Pre-Flight

Pre-Flight Preparations • If bad storms are in the forecast, call the airline and try to change your connection to a hub with better weather.

Room Service in Terminal B Scott McCartney 2011

In the first weeks of Pre-Flight, recalls classmate Tommy Thompson, “we learned such important things as how to polish our shoes, how to wear the uniform, how to march, how to take orders, how to handle weapons, the difference between a lieutenant and an admiral, et cetera.”

First Man James R. Hansen 2005

On June 24, 1949, six days after completing Pre-Flight training, Class 5-49 moved to Whiting Field for Stage A of flight training.

First Man James R. Hansen 2005

On November 27, 1950, ComAirPac ordered Armstrong, along with Pre-Flight buddy and FASRON 7 mate Herb Graham, to “proceed immediately and report to the Commanding Officer of Fighter Squadron FIFTY ONE, for duty involving flying.”

First Man James R. Hansen 2005

Yet during World War II, as many as 1,100 cadets per month were beginning Pre-Flight.

First Man James R. Hansen 2005

On November 27, 1950, ComAirPac ordered Armstrong, along with Pre-Flight buddy and FASRON 7 mate Herb Graham, to “proceed immediately and report to the Commanding Officer of Fighter Squadron FIFTY ONE, for duty involving flying.”

First Man James R. Hansen 2005

Yet during World War II, as many as 1,100 cadets per month were beginning Pre-Flight.

First Man James R. Hansen 2005

Class 5-49 finished its sixteen weeks of Pre-Flight on June 18, 1949.

First Man James R. Hansen 2005

On June 24, 1949, six days after completing Pre-Flight training, Class 5-49 moved to Whiting Field for Stage A of flight training.

First Man James R. Hansen 2005

The navy designated the Pre-Flight training group to which Armstrong serial number C505129 and his six friends were assigned as Class 5-49, the fifth class to begin training at NAS Pensacola in 1949.

First Man James R. Hansen 2005