Blimp Pilot Training WW2

Discussion in 'The War In The Air' started by markos88, Nov 16, 2013.

  1. markos88

    markos88 Junior Member

    What were the length and components of training for a USN blimp pilot in WW2?
    What rank did a blimp pilot usually hold?
    What was a "half wing?"
     
  2. DPas

    DPas Member

    I did a quick search and came across the following photo of a K-ship crew, with all of their ranks listed below.

    You might try this crowd - http://www.naval-airships.org

    Blimp.jpg
     
  3. Bernard85

    Bernard85 WW2 Veteran WW2 Veteran

    markos88.yesterday.09:21pm.re:blimp pilot training ww2.i cannot tell you there rank.but I can tell you that when we left usa ports in ww2 the blimps escorted us for so far before turning back.i always admired them.if a enemy plane came they would not stand a chance.i never heard of one being attacked.no jap plane got that close to usa.after pearl harbour I just spoted dpas.post#2, great information, regards bernard85
     

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