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Add an extraordinary primary-source artifact of World War II naval aviation training to your collection with this original 1943 Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA) Pilot Rating Book for Navy (Form ACA 1190).Issued to Naval Aviation Cadet George Henry Lee of Revere, Massachusetts (Class 44-B), this logbook details his Intermediate flight training curriculum conducted by Bowman Flying Service in Keene, New Hampshire during July and August 1943.Highlights of this wartime naval aviation archive include:
- Official CAA winged insignia cardstock cover with cadet identification and flight contractor details
- Flight logs recording training in Piper J-3 Cub aircraft (NC numbers 30518 and 35984, 50 HP and 65 HP engines)
- Complete lesson rating sheets recording dual instruction and solo flight times, wind directions, and altitudes
- Scored evaluations covering emergency procedures, 180-degree power approaches, steep turns, spins, stalls, slips, and forced landings
- Detailed handwritten instructor remarks and critiques ("Good throttle coordination", "Completely relaxed and confident", "Doesn't look around") with overall flight percentage gradesAn essential historical piece for WWII naval aviation collectors, pilot logbook researchers, Piper Cub enthusiasts, and New Hampshire military history collections.Condition: Original 1943 top-stapled flip-pad booklet in very good vintage condition as shown. Features complete, crisp interior lesson pages with legible handwritten entries and instructor evaluations. Shows authentic, age-appropriate surface toning and minor handling wear to the outer wraps. Shipped flat with protective archival backing to ensure safe arrival.
