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A PT-3A training aircraft flown by Hubert Zemke, later commanding officer of the 56th Fighter Group, whilst learning to fly. Zemke has handwritten on the reverse: 'February 1936- a Consolidated PT-3A- Primary trainer at Randolph Field Texas. Soloed in 5 1/2 hours- First forced landing at 12.30 hours. What a 'hot kite' Notice the square wing screen. The istructor talked thru a rubber tube to the student. Landing gear had no hydraulics but rubber shock cords. Top speed about 25mph if you wond the rubber bac
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A PT-3A training aircraft flown by Hubert Zemke, later commanding officer of the 56th Fighter Group, whilst learning to fly. Zemke has handwritten on the reverse: 'February 1936- a Consolidated PT-3A- Primary trainer at Randolph Field Texas. Soloed in 5 1/2 hours- First forced landing at 12.30 hours. What a 'hot kite' Notice the square wing screen. The istructor talked thru a rubber tube to the student. Landing gear had no hydraulics but rubber shock cords. Top speed about 25mph if you wond the rubber back and forth.'

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Colonel Hubert Zemke of the 56th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'First Lieutenant Hub Zemke, US Army Air Corps, 8th Pursuit Group, Mitchel Field, Long Island, New York. Taken just before dispersal to England as an Observer to the Royal Air Force.'

Hubert A Zemke

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 479th Fighter Group 56th Fighter Group Headquarters (479th Fighter Group) Headquarters (56th Fighter Group)
  • Service Numbers: O-022353
  • Highest Rank: Colonel
  • Role/Job: Pilot / Commander

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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection