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August 29, 1942
The Omaha Guide
Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska
What is this article about?
Second Lt. Mae Ross, 25, from Dayton, OH, commands a pursuit squadron at Tuskegee Army Flying School while instructing cadets in P-40 flights, part of rigorous combat unit training.
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Now that he has learned to fly pursuit ships, Second Lieutenant Mae Ross takes up another phase of Army life. He is now commanding officer for one of the new pursuit squadrons at the Tuskegee Army Flying School. Although he is only 25, this officer, like other graduate pilots of the Army Air Forces, learns there are other duties besides flying P-40's. So this graduate of the West Virginia State College has been assigned his new job "in addition to other duties." That last phrase means that he still flies so many hours every day, instructing cadets in the basic stage. Yes, Tuskegee Army Flying School not only trains them how to fly but also is training these same young pilots how to handle squadrons of men all a part of the rigid training which is fast whipping them into combat units. Lt. Ross calls Dayton, Ohio his home town. His residence is at 955 Card Avenue.
Now that he has learned to fly pursuit ships, Second Lieutenant Mae Ross takes up another phase of Army life. He is now commanding officer for one of the new pursuit squadrons at the Tuskegee Army Flying School. Although he is only 25, this officer, like other graduate pilots of the Army Air Forces, learns there are other duties besides flying P-40's. So this graduate of the West Virginia State College has been assigned his new job "in addition to other duties." That last phrase means that he still flies so many hours every day, instructing cadets in the basic stage. Yes, Tuskegee Army Flying School not only trains them how to fly but also is training these same young pilots how to handle squadrons of men all a part of the rigid training which is fast whipping them into combat units. Lt. Ross calls Dayton, Ohio his home town. His residence is at 955 Card Avenue.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Tuskegee Army Flying School
Pursuit Squadron
Pilot Training
Army Air Forces
West Virginia State College
What entities or persons were involved?
Second Lieutenant Mae Ross
Where did it happen?
Tuskegee Army Flying School, Dayton, Ohio
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Key Persons
Second Lieutenant Mae Ross
Location
Tuskegee Army Flying School, Dayton, Ohio
Story Details
Second Lieutenant Mae Ross, a 25-year-old graduate of West Virginia State College from Dayton, Ohio, has been assigned as commanding officer of a new pursuit squadron at the Tuskegee Army Flying School, in addition to his daily instructing duties in flying P-40s and training cadets to handle squadrons.