Gallery VIII

Field Day Athletic Competition. From the publication, "Pilot Training School, Tuskegee Institute", 1944.

A plane crew at work on a 100-hour inspection. They "keep 'em flying." From the publication, "Pilot Training School, Tuskegee Institute", 1944.

A plane crew at work on a 100-hour inspection on a PT-17. From the publication, "Pilot Training School, Tuskegee Institute", 1944.

Gassing up. "Fill 'er up" - a phrase much envied by civilians these days but used a hundred times over during the day's operation at Moton Field. From the publication, "Pilot Training School, Tuskegee Institute", 1944

A mechanic's training is never-ending. Here, mechanics must attend classes while on the job. From the publication, "Pilot Training School, Tuskegee Institute", 1944.

"Engine hints" From the publication, "Pilot Training School, Tuskegee Institute", 1944.

Discussing supply problems in Army Supply Office. From the publication, "Pilot Training School, Tuskegee Institute", 1944.

Civilian and enlisted men check status of aircraft maintenance forms daily. From the publication, "Pilot Training School, Tuskegee Institute", 1944.

A trainer gets a bath. From the publication, "Pilot Training School, Tuskegee Institute", 1944.

The dispatcher (seated) and an instructor doing "tower watch." Women have taken important roles throughout airport operations. The dispatcher is a key person in planning and executing the squadron's flight schedule. From the publication, "Pilot Training School, Tuskegee Institute", 1944.

Calling the "tower." Each cadet must "check out" and "check in" with the dispatcher. From the publication, "Pilot Training School, Tuskegee Institute", 1944.

Flying time recording - an important operation in the Tower. A daily and accumulative flying time record in hours and minutes is kept here on each Army, civilian and Aviation Cadet Pilot, as well as the Cadets' accounts of mess and barracks. The adjutant is seen here checking his mess and barracks accounts. From the publication, "Pilot Training School, Tuskegee Institute", 1944.

The Tower. A center of activitiy throughout the flying day. From the publication, "Pilot Training School, Tuskegee Institute", 1944.

An early morning scene on the ramp. A line of PT-19As await their Aviation cadet pilots on the flying line. From the publication, "Pilot Training School, Tuskegee Institute", 1944.

The head parachute rigger lectures and demonstrates to all entering cadets on use and care of parachutes. From the publication, "Pilot Training School, Tuskegee Institute", 1944.

Perfection in maintenance of parachutes is a vital task. Here, a parachute rigger repairs a chute harness. From the publication, "Pilot Training School, Tuskegee Institute", 1944.

If there is a building to be built, the Physical Plant Department staff plans and supervises the work. From the publication, "Pilot Training School, Tuskegee Institute", 1944.

Installing electrical wiring inside a building. From the publication, "Pilot Training School, Tuskegee Institute", 1944.

The construction foreman checks progress on never-ending maintenance and construction. From the publication, "Pilot Training School, Tuskegee Institute", 1944.

The plant engineer demonstrates proper use of a fire extinguisher to the chief guard and assistant. From the publication, "Pilot Training School, Tuskegee Institute", 1944.

Mess line-up...happy faces and hungry stomachs. From the publication, "Pilot Training School, Tuskegee Institute", 1944.

The Base Dietician supervises food preparation. Looks like it's birds for birdmen. From the publication, "Pilot Training School, Tuskegee Institute", 1944.

Medical Officers instruct ambulance corps on splint application. From the publication, "Pilot Training School, Tuskegee Institute", 1944.

The Mess Hall. From the publication, "Pilot Training School, Tuskegee Institute", 1944.

A cadet gets his physical check-up. From the publication, "Pilot Training School, Tuskegee Institute", 1944.

An eye check by a medical officer. Here, a cadet's eye muscle balance is being tested with the phorometer trial frame. From the publication, "Pilot Training School, Tuskegee Institute", 1944.

The is no shortage of manpower for Tuskegee Insitute coeds. From the publication, "Pilot Training School, Tuskegee Institute", 1944.

Jitterbugs, smoothies, and waltzers at a graduation dance. From the publication, "Pilot Training School, Tuskegee Institute", 1944.

The toastmaster speakers at a cadet graduation banquet. From the publication, "Pilot Training School, Tuskegee Institute", 1944.