29x10 Group Photo WW2 Class 1942-D USAAF Miami PILOTS OCS + Graduation Program

Description: This is a rare and valuable 29x10 group photo from the WW2 Class of 1942-D USAAF Miami PILOTS OCS Graduation Program. The photo captures a momentous occasion in American militaria history. The program is an original and authentic piece of collectible material that will make a great addition to any collection. Ships rolled in protective cylinder. The photo is from the United States and features individuals who have served in the armed forces during World War II. The theme of the photo is militaria, and it is a great piece for collectors of original period items. This photograph is a must-have for anyone interested in the history of American military aviation. From 1942-45, before heading overseas to assignments in World War II, many thousands of soldiers attended Officer Candidate School (OCS) down in Miami, Florida. The concept of an Officers Candidate School was a one that originated in 1891 with the Marine Corps, but the United States Army Air Air Force (USAAF) did not get around to forming an OCS until 1942. The USAAF OCS was started under the command of Major General Walter Reed Weaver at the direction of General Henry Harley Hap Arnold. The first location for the USAAF OCS was decided on February 17, 1942 to be in Miami Beach, Florida where the US government took control of dozens of hotels to house all of the soldiers. The purpose of these OCS programs was intended to rigorously train officers from the ranks of active duty warrant officers and enlisted men under 36 years of age, though a number of notable exceptions came through including Clark Gable at 41. Training was intended to compress the endurance and academic rigor of the United States Military Academy into only four months and washout rates were as high as 33%.

Price: 145 USD

Location: La Grange, Texas

End Time: 2024-09-22T01:43:58.000Z

Shipping Cost: 4.63 USD