Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 This photo was take in 1944 at the Pantlind Hotel (now The Amway Grand) in Grand Rapids, MI. If ya guess who it is I'll share more details.... Pretty neat little historical fact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace_of_Hearts Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 It;s Gene Autry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 2 minutes ago, Ace_of_Hearts said: It;s Gene Autry +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Quote Having previously earned a private pilot's license, Sergeant Autry decided to become a flight officer. Following basic training at the Santa Ana Air Force Base, and serving at Luke Field, Thunderbird Field, and Phoenix Airport, he was accepted for flight training at Love Field in Dallas. On June 21, 1944, Autry won his wings and was promoted to Flight Officer. He was attached to the 91st Ferrying Squadron of the 555th Army Air Base Unit, Air Transport Command, at Love Field. Flight Officer Autry served in that squadron from July 1942 to October 1945. While in the service, he continued to perform. He was honorably discharged in 1946. From U-S-History.com I reckon he was Sky KIng before Sky King was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted May 10, 2018 Author Share Posted May 10, 2018 OK - good job gentlemen - here's the neat little fact to add to UB's post: -Autry was inducted into the Army Air Forces as a Technical Sergeant during a live broadcast on his radio show "Melody Ranch" on July 26, 1942.- The photo in the OP was taken 4-10-44 GG ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 As a five year old, he was my COWBOY HERO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Too easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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