1941: Civil Pilot Training Program 3

A student pilot and instructor sit at the control of an airplane of a type used during the 1940's. Alabama Polytechnic Institute (now Auburn University) fulfilled its land grant mission by teaching many practical skills, such as the still relatively new (in 1941) field of civil aviation. Alth...

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Online Access:http://content.lib.auburn.edu/u?/aunumphoto,250
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Summary:A student pilot and instructor sit at the control of an airplane of a type used during the 1940's. Alabama Polytechnic Institute (now Auburn University) fulfilled its land grant mission by teaching many practical skills, such as the still relatively new (in 1941) field of civil aviation. Although the program aimed at civil aviation, many graduates would have served in WWII in various capacities related to airplanes. The individuals shown in the photograph have not been identified. Anyone with further information may contact the Auburn University Libraries Cataloging Dept. at caudlda@auburn.edu.