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8 3/8" x 11 1/8" with 8 sides...A WONDERFUL piece of Aviation/WWII History MEMORABILIA...
SCARCE 1946 "CIVIL AIR PATROL" (CAP)~Squadron 5 Booklet~PHOTO Roster~MEN & WOMEN
Overview:
Up for sale is an incredibly rare, original November 1946 souvenir booklet commemorating the 3rd Anniversary of Squadron 5 of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP). Based out of the Los Angeles area during the immediate post-World War II era, this multi-page booklet serves as an exceptional historical and genealogical record of early domestic volunteer aviation.
Key Features & Content:
• Photographic Roster: Features a fantastic cover/frontispiece page with individual portraits and names of squadron leadership and personnel, including Commanding Officer J.V. Kaufmann.
• Unit History & Departments: Contains detailed breakdowns of individual branches, including Operations, Indoctrination (Basic), Training, Flight Proficiency Missions, Communications, and Photography.
• Editorial Staff Info: Mentions staff members like Editor Lt. Betty Dewar, Photographer Lt. Helen Murray, and Artists Cpl. Stanley Paretzky and L. Johnnie.
• Autograph Page: Features a crisp, completely blank "Autographs" section at the back of the booklet
