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November 12, 1948
Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald
Roanoke Rapids, Halifax County, North Carolina
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Pvt. Eugene B. Ray, 18, from Roanoke Rapids, N.C., reports to Keesler AFB, Mississippi, for radar training in the Air Forces Radar School, lasting 20-36 weeks with courses in electronics fundamentals and advanced equipment.
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Studies Radar
Keesler AFB, Miss., Pvt. Eugene B. Ray, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Ray, 121 Madison St., Roanoke Rapids, N. C. has reported to Keesler AFB, Mississippi to begin training in the Air Forces Radar School located here.
Keesler AFB is one of the Bases of the Technical Division, Air Training Command, and is also the home of the Airplane and Engine Mechanics School and the Air Chemical School. The training Pvt. Ray receives in the Radar School will extend over a period of 20 to 36 weeks, 16 of which will be an introduction to the fundamentals and principles of elementary electronics as applied to radar.
The second phase of his training will be either in the advanced Ground Equipment Course or the Air Borne Equipment Course.
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Studies Radar
Keesler AFB, Miss., Pvt. Eugene B. Ray, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Ray, 121 Madison St., Roanoke Rapids, N. C. has reported to Keesler AFB, Mississippi to begin training in the Air Forces Radar School located here.
Keesler AFB is one of the Bases of the Technical Division, Air Training Command, and is also the home of the Airplane and Engine Mechanics School and the Air Chemical School. The training Pvt. Ray receives in the Radar School will extend over a period of 20 to 36 weeks, 16 of which will be an introduction to the fundamentals and principles of elementary electronics as applied to radar.
The second phase of his training will be either in the advanced Ground Equipment Course or the Air Borne Equipment Course.
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Starters
Quality
rebuilts
at money
saving trade-in prices.
Thermostats
Heater hose, nipples, clamps,
radiator cleaner, stop
leak,
pliers, screw
drivers, water
pumps,
fan
belts,
gaskets,
sealer, Zerone anti-freeze.
Tropic-Aire
Heaters
Defrosters
Gay, New and Colorful
PLAID FIBER
SEAT COVERS
Washable,
Waterproof
Easily Installed
Perfect fitting
Expertly tailored fiber seat
covers, beautifully styled to
give your old car that new
car look. They're washable
and easy to keep clean. Protect your upholstery - install a set now.
A few beautiful & stunning
plastic sets in stock, at attractive prices.
Quality!
SUPER
ENDUROLUBE
MOTOR OIL
Perfected during the war to
prevent corrosion, retard oxidation, remove carbon, resist sludge and keep motors
free and clear of varnish and
Also other quality oils
money saving prices.
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What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
What keywords are associated?
Soldier
Radar Training
Keesler Afb
Air Forces Radar School
What entities or persons were involved?
Pvt. Eugene B. Ray
Mr. And Mrs. G. L. Ray
Where did it happen?
Keesler Afb, Mississippi; Roanoke Rapids, N. C.
Story Details
Key Persons
Pvt. Eugene B. Ray
Mr. And Mrs. G. L. Ray
Location
Keesler Afb, Mississippi; Roanoke Rapids, N. C.
Story Details
Pvt. Eugene B. Ray reports for 20-36 weeks of radar training, including 16 weeks of electronics fundamentals and advanced ground or airborne equipment courses.