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Aeronautics Instructors
Cadets on Tuskegee Institute Campus
A Little "Workout..."
"On the Sidelines"
Cadets Discussing Cross-Country Flight
Flying Instructor Reviewing Check Points
Squadron Commander Briefing a Group of Cadets
"First Solo!"
PT-19A #1
PT-19A #2
A PT-17
Completing a Flight Report
STORM WARNING!
Instructor Demonstrates Maneuvers
"After-Flight" Critique
"Hangar Flying"
Lt. Col. William T. Smith
The "Winnah"
Congratulations to a Cadet!
Cadet Winner in Field Day Competition
Two "Stenogs..."
Dr. William J. Schieffelin
Army Check Pilot
Field Day Observers
Office Workers
A Cadet With His Guest
Field Day Competition #1
Field Day Competition #2
Field Day Competition #3
Field Day Competition #4
Field Day Competition #5
Field Day Competition #6
A group of the Division of Aeronautics Flying Instructors at Moton Field. All Negro aviation cadets received their fundamental and first Army flying training at the hands of these men. From the publication, "Pilot Training School, Tuskegee Institute", 1944.
Barracks, mess, physical training, and recreational facilities for cadets are located on the campus of Tuskegee Institute, four miles from Moton Field. Shown here are buses, owned and operated by the Division, in the process of transporting cadets. From the publication, "Pilot Training School, Tuskegee Institute", 1944.
A cadet gives one of the mascots a little "workout" while waiting for the "bus in." From the publication, "Pilot Training School, Tuskegee Institute", 1944.
"On the sidelines." From the publication, "Pilot Training School, Tuskegee Institute", 1944.
These cadets are discussing among themselves their cross-country flight, while a cadet manipulates his map for convenience in flight. From the publication, "Pilot Training School, Tuskegee Institute", 1944.
On the wing of a plane, an instructor reviews checkpoints with his student pilots -- briefing prior to their cross country course. From the publication, "Pilot Training School, Tuskegee Institute", 1944.
Before graduating from Primary, each cadet makes a dual and solo cross-country flight. A squadron commander is shown "briefing" a group of cadets prior to take-off. From the publication, "Pilot Training School, Tuskegee Institute", 1944.
"First Solo!" From the publication, "Pilot Training School, Tuskegee Institute", 1944.
A Dual Flight PT-19A, one of the two types of primary trainers used at Moton Field. From the publication, "Pilot Training School, Tuskegee Institute", 1944.
Another shot of the PT-19A in flight. From the publication, "Pilot Training School, Tuskegee Institute", 1944.
A Dual Flight PT-17 primary trainer from Moton Field. From the publication, "Pilot Training School, Tuskegee Institute", 1944.
For each flight, the pilot must enter the purpose of the flight, the "time up," "time down," and other data. This cadet is learning to complete this form properly by doing it under the supervision of his instructor. From the publication, "Pilot Training School, Tuskegee Institute", 1944.
STORM WARNING! All hands hustle to beat the storm to the draw. From the publication, "Pilot Training School, Tuskegee Institute", 1944.
Instructor demonstrates maneuvers in the ready room. From the publication, "Pilot Training School, Tuskegee Institute", 1944.
An "after-flight" critique. From the publication, "Pilot Training School, Tuskegee Institute", 1944.
Hangar flying. From the publication, "Pilot Training School, Tuskegee Institute", 1944.
Lt. Col. William T. Smith, former commanding officer, arrives to witness a Field Day. From the publication, "Pilot Training School, Tuskegee Institute", 1944.
The "Winnah" of Field Day competitive drive. Col. Noel F. Parrish, Air Corps commanding officer of the Tuskegee Army Air Field, makes the award. From the publication, "Pilot Training School, Tuskegee Institute", 1944.
A visiting general congratulates a cadet - the first ranking winner of aerial competition on Field Day. From the publication, "Pilot Training School, Tuskegee Institute", 1944.
A cadet winner in Field Day aerial competition is rewarded with a ride in a Basic Training plane - the ship he will fly when he leaves Primary. From the publication, "Pilot Training School, Tuskegee Institute", 1944.
Two Army "stenogs" enjoy watching Field Day aerial activities. From the publication, "Pilot Training School, Tuskegee Institute", 1944.
The Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Tuskegee Institute, Dr. Wm. Jay Schieffelin, visits the Parachute Department. From the publication, "Pilot Training School, Tuskegee Institute", 1944.
An Army check pilot at Moton Field shows his family about on Field Day. From the publication, "Pilot Training School, Tuskegee Institute", 1944.
Some of the clerical workers "dig out" from behind the desks to witness aerial competition on Field Day. From the publication, "Pilot Training School, Tuskegee Institute", 1944.
Caught! The Field Day camera caught these office workers. From the publication, "Pilot Training School, Tuskegee Institute", 1944.
A cadet show his guest about the airport operation. From the publication, "Pilot Training School, Tuskegee Institute", 1944.
Field Day Athletic Competition. From the publication, "Pilot Training School, Tuskegee Institute", 1944.
Field Athletic Competition. From the publication, "Pilot Training School, Tuskegee Institute", 1944.
Field Day Athletic Competition. From the publication, "Pilot Training School, Tuskegee Institute", 1944.
Field Day Athletic Competition. From the publication, "Pilot Training School, Tuskegee Institute", 1944.
Field Day Athletic Competition. From the publication, "Pilot Training School, Tuskegee Institute", 1944.
Field Day Athletic Competition. From the publication, "Pilot Training School, Tuskegee Institute", 1944.
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Aeronautics Instructors
A group of the Division of Aeronautics Flying Instructors at Moton Field. All Negro aviation cadets received their fundamental and first Army flying training at the hands of these men. From the publication, "Pilot Training School, Tuskegee Institute", 1944.




























