Airmen lined up in front of Stearman biplanes

Airmen lined up in front of Stearman biplanes

Line of airmen standing at ease wearing flying overalls and helmets in front of a line of Stearman biplanes. Another line of airmen facing the aircraft with parachutes on the ground. Captioned 'Carlsrom Field circa late 1941, British cadets being briefed by their instructors. Additional information about this item kindly provided by the donor ' The other photo, also taken at Carlstrom Field was circa late 1941. These were sent to me from George J Ola, Colonel USAF (retired) . He was the Commanding officer at Carlstrom Field when Dad was there. Two versions

1941

Two b/w photographs

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