Army Air Forces Basic Flying School (Pecos Army Air Field, Tex.)
Organization
Biography
The Army Air Forces Basic Flying School at Pecos Army Air Field in Texas served as a key training site during World War II, preparing pilots for advanced combat roles. Located in the West Texas desert, the field provided ideal conditions for flight training with its vast open skies and minimal distractions. Thousands of cadets passed through Pecos, learning essential flying skills before continuing their military aviation careers.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Burlen Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: 000044
Abstract
The Burlen Family Papers contain materials from Robert and Albert Burlen’s time in the United States Army Air Force. The materials in this collection feature photographs, correspondence, booklets, and other documents regarding the Burlen brothers’ experience during World War II.
Dates:
1935 - 1951