Army pilots in thrilling stunt flight, Maxwell field in Alabama, United States. Four pilots known as "Men on the Flying Trapeze," an Army flight demonstration team, pose in front of a U.S. Army Air Corps P-l2. From the left they are Sgt. William C. McDonald; an unidentified pilot; Captain Claire Chennault and Sgt. John H. Williamson. (Claire Chennault went on to lead the famous "Flying Tigers," The First American Volunteer Group (AVG) of the Chinese Air Force in 1941–1942.) Next, three P-12's are seen taking off together. When airborne, they start an inside loop, then execute other aerobatics in formation Three P-l2's executing a 360 degree roll. Three P-l2's in formation flight.
Views of United States Army cadets graduating with wings and receiving diplomas at Maxwell Field. New pilot officers of the U.S. Army Air Force are seen near aircraft on airfield, together with women guests at the ceremony. Group of AT-6A training aircraft parked at airfield.
Pilot training on the Piper J-3 Cub training aircraft from Tuskegee Institute in Alabama, United States (home of the Tuskegee Airmen). Instructor explains gauges inside the Piper Cub training aircraft. View of the direction gauge in the aircraft. Instructor points to the RPM meter on panel of aircraft. Oil gauge in the aircraft. Temperature and altitude gauge in the aircraft. The instructor and student in the aircraft. An airman removes the stop in front of wheel of aircraft. African American student looks out of the aircraft. African American crew member rotates propeller of the aircraft.
Pilot training on the Piper J-3 Cub training aircraft from Tuskegee Institute in Alabama (home of the Tuskegee Airmen) during World War 2. A signal flag on pole. Instructor removes oil tank cap of the Piper Cub training aircraft. He tightens the cap. Fuel supply switches on panel. Engine of the aircraft. African American student or crew member rotates propeller of aircraft and looks at the engine. Student places the kit inside the aircraft. Aircraft taxis on a field.
Pilot training on the Piper J-3 Cub training aircraft from Tuskegee University in Alabama, United States (home of the Tuskegee Airmen) during World War 2. The rear wing of the Piper Cub training aircraft flaps. Aircraft in flight. Aircraft flies between clouds. Pilot and copilot in aircraft while in flight.
Pilot training on the Piper J-3 Cub training aircraft from Tuskegee University in Alabama, United States (home of the Tuskegee Airmen in World War 2). Aerial view of Piper Cub training aircraft in flight. Pilot and copilot in aircraft while in flight. Aircraft tilts while in flight.