World War II was the first conflict in which air power was a
deciding and indispensable factor. "May Day! May Day! Close
Encounters (An Instructor Pilot Remembers)" reveals the personal
stories of the aircrews who flew and maintained the planes and who
upheld a continuous supply of trained personnel for the war effort.
Full of rich, historical detail, author and former World War II
pilot Jack Scott shares his experiences and those of others, giving
an insightful view into the American home front and the war
overseas.
"While assigned to Walker Air Base, we were subjected to all of
the restrictions of rationing. Shoes, food, clothes and just about
everything was rationed. One thing, however never ceased to amaze
us. We were allowed only a minimum amount of gasoline for our
personal autos, yet we were encouraged to practice touch and go
landings as often as we personally desired and were often reminded
that at the end of every mission we should make a few extra
landings and take offs. The paradox of this was that on one 'go
around" we would burn a minimum of 80 gallons of aviation fuel.
Rationing did not apply here."
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