Military Training
James first began his training at the Pecos, TX Army Airfield for basic pilot school in July of 1943. Here, he was part of the 43-J training class. He later transferred to the Marfa Army Airfield in Marfa, Texas on September 1st, 1943. Finally, he trained at Drew Field in Tampa, Florida during November of 1943, in the 396th regiment. From a medical examination in October of 1943 while James was at the Marfa Army Airfield, we catch a glimpse of his appearance. James was white, 5’8”, weighed 130 pounds, and had a medium build. No further information is recorded of his eye or hair color or complexion. |