Civilian Pilot Training Program (U.S.)

Organization

Staff Only

Historical Note

Citation:

https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Visit/Museum-Exhibits/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/196137/civilian-pilot-training-program/

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Stanley J. Dec Papers

Collection

Identifier: 2010-06-02

Abstract

Stanley Joseph Dec (1920-) was born in Raymond, Washington. After attending flight school in Iowa, Dec joined the military and served as a pilot for the U.S. Navy during World War II. The collection contains documents, logs, and publications documenting the training and military career of World War II U. S. Navy Ensign Stanley J. Dec.

Dates: 1942-1953

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

McMurray, Henry "Sandy" -- oral history interview, 2020 February 27

File

Scope and Contents Pilot Henry Sanford “Sandy” McMurray is interviewed about his military and commercial flying careers. He discusses his service with the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II, including his flight training with the Civilian Pilot Training Program, his service with the 305th Bombardment Group in the European Theater, and his service with the Air Transport Command in the Pacific Theater. He then shares highlights from his time as a commercial pilot for ONAT (Orvis Nelson Air Transport) and...

Dates: 2020 February 27

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives / The Museum of Flight Oral History Collection

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