BRILLIANT FLIERS ATTEND �s MOST ADVANCEDSCHOOL. - Handpicked American airmen have been guests of the Royal air Force at the Empire Central Flying School in Britain, where the brains of experienced airmen from all corners of the British Commonwealth are pooled for the long-term benefit of Allied flying instruction. Having flown the Atlantic with little luggage, the Americans even wore British battle dress while on the course. Britain financed their visit, but the value to the Allies of the pooled information resulting from it is incalculable. In these pictures are featured Major
BRILLIANT FLIERS ATTEND �s MOST ADVANCEDSCHOOL. - Handpicked American airmen have been guests of the Royal air Force at the Empire Central Flying School in Britain, where the brains of experienced airmen from all corners of the British Commonwealth are pooled for the long-term benefit of Allied flying instruction. Having flown the Atlantic with little luggage, the Americans even wore British battle dress while on the course. Britain financed their visit, but the value to the Allies of the pooled information resulting from it is incalculable. In these pictures are featured Major Smith, Jnr., , of Augusta, Georgia, who has been adjutant to General Chennault in Burma and China with the American volunteer Group; Lieutenant Bergstrom, Navy of Duluth, Minnesota; Lieutenant Larry L. Booda of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 31 year old journalist, who has served in the Pacific and taken part in Naval engagements including the Battle of the Coral Sea and Mid-way. Picture (issued 1943) shows - The main feature of the Empire Central Flying School course are the lectures and discussions at which pupils exchange their experiences. Here are pilots attending a syllabuc lecture. The three American airmen in the front are - left to right - Lieutenant Booda, in leather jacket; Major , Jnr., and Lieutenant Bergstrom Royal Air Force
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