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Willow Run Reservists Being Sought

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30
Month
January
Year
1956
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Maj. Phillip G. Kuhn, New Commander Of Air Force Reserve 472nd Fighter-Bomber Squadron, Arrives At Willow Run Airport, February 1956

Maj. Phillip G. Kuhn, New Commander Of Air Force Reserve 472nd Fighter-Bomber Squadron, Arrives At Willow Run Airport, February 1956 image
Year:
1956
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, February 20, 1956
Caption:
RESERVES BEGIN FLYING: Activities of the new Air Force Reserve squadron at Willow Run Airport began over the weekend with the first formal training at the Packard Building headquarters of the 472nd squadron. Capt. Russell E. Wells, commander of the permanent 472nd detachment, here greets Maj. Phillip G. Kuhn, new commander of the Reserve flyers, as the major leaves one of the 10 fighter-bomber jets flown into the base yesterday. Some 75 reservists attended the first weekend of training. At full strength, the 472nd will have some 400 Reservists and 25 jet aircraft.

Ann Arbor News Reporter Dick Kerr Gets Dressed For A Flight In An Air Force T-33 Trainer Jet, April 1956

Ann Arbor News Reporter Dick Kerr Gets Dressed For A Flight In An Air Force T-33 Trainer Jet, April 1956 image
Year:
1956
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, April 26, 1956
Caption:
REPORTER OUTFITTED FOR RIDE: Although News Reporter Dick Kerr enjoyed a jet ride and inspection of the 472nd Air Force Reserve squadron at Willow Run recently, he's convinced now that AF planes and pilots' uniforms are designed with very short, thin men in mind. Here, a heavy double parachute needs adjusting by Lt. Louis G. Marlow before the air ride.

Ann Arbor News Reporter Dick Kerr Borrows A Helmet For A Flight In An Air Force T-33 Trainer Jet, April 1956

Ann Arbor News Reporter Dick Kerr Borrows A Helmet For A Flight In An Air Force T-33 Trainer Jet, April 1956 image
Year:
1956
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, April 26, 1956
Caption:
'JUST LIKE A FOOTBALL HELMET': A borrowed crash helmet and oxygen mask are adjusted for a snug fit before "going up." The helmet not only is a safety precaution, but it also shuts out considerable engine noise while flying in a jet. The oxygen mask was unnecessary during the 30-minute flight at some 21,000 feet altitude.

Air Force Lts. Louis G. Marlow & Al Siff Escort Ann Arbor News Reporter Dick Kerr To His Flight At Willow Run Airport, April 1956

Air Force Lts. Louis G. Marlow & Al Siff Escort Ann Arbor News Reporter Dick Kerr To His Flight At Willow Run Airport, April 1956 image
Year:
1956
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, April 26, 1956
Caption:
WALKS TO JET RIDE: Escorted by Lts. Louis G. Marlow (left) and Al Siff, News Reporter Dick Kerr (right) walks along the flight line of the new 472nd Air Force Reserve squadron based at Willow Run Airport. The unit is stationed on the east side of the giant field. Planes of the unit pictured here are F-80 fighter-bombers and T-33 trainer jets.