Classic Aircrew Photos Wanted
Sat May 09, 2009 8:58 am
Hey Gang,
I'm going to "update" our squadron's formation briefing slides and am borrowing an idea from another unit ... incorporating classic WWII photos into the brief.
For instance, the "time hack" slide could show aircrew gathered 'round synchronizing their watches, the route intro could show a guy revealing a wall map a la 8th AF style. The bus time slide could show guys piling into deuce and a halfs or the hoods of jeeps headed for their hardstand.
Although my unit traces its linage to B-24s, we are a C-130 airdrop squadron so anything with C-47s, etc and paratroopers and/or paradrop loads would be most appropriate, including the ground party using a radio or markers to signal aircraft. Other topics include low-level formation, emergencies, weather, takeoff and landing lineup, etc. Crew members at their stations are also options - specifically radio operator, navigator, and/or pilots. Other units, like P-51s, etc are welcome ... but I'm going to try to keep it Army Air Force if possible - no disrespect to our USN and USMC brothers.
Any photos you guys (Jack!) are willing to share that I can save and use on a gov't computer without copyright issues would be most appreciated.
Thanks in advance for any input!
Ken
I'm going to "update" our squadron's formation briefing slides and am borrowing an idea from another unit ... incorporating classic WWII photos into the brief.
For instance, the "time hack" slide could show aircrew gathered 'round synchronizing their watches, the route intro could show a guy revealing a wall map a la 8th AF style. The bus time slide could show guys piling into deuce and a halfs or the hoods of jeeps headed for their hardstand.
Although my unit traces its linage to B-24s, we are a C-130 airdrop squadron so anything with C-47s, etc and paratroopers and/or paradrop loads would be most appropriate, including the ground party using a radio or markers to signal aircraft. Other topics include low-level formation, emergencies, weather, takeoff and landing lineup, etc. Crew members at their stations are also options - specifically radio operator, navigator, and/or pilots. Other units, like P-51s, etc are welcome ... but I'm going to try to keep it Army Air Force if possible - no disrespect to our USN and USMC brothers.
Any photos you guys (Jack!) are willing to share that I can save and use on a gov't computer without copyright issues would be most appreciated.
Thanks in advance for any input!
Ken
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Sat May 09, 2009 11:48 am
34th BG crew briefing
Lt Col Bill "Double Trouble" Bailey briefs 352nd FS pilots before a mission
352nd FS 353rd FG
Flight leaders briefing 355th FS 354th FG
L-R Capt Gross, Maj Talbot, Lt Col Cloke & Capt Powers
96th BG briefing
Sat May 09, 2009 7:29 pm
very nice ...
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Sat May 09, 2009 7:41 pm
I've got a few more so if you want some bigger files drop me a email .
Re: Classic Aircrew Photos Wanted
Sat May 09, 2009 9:53 pm
Ken wrote:Although my unit traces its linage to B-24s, we are a C-130 airdrop squadron so anything with C-47s, etc and paratroopers and/or paradrop loads would be most appropriate, including the ground party using a radio or markers to signal aircraft. Other topics include low-level formation, emergencies, weather, takeoff and landing lineup, etc. Crew members at their stations are also options - specifically radio operator, navigator, and/or pilots. Other units, like P-51s, etc are welcome ... but I'm going to try to keep it Army Air Force if possible - no disrespect to our USN and USMC brothers.
What B-24 unit?
Ryan
Sun May 10, 2009 8:57 am
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/357th_Airlift_Squadron
http://www.315bw.org/357bs.html (the unit used the "pizza man" patch, with bombs removed, until ~1983)
http://www.315bw.org/357bs.html (the unit used the "pizza man" patch, with bombs removed, until ~1983)
Sun May 10, 2009 11:10 am
what does it mean when it says "heavy" and "very heavy" is that with the pay load that the aircraft is carrying?