Posted: 1/16/2012 9:29:36 AM EDT
So, me and my father were going through some of my grandfather's things again recently, and I came across his high school yearbook (Northeast High School, Philadelphia, c/o 1941,) along with this...
It's beautifully leather-bound, with a fully embossed front and back. Inside is a full yearbook-style presentation of Newport Army Air Field, Arkansas, circa-1944. Kinda like this: 
Ill be making scans of the entire book, and then asking the Air Force if they'd be interested in it. If ya'll like, Ill try to put something together and post it here. I'll leave with this though, the forward, by General Henry H. Arnold. 
As members of the United States Armed Forces you do not have to be told of the magnitude and importance of the task that lies before you.
At every base, station and training field of the United States Army Air Forces you are preparing yourselves for the great test of arms which will prove that the forces of democracy can destroy the evil power of the totalitarian nations. Soon you will take your places as Bombardiers, Navigators, Pilots, and Gunners alongside of our allies who have been fighting so valiantly. As mechanics and supply personnel, and in every type of ground duty, you will have the vital responsibility of making sure that our airplanes will be second to none. We can win this war, and we will win it, but only if every officer and enlisted man puts forth all the fortitude and resourcefulness that Americans have always displayed in time of war. There are trying times ahead, times that will test the mettle of all of us, but I am confident that the personnel of my command will acquit themselves with honor and distinction, no matter where and when wee shalt meet the enemy. H. H. Arnold General, U.S. Army. Commanding General, Army Air Forces. Thought I'd share something cool, on a Monday afternoon. 
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Quoted: Wow! Very neat! Thanks for posting.So, me and my father were going through some of my grandfather's things again recently, and I came across his high school yearbook (Northeast High School, Philadelphia, c/o 1941,) along with this... http://dl.dropbox.com/u/46593558/NAAF.jpg It's beautifully leather-bound, with a fully embossed front and back. Inside is a full yearbook-style presentation of Newport Army Air Field, Arkansas, circa-1944. Kinda like this: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/46593558/44bravo.jpg Ill be making scans of the entire book, and then asking the Air Force if they'd be interested in it. If ya'll like, Ill try to put something together and post it here. I'll leave with this though, the forward, by General Henry H. Arnold. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/46593558/foreward.jpg As members of the United States Armed Forces you do not have to be told of the magnitude and importance of the task that lies before you. At every base, station and training field of the United States Army Air Forces you are preparing yourselves for the great test of arms which will prove that the forces of democracy can destroy the evil power of the totalitarian nations. Soon you will take your places as Bombardiers, Navigators, Pilots, and Gunners alongside of our allies who have been fighting so valiantly. As mechanics and supply personnel, and in every type of ground duty, you will have the vital responsibility of making sure that our airplanes will be second to none. We can win this war, and we will win it, but only if every officer and enlisted man puts forth all the fortitude and resourcefulness that Americans have always displayed in time of war. There are trying times ahead, times that will test the mettle of all of us, but I am confident that the personnel of my command will acquit themselves with honor and distinction, no matter where and when wee shalt meet the enemy. H. H. Arnold General, U.S. Army. Commanding General, Army Air Forces. Thought I'd share something cool, on a Monday afternoon. |
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Very cool. WWII aviation is my hobby.
What I always liked was the wide variety of uniforms during the war and how relatively lax the regs could be at times. Just look at the yearbook. I have never seen a military yearbook where the individual photos don't look exactly alike yet here they are all wearing their covers differently and I see at least two different types of uniforms. When you look at photos from the day you'll often see a group of guys standing around stationed at the same air base at the same time and no two will be dressed alike. Just goes to show how crazy the times were. Good pics! |