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USAF Pilot Training Classes 1952-1953

NEW CLASS BOOKS AVAILABLE March 20, 2011 Two class books have been added to our online collection - 52-G Bainbridge and 52-G Bryan, courtesy of Jim Howerton, son of James M. Howerton.

PRESIDENT"S MESSAGE   October 5, 2010 Greetings, Officers and Gentlemen: This is my first message as your newly elected Flight Leader until "Eighty Sixed" by the Great Bartender In The Sky, according to newly adopted Amendments to our Bylaws. Speaking of Bylaws, I am preparing proposals for your consideration that will recommend continuation of our Reunions on an annual basis, and maintain annual dues of $25. No other changes are contemplated for now. The first Reunion, planned for the fall of 2011 will be held in either Salem or Portland, Oregon. The following year is slated for either Florida or New Orleans, hosted by your Vice President, Jack Gilliland. More details and my thoughts on this policy change over time. As noted previously, Randy Presley will be limiting his effort to the publication of the News Letter; and Adam Gaus has agreed to continue as Webmaster. Incidentally, to keep communications flowing I have installed a new phone line for the exclusive use of our Members and other friends: 503-540-5657. I don't send E-mail messages, but I do write letters, and am always pleased to receive one. However, I can still receive your E-mails at hazelpbj@yahoo.com. The Colorado Springs Reunion was, as always, a great event thanks to Phil Alden & Company. I always enjoy listening to the adventures and the/greatly embelished with time,/war stories, as well as hearing about old comrads who were not able to attend the festivities. Many happy memories, and valid reasons to continue celebrating the purpose for which our Association was organized. I hope you all winter well; and look forward to greeting each and every one of you next year! Patrick A. "Pat" Hazel, President

REUNION   Photographs of the 2010 Reunion in Colorado Springs, CO are online.

NEW PHOTOGRAPHS   Photos taken by Ludo Goovaerts of Class 52-H at Greenville and Williams have been added to the website.

NEWSLETTERS   Copies of the Association's newsletters are available on the website.  Since sensitive information such as addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses are included, the newsletters are protected by the same username and password that is used for rosters.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF AMERICA   Tom De Boer (53-C) has sent a letter describing his trip by train, heading for pilot training at Columbus, Mississippi.

ATTENTION MEMBERS OF 52-F Pilots from pilot training class 52-F are now joining as Associate Members.  If you are from 52-F and are interested in our association, please contact Randy Presley at his address or email address below.  Rosters listing the 52-F students are now available.

BACKGROUND The Aviation Cadets and Student Officers who graduated from United States Air Force pilot training in 1952 and early 1953 received their wings near the end of the Korean War, and many graduates served in the war.   In addition to American pilots,  these classes included NATO pilots from Belgium, Denmark, France, the Netherlands and Norway.  We welcome the participation of NATO pilots at reunions.  A more detailed history is available.

MEMBERSHIP Membership is open to everyone interested in the history of Classes 52-G and 52-H.  Each year, members receive two newsletters and a printed roster.  Dues are US$25 per year, payable each January.  Send a check to Randy Presley, PO Box 1238, Mt. Pleasant, TX 75456-1238, USA with your address, telephone number and e-mail address.  You may also contact the Secretary by e-mail.

ROSTERS The rosters included in this Web site are similar to the roster printed annually by the Secretary, but also includes e-mail addresses. To preserve privacy, you must type in a username and password (in lower case) when requested. The current username and password will be published in the Association's newsletter that is mailed to dues-paying members.  The rosters are current as of 30 August 2010.  If you are a member, and cannot remember the username and password, contact the Webmaster by e-mail, and provide your name, class and primary base.

MISSING As of 30 August 2010, 1089 of our classmates have not been located by the Association -- 513 from 52-F, 174 from 52-G, and 402 from 52-H. We need your help to find addresses for those who are missing.  Please check the lists of the missing classmates who started in Class 52-F, 52-G or 52-H.  During the past 12 years, a variety of search techniques to locate classmates have become available. If you have found someone, send an e-mail to the Secretary.

BIOGRAPHIES The 52-G and 52-H Association would like to invite you to submit a biography.  Others in your basic and advanced classes may be interested in your life over the last 55+ years.  A biography is a good way to reach out to those you have known, but not contacted in a long time.  Presently, all biographies will be available from the biography page, or the list of Generals.  To add your own biography to this Web site, send a copy as a plain e-mail to the Webmaster, or as an attachment to an e-mail (Microsoft Word preferred).

PHOTOGRAPHS Some photographs on this website are shown as thumbnails.  Click on the thumbnail to expand the photo.  Use your Back button to return to the page you were viewing. We would like to include additional photographs and documents on this website that relate to classmates, aircraft, bases, reunions, etc.  Identify the source and the subjects.  If the material has been copyrighted, please send written authorization to use the copyrighted material on the website. Please send to the Webmaster as e-mail attachments: - Color or black-and-white photographs in .JPG format, and - Documents, such as reunion notices, banquet programs, etc. in .PDF format If you cannot send photographs or documents by e-mail, please mail them to: Adam Gaus, 6 Sorrel Hill Lane, Hauppauge, NY 11788 Be sure to include a self-addressed-stamped-envelope  (SASE) if you want them to be returned.

T-6A   The T-6A (Texan II) is the new USAF/USN primary trainer, built by Raytheon/Beech/Pilatus.   technical data  delivery to Sheppard AFB (from "Pappy" Rawl 61-F)

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