Athletic program expands at Napier Field two years on
Napier Field’s athletic program has grown over the past two years under the Physical Training Section led by 1st Lieutenant Louie P. Parenseny. The unit coordinates inter squadron sports including softball, basketball, bowling, touch football, swimming, volleyball, boxing, baseball, and golf, with a modern gym, field house, and extensive facilities. The 1962-63 season featured a 28-4-32 record, with the Florida State Tournament runner up, while squadron champions earned trophies now on display in Day Rooms.
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No. 414 is Veteran Napier Training Ship
No. 414, the Veteran Napier training ship, is being prepared as the gleaming silver unit at the Atlantic coast yard, with refits underway to enhance performance and readiness for its upcoming voyage schedule.
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Ordnance Department Supplies Air Forces With All Equipment
The Ordnance Department designs, stores, issues and maintains weapons, munitions and related gear for the Army Air Forces. At Napier Field the Ordnance section runs small arms repair, munition stores, and firing ranges guiding cadets and airmen in training with calibers including .45 and .30. Open House Day showcased the fighting material to youths. 1st Lt Harley A Peterson leads the Post Ordnance Office at Napier Field.
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Secretary of War
Chief of Ordnance
Ordnance Service
Army Air Forces
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Arnold
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Air Forces
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First Ship to Leave Napier Field Noted for Service
The article recalls a veteran aircraft assigned to Napier Field, designated No 414, built under contract 41274 for North America and purchased by the Air Corps in January 1941. It served at Maxwell Field, joined the Red Nose Squadron at Napier Field in July 1942, and has since provided continuous service with extensive flight hours and a spotless safety record. Master Sergeant Bowen and Corporal Pavio praised the ship’s condition as Major Simpson congratulated the crew.
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Charles Simpson
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Reproduction Unit At Napier Handles Big Printing Jobs
At Napier Fold the reproduction department operates three multilith presses, a camera, and plate making facilities to reproduce all types of printing. It serves the post and other stations in the Eastern Flying Training Command and publishes The Booster weekly. The unit has earned a national Certificate of Merit and includes skilled artists and former publishing staff.
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Eastern Flying Training Command
Booster
Art Department Names and Designers Among Military Staff
The article lists art department staff led by Sergeant No Jap Didion head of the department. It notes former RKO artist creator of the Didion Girl and praises Sergeant Harry Birestein for exhibitions in Philadelphia and New York. Other sergeants include Claude Peskok Montgomery watercolorist. Bam Logerusr studio operator in New York. Larry Meers outdoor painter for Duquesne Brewing. Morton Lowenstti and Rene Durand are cited as former art students. Printing under Sergeant William Kline with civilian ties to a major Pennsylvania paper mill. Sergeant Arthur Cavas assists at a Philadelphia printing shop. Private First Class J Brows contributes tape parts.
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Field & Stream
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Duquesne Brewing Company
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Morton Lowenstti
Rene Durand
Wiliam Kline
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Arthur Cavas
J. Brows
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Napier Field’s Open House
James Cogan
Billy Cook
Joe Adama
Dothan
John Regan
Hartford
Jack Eastman
Gordon Willis
Lamar Hartzog
Ray Henderson
Cook
Adams
Regan
Willis
Rose
Air School
Nance Department
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