, October 14, 2000 at 23:13:36 (EDT)
AC Class 59-E, Hondo AB Tx, Greenville AFB,MS. Also known as "Rogus". Graduated 29 Jan 59. KC-97, C-133, C-54, T-29 (All Models) C-131A-D. Retired USAF 1 Feb 87. Worked with Allied Van Lines about ten years. Fully retired. Great page and ideas. Looking forward to hearing from other 59-E
Edward C Rogers <CHKROG@aol/com>
Vacaville, CA USA - Friday, October 13, 2000 at 21:33:57 (EDT)
Great site for history loving people.
Kayla Duplichan <thumper8@iwon.com>
Beaomont, Texas USA - Monday, October 09, 2000 at 20:06:47 (EDT)
Class 55-U, Malden, Vance then C-119 at Pope AFB, Ashia and Tachcawa Japan. RIFed in Dec.57. Went to college on GI bill and spent my civil career as an Engineer at Piedmont Airlines. It's great that this sight has developed, I probably won't make this reunion but will try to make the next.
Cicero "Chick" Ayers <ctayers@worldnet.att.net>
Winston-Salem, NC USA - Saturday, October 07, 2000 at 01:05:49 (EDT)
Graduated with class 43D from Napier Field Al. An AT-6 expert!! Recalled for Korea. Flew 100 missions in AT-6. Full circle. How lucky can you get? It is great to have the Aviation Cadet Museum.Will try for Branson if I can hold a heading long enough
Gordon D. Andrews <GDA981MCN@webtv.net>
Macon , Ga USA - Friday, October 06, 2000 at 05:24:01 (EDT)
I'm sorry but I made an error in my post for classmates of John E. Ryan--the last address I have of John is: 3580th STS, CL 54-I, SQ11, Flight F, Foster AFB. May you all live long and prosper!
June Willis Ulsaker <juneu1@yahoo.com>
Beltsville, MD USA - Thursday, October 05, 2000 at 16:41:02 (EDT)
Hello. out there... Anybody from 42E ? Would like to hear from anyone, but really wonder about all of us who were made instructors ( Entire class ) from Spence Field, Moultrie, Ga. Keep them cards and letters coming in ! .
Harry Moore <monkeygrasscutter@mymailstation.com>
Katy, TX USA - Thursday, October 05, 2000 at 16:13:27 (EDT)
What a geat web site for those persons seeking news of old friends--what did we do before the advent of the web? I also am seeking news of an old friend--John E. Ryan, formerly from Baton Rouge, Louisiana (Class 55-I). After graduation, John was assigned to the UK. I can be contacted at: jueu1@yahoo.com
June Willis Ulsaker <juneu1@yahoo.com>
Beltsville, MD USA - Thursday, October 05, 2000 at 14:06:04 (EDT)
What a geat web site for those persons seeking news of old friends--what did we do before the advent of the web? I also am seeking news of an old friend--John E. Ryan, formerly from Baton Rouge, Louisiana (Class 55-1). After graduation, John was assigned to the UK. I can be contacted at: jueu1@yahoo.com
June Willis Ulsaker <juneu1@yahoo.com>
Beltsville, MD USA - Thursday, October 05, 2000 at 14:05:23 (EDT)
Started out as Class 57Q but the entire class was held up at Hondo AB to allow class of 57R to join us. That ment we had a couple of weeks of free flying and it was fun. Graduated July 30, 1957 at Reese AFB, Lubbock TX. Went on to Donldson AFB, Greenville SC and flew OLE SHAKKY around the world until May of 1960. Joined the airlines, first Ozark for one year and then to Western Airlines which eventually merged with Delta. Flew my last flight fron Honolulu in an L-1011 on Jan 4th, 1996, turned 60 on Jan 6th,'96 and have not had a day off since. Stopped at Hondo AB a couple of years back and did some enjoyable reminiscing. Looking forward to Branson just hope to see some familiar faces.
Bernard Blazewich <bpb2laspkc@aol.com>
Las Vegas, NV USA - Monday, September 25, 2000 at 15:07:20 (EDT)
Oops! Sorry about the previous post. It should be Vance AFB, Enid Okla.
Carl Houser
USA - Thursday, September 21, 2000 at 16:17:30 (EDT)
Did not find anyone from 51-C in this list. Couldn't find any at any other site either. I guess I could have missed them. Too bad this list can't be sorted by Class somehow. Anyway, I was A/C Class 51-C at Connally AFB, Waco and Enid AFB, Okla. Graduated 12 May 51.
Carlton (Carl) Houser <chouser@prodigy.net>
Panama City, FL USA - Thursday, September 21, 2000 at 16:14:31 (EDT)
Add my name to the list of Aviation Cadets in the class of 57F. Lackland to Spence to Bryan 19 Dec. 1956, we still are the top 10%
Joseph R Kaminskas <bowtie1@blazenet.net>
Biglerville, Pa. USA - Tuesday, September 19, 2000 at 16:39:24 (EDT)
Chennault AFB/Lake Charles AFB. I operate the FBO at Chennault International Airport, which has become a busy military stop, and often get questions about the history of Chennault AFB. Can anyone help? Please send information, photos, units assigned, etc and I will put them up for current student pilots to see.
Mark Henry <usjet@dellnet.com>
Lake Charles, LA USA - Sunday, September 17, 2000 at 10:42:00 (EDT)
Still looking for people who knew A/C Richard (Dick)Wallace Taylor, Class 44C Dorr Fd FL, Craig Fd Ala, Seymour Johnson Fd NC). He was KIA on Feb 23 '45 in The Netherlands. Who knows of any online info on these fields ? Thanks in advance, Paul
Paul Patist <patist@casema.net>
Castricum, The Netherlands - Sunday, September 17, 2000 at 07:20:26 (EDT)
GOOD SITE. WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM MEMBERS OF ELLINGTON AFB, CLASS 55M.
ROGER CLARK <rclark@cumbytel.com>
CUMBY,, TX USA - Monday, September 11, 2000 at 12:31:17 (EDT)
EXCELLENT SITE. DON'T SEE MUCH FROM ELLINGTON AFB,CLASS 55M. GRADUATED MARCH, 1955. WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM OTHERS.
ROGER CLARK <rclark2CUMBYTEL.COM>
CUMBY,, TX USA - Monday, September 11, 2000 at 12:29:18 (EDT)
A big hello to all my fellow 61-E mates. Look forward to seeing everyone at the reunion.
Phil Davis <Phil@thegateway.net>
Georgetown, TX USA - Friday, September 08, 2000 at 09:43:09 (EDT)
Have just returned from the Bainbridge Air Base/Southern Airways reunion in Bainbridge. Most in attendance were permanent party but many students were present. We had 7 Cadets and one student officer from 60-E in attendance. Very enjoyable experience. This reunion is usually held every two years but next year there will be a 50th anniversary reunion (base opened in 1951). The old Air Base is still there and very recognizable to us after 41 years but is now a mental hospital (probably was one then!) Charlie Jennings Aviation Cadet/60-E
Charlie Jennings <charliejennings1@compuserve.com>
Foristell, MO USA - Friday, September 08, 2000 at 00:20:32 (EDT)
Re: The 61-F message below. Neither Larkin's nor Helbling's Email addresses showed up although I entered them, so just contact me for information.
D. W. "Pappy" Rawl <pappy@capnbilly.com>
Columbia, SC USA - Monday, September 04, 2000 at 22:16:23 (EDT)
Attention all 61-F Class Members! A reunion is scheduled for early May 2001 in Cape Canaveral to commemorate the 40th anniversary of our graduation. Geez, you guys are gettin' old! Contact Pappy, Mike Larkin
D. W. "Pappy" Rawl <pappy@capnbilly.com>
Columbia, SC USA - Monday, September 04, 2000 at 22:11:46 (EDT)
Check that. Supposed to be aol.com Sorry!
Jerry D. Hodgson <Tunket@aol.com>
USA - Sunday, August 27, 2000 at 13:16:44 (EDT)
Great site! I was part of the Class 57U at Bainbridge, which was held over; then graduated as Class 57V at Greenville. Flew F86D/L; GCI; T-33s/T-38s at Craig; ATC Hqs; AAC; F4s at Ubon; Vance T-38s; ATC Hqs where I retired in March '80. I would really like to hear from some classmates!! Aviation Cadets was one of the greatest experiences of my life. I never would have made it through---if I hadn't laughed so darn hard. It was great! I'd do it again, if they had a course for geriatrics!
Jerry D. Hodgson <Tunket@aol.co.>
Highland, CA USA - Saturday, August 26, 2000 at 19:14:48 (EDT)
I took the oath in Chicago on Apr.18, 1942. Remember the Doolittle Raid? Got private's pay until Aug. 1942 when we shipped out to Nashville, Tenn. for Classification. An overnite train ride sitting up in 50 yr. old day coaches. After couple of weeks we spent 2 or 3 days en route to San Antonio, SAACC. We arrived just after Labor Day and the hurricane that blew down Tent City. I started in 43-e but was hospitalized and left with 43-f. Went to Parks Air College, E St Louis for Primary(PT-19s), Independence Kansas, Basic(BT-14S from Randolph--all the instructors & check pilots--and were they unhappy with Kansas in Feb. 1943)And they took it out on us! Then to Moore Fld. on the Rio Grand--Those palm trees sure looked good after Kansas.
Charles C. Conway <Ccc43f@aol.com>
Naples, FL USA - Thursday, August 24, 2000 at 00:20:09 (EDT)
Standing by to connect with my fine classmates of 60-06N April-June '59. Although I "washed out" on a medical ("failed 'Red Lens' Test"), I remember our comraderie and mutual esteem. I returned to Auburn University, completed college and was commissioned through AFROTC. I completed UNT at JCAFB and flew almost 13,000 hours in MATS/MAC C124s, C141s, C5s, and C130s. I stayed on board (Active and Reserve) 33 years. I love you, my brothers!
Robert W Schorr, Col., USAFR (Ret) <Infil37@aol.com>
Acworth, GA USA - Sunday, August 20, 2000 at 17:58:11 (EDT)
Cool pictures of my father in his P-40 Warhawk, he flew with the "Flying Tigers" in WWII...
Jeff Hendrickson <Jeff.Hendrickson@HendriCOM.COM>
Arlington, VA USA - Saturday, August 19, 2000 at 21:48:39 (EDT)
Wyvern@intrepid.net
H. Kloth
USA - Thursday, August 17, 2000 at 15:05:24 (EDT)
Class 43A - Pre Flight, Lackland - Primary, PT19 Coleman,Tx - Basic, BT13s & 15s Enid,Oklahoma - Advanced, At6s, Foster Field Victoria, Tx. B17s - 8th AF, 447BG, 711 BS, Rattlesden, Stowemarket, England. MATS about 10 years. Will be watching for any other 43A's. A great gathering place. H.W.Kloth, Maj. USAF Ret. Wyvern@intrepid.net
Harold W. Kloth <Wyvern@intrepid.net>
Charles Town, WV USA - Thursday, August 17, 2000 at 14:59:10 (EDT)
61-E I would like to hear from Jim Wallace, Jay Langhurst or Phil Colsen or anyone else who was in 61-E. This is a nice site and was a surprise when I found it.
William Reynolds <freeflight2001@yahoo.com>
Marion, In USA - Tuesday, August 15, 2000 at 17:17:51 (EDT)
Nice site. I was in 54-F at Lackland preflight and Spence. Was eliminated early, went to navigator training at Ellington. Got commissioned April 54 at James Connley. Retired in 1979 as 0-6.
Bob Zambenini <bzam@compuserve.com>
Rossmoor, CA USA - Tuesday, August 15, 2000 at 16:43:55 (EDT)
Listen Up you Green Tux: 60-10N will fall out for "Pick-Pick" in 5 minutes. And you'd best have your locater cards up to date, mister. Any 60-10N out there? Quick, before the "window setting for the day" is All the way Closed!!
Tom Campbell <t8228@aol.com>
Pensacola, FL USA - Monday, August 14, 2000 at 12:00:07 (EDT)
Class 60-H, Bartow,Fl and Vance AFB, Okla. KC-97 then KC-135 at Beale AFB, TWA Captain Retired Sep 1998. Enjoyed this site. Hope to be visiting more now that I found it.
Bob Willcutts <Capnbob@Sover.net>
Cabot, VT USA - Thursday, August 10, 2000 at 14:28:24 (EDT)
56-O
Hetherington, James R. <ngtfire@micron.net>
Boise, ID USA - Wednesday, August 09, 2000 at 23:52:41 (EDT)
Class 57-R, Lackland, Bainbridge, Greenville. Only see one other 57-R here. Anymore of you out there? Great site, Great memories.
Richard Johnson <dickpaa@winternet.com>
Burnsville, MN USA - Tuesday, August 08, 2000 at 20:56:47 (EDT)
Seeking any member contact Class 43C at Montgomery Alabama. Saving a photo of class officers when site will allow. Also seeking any who remember Navigator Lt. Ben Gazevitz whose class I do not know. He was in B25 crash out of La. in the Gulf. Thanks for this site.
David Kurtz <dkurtz6299@aol.com>
Boca Raton , FL USA - Tuesday, August 08, 2000 at 07:53:09 (EDT)
Looking for others from class 59B - Spence AB then Greenville, MS.
Dave Mumma <dmumma@military.com>
Payson, AZ USA - Monday, August 07, 2000 at 12:23:26 (EDT)
CLASS 57H. LACKLAND, HONDO, REESE. Graduation, 2 Feb 57. Active Duty until 1965. B-47, Plattsburgh. B-52, Eglin. Air Force Reserve, Air Reserve Technician until 1985. C-119, Clinton-County and Lockbourne, C-130H, Selfridge ANGB, C-130A, Minneapolis-St Paul AFRB, Director Operations, AFRES Hqt's, C-141, Mcguire, C-5A, Dover. Served as Commander of 1st TATS, 305th ARRS, 934th TAG, 514th MAW, 512th MAW. Past National President, Reserve Officers Association. FAA International Office, NY, 1985-1990. Currently working as part-time Aviation Consultant. Any other "57 Hotel Cadets out there"?
Ralph T. Carlson <rtcarlson@msn.com>
Melbourne, FL USA - Monday, August 07, 2000 at 10:48:00 (EDT)
Class 57-20 at Harlingen AFB Texas, navigator training. Evreux-Fauville AB, France from 57-61 in C-119/C-130s, Travis AFB 61-64 in C-133s, AFTAC 64-67, AFIT 67-69, Yokota 69-72 in RC-130s, TAC Hq 72-73, Clark (13AF Hq) 73-75, Little Rock AFB 75-77 in C-130s. Best assignment was at Evreux, France. Visit our website for Evreux Alumni at http://EvreuxAlumni.org. Enjoyed browsing this website and wish you well with the Aviation Cadet Museum.
Ed Merck <Ed.Merck@EvreuxAlumni.org>
Jacksonville, AR USA - Monday, August 07, 2000 at 01:44:35 (EDT)
Aviation Cadet in Class 52E at Bartow AB, FL; eliminated with Asthma in Nov 1951, after passing my 50 hr check. Left the USAF in 1953, graduated from college in 1954, direct commission in the Army in 1955 as 2ndLt, retired in 1980 as COL(06). Let me hear from my fellow classmates!
William L. Bentley <WLBent@AOL.com>
Kissimmee, FL USA - Monday, August 07, 2000 at 00:35:11 (EDT)
graduated 55-20C from ellington. Looking for former class members. Especially William B. Dwyer. His last known duty station was Presque Isle, Maine
Norman Madsen <ricnorm@aol.com>
east berne, NY USA - Sunday, August 06, 2000 at 08:27:15 (EDT)
Great site. Brings back a lot of memories of Harlingen Class 59-19.
Gene Shrack <gshrack@aol.com>
Brandon, FL USA - Wednesday, August 02, 2000 at 19:57:54 (EDT)
51-25N ELLINGTON. GREAT SITE. WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM 51-24N AND 51-25N CLASSMATES!
charlie cowell <lcowell@coastalnet.com>
washington, nc USA - Monday, July 31, 2000 at 16:06:08 (EDT)
Class of 43-J: Primary (PT-19A) Pine Bluff (Ark.) School of Aviation (O.J.Fett, instructor); Basic (BT-13A) Coffeeville, Kan. (Hebenstreit, instructor); Advanced (AT-6) Moore Field, Mission, Tex. (Pete Weber, instructor) Graduated 11-3-43. Would appreciate hearing from anyone who was in training with me.Al "LU" Luongo, Valdosta, Ga.
Al Luongo <luluongo@hotmail.com>
Valdosta, GA USA - Friday, July 28, 2000 at 14:13:15 (EDT)
I AM LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO TOOK PRIMARY FLIGHT TRAINING AT CIMARRON FIELD, EL RENO, OKLAHOMA THAT HAS A COPY OF THE CIMARRON FIELD CLASS BOOK THAT I COULD COPY AND RETURN OR WHO WOULD COPY IT FOR ME. 314 576 1069
LOREN C. FORRESTER <loren@netscad.net>
CHESTERFIELD, MO USA 63017 - Thursday, July 27, 2000 at 00:34:59 (EDT)
Thank you Errol for your initial valuable information about the wherabouts of my classmates of 56-O unforgettable class. My name is Francisco Aguirre a.k.a. A/C VICTOR E. AGUIRRE "Pancho" as listed in our yearbook called FINAL. Our flying instructor was Joe H. O'Quinn and his students were Paul W. Berg, John Gilhman, Jr. and Ronald E. Winder —my dearest friend. I stayed in the Ecuadorian Air Force all the way until I became Brigadier General. In 1980, when I retired, I came to Los Angeles as Consul General of Ecuador. Since then I have lived in the USA. My address is: 10701 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 704, Los Angeles, CA 90024. Phone: (310) 475-8748, Fax (310) 474-8728. E-Mail: genaguirre@aol. com I would love to know about my old pals and how to get in touch with them. Thanks a lot for any valuable assistance.
Brig.General Francisco Aguirre <genaguirre@aol.com>
Los Angeles, CA USA - Wednesday, July 19, 2000 at 00:12:05 (EDT)
Ifound a 43B but can beat that , how about 43A Graduated, Napier Field Dothan Al. Flight Instructor 8 classes Newport,Arkansas P-38s at Ontario,Calif, WW2 370th FtrGrp, 401st Ftr Sq. Flew P-51s and 38s 57 Missions, Post war F-86D, T-33. Gooney bird, C-130 Tour in Vietnam Would like to hear from anyone from that era.
Lt.Col. Lewis V. Roberts <P38lvr@aol.com>
Dunedin , Fl USA - Sunday, July 16, 2000 at 17:22:49 (EDT)
Looking for information on Navigator training or anyone who knew my dad during the period 1944-45. My father James C. Nelson was at Altus Army Air Field (6/44), SAACC (7/44-10/44), San Marcos Army Air Field Advanced Navigation School (10/44-4/45), and Pope Field, Ft. Bragg, NC in the 45th Troop Carrier Squadron (until 10/45). He was a navigator on C-46's. Thanks.
Carol Dufinetz <wdufinetz@netarrant.net>
USA - Thursday, July 06, 2000 at 22:26:36 (EDT)
Class 55-K: Bainbridge, Williams, graduation Mar 30 1955; Vance AFB B-26 Transition; Chitose AB, Japan, 334th Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter Wing, F-86F; Cannon AFB, NM, 388 FBS, F-100D; California Air Guard, Fresno, CA 194th FIS, 144th FIW, F-86L/T-33; Medical School, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, Senior Medical Student Program, USAF, Internship, Malcom-Grow USAF Hosp, Andrews AFB; Flight Surgeons School, Brooks AFB, Tx, Bitburg AB, Germany, 36th Tac Hospital; Flight Surgeon-Pilot Physician F-4D; California ANG, Flight Surgeon-Pilot Physician T-33 until 1988; ANG Assistant SAC/SG; Deputy Surgeon General USAF/ANG Affairs, Bolling AFB, DC. Private practice Internal Medicine, Fresno, CA; Retiring August 2000.
Michael Adams <michael@anseladams.com>
Fresno, CA USA - Monday, July 03, 2000 at 22:15:27 (EDT)
Great site! Is there anybody out there from Class 57T that graduated at Reese AFB in August 1957? Drop me an e-mail and tell me whatcha been doin'.
Gene L. Colvin <GJRussell@aol.com>
Ft. Worth, TX USA - Saturday, July 01, 2000 at 16:44:31 (EDT)
CLASS OF 56-Q AND NAV06 PLEASE E-MAIL ME AT ned3nola@gte.net or call me at 765-743-4988 FAX 765-743-8144 Ther will be aclass reunion in San Antonia the 25th 26 th 27th 28th JUNE2001 More detailes to come in september 2000 CLASS 56Q & NAV06
Ned E Derhammer <ned3nola@gte.net>
West lafayette, in USA - Saturday, July 01, 2000 at 01:10:33 (EDT)
WOULD LIKE ALL OF 56-Q AND NAV06 PLEASE E-MAIL ME AT ned3nola@gte.net or call me at 765-743-4988 FAX 765-743-8144 Ther will be aclass reunion in San Antonia the 25th 26 th 27th 28th JUNE2001 More detailes to come in september 2000
Ned E Derhammer <ned3nola@gte.net>
West lafayette, in USA - Saturday, July 01, 2000 at 01:06:38 (EDT)
60-H: Bainbridge & Reese, Pan Am, Delta. Retired Dec 1998. Just returned from a mini reunion of 60-H Reese grads arranged by Bob McGlohon. Any other 60-H'ers interested in another one?
Bud Tedesco <btedesco@digital.net>
Mt. Dora, FL USA - Tuesday, June 27, 2000 at 21:36:45 (EDT)
CLASS 61-F...Bainbridge, Reese, KC-97's Forbes AFB ('61 & '62), Ernest Harmon AFB ('62-'65), KC-135's Castle AFB ('65), RC-135's Offutt AFB ('66-'70). TWA '70 then '77-'80 (furloughed), AFRES. C-124's Richard's Gebaur AFB ('71), Air Traffic Controller Kansas City ARTCC ('71-'77 & '80-'82), KSANG KC-135's Forbes AB ('78-'88) retired LtCol in '88, Piedmont Airlines in '84 & retired US Airways Captain '99. Discovered this org. recently through Mike Larkin's article in ALPA Mag. Plan to attend the convention in Nov., it will be my first. It's heart warming to see someone this interested in us Aviation Cadets. Keep up the GOOD WORK!
Larry Drury <ladrury@earthlink.net>
Sandia Park, NM USA - Monday, June 26, 2000 at 19:44:31 (EDT)
THANK YOU for the site!! Harv LaFollette 57V/58A T-28, T-33 CoPilot B-47, CoPilot then Aircraft Commander B-52 (2 tours Viet Nam) Retired as L/Col. Pilot Eastern Airlines 22 Years, Ground School Instructor United Airlines 7 years and now Sim Instructor/Sim Check Airman for American Trans Air Airlines. Post me one Mr. Hardin and where is Mr. Aho.
Harv LaFollette <hlafollett@aol.com>
Chesterland, OH USA - Thursday, June 22, 2000 at 14:36:36 (EDT)
Class 61-C - Lackland, Bartow (Bulldog 27), Greenville (Yellow 7}. Boeing B-52, McDonnell RF-101. Pan American World Airways, 1965~1986; United Airlines, 1986~present. Where's everyone else from 61-C?
Donn Thomas Borden <DTBorden@aol.com>
rural northern, NV USA - Wednesday, June 21, 2000 at 18:16:58 (EDT)
Congratulations on a great site! A/C Class 53G , primary Columbus Miss, basic Williams Arz, combat crew training Luke AFB. The best years of my life. On F-84s, F-86s- RF-84F, T-38 ,F-5A/B, F-104. !959 USAF Test Pilot School. SAS from 1966 on DC8 Dc9 and B767. Retired 1992.
Arne Madsen <amadsen@c2i.net>
Oslo, Norway - Wednesday, June 07, 2000 at 17:27:13 (EDT)
Started with 59-17N and graduated 60-02. Keesler for EWO school. Lasted until 1967 in the B-52. Got tired of following the carrot on a string and went to United Airlines. Sat in the front from 1967-1996. Started on the Caravelle and worked up to the 747. Thanks Captain Chuck Reuter, KC-135 IP, wherever you are. All those lessons paid off! Having fun in retirement rebuilding and flying old ones now: N2S-3, Waco YKS-6, Stampe SV-4C, etc. Bob Morgan, Dick Gilgut, Chuck Reuter, other classmates, would enjoy hearing from you.
John M. Reed <captjmreed@compuserve.com>
SA, CA USA - Wednesday, June 07, 2000 at 00:46:23 (EDT)
Class 57-05 Navigator Harlingen TX. EWO School then Defense Systems Evaluation in B-29's then B-57. Europe in the bombbay of an RB-66C. Then back to the States in NORAD and got out in 69. I would like to reminis with anyone from 57-05 or B-29, B-57, or RB-66C.
Daniel Gates <b57swf@attglobal.net>
USA - Monday, June 05, 2000 at 16:49:27 (EDT)
I was in class 56-A. Started at Lackland in June 1954. Primary at Spence, Basic at Willie, and F-86-D at Perrin. After 11 years left USAF for United Airlines and retired in '95 as 747 Captain.
James D Way <jimway@telis.org>
Mountain View, CA USA - Sunday, June 04, 2000 at 17:52:46 (EDT)
Started Class 55N and finished 61D (slow learner). See the 61D web site for rooster and reunion info. Anyone there from 55N? Great Site, keep up the good work.
Ed (Pappy) Collins <AirLawED@Compuserve.com>
San Diego, CA USA - Sunday, June 04, 2000 at 15:05:50 (EDT)
Started in Cadet Class 55-U Finished with 56-A Preflight at Lackland, Primary at Marianna, Fla. Basic at Williams. Would like to hear from anyone else still out there from either class. rlhalt@llano.net
Roger L. Haltom <rlhalt@llano.net>
Lubbock, Tx USA - Sunday, June 04, 2000 at 10:20:13 (EDT)
i am the daughter of Frank Miniaci . He served in the Vietnam war i believe 1967 and 1968. Iknow where my father is and am in contact with him, but this subject is unapprochable with him. just looking for anyone who knew him PLEASE contact me and not him. My father was stationed at TinkerAFB in 1957 and then went to Lyon France before going to Vietnam. Thank you.
jenni miniaci <jdm210@hotmail.com>
blackwell , ok USA - Saturday, June 03, 2000 at 18:41:19 (EDT)
At last a way to meet old friends again. Will definitely make the reunion. Class 55P, graduated with class 55S....Marana,AZ and Vance,OK.
Elbridge W. (Al) Westerfield <wsterfld@epix.net>
Benton, Pa USA - Thursday, June 01, 2000 at 12:26:03 (EDT)
Class 51-G Perrin AFB. Would enjoy hearing from anyone in F>G>H. I am a washout, but the fond memoriers still linger
William R. Powell <WILLIAMLlewop@gateway.net>
San Antonio , Tx USA - Wednesday, May 31, 2000 at 11:19:48 (EDT)
59G, Marianna, Greenville. Got "hoovered" up by Curt's SAC/ VAC and left AF Blue for Pan-Am in '64. Looking for more 59Golfers.
Howard Jones <hjones04@sprynet.com>
Jacksonville, FL USA - Tuesday, May 30, 2000 at 17:42:48 (EDT)
Class 43F-Brooks Field, TX. CBI 27th Troop Carrier Squadron. also 19th Liaison SQ.,14th Air Force. Missions over and on the hump and other places in China 1944-1945. Like to see more of the class here.
Bob Binzer <robinzer@seidata.com>
Madison, IN USA - Tuesday, May 30, 2000 at 01:02:28 (EDT)
This is to update my comments of April 1999. My e-mail address is now barnauskas@earthlink.net. Great site. Hoping for more of my classmates.
John Barnauskas, Jr. <barnauskas@earthlink.net>
Endicott, NY USA - Tuesday, May 23, 2000 at 19:56:48 (EDT)
As I'm researching the '45 crash of Richard W. Taylor in my village I'm now in posession of a copy of Class 44-C (November '43) Dorr Way FL Primary Flight Training Class Book which shows all the Post Officers, Ground School Instructors, Flight Instructors and Students.... For those interested I'll be able to send scanned pictures.
Paul Patist <patist@casema.net>
Castricum, The Netherlands - Friday, May 19, 2000 at 07:26:37 (EDT)
Can't believe I'm the only one from '57 Papa that has found this site! Sure would be great to find others responding. Somewhere in the archives I've got a record of all the troops that graduated in that Jume of 1957 from Reese AFB. It would be great to hear from some of those guys!
James G. Smith <JS7777@AOL.com>
Pineville, La USA - Tuesday, May 16, 2000 at 22:43:52 (EDT)
Thanks for creating a great museum and website. Maybe we can meet old friends again. I think I'm the only one from 59Echo who has posted. Lackland, Hondo, Greenville, Perrin 86L, 15th FIS Tucson, 59th FIS Iceland, 83d and 84th, Hamilton, TWA, KLM, and Martinair. The last two companies after I left Ichan's TWA. Happily retired in FL. Was anyone else in 59E?
Joseph M. Burke, (Joe) <jo.betburke@mindspring.com>
Belleair Beach, FL USA - Wednesday, May 10, 2000 at 13:24:03 (EDT)
Looking for members of 56-T. We are having a reunion in Kansas City this June 2000 would like to see you there.Lackland AFB, Malden, Bryan AFB, Williams AFB, etc..F-86E,F,H, C-97, C-130. Retired.
Joseph M. pogue <jmpogue@dialaccess.com>
The Woodlands, TX USA - Tuesday, May 02, 2000 at 16:44:14 (EDT)
CADET CLASS 59-G. GREAT SITE, HOPE I CAN GENERATE SOME RESPONCE. TRNG AT MARIANNA 4/58 TO 10/58 T-34,T-28. REESE 10/58 TO 4/59 T-33. HUNTER AFB B-47 59/63 BOOTSTRAP 1/63-6/63 GRAND FORKS AFR B-52 6/63 TO 12/66. AFRES 69/87 C-130 ELLINGTON,BERGSTROM, KEESLER. AIRLINES 66/PRESENT. PAN AM 66/91, UNITED 92/PRESENT. I KNOW YOU ARE OUT THERE LETS HERE FROM YOU. TOM HOFF, choff1@compuserve.com 120 lagoon view crossing savannah, ga 31410
TOM HOFF <choff1@compuserve.com>
savannah, ga USA - Monday, May 01, 2000 at 11:04:06 (EDT)
Class 54-0: Preflight Lackland; Primary Marana, AZ PA-18, T-6; Basic Vance B-25--Grad Day 4Aug54; Transition Randolph B-29; Transition West Palm Beach C-97; 100th Robins AFB KC-97 11/54 ...on to Pease AFB 100th 'til 01/62. Back to Robins via Castle & Walker in KC-135 in 912th; TDY Westover during Cuban Crisis 10/62; Bootstrap UNO 2/64-8/64 C-47 & C-54; Ramey 1/65-1/67 ... KC-135 in 915th; Air OPS Insp,Hq Cmd Bolling, T-39; Back to KC-135 at Altus 11ARS ... Kadena, Taiwan, Thialand ... retired 1/71. Looking forward to meet you Aviation Cadets at the November 2000 Re-union.
Richard James "Jim" Marlow <jmarlow@mmcable.com>
Oklahoma City, OK USA - Wednesday, April 26, 2000 at 02:34:08 (EDT)
Class 54-0:
Richard James "Jim" Marlow <jmarlow@mmcable.com>
klahoma city, ok USA - Wednesday, April 26, 2000 at 01:30:47 (EDT)
An exceptional site! You need more Av. Cadet classes. Our Association is called the" Pilot Classes Of 1944"and we would be interested in affiliating with your site. Are you interested? Ben Ogden, PCO"44, 44B/C
Ziba B. Ogden "Ben" <benogden@aol.com>
Bradenton, FL USA - Sunday, April 23, 2000 at 16:59:55 (EDT)
I'm not a cadet but was stationed at Zaragoza Spain from 1959 thru 1963. The first couple of years was with the 456th FIS and then the switch to the F102. Got my first experience on the delta wing at Truax Field, Madison, WI in 54. I've been trying to make contact with ground crew members with no success until I found this site. Any suggestions on how to contact people would be greatly appricated. Thanks. email: gene@lsafacilites.com or bh3001@aol.com
Herschell Dahl <gene@lsafacilities.com>
Fremont, Ca USA - Friday, April 21, 2000 at 14:30:26 (EDT)
Class 60B has had 2 reunions and I have missed them both. Hope others are planned as they sound like sucesses.
Larry Alleman <old flier@aol.com>
San Carlos, Ca. USA - Wednesday, April 19, 2000 at 23:15:37 (EDT)
Class 60B has had 2 reunions and I have missed them both. Hope others are planned as the sound like sucesses.
Larry Alleman <old flier@aol.com>
San Carlos, Ca. USA - Wednesday, April 19, 2000 at 23:14:11 (EDT)
When I sent my first message I may have confused my cadet class.It should be 55-L.Thanks. Bill
BILL CLERICO <w.clerico@worldnet.att.net>
MEDINA, OHIO USA - Monday, April 17, 2000 at 15:56:46 (EDT)
Class 55-l Malden, Laredo,Laughlin,Nellis,DC ANG,W.VA.ANG, Capital Airlines,United Airlines. Would like to hear from former classmates,and if a reunion is in the future.Ican't believe there is such widespread in- terest in the cadet program. My first time on the web site and I found a class mate(Al Borchik) from Malden and Laredo. Great site! Bill
BILL CLERICO <w.clerico@worldnet.att.net>
MEDINA, OHIO USA - Thursday, April 13, 2000 at 12:33:33 (EDT)
Class 58-A/B, Stallings, Reese. Flew C-124 and C-133 out of Dover thru 1961. Avionics Officer at Dover thru 1963. I have been a civilian since then, owned 9 private aircraft over the years including Navion, Twin Commanche, Turbo Arrow. The rigid training beat into me by my instructor (Hollis Moore) at Stallings, saved my neck a few times. I hope to see a few of my classmates sign in here.
Bill Greene <bilgrn@mediaone.net>
Milford, MA USA - Thursday, April 06, 2000 at 15:02:34 (EDT)
Class 56-G, Bainbridge & Vance. KC-97s in Bermuda, KC-135s at Travis, Ramey and Dow. F-4C at McDill, O-1 Birddogs at Egilin and Cheo Reo. Base Flight C-47 instructor at Plattsburgh then, in 1969, transferred to Reserve C-124 at Stewart and Westover. PA ANG for O-2s and DASC operations. Enough points for retired pay at age 60 by 1977, so went to Saudi Arabia as Flight Crew Instsructor for five years, then to California to work on the B-1B as a System Safety Engineer. Retired after 10 yrs and returned to NY to enjoy my "Golden Years". Not all that golden; recovering from several operations but on the plus side, I survived them. I could tell David Letterman stories! Can't come to reunion because of the above but enjoy the web-site and maybe I can make the next one. Aim high and stay Healthy!
John Kaczynski <oldaviator@earthlink.net>
Latham, NY USA - Tuesday, April 04, 2000 at 15:42:01 (EDT)
Class 56-G, Bainbridge & Vance. KC-97s in Bermuda, KC-135s at Travis, Ramey and Dow. F-4C at McDill, O-1 Birddogs at Egilin and Cheo Reo. Base Flight C-47 instructor at Plattsburgh then, in 1969, transferred to Reserve C-124 at Stewart and Westover. PA ANG for O-2s and DASC operations. Enough points for retired pay at age 60 by 1977, so went to Saudi Arabia as Flight Crew Instsructor for five years, then to California to work on the B-1B as a System Safety Engineer. Retired after 10 yrs and returned to NY to enjoy my "Golden Years". Not all that golden; recovering from several operations but on the plus side, I survived them. I could tell David Letterman stories! Can't come to reunion because of the above but enjoy the web-site and maybe I can make the next one. Aim high and stay Healthy!
John Kaczynski <oldaviator@earthlink.net>
Latham, NY USA - Tuesday, April 04, 2000 at 15:39:00 (EDT)
Class 53B, Marana, Williams. Active duty for 3 years, 506th Strategic Fighter Wing. American Airlines 1956-1991.
Bert Smith <bertsmith@pyramid.net>
Incline Village, NV USA - Friday, March 31, 2000 at 22:29:14 (EST)
59-18N, Harlingen AFB (graduated October 21, 1959);ANRB Mather AFB; B-47's @ Little Rock AFB and Chennault AFB; Tennessee ANG (C-97, C-124, and C-130).
Charles Leach <charlesleach@home.com>
Nashville, TN USA - Saturday, March 25, 2000 at 22:38:42 (EST)
CLASS 42-X--"HAP ARNOLDS GUINEA PIGS"---GO TO OUR WEB SITE: http://geocities.com/ussingraham/class42x.html
Richard M. Kennedy <RRRDUDE@aol.com>
Las Vegas, NV USA - Tuesday, March 21, 2000 at 16:10:21 (EST)
55-H Reese AFB- Updating a previous entry. New job, American Airlines, New location, Euless, TX. Any OLD BOLD PILOTS !! email me. Instructing in Boeing 777's now.
Lyman Ricker Chisholm <lyman2u@mindspring.com>
Euless, TX USA - Friday, March 17, 2000 at 01:49:30 (EST)
Class 51-F, Perrin and Williams. Six years USAF--82nd Fighter & AC&W. Then 30 years Air Traffic Control, Oakland Center and Wash. D.C. Headquarters. What a great way to communicate with old friends. Keep up the good work. Hope to see you in Branson.
Bob Wainwright <rhwainwright@pinehurst.net>
Pinehurst, N.C. USA - Thursday, March 16, 2000 at 17:00:59 (EST)
Class 51-F, Perrin and Williams. Six years USAF--82nd Fighter & AC&W. Then 30 years Air Traffic Control, Oakland Center and Wash. D.C. Headquarters. What a great way to communicate with old friends. Keep up the good work. Hope to see you in Branson.
Bob Wainwright <rhwainwright@pinehurst.net>
Pinehurst, N.C. USA - Thursday, March 16, 2000 at 17:00:45 (EST)
Class51-F, Perrin and Williams. Six years USAF--82nd fighter then 30years Air Traffic Control at Oakland Center and Headquarters Wash. D.C. What a great way to comminicate with old friends. Keep up the good work.
Bob Wainwright <rhwainwrught@pinehurst.net>
pinehurst, ncclassnc USA - Thursday, March 16, 2000 at 14:32:42 (EST)
looked a long time for a site like this. had a lot of friends in the class of 43e and would like to hear from any that are still around. hope to get to branson 2000. tnx bill
bill hildreth <kd2jo@gate.net>
ocklawaha, fl USA - Sunday, March 05, 2000 at 21:43:26 (EST)
Class 44-C, Squadron 1 (Nov 43) Dorr Field FL : I'm looking for people who knew Richard Wallace Taylor. Richard was KIA on Feb 23 45 in my village Castricum, The Netherlands, whilst flying with the 357 FG / 363 FS.
Paul Patist <patist@casema.net>
Castricum, The Netherlands - Saturday, March 04, 2000 at 09:21:47 (EST)
What a great site. I was in class 57-15C, graduating from Harlingen AFB on 22 Aug 57. Retired in 1984, with about 17000 hours. I'd love to hear from classmates. I've been trying to put together a reunion for several years, but so far, I've been able to find about 5 guys - enough for poker, maybe, but not a reunion. Where are you?
Robert L. LeSchack <BobLeschack@webtv.net>
Tacoma, WA USA - Sunday, February 20, 2000 at 16:31:41 (EST)
Class 57D,Lackland AFB, Marianna FL,Reese AFB TX (7/55-10/56)McGuire AFB NJ,C-118 (57-61) Tinker AFB OK,C-118 (61-64) Andrews AFB MD 1254/89th,CV-580,C-140 (64-70),Vietnam 3rd ARGp (70-71) Did not fly helos but had great respect for those who flew the Jolly Greens, Scott AFB T-39,C-9 (71-77) Sqd Com-1401st, Retired 8/31/77 Executive Air Fleet BAC-1-11,B-727,G-2,G-3,G-4 (77-95) Executive Jet Intl.G-4,G-5 (95-?) Plan to take a 33ft motorhome to Branson.Would like to hear from cadets in 56T,57A.57D,57G Hope to meet some of you at the reunion.Glad to see someone take the time and energy to organize this.Howard T Lee (hvlee@webtv.net)
Howard T Lee <hvlee@webtv.net>
Boonton , NJ USA ZIP 07005 - Tuesday, February 15, 2000 at 18:49:50 (EST)
Graduated Class 58-H, Greenville AFB, Miss. Stayed in the AF for 8 years and flew the F-86L, and F-102. I spent 30 years in the airline industry flying with Braniff, Piedmont, and USAirways. The cadet days were great. I enjoyed the friendship and camaraderie with a great bunch of guys. Don't you wish that we could see more of the trust, leadership, and honesty that was prevalent in those days?
Bill Piper <BPIPERDAL@aol.com>
Valdosta, GA USA - Thursday, February 03, 2000 at 10:36:38 (EST)
Class 61E Lackland, Marianna T-37, Reese T-33, March KC-97, McCoy KC-135, Viet Nam O-1/O-2/OV-10, Grand Fork KC-135, Alconbuy Eng Maintenance Officer, Beale KC-135. Ann and I enjoyed the reunion in San Antonio but I had a new job here so did't get to do as much as we wanted, so we are very much looking forward to the reunion in Branson. Errol and Beth,we appreciate the work you are doing for us.
Edward J. Oppenheimer <oppysgirl@aol.com>
San Antonio, TX USA - Monday, January 31, 2000 at 23:26:27 (EST)
Compilng roster of all 49A students for reunion in Fort Walton Beach, Fl in Novemeber, 2001. See 49A web site at http://49apilotsassn.nwfl.net This aviation cadet website is very well done.
Thomas W. Whitlock <camelot2@home.com>
Fort Walton Beach, Fl USA - Tuesday, January 25, 2000 at 21:56:57 (EST)
CLASS 61-A Lackland - Bainbridge AB Georgia, Vance AFB, 90th T.F.S. Bien Hoa. Delta Air Lines - retired Aug. 99. Where is everybody? Let's get some "E - mail going. Les.
Les Long <leslong@sprynet.com>
Denton, , TX USA - Tuesday, January 18, 2000 at 23:09:42 (EST)
Not many of us WW II cadets listed. Graduated Class 45 A In 1943 I entered Aviation Cadet Training at Miami Beach FL for basic training. Then to Hiram College for CTD. Then to SAACC San Antonio TX for classification and pre- flight. Primary was at Pine Bluff AR in PT-19,s. Basic was at Independence KS in BT-14's & BT-13's. They gave us additional training in Basic as we were not needed. Then on to Advanced at Mission TX at Moore Field in AT-6's. Graudated Mar. 11, 1945. Stationed at Aloe Field TX for pilot's pool for about a month. Then across town to Foster field for P-40 transition and gunnery training at Matagorda Island in AT-6's. Final months were as aerial gunnery instructor at Matagorda Island. Seperated at Davis Monthan Field AZ on Oct.20, 1945. Post war instructed at GI flight schools for about 5 years. In Jan. 1951 Was hired by UNITED AIRLINES. Flew DC-3' and other UAL planes through Boeing 747's my last 3 years before retirement in 1984. Total flight time logged is 25,641 hours. Would be interested in hearing from any other cadets of that period.
Donald L. Trunick <dltesc@home.com>
Escondido CA , USA - Thursday, January 13, 2000 at 19:41:04 (EST)
Class 56: graduated preflight Lackland just in time for Christmas leave in 1954. Then to nav school at Harlingen. Departed by SIE later to go back to college but never will forget the T-29 experience, the cardboard sandwiches in the box lunches and "going to college in jail" at Harlingen. We had to vacate one of our barracks for ROTC people in the summer. Anybody from this class out there? Anybody from this class out there ?
Frank McHale <pilebuck@worldnet.att.net>
Honolulu, HI USA - Sunday, January 02, 2000 at 03:23:15 (EST)
Class 61-05N at Harlingen. Graduated 21 Mar 61. KB-50J's at Biggs AFB until they all went to the bone yard at DM. Feb 65 to Aug 65 at "Bootstrap" UNO. Then C-130's with the 50th TCS at Sewart AFB for 6 months. Unit move to CCK, Taiwan until Feb 67. Then 37th TCS at Langley until May 69. Then I got a big break and landed a job as the Exchange Navigator with Canadian 435 Sq. at CFB Edmondton in Alberta, Canada. Best 3 1/2 years in my 22 year career. From Canada I went to Little Rock AFB where I retired in Sep 76. Moved to Fayetteville AR, to be close to the University so I could upgrade my degree but the loan officer at the bank that I went to for a loan to buy a house decided he wanted me on the staff. Never did get back to school. Bank went out of business and I stayed on with the building which is now called E. J. Ball Plaza vs First Place.
Bob Brezinski <bob@arkansas.net>
Fayetteville, AR USA - Tuesday, December 28, 1999 at 11:46:23 (EST)
Wow what a site my schooling was:: miss. state college sanantonio clasifcation, pre floght ,pt19 sikeston mo Bt 13-14-15 independanse ks. b25 fredrick ok grad. class 45A march 1945 at6 buckley co. lincoln ne. madison wi discharge. still looking for friends of the era. thank you Dallas Bancroft DALLASB25@webtv.net
Dallas Bancroft <DALLASB25@webtv.net>
Lakeland, fl USA - Wednesday, December 22, 1999 at 12:11:23 (EST)
Class 44-B. Began Miami Beach, FL; Fenn College, CTD Cleveland, OH; Nashville, TN Classification; Maxwell Field, AL Pre-flight; Lafayette, LA Primary; Malden, MO Basic; Stuttgart, AR Twin-engine Advanced; Westover Field, MA Transition; Chatham Field, GA B-24 Training; Manduria, Italy, 15th AF, 450th BG, 723 SQ; Smokey Hill AAB, KN. Nice site. Hope to hear from some of the old-timers.
Andy J. Benedict <ajbdad@aol.com>
McKees Rocks, PA USA - Monday, December 13, 1999 at 21:58:32 (EST)
Entered BON 54-17C, Oct. 53;Washed back to 54-19; graduated Mar.55.Entered pilot trng. Jun.58 59H, graduated Jun.59. Retired Nov. 73.
Joseph F. Zulaski a.k.a. Z <zski@nwlink.com>
Eatonville, WA USA - Saturday, December 11, 1999 at 20:40:58 (EST)
Just got a look at the web page and found lots of old friends I'de lost track of. Looks like 57-J was well represented. Maybe we can reserve a table at the November, 2000 event. Hope to hear from more of the class between now and then.
Art Dickinson <LTCARTD@AOL.COM>
Vacaville, CA USA - Monday, December 06, 1999 at 22:07:20 (EST)
Would like to hear from anyone in Class 43H at SAACC,San Antonio, Texas and had enlisted in St. Louis, Mo.
Arthur R. Eiffert <art@iolnm.net>
Albuquerque , NM USA - Monday, December 06, 1999 at 20:30:23 (EST)
Class 57G, Marianna Fl& Del Rio Tx. Looks like I am the first of my class to log in . Hope some of the other class members find the site & log in . Flew f86d's & f101b's before laeving the Air Force. Lots of fun and some great memories.
robert[tommy] thompson <f86tommy@gateway.net>
lake worth, fl USA - Sunday, December 05, 1999 at 15:57:55 (EST)
Graduated Harlingen March 58. C-130s Ashiya, Japan; KB-50s Biggs AFB, Texas; Avonics SQ Commander, RAF Upper Hayford, England; C-130s Lockbourn AFB, Ohio
Michael W. Fagen <mwfagen@worldnet.att.net>
Concord, CA USA - Friday, December 03, 1999 at 09:29:50 (EST)
Cadet Class 53E Kinston AB, N.C. and Vance AFB, Oklahoma. Web site is a great idea and well done.
Chris J. Zogg <czogg@muscanet.com>
Muscatine, Iowa USA - Friday, November 19, 1999 at 16:06:24 (EST)
Aviation Cadet Class 54-R. LacklandAFB,Jun53-Sep53. StallingsAB,Kinston,NC,Sep53-Apr54. ReeseAFB,TX,Apr54-Sep54. James ConnallyAFB & MatherAFB,T-29,'54-'58. GooseAB,SA-16B,'58-'59. McConnellAFB,B-47(first jet). Lake Charles/later Chennault AFB,B-47. Kincheloe AFB,B-52H. Carswell AFB,7th BW. Barksdale AFB,(Hq 2nd AF) from'58to'71. Tan Son NhutAB,Saigon,RVN, Scatback,7th AF,'71-'72. MSP IAP,T-29(again?),'72-'73, retired from USAF. FAA Pilot/Tech Staff, '74-'98, retired. Hope to see you in Branson.
Thomas H. Quinlan, 54-R <kdquinlan@erols.com>
Burke, VA USA - Monday, November 15, 1999 at 21:26:37 (EST)
Graduated Class 44-C Jackson Airbase Jackson Miss.Flew combat with the 357th F.G. out of Leiston Eng. Many great memories of the good old days training in Stearmans, BT-13s & AT-6s. Great site.I~ll keep monitoring it. Joe
Joe Black <jblackd55@cs.com>
Phila., PA USA - Saturday, November 13, 1999 at 22:38:39 (EST)
Class of 56-P, Lackland, Spence, Bryan, Williams. Probably the most enjoyable time of my life (although I don't think I saw it that way at Lackland). Got a little time in the F-86F and F-94B before going underground as an Air Traffic Controller in Oakland and Denver Centers (1957-1994). Hope to make it to Branson next year. Looking forward to seeing the museum.
Jim Platz <jplatz@theriver.com>
Tucson, AZ USA - Friday, November 05, 1999 at 20:48:19 (EST)
Class 56-D is having a reunion in the year 2000 in Las Vegas. E-mail, call or write for details. Robert W. Hall (Lackland, Bainbridge, Reese, Randolph, West Palm Beach, Merced), 10720 Button Willow Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89134, 702-360-3118.
Robert W. Hall <rwhkc@earthlink.net>
Las Vegas, NV USA - Wednesday, November 03, 1999 at 01:10:35 (EST)
61-E Lackland, Graham AB, FL, Reese, Perrin (F102), Zaragoza AB, Spain (431st FIS); 64-69 George AFB (431st TFS, F-4); 69-70 Phu Cat AB Vietnam (37th TFW F-4); 70-71 Misawa AB,Japan (356TFS F-4); 71-73 Clark AB, PI (13th AF F-4); 73-74 Maxwell AFB (ACSC); 74-77 Lackland AFB (BMTS); 77-80 Ramstein AB (USAFE, 512 TFS F-4) Thanks for arranging a great site, Errol. Hope all cadets will support the Aviation Cadet Museum. Looking forward to seeing you at the reunion next year, if not before.
Robert McIntire <mcintire@prodigy.net>
Lubbock, TX USA - Tuesday, November 02, 1999 at 22:36:20 (EST)
A/C Class 61-D, preflight @ Lackland, primary @ Spence T-34 & T-28A, basic @ Vance T-33, KC-97s @ Little Rock, KC-135s @ Glasgow AFB, MT, Delta Air Lines in ATL, C-124s @ Dobbins, Pueblo call up 1/68-6/69, C-7As @ Dobbins, retire 4/99 as Delta MD-11 Capt. ATL. Class 61-Delta has had 14 biennial reunions from 1973-1999 and number 15 will be in Ft. Worth, Texas in 2001. Check out the 61-D web site for all our classmates and join us if you have not so far. We've missed you.
Dave Roberts <robertsdl@mindspring.com>
Alpharetta, GA USA - Thursday, October 14, 1999 at 23:52:00 (EDT)
Where are all of the living,few left from class 49a, Randolph,AFB, The really first Air Force Class. Marched in Harry Truman Presidental Parade representing the New USAF. What a day that was lived in the Gym at Bolling AFB. Remember. We were the first class to start flying training in T-6s. Went to either P-51/F-80 or B-25 from Randolph after some 200 hours in the T-6. Best years of my life. Give me a call at 609-7240709 of tjones49a@juno.com
Thomas J. Jones <tjones49a@juno.com>
Wrightstown, NJ USA - Tuesday, October 12, 1999 at 18:49:13 (EDT)
Hey there, anyone out there a 60Hotel Gopher from Spence & Orange 8 from Greenville. Washed out at G-ville after blacking out during a transition checkride and have completely lost touch. Don't know what prompted the web search after all this time but what a site. Married a gal from Moultrie, so get back often, but not much left of Spence but the memories. Someone said earlier---once a Cadet, always a Cadet, even if you didn't thru the program---AMEN brother! Does anyone remember Joe [Pat] O'Connor or Joe Coughlin?
Ed Morris <steam4501@aol.com>
Charlotte, NC USA - Wednesday, October 06, 1999 at 20:59:20 (EDT)
Hi Errol! Just spent an evening with Dick McDevitt, Class 56-B, Marianna, FL and Reese AFB. Graduated 44 years ago on 17 Oct 55. Would really like to hear from any of the guys in 56-B so that we can make plans to attend Branson in 2000. Have about 30 names and will be sending letters to all of them. To all the guys; email me! We need to get together before we get too old to travel and see each other for one last time.
Nate Hill <nhill@greenapple.com>
Lancaster, OH USA - Saturday, October 02, 1999 at 12:22:50 (EDT)
Aviation Cadet Class 56L with Primary at Hondo and Basic at Bryon. Left the USAF in 1964 and flew for Air America Continental Air Services in SEA from 1964-1975. Continued as a professional pilot until retirement in 1995. Would like to hear from anyone in Class 56L.
Les Strouse <les@loxinfo.co.th>
PhatumThani, Thailand - Friday, October 01, 1999 at 06:39:06 (EDT)
Class 55I - stayed in 24 years. Did a combination of engineering and flying. Enjoyed the site.
Bob Willis <willis1@gate.net>
Palm City, Fl USA - Tuesday, September 21, 1999 at 15:12:57 (EDT)
CLASS 55-I, LARGEST CLASS IN THE A.F. PRE-CADETS AT REESE 1953. BASIC-COLUMBUS AFB(LAST T-6 CLASS) PRIMARY-VANCE AFB. ADVANCED MULTI-RANDOLPH AFB. ASSIGNED 93RD AREFS CASTLE AFB, AND 9TH AREFS (1957-59) MOUNTAIN HOME KC-97'S. KC-135'S LORING AFB (1959-1964), THEN 924TH AREFS CASTLE AFB AS TACTICAL AND THEN INSTRUCTIONAL (1964-1972). 362ND TEWS AT DANANG AFB, IN C-47'S (1972-1973). BACK TO CASTLE AFB AND RETIREMENT 1973. CLASS 55-I HAD IT'S FIRST (MINI)REUNION 11/98. ANOTHER PLANNED FOR 2000. FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME. SITE SELECTION IS IN PROGRESS. A GREAT BUNCH OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE ENDURING FRIENDSHIPS. THANK YOU FOR THIS WEB SITE HONORING ALL THE CADET CLASS'S. WE ARE SPECIAL IN A.F. HISTORY.
Wayne H. Thompson <waynetom>
Jamestown, CA USA - Sunday, September 19, 1999 at 19:33:49 (EDT)
Hi!!!! I'm Cpl. Shannon Fleming of 510 lions squadron in St.John's Newfoundland!!! I was in Greenwood air cadet sommer training center this summer on 6 week band it was my 3rd camp but my first year in greenwood and I wasn't even in Greenwood!!!! for 2 years I spent my summers in H.M.C.S Acadia for 6 week band both times!!! I really enjoyed Greenwood this year and hope to enjoy it next year if I'm accepted for general staff!! Keep up the good work and hope to hear from you soon yours truly Cpl.Shannon Fleming 510 Lions
Shannon Fleming <acadia24@hotmail.com>
St.John's, nf Canada - Saturday, September 18, 1999 at 14:49:24 (EDT)
Graduated 61-F, Lackland, Graham, Vance. KC-97's, KC-135's at Schilling & Seymour-Johnson, TWA from '66 - '90. Very interesting website, much needed.
Jerry T. Arbogast <jerryarb@advertisnet.com>
Stover, MO USA - Monday, September 13, 1999 at 21:44:05 (EDT)
My father, Seymour I Somberg graduated as a navigator from Selman Field in December, 1942. I believe he was also at Turner Field and Malden Air Base. If anyone knew my father or has information about these bases, please let me know. Sandy sethdaniel@aol.com
Sandy Somberg Mutchler <sethdaniel@aol.com>
Terre Haute, IN USA - Monday, September 13, 1999 at 02:14:37 (EDT)
Hello, I am one of a group of people that are working to preserve the history of Malden Airbase. We are trying to locate anyone who served at Malden Airbase. We are starting a museum as well as a website that we hope will be a means of keeping everyone from Malden in touch with each other. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your service to our Country. It will not go unremembered.
Eric Hockman <eric@calipsomultimedia.com>
Malden, MO USA - Monday, September 13, 1999 at 02:12:08 (EDT)
Glad to find this site! But...... Where are all the GOONS from the '55 -'56 Reese AFB Pre-Cadet Detachment and/or the '57 Papa Troops? We did Lackland, Bainbridge and Reese till June 1957. A few of us went on to Helicopters at Randolph, and even fewer became Instructors in those wondrous flying machines! Some of us even got to go to Goose....anyone remember? Hope to make the reunion and hope even more to hear from someone! Schmidt.
James G. (Jim) Smith <JS7777@aol.com>
Pineville, La USA - Wednesday, September 08, 1999 at 22:07:03 (EDT)
Gooday Mr. Severe. It was a pleasure talking to you when you were in Sault Ste. Marie Canada and were in my jewellery store. I finally had a chance to visit this web site and enjoyed. I am sure I will visit it again. Take care and have a great day
Dino Policicchio <dino.policicchio@sympatico.ca>
Sault Ste. Marie, ON Canada - Saturday, September 04, 1999 at 14:45:09 (EDT)
54ABC - Great book Errol. I had Preflight at Lackland AFB, Primary at Spence Field, Basic at Bryan AFB, TX. Just had to fly. Flew for North Central, Republic, then Northwest for 29 years and now retired. Wouldn't have missed the experience for the world. Do any of you remember the Cadets from Lackland marching in Eisenhower's Inaguration Parade in January of 53? We were that sharp! Would like to find out if anyone remembers a flight instructor at Spence Field in Moultrie, GA named William Parry. Would like to contact if he is still here. Chuck Townsend, Bartlett, IL
Charles G. Townsend <chasgt@prodigy.net>
Bartlett, IL USA - Friday, September 03, 1999 at 22:37:53 (EDT)
43K--Nice website !! I could use some help with mine from all of you who need something to do. Check out www.6thandClub.com Thanks "Muzz"
Howard "Muzz" Ebright <troutfly@acsol.net>
Grand Junction, CO USA - Saturday, August 28, 1999 at 12:34:39 (EDT)
52-16C, Aircraft Observer (Navigator) Ellington, Dec 1952, 55L, Pilot, Malden/Laredo, April 1955.
Albert S. "Al" Borchik, Jr. <alborchik@aol.com>
Shalimar, Fl USA - Thursday, July 15, 1999 at 09:54:44 (EDT)
Speaking of 'old timers' how about class of 43-B? Spence Field, Moultrie, Ga. Single Engine. Anybody out there still in an upright position?
Jack Narz <cbikc@aol.com>
Beverly Hills, ca USA 90210 - Wednesday, June 16, 1999 at 16:59:19 (EDT)
Check out the 53A web site/
Thomas R. Calkins <Reunion53A@aol.com>
Bradenton, FL USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 22:04:27 (EDT)
What a great web site to find out about reunions. Greetings to all members of USAF Pilot Class 53A. The class is having a reunion April 5-9, 2000, in San Antonio, TX. All members of 53A at all bases are invited to attend. For information view webb site http://members.aol.com/Reunion53A/ or contact via e-mail to Reunion53A@aol.com. All attendees at the 53A reunion will be advised of the Aviation Cadet Reunion, November, 2000. Tom Calkins, Secretary, USAF Pilot Training Class 53A, Reunion II
Thomas R. Calkins <Reunion53A@aol.com>
Bradenton, FL USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 21:58:29 (EDT)
2nd Squad, 2nd Platoon, "A" Company! Oh, never mind this isn't a Leatherneck site!?!? Semper Fidelis!!!
Bryan Long <long@gibralter.net>
Camp Lejeune, NC USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 20:22:00 (EDT)
Class 57-L
Richard A. (Tony) Pierson <Rap6711@aol.com>
Panama City, Fl. USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 18:06:59 (EDT)
Enlisted USAF 4-29-54, Pre-Cadet at James Connally AFB TX, Graduated Aviation Cadet class 56-05c(Navigator) Harlingen AFB Tx. Retired 4-30-74.
Robert J. Cashatt <rcashat@ns.net>
Rancho Cordova, CA USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 16:14:54 (EDT)
HELLO ALL I GOT HERE FROM MY GOOD FRIEND Capt. Billy Rawl RET. TWA CAPT. AND U.S AIR FORCE ENJOYED VERY MUCH CAPT. CAPPY CAPPELLA U.S. MERCHANT MARINE SERVICE
|Capt.CappyCappella <kc6mvg@utma.com>
Mylo, N.D. USA - Sunday, June 13, 1999 at 13:34:45 (EDT)
55-R.Primary at Malden, Mo. Basic at Bryan,TX Retired 1973 at Cannon AFB, NM. Will be at the 2000 reunion.
William L. (Bill) Whelchel <whelchelb@aol.com>
USA - Sunday, June 06, 1999 at 17:14:52 (EDT)
Graduated class 55-R. Went thru Bryon and helicopters at San Marcus. Interested in attending cadet reunion. There is alot of others in 55-R who seem to be interested also.
JIM ROMICK <JROMICK@AOL.COM>
Troy, OH USA - Monday, May 31, 1999 at 14:11:07 (EDT)
55-R Graduate- Retired 1974- Will be at 2000 Convention.
Ira F. Watkins (Fred) <iwatkins1@aol.com>
Southaven, Ms USA - Monday, May 31, 1999 at 12:43:29 (EDT)
Aviation Cadet Class 43I Sam Truluck 10710 W. Topaz Drive Sun City, AZ 85351-2624
Samuel O. Truluck <N78071@aol.com>
Sun City, AZ USA - Monday, May 31, 1999 at 03:19:32 (EDT)
Deming AAF, NM; Bombardier Class 43-13 15AF/376BG/512BS - 51 missions Mather AFB, CA; AOB Class 49FB B24 - B36 - B52
Robert E Lehnherr <ifmo@csi.com>
Kent, WA USA - Sunday, May 30, 1999 at 23:19:24 (EDT)
Graduated Class 44C, Pampa, Texas. B-24 transition, Liberal, Kansas. Flew combat with 456TH BG,15THAF out of Italy. Served Vietnam 1967-68. Would like to know if anyone knows or has any information of a clasmate of mine, Arthur B. Legath? He was from Akron, Ohio Thanks Hansel E. Lee
Hansel E. Lee <hans@hansel.com>
Hawthorne, CA USA - Thursday, May 27, 1999 at 19:51:33 (EDT)
Very nice web site. I plan to visit it for the information. Way to go!!!!! Bill
Bill Thompson <tammylt@olemac.net>
Noel, MO USA - Thursday, May 27, 1999 at 19:49:52 (EDT)
I would like to contact 55-O and 55-R class mates . I went through Lackland and Columbus in 55-O , but about a dozen of us were held over at Columbus due to scheualing problems. We then picked up 55-R at Reece AFB. I then went to B-47's and B-52's.I got out of the A.F. and joined the Army Natioal Guard in my home town of Fresno,Ca. My unit was activated and I flew helicopters in Viet Nam. (BUMMER) !!! I am also a reunion committee member for 55-R. LVanBibber@webtv.net
LEWIS M. VAN BIBBER <LVanBibber@webtv.net >
Grass Valley, CA USA - Thursday, May 27, 1999 at 08:15:46 (EDT)
Class 55-R. We did a reunion in SAT June 1998 and looking to hold another about the time Branson comes alive. Looks like a great place to do the things planned. We have found 180 some of our classmates (Bryan Laredo Reese Webb Goodfellow) 62 of us have e-mail addresses. Flew the F-86F at Willy, F-86L at Perrin, the B-57B in Vietnam and did all the trainers.
George W (Bill) Madison <bmadi69961@aol.com>
Everett, WA USA - Wednesday, May 26, 1999 at 17:33:19 (EDT)
'Even those who don't finish are AVCADS forever'--as the man wrote. I'm one of them. 61-07ND-2, washed back to 61-08NA-3 since I had more gigs to march than my class had time to graduate. SIE'd in Dec 60 to follow my muse-music; Forbes AFB as "education specialist"? ; seperated Jun 62. Six months later, appeared on 'Tonight Show' singing with Mama Cass. Never looked back except for a teeny, tiny thought that stays with me. What If I'd stayed!! Each of us marches to his own drummer. It was an honor for me to march, for a brief moment in my life, with other Aviation Cadets.
TIM ROSE <TIM@FLYROSE.FREESERVE.CO.UK>
LONDON, ENG UK - Monday, May 24, 1999 at 15:58:58 (EDT)
Class 61-F: Primary at Spence in Moultrie GA; Basic at Reese in Lubbock TX. I enjoyed the reunion in San Antonio in '97 and looking forward to the upcoming one. Lots of fond memories (the older I get the fonder they become). I'd enjoy hearing from any of my old friends and classmates from the next-to-last Aviation Cadet Pilot class, as well as any other old friends from my aviation career who may read this. Best wishes, "Pappy"
D. W. (Pappy) Rawl <capnbilly@mindspring.com>
Columbia, SC USA - Sunday, May 23, 1999 at 20:07:25 (EDT)
Pre-Cadet Detachment-Reese AFB-1953 / Cadet Class 55H, Bartow and Reese / T29's Harlingen AFB-1955 / Jet Qual Craig AFB-1956 / F86D's 538th FIS-Larsen AFB-1956 / B66's 11th TWS-Yokota AB-1957 / B57's 6091st Jet Flt-Yokota AB 1958 / 104th TFS Maryland Air Guard. Eastern Air Lines 1959 to 1988. Looking for Theophile "Turf" Homburger, Bill Baker, Bill Parker and any others from the Pre-Cadet Days. Rick Chisholm lyman@pcfl.net
Lyman Ricker Chisholm <lyman@pcfl.net>
Flagler Beach, FL USA - Thursday, May 20, 1999 at 22:16:55 (EDT)
Graduated Pampa AAF, Class 44-E. B-24 Transition, Carswell ( was Tarrant AAF, Ft Worth, TX. Combat Training: Pueblo, Colo., Walla Washington & Will Rogers AAF, OK. B-26 Transition, Perrin AFB, TX, Combat Crew Training, Langley, VA. 55 missions K-9 (Pusan Korea) Retired Lt/Col flying C-130 Kelly, AFB. Am interested in contacting anyone along this Flight Path.
James T. Sidlo <jimmie@stic.net>
San Antonio, TX USA - Thursday, May 20, 1999 at 12:27:22 (EDT)
Class 44I; 20Nov1944; graduated at La Junta Colo. I was known as "Tex" during the cadet years (like anyone from Texas). I was hoping someone would start a project like this, for locating classmates from those years. Here is a brief history of my cadet years, in hopes someone might contact me that was there with me: July-Aug1943, Basic Training, Miami Beach (Indian Creek Apartments); Sept-Oct1943, CTD, University of Montana, Missoula, Mont.; Nov43-Feb44, Preflight, Santa Ana, Calif.; Feb-Apr44, Primary Flight Training (PT-17 Steerman), Thunderbird Field, Phoenix, Ariz.; May-July44, Basic Flight Training,(UC-78 / AT-17), Bambo Bomber), Minter Field, Bakerfield, Calif.; July-Nov1944, Advanced Flight Training (B-25), La Junta, Colo.; (after graduating, I fought the battle of New Mexico). Dec44-Feb45, B-17 Transition, Hobbs, N.Mex.; March-May45, B-29 Transition, Roswell, N.Mex.; May-June45, Pilot Poole, Lincoln, Neb.; July-Aug45, B-29 Combat Crew Training, Kirtland AAFB, Albuquerque, N.Mex. Then VJ Day on Aug.15,1945, and WWII was over.
Carmon F. Crone <Fakowee@aol.com>
San Antonio, TX USA - Thursday, May 20, 1999 at 02:21:41 (EDT)
How do I get info on my class of 55-T? I was an ROTC officer out of South West Texas Teachers College, San Marcos, Texas. My class was at Bartow, Fla where we flew AT-6's and my next class was Goodfellow AFB where we were in one of the last B-25 classes. Marshall E. Kuykendall
Marshall E. Kuykendall <marshall@kuyklendallland.com>
Austin, Tx USA - Wednesday, May 12, 1999 at 16:58:31 (EDT)
Cadet Class 54-06 (Ellington/James Connally) BORB36/47/52; 23+ years active E-1 to O-6, Master Navigator, 1525/1535/1575/1555/2816, Flew in props & jets from AT-11's to B-58's and RF-4C's. Logged crew time in 33 types and models of USAF planes. Vietnam '68-'69. Some flying stories available at my WWW site. Enjoy!
Phil Rowe <philrowe@highfiber.com>
Albuquerque, NM USA - Friday, May 07, 1999 at 12:08:11 (EDT)
Class of 43-J Primary @ Pine Bluff, Ark; Basic @ Coffeyville Kansas; Advanced @ Mission, Tex.....where are all my old classmates ??? Somebody must me around....how about hearing from you ? ....while we're still here..!
Al "Lu" Luongo <luluongo@hotmail.com>
Valdosta, GA USA - Wednesday, May 05, 1999 at 14:34:56 (EDT)
i would like to know the whereabouts of class 55-o
robert kautzmann <robert kautzmann>
danville, ca USA - Saturday, May 01, 1999 at 00:55:06 (EDT)
Would like to contact any Members of Class 54-P (particularly Bainbridge AB, Reese AFB). Entered Class 54-P as Aviation Cadet about June 1954. PA-18, T-6 at Bainbridge, T-28, B-25 at Reese AFB; graduated/commissioned 17 Aug 1954. B-50, B-25, T-29 Mather AFB 1954-1958. C-47, HU-16 AZ Nat Guard and 302 Air Rescue Sq (Reserves). Recalled to active duty 1963--T-29, C-47, U-6 (great stuff)--Retired 1977. Glad to find a little contact with the "Old Air Force."
Jim Miller <w7cz@aol.com>
Mesa, AZ USA - Saturday, April 24, 1999 at 09:11:03 (EDT)
The aviation cadet not only turned out pilots, it created navigators also. I graduated fron James Connally AFB in Waco Texas, class 65-07 on 7 Oct 64. I went thru EWO training at Mather AFB finishins there in June 1965. From there I went into a defense system evaluation squadron flying in B-57's. I hope more navigators check in here. A great site. A long time coming.
John Barnauskas, Jr. <barnaus@@ibm.net>
Endicott, NY USA - Wednesday, April 07, 1999 at 21:02:40 (EDT)
Graduated July 8, 1954, Class 54-M, Greenvillle AFB, Miss. Went on to Fly B-25, F-86D, B-47, C-130E. Retired June 20, 1973, temporary disibility. Subsequently recovered with more or less full remission, except as of late. Latest venture: completion of 4-yr Theology School. Am currently associate minister at my congregation. Latest,latest venture: attained black rank, Tae Kwon Do. (If it just wasn't for this arthritis in my knees!!)
LeRoy McMath <lmlm001.airmail.net>
Dallas, tx USA - Sunday, April 04, 1999 at 16:58:10 (EDT)
Most all the way through with 55-U, Lackland, Malden, and Vance, then hospitalized six weeks before graduation and finished up with 56-C. Would like to hear from any who were in either class. Did KC-97's then KC-135's before heading to the airlines in 1966. Plan to make the Branson 2000 Reunion
John J Dowds <JohnD44076@AOL.COM>
Hurst, TX USA - Saturday, March 27, 1999 at 20:27:37 (EST)
Capt Severe, Class 55U Lackland,May '54; Malden, MO Sept'54; Vance AFB Enid,OK. Grad.31 Aug '55 Adv, W Palm Beach FL Mats,ARS SA-16 Clark AB Pea Eye '56 '57 '58. New hire, Eastern Airlines Sept'59. Martin 404; CV440; L1049 (Connie); L-188 (Electra II); DC-8; B-727; B-757; EAL dies Jan.91 Hope to contact any 55U cadets and maybe setup our own reunion.
A Patrick Tomelden <apt811@aol.com>
Davidsonville, MD USA - Saturday, March 27, 1999 at 00:55:19 (EST)
61-F Spence, Webb, KC-135s , Delta Air Lines, Ark ANG (RF-101). Hope to find more 61-F classmates on this site.
David S. Austin <Brippies@aol.com>
Sherman, TX USA - Sunday, March 21, 1999 at 22:17:46 (EST)
A great site! Glad to see something like this to relive the most fun I've had in my lifetime, Going thru the Aviation Cadet Program, something I dreamed about as a kid and thru hard work and planning - accomplished by completing Class 61 Foxtrot via Spence AB and Vance AFB. Hope to be at the next reunion. KEEP UP THE EXCELLENT WORK.
Carl J. Mollnow <Cmollnow74@aol.com>
Tacoma, WA USA - Saturday, March 20, 1999 at 02:00:36 (EST)
Ron Williams, Class 57-J. T-33, F-84F, F-100ACDF, A3-B, TA3-B, F-8U, A-4-C, F-105DF, F-4D, F-16, CV-880, DC-9, MD-80, B-707, B-720, L-1011, B-747, RV-4. "I've been Flying" what have you other guys in 57-J been or are doing now? I would like to hear from you.
Ronald K. Williams <ronwill@tri.net>
Salina, KS USA - Sunday, March 14, 1999 at 16:47:16 (EST)
Class 45G,Enid AAF.Primary Goodfellow Field,Basic Goodfellow P 17,AT 6, B 25, Flew C47,B17,C82,P61,F82,F94,F86,B57. Great idea,send me the book. John Redrup
John Redrup ,Maj Ret <jredsr@dnet.net>
Franklin, NC USA - Sunday, March 14, 1999 at 15:30:43 (EST)
Graduated class 44E - George Field, Il. Towed targets at Tyndall Fld.Fl. for two months in a B-17 then on to B-24 training and overseas to Norwich, England (Old Buckingham) - total time - Sept. '44 to May '45. F.Y.I. George Field Reunion for all classes - Sept. 9,10,11,1999 - Vincennes, In. Contact George Field Assn. P.O.Box 301 Lawrenceville, Il. 62439-0301
Lloyd W Prang <lloyd2ad@netscape.net>
greenwood, in USA - Wednesday, March 10, 1999 at 10:58:35 (EST)
Graduated 51-F from Reese. Transitioned to jets. flew a combat tour with the 319th All Weather Squadron In Korea 1952/3 Interested in anybody knows the whereabouts of my Ro from both Korea and the 5th Fighter Squadron . His name is Arthur Watson ( Nickname Bud)
Clarence A. Fry <cfry2@juno.com>
Bel Air, MD USA - Wednesday, March 10, 1999 at 09:42:18 (EST)
Graduated class 57-19C Harlingen AFB. Served with SAC until 1961 (March/Elmendorf/kindley/Hunter). Would like to hear from old classmates (Roger Drew/Walt Lifsey/Jack Murray/ Hank Eisenberg/et.al.)
F. Neal Howard, Jr. <joyneal@mindspring.com>
Danville, VA USA - Wednesday, March 10, 1999 at 09:23:29 (EST)
Last class to graduate from Marfa, TX. How about the rest of our Class of 45C. Hope to hear from you. Pete
F(Pete)Slusher <fslusher@thedalles.net>
The Dalles, OR USA - Wednesday, March 10, 1999 at 01:30:50 (EST)
Class 57-V, graduated # 1 in class - B-25's at Reese AFB, Texas. Art AHO, where are you? (#2 Cadet 57-V)
R J Hardin <gatsby@amigo.net>
Salida, CO USA - Tuesday, March 09, 1999 at 22:51:40 (EST)
I went though the Moultire and Reese program in Class 54H. That was a wonderful time in my life. This web page is a great idea and helps re-kindle those pleasant memories. Keep up the good work.
Gerry W. "Sam" Bass <gerrywb@worldnet.att.net>
Miami, FL USA - Tuesday, March 09, 1999 at 15:51:38 (EST)
Class 54-H, Bartow AB and Reese AFB. Let's keep up the very fine work.
Donald L. Morin <dlmorin@digital.net>
Indian Harbour Beach, FL USA - Tuesday, March 09, 1999 at 15:25:07 (EST)
Any one out there from 58ABC? Primary at Bainbridge, 58 C Bryan, Texas. Hope to meet some old friends.
Robert J. Rindal <rindalbob@aol.com>
Duluth, MN USA - Monday, March 08, 1999 at 17:45:28 (EST)
Great site--looking foreward to Y2K Reunion.Looking for Classmates of 54-B Columbus,Miss. and Laredo, Tex.
L.B. Blake <lbblake@earthlink.net>
Cushing, OK USA - Monday, March 08, 1999 at 12:13:32 (EST)
A/C CLASS 61-DELTA...
David L. Roberts <robertsdl@mindspring.com>
Alpharetta, GA USA - Sunday, March 07, 1999 at 22:34:41 (EST)
A wonderful idea. I was in class 43G and 43I. Thunderbird II-Primary, Marana-Basic and graduated at Luke Field, AZ. P-40 RTU at Sarasota, P-40,P-51B & A-36 in Tac Recon at Meridian, MS. F-5B(P-38)Photo Recon MTO in WWII. 17yrs MATS
Orval E Wood <woody@acslink.com>
Moses Lake, WA USA - Sunday, March 07, 1999 at 19:06:30 (EST)
CLASS 54-F..BARTO AB, FL AND BRYAN, AFB, TX GREAT SITE. HOPE TO HELP ON THE MUSEUM. USAF PILOT TNG. ENABLED ME TO HAVE A 25 YEAR CAREER WITH " PAN AMERICAN WORLD AIRWAYS. KEEP 'UM FLYING !!!
WALTER I. BROWNE, JR. <BROWNEWI@AOL.COM>
TUSCALOOSA, AL USA - Saturday, March 06, 1999 at 18:10:11 (EST)
Great site...great idea! Thanks for all your efforts from the Class of 59-C.
Willis T. Gray <www.wtgray@cpis.net>
Sumter, SC USA - Saturday, March 06, 1999 at 16:20:58 (EST)
Naviagator Class 57-03c at Harlingen AFB. Made the first reunion at San Antonio. Hope to see many of you at Branson. Have lost touch with all of my old classmates. Would love to hear from some of you (57-03 or 57-J)
Hal Denison <w7luk@dfn.com>
Roswell, NM USA - Tuesday, March 02, 1999 at 21:44:41 (EST)
Navagator Class 57-09, How about more input from the navigators, Do you need pictures, stories etc.?
Henry G. Kast <nhnav@aol.com>
Exeter, NH USA - Tuesday, March 02, 1999 at 10:08:49 (EST)
Graduated Reese, Class 51-F--Looking forward to the Branson Reunion. Sorry to have missed the first one.
C. B. Robinson <ccrobins@gte.net>
Denton, TX USA - Wednesday, February 24, 1999 at 22:03:38 (EST)
As time runs out on us old-timers we hope these sites will always tell our story. Class 43H
John P. Farrell <golfnut@totcon.com>
Deltona, Fl USA - Wednesday, February 17, 1999 at 21:26:14 (EST)
God Bless You. Don't know how you are doing this but good luck.
Gerald F. Reed <Camphobo@msn.com>
Sykesville, MD USA - Tuesday, February 09, 1999 at 19:38:09 (EST)
wonderful idea, a place to meet old friends
Neil E. Schultz <sourdomr@ptialaska.net>
Cordova, Ak USA - Saturday, January 23, 1999 at 02:05:04 (EST)
Sorry I missed your first reunion. Hope to make it to Branson. Would like to hear fr.any 52-H classmates at Moultrie and then Vance at Enid. Appreciate all your hard work on this project.
George E. Vrla <gevrla@flash.net>
Dallas, TX> USA - Tuesday, January 19, 1999 at 01:25:53 (EST)
Class 61-E. I thoroughly enjoyed the first Aviation Cadet reunion, and I hope to see all my classmates in Branson next year. (This includes you, B.C.)
Larry King <lking@cell2000.net>
Merced, CA USA - Friday, January 08, 1999 at 14:48:27 (EST)
class of 43-J at Moore Field, Mission, Texas. Would like to hear from any old classmates...still have my Graduation book with pictures of how we used to look.!
Al "Lu" Luongo <luluongo@hotmail.com>
Valdosta, GA USA - Friday, January 08, 1999 at 13:07:54 (EST)
Class 53-D, Bartow, Bryan What a great project!
Glen T. Van Ingen <gvan@aloha.net>
Honolulu, HI USA - Monday, January 04, 1999 at 04:30:22 (EST)
Pre flight class F-21, Nov 56 Lackland.. then Bainbridge, Ga ..Then graduated from Brian, Tx. class 58-H. Would love to hear from any old classmates. You can count on me at the reunion.
John P. (PAT) Strohman <bigjps@aol.com>
Orlando, fl USA - Saturday, January 02, 1999 at 23:36:42 (EST)
Class 62-13 at Harlingen, Texas Retired Oct 79
Roger B. Newcomb <skyroamer@earthlink.net>
Austin, TX USA - Tuesday, December 15, 1998 at 01:14:40 (EST)
Class 54J out of Big Springs,Tx. Looking for classmates.You have the right idea with this site
Jack E Clark <jclark@dconn.com>
Canyon Lake, Ca USA - Monday, December 14, 1998 at 19:38:46 (EST)
I was graduated with 44I at Aloe Field, Victoria, Texas, then had to go to B-24 school at Keesler Field, Miss and hated every minute went into Meteorology and spent 26 years in that field after WWII. Tha nks for your Museum. God Bless you, Art
Arthur C Smith Jr. <art@arn.net>
Amarillo, Tx USA - Sunday, December 06, 1998 at 22:44:02 (EST)
52-G at Malden, MO and Vance AFB,OK Great web page! Hope your idea of a museum building will come true soon. I'll be mailing in a donation. 52-G and 52-H have joint reunions once every two years. Anyone interested can e-mail me.
Bob Huettmann <BobH66@Juno.com>
Pebble Beach, CA USA - Sunday, November 29, 1998 at 13:49:03 (EST)
53B Greenville, Miss, Foster AFB, Tx
Gene Sanders <sanders@unlimited.net>
Sacramento, Ca USA - Sunday, November 29, 1998 at 02:33:25 (EST)
Greta Idea, Pete Hicks, 43-I Spence Field, Moultrie, GA
Peter H Hicks <phhicks@msn.com>
Salinas, CA USA - Saturday, November 28, 1998 at 22:25:43 (EST)
Good luck. Sounds like a worthwhile project.
Larry Barr <lbarr24817@aol.com>
Greenville, MS USA - Friday, November 27, 1998 at 15:01:06 (EST)
53-D, Malden, MO, Webb AFB, TX,
Steve Mallner <mallner@att.net>
Marietta, GA USA - Tuesday, November 24, 1998 at 23:20:05 (EST)
Great page..Great idea.Class 54-F
Chuck Day <chasday@worldnet.att.net>
New Baltimore, MI USA - Tuesday, November 24, 1998 at 23:08:41 (EST)
Classes 55-V, 56-C, Graduated at Williams AFB, AZ 1 Nov 55.
Bobby R. Stone <bobbys@airmail.net>
Bedford, TX USA - Monday, November 23, 1998 at 19:38:10 (EST)
Seems like a good idea to me. The site looks great. Class 60-03, Harlingen AFB, TX
Hall Elliott <helliott@kua.net>
Kissimmee, FL USA - Monday, November 23, 1998 at 12:19:28 (EST)
AvCadet class 44-G Aloe Field, Victoria, Texas. Good luck! Nice site.
Robert D. Lutes <high_flyer@centuryinter.net>
Mountain Home, AR USA - Sunday, November 22, 1998 at 12:00:48 (EST)
Class 57-R, Class 60-03
Lincoln "Lee" Hill <seeknova@aol.com>
Wilmington, NC USA - Saturday, November 14, 1998 at 20:34:11 (EST)
Class 60-03, Harlingen AFB
Gary Abraham <bobo4@AOL.com>
Haughton, La USA - Saturday, November 14, 1998 at 18:15:46 (EST)
To all my classmates of 58-J, you will remember me as "Howdy Doody". For the last 40+ years I've reverted to my childhood nickname of "Gene". I cannot say enough about my hero's of Aviation Cadet Class 58-I/J. They all were a great inspiration to me. My sincere thanks goes out to the guys who have initiated this web site to keep alive the memory of the "Aviation Cadet Corp". Gene "Howdy Doody" Trotter, 58-J
Oliver E. "Gene" Trotter, Jr. <gt61@ellijay.com>
Ellijay, GA USA - Saturday, November 14, 1998 at 17:53:34 (EST)
I'm anxious to read "Last of a Breed." Sounds like a winner. Class 58-J, Greenville AFB, Ms.
JOHN W. CAMERON <JCame46042@aol.com>
Colorado Springs, CO USA - Saturday, November 14, 1998 at 15:12:10 (EST)
AVIATION CADET CLASS 60-E GRADUATED FROM GREENVILLE AFB, MS ON 28 JANUARY 1960
Charlie Jennings <CHARLIEJENNINGS1@COMPUSERVE.COM>
FORISTELL, MO USA - Monday, November 09, 1998 at 21:36:22 (EST)
Looks like a winner. I am proud of your accomplishment. It will be a wonder as the OTHERS
Bobby G. Franklin <machtwo@ipa.net>
Hot springs Village, AR USA - Wednesday, November 04, 1998 at 11:32:04 (EST)
Uncle Errol, The designers of this page really out did theirselves! The site is beautifully designed and easy to surf through. Congratulations on the upcoming success of your new Website. Bryan
Bryan Long <long@gibralter.net>
Camp Lejuene, NC USA - Wednesday, November 04, 1998 at 01:37:07 (EST)
Cadet class 54G, graduated from Williams AFB, AZ April 1954
John Schaefer <gizmo@futureone.com>
Glendale, AZ USA - Tuesday, November 03, 1998 at 22:32:48 (EST)
AVCAD Class 56-10c; Harlingen AFB, TX; Grad 20 June 56. USAF Retired 31 Oct 81.
James E. De Zutter <jdezutter@earthlink.net>
Harvard, MA USA - Sunday, November 01, 1998 at 10:52:53 (EST)