American Glider Pilots Train

The video tutorial provides an overview of the Air Force Glider Training Detachment at Lamesa, TX, where men are trained and commissioned as flying sergeants. It highlights the requirements for becoming a glider pilot, including 17 hours of accurate flying, and introduces Mrs. Helen Montgomery, a veteran instructor. The video also covers glider operations, including takeoff, landing, and communication with the home base. Finally, it discusses the increasing production of gliders and their significant role in war transport.

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