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Greatest Air Concentration Planned By Us War Department
Plans have been laid for a massive air force concentration in the San Antonio area from May 11. The Second Division under General William D. Connor will join cavalry units along the Mexican border as part of a two phase air and ground drill. Major General Ernest Hinds commands Corps Area maneuvers with Major General Mason M. Patrick directing Air Corps plans. The exercise aims to test cross country flights of 1500 to 2100 miles, air ground coordination, and bombing defense. Brig. Gen. James E. Fechet will oversee a sizable air unit including 30 pursuit planes and 13 observation planes, with 12 transports and one staff plane. Movement is expected to cover 475,000 air miles, with staff officers gaining hands on experience in handling air units and coordinating ground and air operations.