The Snapshots in Time Collection

AAF Instrument Flight Examination Form -- "Description of Maneuvers" Page, China-Burma-India Theater Archive

AAF Instrument Flight Examination Form -- "Description of Maneuvers" Page, China-Burma-India Theater Archive

A War Department Army Air Forces form outlining the standardized instrument flight maneuvers used to certify pilot proficiency during World War II. Rigorous instrument training was especially critical for aircrews flying the treacherous 'Hump' route over the Himalayas in the China-Burma-India Theater. Project: 218374