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Amarillo Field Trains B-29 Mechanics for Superfortress Fleet
Amarillo Army Air Field trains aviation maintenance technicians for the B-29 and B-17 fleets, shifting focus to emergency flight procedures and instrument interpretation. Cadets learn aerospace tools, power plant diagnostics, and visual inspections, with Seattle, Washington, training aiding instructors. Lt. Col. Rentz and Lt. Col. Neher lead the program as graduations include combat-simulated field tests.
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Amarillo Army Air Field
Japan
Amarillo Field
Air Forces
Boeing
Seattle
Washington
William E. Rentz
Leslie I. Neher