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^1. 1, No. 9
Official Publication of the Nebraska Wing—CIVIL AIR PATROL
May, 1943
WELCOME, COMMANDER E. L. JOHNSON!
Transferred, Cap Now
Dmaha-McCook Run
Is Air Force Auxiliary
Inaugurated in May
On April 29 the Civil Air Patrol was
Another additioa to the courier service
;hicb the Nebraska wing operates for the
transferred from the Office of Civilian De
Jecond Air Forces was added May 9, when
fense, which had created it the week before
. run from Omaha to McCook was inaugu-
Pearl Harbor, to the U. S. war department,
under which it Is now operating as an aux
ated.
The plane connects at McCook wUh a
iliary to the army air forces, and under di
rect control of General H. H. Arnold, com
chedule which the Colorado wing operates
mander of the army air forces.
•etween Colo, Springs and McCooK, to proIde the air forces with direct Omaha-Colo.
The war department immediately an
nounced that it contemplates no change in
Iprlngs service. First to fly the run was
. t T. E . R o s a , G r a n d I s l a n d , w h o a l s o i n -
the administrative and operating methods
ugurated the Omaha-Grand Island run DeLt. Col. Earle U Johnson
ember 15.
Vr r a n g e m e n t s f o r t h e s e r v i c e w e r e c o m
peted when MaJ. Harry B. Sidles, Nebraska
/ I n g c o m m a n d e r, w e n t t o D e n v e r a f e w
ays earlier to confer with MaJ. Philip H.
l l n k l e y, l i a i s o n o f fi c e r b e t w e e n C A P a n d
he Second Air Force, MaJ. Harold R. Smetl i l l s , C o l o r a d o c o m m a n d e r, a n d M a J . J .
l o w a r d W i l c o x , K a n s a s c o m m a n d e r.
Hinkley reported that CAP planes are
tow flying mall and cargo for the army air
Col. Johnson Will Be
Nebraska Wing Guest
On Saturday. May 22, the Nebraska wing
will have the honor of acting as host to LL
C o l . E a r J e L . J o h n s o n , Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . ,
n a t i o n a l c o m m a n d e r o f t h e C A P.
A banquet in bis honor is to be given at
orces at the rate of 16 million ton-miles
corps officers, and the greater share of its
m i s s i o n s h a v e b e e n f o r t h e a r m y. H e n c e ,
prior to April 29 >t was under a sort of
dual directorship. The transfer had long
been anticipated.
The O.C.D. heretofore has paid the adminiBtrative
expenses
of
the
C A P.
Per
diem of pilots and co&ts of operation, main
tenance and depreciation of their planes for
(Continued on Page 3)
the Fontenelle hotel in Omaba at 1900 hours.
<er month, and that the service rapidly is
o f t h e C A P. S i n c e i t s i n c e p t i o n , t h e n a
tional organization has been headed by air
A number of prominent civil and military
e i n g e x p a n d e d s t i l l f u r t h e r.
Effective May 17th the Lincoln Air Base
officials are expected to be guests.
Col. Johnson is a director of the National
^as made a stop on the Omaha-Fairmont-
Aeronautic association, and the Omaha chap
lalina schedule.
ter of the NAA is Joining hands with the
CAP in sponsorship of the banquet.
> L A N E R E N TA L R U L E S ;
CAA HAS FINAL WORD
Repeatedly asked for clarSfication on the
tatus of CAP members who wish to buy in<
traction or flight test time, national headuarters has outlined the situation as fol: > w s :
Under present rules, those who will be
•ermitted to buy flight time to advance
"We expect the event to mark one of the
c o m m a n d e r. " W e a r e m o r e p r o u d t h a n w e
can say to have Col. Johnson accept our
date for a mass Jump, They are bringing
their mascot, Geronimo. a German shepherd
invitation."
dog. to the Nebraska Kennel club's annual
On the following day the national com
mander will attend an all-day meeting of
dog show, where Geronimo will be made a
the Iowa wing at Des Moines.
Col. Johnson Is one of the principal rea
sons why the CAP has made such an excel
o r c e s ; ( 3 ) fl i g h t i n s t r u c t o r i n A r m y, N a v y,
; a a , o r A i r l i n e s A i r Tr a i n i n g I n s t i t u t e c o n -
raet flying school; (4) pilot tor scheduled
(Continued on Paso 2)
m e n o f t h e 5 0 7 t h P a r a c h u t e I n f a n t r y, A l
l i a n c e a i r b a s e o n S a t u r d a y a n d S u n d a y,
May 22-23
ween 18 and 40 years of age and must meet
he physical requirements for a commer-
horized CAP services; (2) pUol In armed
T h e ' w i n g s t a ff a n d O m a h a u n i t s o f C A P
will play host to 20 officers and enlisted
red-letter days in the history of the Ne
braska wing," said MaJ. Harry B. Sidles, wing
heir skill for the war effort must be be-
♦ ' 1 c e r t i f i c a t e . Tr a i n i n g m u s t b e f o r o n e
. .ae following 5 services: {1) pilot in au-
OMAHA CAP TO ASSIST
AS •CHUTISTS' HIT SIK
The paratroopers will be in Omaha that
sergeant in the K-d corps. The paratroop
ers thought they should come along, and 16
of them, as well as Geronimo, will jump.
The Cap will meet, the paratroopers at
lent record that the war department wanted
it (and got it) as an auxiliary to the army
the Municipal airport on Saturday. The
air forces. He has been active since the
or of Lt. Col. Eurle Johu3on, national com
start. An Ohioan, he initiated the Ohio wing
m a n d e r. t h a t n i g h t .
soldiers will be guests at the dinner In hon
long before there was any such thing as the
On Sunday the CAP will be in charge of
C A P, a n d t h e n m o v e d o n t o t h e n a t i o n a l
scene as civilian fliers were organized into
a national group.
arrangements at the Jump field, where
many thousands of Oniahans are expccted
t o g a t h e r.
CORNHUSKER CAP NEWS
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May, 1943
CORNHUSKER CAP NEWS
PubJt«h«d each month by the Nebraska Wing
Headquarters of the Civil Air Patrol. Offices
at 602 South Nineteenth Street. Omaha. Neb.
Extra copies may be obtained by writing
to Wing Headquarters. Five cents each.
Wing Staff
Commanding Officer Harry B. Sidles
E x e c n t l Te O f fi c e r M i M e y e r s
Adjutant Dorothy G. Orr
Operations Officer - -Yic M. Schroeder
Training Officer G. Crawford Follmer
Intelligence Officer Lawrence Yonngman
Supply Officer Ri^y Mueller
Transportation Officer Earle C. Reynolds
Communications Officer Harry Uorke
Engineering OfHcer ....IVIlUam A. Fraser, Jr.
Liaison
E(jitor
Officer
Lawrence
Photo
Editor
Gould
W.
DIeti
Yo u n g m a n
Robert
C.
Fisk
H e re Mtfa a p i ctu re o f th e N e b ra ska w i n g 's mo b i l e u n i t, p ro cu re d to se rve BTe b ra sfca
The CAP NEWS Is printed by the Citizen
Printing Co.. 2308-10 N Street, Omaha, Nebr.
coorier base maintained at Omaha lur the Second Air Force... Beside it is Lt. Carl Lang,
base operations officer. Turchase of the trocic was made |M>S8ib>e by tiie Nebraska Aero
nautics commission, which has been of great assistance on many occasions... The track is
a l r e a d y e < i a i p p e d w i t h a s p e c i a l g e n e r a t o r, a n d e x t e n s l Te p l a n s b u i l t a r o u n d i t c a l l f o r
From the Photo Editor
two-way radio equipment, flood lights and first aid equipment.
ANNOUNCE
(By Bob Flsk)
PROCEDURE
P L A N E R E N TA L R U L E S ;
IN
CAA HAS FINAL WORD
TRANSFER OF TITLE
The Cornhusker CAP News is your news
paper, carrying news of your squadrons,
priming pictures to more graphically show
the activities in which you and your squad
to an airplane will he made by National
air carriers: or (5) pilot for aircraft or ac
Headquarters
cessory manufacturers.
ron are Involved.
In order that your squadron be repre
s e n t e d p l c t o r i a l l y, y o u r p h o t o e d i t o r r e c o m
m e n d s t h a t a p h o t o s e c t i o n o r. a t l e a s t , a
phoio Sergeant be appointed whose duty
Recommendation for the transfer of title
to
the
Aircraft
Production
Board, WPB. only when the aircraft Involv
ed Is being purchased for the purpose of
placing It in use for the duration on Author
ized Civil Air Patrol Service, as In the foN
will be to take pictures of your more inter
lowing: a—CAP costal patrol; b—CAP lia
ison patrol; c—Authorized military courier
esting activities and then turn them in to
and other services requested for the armed
the Cornhusker staff.
forces and governmental agencies; d—
The subject matter in these pictures
should be compact and, whenever it ts pos
sible to get the idea across, should not
show more than three to five people. Each
picture should contain a center of interest,
unless of course it is a group picture to
show squadron membership, etc.
Keep your prints full of detail, not too
much
contrast
or
too
flat.
If
you
can
t
make the prints, send us the negative, along
with your name and address and we will see
that the negative is returned in good condi
tion.
Address inquiries or pictures to R. C.
Fisk, 6223 Florence Blvd., Omaha.
D R . TA M I S I E A T O A R M Y D U T Y
The newest member of the wing staff,
Lt. Col. J. A. Tamlslea, has been called to
a c t i v e d u t y w i t h t h e U n i t e d S t a t e s a r m y.
D r. Ta m i s i e a w a s a p p o i n t e d w i n g m e d i c a l
Authorized
industrial
courier
for
war
in
In his letter of resignation to Wing Com
An applicant is permitted to state a pr'
erence for the service he wishes to ente..
but must agree that if. when he completes
his flight training, there Is no vacancy In
that service, he will accept flying duties in
one of the others. He must agree to con
tract for sufficient training to attain the
certificates or ratings required for the work
dustries and Forestry Patrol,
contemplated and to complete the training
within 6 months. He must file evidence o;
Any eligible airplane In the "A" Classi
fication may perform the above services.
financial ability to pay for the hecessar:
training. No dra/t exemption is granted fo:
Once the transfer of title is completed, the
aircraft Is automatically registered with the
War Production Board as being assigned for
trainees. An applicant is required to stat<
his draft status if he is subject to the draft
in order that as many CAP members a
duration In War Service, and will not be
can qualify can be certified promptly an-
used for any other purpose.
get back in the air, CAP National Headquar
ters has undertaken the task of recelvin
The seller must complete a "Request For
Approval of Sale" form and the buyer exe
cute the statement portion of the form set
ting forth the reason for the purchase.
The buyers statement will be endorsed by
t h e W i n g C o m m a n d e r, w h o w i l l v e r i f y t h e
statement that the aircraft will be used as
applications and issuing "Certificates of Es
sentiality" to CAP members. Application
have to be made out in quadruplicate, an
must be notarized hy the applicant and b
the local unit commander and endorsed b
the Wing Commander.
form will be submitted to National Head>
Unit commanders will keep lists of AL
applicants for flight training including thoi
quarters in duplicate to be used as a basis
who are disapproved at this time. Shou!
for
the rules be relaxed, we want to be able '
grant approvals to as many as may quail
represented when title la transferred. The
recommendations
to
War
Production
Board.
o f fi c e r l a s t O c t o b e r, a n d h a s b e e n a n a c t i v e
and efficient officer.
(Continued from Page 1)
under any future amendments.
A standard formula has been adopted for
determining the maximum price for which
mander Sidles, he said: "I wish to say that
any used aircraft can be sold. This formula
my association with you and the other offi
cers of the patrol have been happy and I
have enjoyed the work very much,"
may be obtained from C.A.A. Offices. Sale
price of airplane must not be higher than
formula price.
Airplane owners, by applying directly '
WPB, may obtain a "blanket permission"
rent specified aircraft for flight Instructi<
or tests to individuals who present Certl
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CORNHUSKER CAP NEWS
May, 1943
Page 3
Presto! New Squadron
By Martin Employes
A.t the Martin bomber plant they build a
hard-hitting airpiane in the tdartia Marau
d e r.
The workers there are a hard-hitting
bunch, too, judging from what happened
w h e n a l e w o f t h e m g o t t h e C A P f e v e r.
Recently one Martin worker joined the
C A P. T h e n , s o q u i c k t h a t i t w o u l d m a k e
your head swim, there were enough Martin
members for a flight. A few days later
there were enough for a squadron—and now
they're looking forward to an enrollment of
200.'mostly from the second shift.
The
man
who
started
it
all,
and
com
mander of the Martin-Nebraska squadron Is
W i l l i a m G a r n e r, l e a d m a n i n a s s e m b l y p o
sition No. 3 at the modification center. Gar
ner recently contacted Capt. Oscar Cooke,
commander of Omaha squadron No. 1, and
queried him on the possibility of joining the
squadron. Cooke said that Garner's odd
hours might make It pretty difficult for him
to attend meetings, hut suggested that he
t r y i t a n y w a y.
Well, Garner got to talking it around the
plant, and it seemed that a lot of other fel
The first photo section within the Nebraska wing (so far as The News knows) has
been (ormed by the Omaha No« 1 squadron. iSome the members are pictured above,
nhtle engaged in dark-room studies... Left to rigrht are Section Leader H« L» Gaskill.
Wilbur Lyon, George Caley, and Assistant Section Leader R. Severinsen. The section
lows were Interested. And It just grew and
has been holding classes each Tusday eTening, studying photographic chemistry, elemen>
grew. At present nearly 100 male members
tary pliotography, and laboratory work.
The section was instituted by Robert C» Fisk, photo editor of The News*
have signed up, and more than a score of
.omen as well. For them it's all business
—and no foolln'! They have started hold
ing regular meetings on Tuesdays and Fri
days, at 11:30 a. m.
The commander Is now engaged In the
task of selecting bis staff. It's a squadron
of which a lot more will be beard!
72 BOYS IN CADET SQUADRON
S TA R T M E T E O R O L O G Y C L A S S
The boys' cadet unit, sponsored by Omaha
Squadron No. 1 now numbers 72 members,
Just five less than the sponsoring squadron.
let Sgt Roy Highfield reports that the
administrative costs, as well as operating
expenses and per diem for pilots on mili
tary missions. The rate of 18 per diem
for CAP pilots and hourly allowances rang
ing from $5 to $S6 for operation, mainten
ance and depreciation of their aircraft on
military missions will continue. Size, horse
power and equipment of the planes deter
mines the hourly allowances.
Continae Assistance
Assistance of the AAF in operation and
maintenance of CAP planes based at Air
states. The states which receive this aid, or
the United States Forestry Service, pay for
this
work.
The states of Louisiana, Arkansas and
Mississippi pay for flights undertaken as a
levee patrol during flood season. War plants
i n i n d u s t r i a l a r e a s o f t h e M i d d l e We s t p a y
for a courier service which performs such
activities as rushing replacements for vital
machine parts which have broken down.
The AAF anticipates no changes in the
tours
of
active
service
under
which
the
training propram has gained momentum.
The squadron has completed several direc
so long as the supply of replacement parts
CAP has operated. These tours call for a
three-months' minimum of active duty on
anti-submarine patrol, and a minimum of
does not divert critical materials from more
two weeks on courier service and miscel
tives, Including navigation, military courtesy
immediate needs.
laneous missions requested by the armed
Forces installations will be continued.
Use of CAP planes is expected to continue
and discipline, and will start shortly on
The anti-submarine patrol is the CAP'S
m e t e o r o l o g y. T h i s c l a s s w i l l b e i n c h a r g e
of Sgt. P. K. Patrick, and will be taught by
p r i n c i p a l m i l i t a r y a c t i v i t y. N o r e d u c t i o n i n
Stanley Marsh.
"The boys have much to gain through this
the present time.
training program," said Highfield. "Many
of them hope to get into the air corps and,
while the 230 hour C. A. P. training course
will not give them a rating, it will give
them a background that will help them in
either military or civilian aviation."
TRANSFERRED, CAP NOW
IS AIR FORCE AUXILIARY
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missions requested by the armed services
have been supplied by funds of the AAF.
The .\rmy Air Forces will now assume all
the extent of this service is anticipated at
forces.
Chamberlain Proves A "Joiner"
Lt. Ray D. Chamberlain of the U. S. air
Other Military Services
Other chief military services of the CAP
also are expected to continue unchanged.
corps, formerly intelligence officer for the
Grand Island squadron, Is in foreign ser^
These
are
the
Southern
Frontier
Liaison
vice, and expects a transfer soon to "for
in
eigner service."
"Just as soon as suitable arrangements
can be made." he wrote, "I plan to have a
which the Nebraska wing has an Important
press photo taken of myself peering from
role; a courier service on a smaller scale
for the First Air Force, in the Northeast,
the pouch of a (censored) . . .
and local searches from time to time for
Backs." Cue of the less cruelties was the
missing military aircraft.
Certain non-milllary activities of the CAP
also are expected to continue. Among these
shaving of the heads of the victims. When
I j o i n e d th e "Sh o rt Sn o rte rs " i t w a s e x p e n
Patrol, along the Mexican border; the cour
ier
service
for
the
Second Air
Force,
services are forest fire patrols for various
"I
have
been
initiated
Into
the
'shell
sive only from a monetary standpoint—but
this "Shell Backs" organization—wow!"
CORNHUSKER CAP NEWS
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P L A N E R E N TA L R U L E S ;
CAA HAS FINAL WORD
(Continued Trom Page 2)
oates of Essentiality signed by the National
C o m m a n d e r o t C A P.
Flying members of CAP, as in the case of
all civilian flyers, are certificated by CAA
and their flying Is regulated by the rules
of that agency. Supervision of flight train
ing of civilians is under the jurisdiction of
CAu'^, except for those civilians who are
training under the supervision of the armed
forces. The CAA regulation issued April 12,
as Standard Practice No. ACA-9, la in full
force and effect as regards CAP members
coming within the scope of Its meaning. All
CAP applicants who meet the qualifications
specified In ACA-9 will make their applica
May, 1943
Cap In Vain Fight
Against River Flood
Omaha members of the CAP are willing
to forget as soon as possible the iate dis
astrous Missouri river flood, which caught
a num^ber of CAP planes, but nevertheless
there were a number of CAP flood activities
which deserve recognition.
Aa the flood threat became imminent, a
daily river patrol was ordered. Lt. Carl
Larig, base operations officer, was appoint
e d e m e r g e n c y o p e r a t i o n s o f fi c e r, a n d c o m
manders of both squadrons were Instructed
to coordinate their activities through Lang's
office, at the airport
The services of CAP pilots and planes
tions direct to CAA.
were immediately offered to both district
CAP National Headquarters, In coopera
tion with CAA, has accepted the designation
and division offices of the U. 8. army en
by the Chief of the Aircraft Priorities
Branch, WPB, as certifying agency for those
CAP members who do not entirely meet the
qualifications set forth in the above regu
lation. Such members may apply to their
gineers, to the Nebraska state guard, the
Red Cross, and other interested agencies.
The News had intended to ran a ptctare
Arrangements were made for a boat, in
event that CAP personnel had to be evacu
of the Nebraska coorier base hangar—but
It never expected to have a picture like this*
ated, and services of CAP pilots were of
fered private operators if it became neces
Unit Commanders and submit evidence as
sary to move planes in a hurry.
to their qualifications. The applications will
be certified by the Interviewing Officer and
forwarded through channels to National
The river patrols reported locations of
marooned persons and livestock, noted
Headquarters for final approval and issu
a n c e o f c e r t i fi c a t e s o f e s s e n t i a l i t y. A l l a p
plications forwarded to National Headquar
points where the dikes were broken or about
to break, and where the water seemed to be
moving in from unexpected directions to
ters must be indorsed by the "Wing Com
trap farm families. Reforts were made to
mander.
the army and the weather bureau.-
Pertinent
information
regarding
the applicants will be forwarded by the in
They hauled army representatives, air
terviewing Officer with each application.
port and weather bureau officials, and cam
eramen. The CAP members also made many
W i l l H a v e t o Wa i t F o r T h i s O n e
pictures that were used by the locai press,
Blossoming plans of the Grand Island
and by AP Wlrephoto.
squadron for raising funds with which to
The dike broke Monday, April 12, at 1815
buy an ambulance plane, were nipped in
hours and the airport was inundated during
the night. Ail courier planes had already
been moved to Offutt field. Fort Crook, The
the bud when the manufacturer of the craft
replied that he was not permitted to make
the special ship at this time.
Grand Island recently bad an Instance in
which it was necessary to fly a lad to a
hospital.
S o m e g o o d c a m e o f t h e e ff o r t , h o w e v e r,
for the Aeronca company's film about the
plane is being obtained for showing at
Grand Island and elsewhere.
Lt. Ray Ramsey Leaves
FLASH—1st Lt. Ray Ramsey has resigned
as commander of the Lincoln squadron to
take a position In Panama with the U.S.O.
airport was flooded almost two weeks.
One glance at this candid camera shot
I'llots and observers participating Includ
ed: Maj. Harry B. Sidles, Capts. Oscar O.
should convlQce anyone that weight; deci
Cooke, M. M. Meyers, Vic Schroeder, C. F.
L a r s e n a n d H a r r y B u r k e , L t s . Wa l t e r D e -
pictured here« Left to right. Wing
tions Officer Vie Schroeder, Oscar
commander of Omaha squadron No.
Wing Ommunications Officer Hanj
v e r e , E d d i e Vo l z , H a r o l d L l n d l e y, A n g e l o
Bonacci, George Fraser, Carl Lang, Leonard
Heinsen, James RoteMa, Nathan Weatherbee,
Bob Love, Bob Walker, Sgts. Alice Riss, P.
K. Patrick and P. F. Nebergall; and Bud Ty
sions are being made by the three captains
Opera
Cooket
1, and
Burke.
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possible through the sponsorship of
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the following:
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Pictured here is Lt.
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of Scottsbiuff, who
is
flying
on
the
Scottsbluff - Casper
r u n .
The CAP is itiaking splashes in the maga
zines these days. In Collier's recently an
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^1. 1, No. 9
Official Publication of the Nebraska Wing—CIVIL AIR PATROL
May, 1943
WELCOME, COMMANDER E. L. JOHNSON!
Transferred, Cap Now
Dmaha-McCook Run
Is Air Force Auxiliary
Inaugurated in May
On April 29 the Civil Air Patrol was
Another additioa to the courier service
;hicb the Nebraska wing operates for the
transferred from the Office of Civilian De
Jecond Air Forces was added May 9, when
fense, which had created it the week before
. run from Omaha to McCook was inaugu-
Pearl Harbor, to the U. S. war department,
under which it Is now operating as an aux
ated.
The plane connects at McCook wUh a
iliary to the army air forces, and under di
rect control of General H. H. Arnold, com
chedule which the Colorado wing operates
mander of the army air forces.
•etween Colo, Springs and McCooK, to proIde the air forces with direct Omaha-Colo.
The war department immediately an
nounced that it contemplates no change in
Iprlngs service. First to fly the run was
. t T. E . R o s a , G r a n d I s l a n d , w h o a l s o i n -
the administrative and operating methods
ugurated the Omaha-Grand Island run DeLt. Col. Earle U Johnson
ember 15.
Vr r a n g e m e n t s f o r t h e s e r v i c e w e r e c o m
peted when MaJ. Harry B. Sidles, Nebraska
/ I n g c o m m a n d e r, w e n t t o D e n v e r a f e w
ays earlier to confer with MaJ. Philip H.
l l n k l e y, l i a i s o n o f fi c e r b e t w e e n C A P a n d
he Second Air Force, MaJ. Harold R. Smetl i l l s , C o l o r a d o c o m m a n d e r, a n d M a J . J .
l o w a r d W i l c o x , K a n s a s c o m m a n d e r.
Hinkley reported that CAP planes are
tow flying mall and cargo for the army air
Col. Johnson Will Be
Nebraska Wing Guest
On Saturday. May 22, the Nebraska wing
will have the honor of acting as host to LL
C o l . E a r J e L . J o h n s o n , Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . ,
n a t i o n a l c o m m a n d e r o f t h e C A P.
A banquet in bis honor is to be given at
orces at the rate of 16 million ton-miles
corps officers, and the greater share of its
m i s s i o n s h a v e b e e n f o r t h e a r m y. H e n c e ,
prior to April 29 >t was under a sort of
dual directorship. The transfer had long
been anticipated.
The O.C.D. heretofore has paid the adminiBtrative
expenses
of
the
C A P.
Per
diem of pilots and co&ts of operation, main
tenance and depreciation of their planes for
(Continued on Page 3)
the Fontenelle hotel in Omaba at 1900 hours.
<er month, and that the service rapidly is
o f t h e C A P. S i n c e i t s i n c e p t i o n , t h e n a
tional organization has been headed by air
A number of prominent civil and military
e i n g e x p a n d e d s t i l l f u r t h e r.
Effective May 17th the Lincoln Air Base
officials are expected to be guests.
Col. Johnson is a director of the National
^as made a stop on the Omaha-Fairmont-
Aeronautic association, and the Omaha chap
lalina schedule.
ter of the NAA is Joining hands with the
CAP in sponsorship of the banquet.
> L A N E R E N TA L R U L E S ;
CAA HAS FINAL WORD
Repeatedly asked for clarSfication on the
tatus of CAP members who wish to buy in<
traction or flight test time, national headuarters has outlined the situation as fol: > w s :
Under present rules, those who will be
•ermitted to buy flight time to advance
"We expect the event to mark one of the
c o m m a n d e r. " W e a r e m o r e p r o u d t h a n w e
can say to have Col. Johnson accept our
date for a mass Jump, They are bringing
their mascot, Geronimo. a German shepherd
invitation."
dog. to the Nebraska Kennel club's annual
On the following day the national com
mander will attend an all-day meeting of
dog show, where Geronimo will be made a
the Iowa wing at Des Moines.
Col. Johnson Is one of the principal rea
sons why the CAP has made such an excel
o r c e s ; ( 3 ) fl i g h t i n s t r u c t o r i n A r m y, N a v y,
; a a , o r A i r l i n e s A i r Tr a i n i n g I n s t i t u t e c o n -
raet flying school; (4) pilot tor scheduled
(Continued on Paso 2)
m e n o f t h e 5 0 7 t h P a r a c h u t e I n f a n t r y, A l
l i a n c e a i r b a s e o n S a t u r d a y a n d S u n d a y,
May 22-23
ween 18 and 40 years of age and must meet
he physical requirements for a commer-
horized CAP services; (2) pUol In armed
T h e ' w i n g s t a ff a n d O m a h a u n i t s o f C A P
will play host to 20 officers and enlisted
red-letter days in the history of the Ne
braska wing," said MaJ. Harry B. Sidles, wing
heir skill for the war effort must be be-
♦ ' 1 c e r t i f i c a t e . Tr a i n i n g m u s t b e f o r o n e
. .ae following 5 services: {1) pilot in au-
OMAHA CAP TO ASSIST
AS •CHUTISTS' HIT SIK
The paratroopers will be in Omaha that
sergeant in the K-d corps. The paratroop
ers thought they should come along, and 16
of them, as well as Geronimo, will jump.
The Cap will meet, the paratroopers at
lent record that the war department wanted
it (and got it) as an auxiliary to the army
the Municipal airport on Saturday. The
air forces. He has been active since the
or of Lt. Col. Eurle Johu3on, national com
start. An Ohioan, he initiated the Ohio wing
m a n d e r. t h a t n i g h t .
soldiers will be guests at the dinner In hon
long before there was any such thing as the
On Sunday the CAP will be in charge of
C A P, a n d t h e n m o v e d o n t o t h e n a t i o n a l
scene as civilian fliers were organized into
a national group.
arrangements at the Jump field, where
many thousands of Oniahans are expccted
t o g a t h e r.
CORNHUSKER CAP NEWS
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May, 1943
CORNHUSKER CAP NEWS
PubJt«h«d each month by the Nebraska Wing
Headquarters of the Civil Air Patrol. Offices
at 602 South Nineteenth Street. Omaha. Neb.
Extra copies may be obtained by writing
to Wing Headquarters. Five cents each.
Wing Staff
Commanding Officer Harry B. Sidles
E x e c n t l Te O f fi c e r M i M e y e r s
Adjutant Dorothy G. Orr
Operations Officer - -Yic M. Schroeder
Training Officer G. Crawford Follmer
Intelligence Officer Lawrence Yonngman
Supply Officer Ri^y Mueller
Transportation Officer Earle C. Reynolds
Communications Officer Harry Uorke
Engineering OfHcer ....IVIlUam A. Fraser, Jr.
Liaison
E(jitor
Officer
Lawrence
Photo
Editor
Gould
W.
DIeti
Yo u n g m a n
Robert
C.
Fisk
H e re Mtfa a p i ctu re o f th e N e b ra ska w i n g 's mo b i l e u n i t, p ro cu re d to se rve BTe b ra sfca
The CAP NEWS Is printed by the Citizen
Printing Co.. 2308-10 N Street, Omaha, Nebr.
coorier base maintained at Omaha lur the Second Air Force... Beside it is Lt. Carl Lang,
base operations officer. Turchase of the trocic was made |M>S8ib>e by tiie Nebraska Aero
nautics commission, which has been of great assistance on many occasions... The track is
a l r e a d y e < i a i p p e d w i t h a s p e c i a l g e n e r a t o r, a n d e x t e n s l Te p l a n s b u i l t a r o u n d i t c a l l f o r
From the Photo Editor
two-way radio equipment, flood lights and first aid equipment.
ANNOUNCE
(By Bob Flsk)
PROCEDURE
P L A N E R E N TA L R U L E S ;
IN
CAA HAS FINAL WORD
TRANSFER OF TITLE
The Cornhusker CAP News is your news
paper, carrying news of your squadrons,
priming pictures to more graphically show
the activities in which you and your squad
to an airplane will he made by National
air carriers: or (5) pilot for aircraft or ac
Headquarters
cessory manufacturers.
ron are Involved.
In order that your squadron be repre
s e n t e d p l c t o r i a l l y, y o u r p h o t o e d i t o r r e c o m
m e n d s t h a t a p h o t o s e c t i o n o r. a t l e a s t , a
phoio Sergeant be appointed whose duty
Recommendation for the transfer of title
to
the
Aircraft
Production
Board, WPB. only when the aircraft Involv
ed Is being purchased for the purpose of
placing It in use for the duration on Author
ized Civil Air Patrol Service, as In the foN
will be to take pictures of your more inter
lowing: a—CAP costal patrol; b—CAP lia
ison patrol; c—Authorized military courier
esting activities and then turn them in to
and other services requested for the armed
the Cornhusker staff.
forces and governmental agencies; d—
The subject matter in these pictures
should be compact and, whenever it ts pos
sible to get the idea across, should not
show more than three to five people. Each
picture should contain a center of interest,
unless of course it is a group picture to
show squadron membership, etc.
Keep your prints full of detail, not too
much
contrast
or
too
flat.
If
you
can
t
make the prints, send us the negative, along
with your name and address and we will see
that the negative is returned in good condi
tion.
Address inquiries or pictures to R. C.
Fisk, 6223 Florence Blvd., Omaha.
D R . TA M I S I E A T O A R M Y D U T Y
The newest member of the wing staff,
Lt. Col. J. A. Tamlslea, has been called to
a c t i v e d u t y w i t h t h e U n i t e d S t a t e s a r m y.
D r. Ta m i s i e a w a s a p p o i n t e d w i n g m e d i c a l
Authorized
industrial
courier
for
war
in
In his letter of resignation to Wing Com
An applicant is permitted to state a pr'
erence for the service he wishes to ente..
but must agree that if. when he completes
his flight training, there Is no vacancy In
that service, he will accept flying duties in
one of the others. He must agree to con
tract for sufficient training to attain the
certificates or ratings required for the work
dustries and Forestry Patrol,
contemplated and to complete the training
within 6 months. He must file evidence o;
Any eligible airplane In the "A" Classi
fication may perform the above services.
financial ability to pay for the hecessar:
training. No dra/t exemption is granted fo:
Once the transfer of title is completed, the
aircraft Is automatically registered with the
War Production Board as being assigned for
trainees. An applicant is required to stat<
his draft status if he is subject to the draft
in order that as many CAP members a
duration In War Service, and will not be
can qualify can be certified promptly an-
used for any other purpose.
get back in the air, CAP National Headquar
ters has undertaken the task of recelvin
The seller must complete a "Request For
Approval of Sale" form and the buyer exe
cute the statement portion of the form set
ting forth the reason for the purchase.
The buyers statement will be endorsed by
t h e W i n g C o m m a n d e r, w h o w i l l v e r i f y t h e
statement that the aircraft will be used as
applications and issuing "Certificates of Es
sentiality" to CAP members. Application
have to be made out in quadruplicate, an
must be notarized hy the applicant and b
the local unit commander and endorsed b
the Wing Commander.
form will be submitted to National Head>
Unit commanders will keep lists of AL
applicants for flight training including thoi
quarters in duplicate to be used as a basis
who are disapproved at this time. Shou!
for
the rules be relaxed, we want to be able '
grant approvals to as many as may quail
represented when title la transferred. The
recommendations
to
War
Production
Board.
o f fi c e r l a s t O c t o b e r, a n d h a s b e e n a n a c t i v e
and efficient officer.
(Continued from Page 1)
under any future amendments.
A standard formula has been adopted for
determining the maximum price for which
mander Sidles, he said: "I wish to say that
any used aircraft can be sold. This formula
my association with you and the other offi
cers of the patrol have been happy and I
have enjoyed the work very much,"
may be obtained from C.A.A. Offices. Sale
price of airplane must not be higher than
formula price.
Airplane owners, by applying directly '
WPB, may obtain a "blanket permission"
rent specified aircraft for flight Instructi<
or tests to individuals who present Certl
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CORNHUSKER CAP NEWS
May, 1943
Page 3
Presto! New Squadron
By Martin Employes
A.t the Martin bomber plant they build a
hard-hitting airpiane in the tdartia Marau
d e r.
The workers there are a hard-hitting
bunch, too, judging from what happened
w h e n a l e w o f t h e m g o t t h e C A P f e v e r.
Recently one Martin worker joined the
C A P. T h e n , s o q u i c k t h a t i t w o u l d m a k e
your head swim, there were enough Martin
members for a flight. A few days later
there were enough for a squadron—and now
they're looking forward to an enrollment of
200.'mostly from the second shift.
The
man
who
started
it
all,
and
com
mander of the Martin-Nebraska squadron Is
W i l l i a m G a r n e r, l e a d m a n i n a s s e m b l y p o
sition No. 3 at the modification center. Gar
ner recently contacted Capt. Oscar Cooke,
commander of Omaha squadron No. 1, and
queried him on the possibility of joining the
squadron. Cooke said that Garner's odd
hours might make It pretty difficult for him
to attend meetings, hut suggested that he
t r y i t a n y w a y.
Well, Garner got to talking it around the
plant, and it seemed that a lot of other fel
The first photo section within the Nebraska wing (so far as The News knows) has
been (ormed by the Omaha No« 1 squadron. iSome the members are pictured above,
nhtle engaged in dark-room studies... Left to rigrht are Section Leader H« L» Gaskill.
Wilbur Lyon, George Caley, and Assistant Section Leader R. Severinsen. The section
lows were Interested. And It just grew and
has been holding classes each Tusday eTening, studying photographic chemistry, elemen>
grew. At present nearly 100 male members
tary pliotography, and laboratory work.
The section was instituted by Robert C» Fisk, photo editor of The News*
have signed up, and more than a score of
.omen as well. For them it's all business
—and no foolln'! They have started hold
ing regular meetings on Tuesdays and Fri
days, at 11:30 a. m.
The commander Is now engaged In the
task of selecting bis staff. It's a squadron
of which a lot more will be beard!
72 BOYS IN CADET SQUADRON
S TA R T M E T E O R O L O G Y C L A S S
The boys' cadet unit, sponsored by Omaha
Squadron No. 1 now numbers 72 members,
Just five less than the sponsoring squadron.
let Sgt Roy Highfield reports that the
administrative costs, as well as operating
expenses and per diem for pilots on mili
tary missions. The rate of 18 per diem
for CAP pilots and hourly allowances rang
ing from $5 to $S6 for operation, mainten
ance and depreciation of their aircraft on
military missions will continue. Size, horse
power and equipment of the planes deter
mines the hourly allowances.
Continae Assistance
Assistance of the AAF in operation and
maintenance of CAP planes based at Air
states. The states which receive this aid, or
the United States Forestry Service, pay for
this
work.
The states of Louisiana, Arkansas and
Mississippi pay for flights undertaken as a
levee patrol during flood season. War plants
i n i n d u s t r i a l a r e a s o f t h e M i d d l e We s t p a y
for a courier service which performs such
activities as rushing replacements for vital
machine parts which have broken down.
The AAF anticipates no changes in the
tours
of
active
service
under
which
the
training propram has gained momentum.
The squadron has completed several direc
so long as the supply of replacement parts
CAP has operated. These tours call for a
three-months' minimum of active duty on
anti-submarine patrol, and a minimum of
does not divert critical materials from more
two weeks on courier service and miscel
tives, Including navigation, military courtesy
immediate needs.
laneous missions requested by the armed
Forces installations will be continued.
Use of CAP planes is expected to continue
and discipline, and will start shortly on
The anti-submarine patrol is the CAP'S
m e t e o r o l o g y. T h i s c l a s s w i l l b e i n c h a r g e
of Sgt. P. K. Patrick, and will be taught by
p r i n c i p a l m i l i t a r y a c t i v i t y. N o r e d u c t i o n i n
Stanley Marsh.
"The boys have much to gain through this
the present time.
training program," said Highfield. "Many
of them hope to get into the air corps and,
while the 230 hour C. A. P. training course
will not give them a rating, it will give
them a background that will help them in
either military or civilian aviation."
TRANSFERRED, CAP NOW
IS AIR FORCE AUXILIARY
(Continued from Page 1)
missions requested by the armed services
have been supplied by funds of the AAF.
The .\rmy Air Forces will now assume all
the extent of this service is anticipated at
forces.
Chamberlain Proves A "Joiner"
Lt. Ray D. Chamberlain of the U. S. air
Other Military Services
Other chief military services of the CAP
also are expected to continue unchanged.
corps, formerly intelligence officer for the
Grand Island squadron, Is in foreign ser^
These
are
the
Southern
Frontier
Liaison
vice, and expects a transfer soon to "for
in
eigner service."
"Just as soon as suitable arrangements
can be made." he wrote, "I plan to have a
which the Nebraska wing has an Important
press photo taken of myself peering from
role; a courier service on a smaller scale
for the First Air Force, in the Northeast,
the pouch of a (censored) . . .
and local searches from time to time for
Backs." Cue of the less cruelties was the
missing military aircraft.
Certain non-milllary activities of the CAP
also are expected to continue. Among these
shaving of the heads of the victims. When
I j o i n e d th e "Sh o rt Sn o rte rs " i t w a s e x p e n
Patrol, along the Mexican border; the cour
ier
service
for
the
Second Air
Force,
services are forest fire patrols for various
"I
have
been
initiated
Into
the
'shell
sive only from a monetary standpoint—but
this "Shell Backs" organization—wow!"
CORNHUSKER CAP NEWS
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P L A N E R E N TA L R U L E S ;
CAA HAS FINAL WORD
(Continued Trom Page 2)
oates of Essentiality signed by the National
C o m m a n d e r o t C A P.
Flying members of CAP, as in the case of
all civilian flyers, are certificated by CAA
and their flying Is regulated by the rules
of that agency. Supervision of flight train
ing of civilians is under the jurisdiction of
CAu'^, except for those civilians who are
training under the supervision of the armed
forces. The CAA regulation issued April 12,
as Standard Practice No. ACA-9, la in full
force and effect as regards CAP members
coming within the scope of Its meaning. All
CAP applicants who meet the qualifications
specified In ACA-9 will make their applica
May, 1943
Cap In Vain Fight
Against River Flood
Omaha members of the CAP are willing
to forget as soon as possible the iate dis
astrous Missouri river flood, which caught
a num^ber of CAP planes, but nevertheless
there were a number of CAP flood activities
which deserve recognition.
Aa the flood threat became imminent, a
daily river patrol was ordered. Lt. Carl
Larig, base operations officer, was appoint
e d e m e r g e n c y o p e r a t i o n s o f fi c e r, a n d c o m
manders of both squadrons were Instructed
to coordinate their activities through Lang's
office, at the airport
The services of CAP pilots and planes
tions direct to CAA.
were immediately offered to both district
CAP National Headquarters, In coopera
tion with CAA, has accepted the designation
and division offices of the U. 8. army en
by the Chief of the Aircraft Priorities
Branch, WPB, as certifying agency for those
CAP members who do not entirely meet the
qualifications set forth in the above regu
lation. Such members may apply to their
gineers, to the Nebraska state guard, the
Red Cross, and other interested agencies.
The News had intended to ran a ptctare
Arrangements were made for a boat, in
event that CAP personnel had to be evacu
of the Nebraska coorier base hangar—but
It never expected to have a picture like this*
ated, and services of CAP pilots were of
fered private operators if it became neces
Unit Commanders and submit evidence as
sary to move planes in a hurry.
to their qualifications. The applications will
be certified by the Interviewing Officer and
forwarded through channels to National
The river patrols reported locations of
marooned persons and livestock, noted
Headquarters for final approval and issu
a n c e o f c e r t i fi c a t e s o f e s s e n t i a l i t y. A l l a p
plications forwarded to National Headquar
points where the dikes were broken or about
to break, and where the water seemed to be
moving in from unexpected directions to
ters must be indorsed by the "Wing Com
trap farm families. Reforts were made to
mander.
the army and the weather bureau.-
Pertinent
information
regarding
the applicants will be forwarded by the in
They hauled army representatives, air
terviewing Officer with each application.
port and weather bureau officials, and cam
eramen. The CAP members also made many
W i l l H a v e t o Wa i t F o r T h i s O n e
pictures that were used by the locai press,
Blossoming plans of the Grand Island
and by AP Wlrephoto.
squadron for raising funds with which to
The dike broke Monday, April 12, at 1815
buy an ambulance plane, were nipped in
hours and the airport was inundated during
the night. Ail courier planes had already
been moved to Offutt field. Fort Crook, The
the bud when the manufacturer of the craft
replied that he was not permitted to make
the special ship at this time.
Grand Island recently bad an Instance in
which it was necessary to fly a lad to a
hospital.
S o m e g o o d c a m e o f t h e e ff o r t , h o w e v e r,
for the Aeronca company's film about the
plane is being obtained for showing at
Grand Island and elsewhere.
Lt. Ray Ramsey Leaves
FLASH—1st Lt. Ray Ramsey has resigned
as commander of the Lincoln squadron to
take a position In Panama with the U.S.O.
airport was flooded almost two weeks.
One glance at this candid camera shot
I'llots and observers participating Includ
ed: Maj. Harry B. Sidles, Capts. Oscar O.
should convlQce anyone that weight; deci
Cooke, M. M. Meyers, Vic Schroeder, C. F.
L a r s e n a n d H a r r y B u r k e , L t s . Wa l t e r D e -
pictured here« Left to right. Wing
tions Officer Vie Schroeder, Oscar
commander of Omaha squadron No.
Wing Ommunications Officer Hanj
v e r e , E d d i e Vo l z , H a r o l d L l n d l e y, A n g e l o
Bonacci, George Fraser, Carl Lang, Leonard
Heinsen, James RoteMa, Nathan Weatherbee,
Bob Love, Bob Walker, Sgts. Alice Riss, P.
K. Patrick and P. F. Nebergall; and Bud Ty
sions are being made by the three captains
Opera
Cooket
1, and
Burke.
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The CAP is itiaking splashes in the maga
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