Gyro, The
Class 43-18, Big Spring Army Air Field, Big Spring, Texas

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Contributors:

Ben Guttery

Published: December 25, 1943

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Item: 000157

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Categories:

Bombardment
Class Books
Training

Class/Unit Number:

43-18: Class 43-18

Special Features:

Hometowns - Includes cadets' hometowns
Honor Roll - Includes a list of accomplishments of prior graduates

Locations:

Big Spring Flying School; Big Spring, Texas, USA

Contributors:

Ben Guttery

Repositories:

Private Collection

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000209: Gyro, The
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This is one of 19 items in the Gyro (Big Spring) series.

Added: 2009-08-10

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[1] Scott Muselin (09-02-2018 2:43 PM)

According to the book cover this is for Class 43-18

Regards,
Scott

[2] Joe Papa (11-18-2019 10:47 AM)

Can you help me identify a unit logo that appears on a Big Sping AAF license plate topper? The logo is round with a bomb superimposed on a check mark. I can send a photo if that would help. Thanks.

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