The Omaha World-Herald Discusses Nebraskans Getting Their Army Air Corps Wings
Title
The Omaha World-Herald Discusses Nebraskans Getting Their Army Air Corps Wings
Subject
Joseph Laughlin will be getting his wings after the final 3 months of training at Kelly Field
Description
This article describes the steps that 4 Nebraskans, including Joseph Laughlin, had to complete in order to be eligible to get their wings. It also describes the air corps program under which the new pilots were sought, as the Army Air Corps realized they were well under-staffed in case of war.
Creator
Omaha World-Herald
Source
National Museum of the United States Air Force - Research Division
Publisher
United States Air Force
Date
1939-1940
Files
Citation
Omaha World-Herald, “The Omaha World-Herald Discusses Nebraskans Getting Their Army Air Corps Wings,” A Look At United States Air Force Colonel Joseph Laughlin, accessed January 16, 2025, https://coloneljoelaughlin.omeka.net/items/show/77.