The Snapshots in Time Collection

Lt. W. E. Bancroft's Flight Logbook, May 1952 — PBM-5 Mariner Flights from NAS Alameda

Lt. W. E. Bancroft's Flight Logbook, May 1952 — PBM-5 Mariner Flights from NAS Alameda

A page from Lt. W. E. Bancroft's personal flight logbook documenting Martin PBM-5 Mariner patrol flying boat flights during May 1952 out of Naval Air Station Alameda, California. Logbooks like this provided a detailed, certified record of a naval aviator's flight hours, aircraft flown, and qualifications during the Korean War era. Project: 218132