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Something in one of the bios on that site brought up some questions about the "party meetings" the soldiers were subjected to. the pilot states... "I remember how he surprised me during a party meeting: It was discussed, if I could be accepted as party member, when he suddenly stood up and...

Thank you B17engineer, I have also found this kind of information in bios. And it just so happens I failed to notice the bios on the site MM posted. After digging further, I found some great info there. Big thanks again MM. It may be enough, but more could never hurt. If anyone knows where I...

Thanks MM, thanks Hitoshi. The site provided no information but I did contact the site staff. Anyone else? Perhaps someone knows of some biographical sites on the net that I havent come across or can answer any of the questions I posted above.

Hey guys, I am writing a story about ww2, and I joined this forum to get help with some details. I hope to create something you will all enjoy immensely. I know their are some very knowledgeable people on this forum and even those who arent what you consider expert will many times have...

Thanks for the replies guys. Glider, I found some info that kind-of supported what you posted, but I still don't have definitive info yet and now more thoroughly confused, lol. I have never seen the term "operational" used for the final stage. I have seen "advanced" used many times so I...

Greetings gents, New to the forum. Looking for a little info. Does anyone know where naval and marine fighter pilots received training in air combat maneuvers during ww2? ESPECIALLY 1941-1942 Was that training before or after they received their "gold wings?" Also which aircraft were...

Greetings all, I found this forum in my effort to research ww2 fighter pilots for a story I am writing. I decided to write this because I have a passion for the old warbirds and a deep respect for the men who flew them. While I dont expect to always find accurate information here, I know...