Troop and Equipment Train 1943

Daryl

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May 11, 2012, 1:41:08 AM5/11/12

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Some may ask why this would be considered Military Air Related.
It's related because the Airman had to get from their various
training stations to either the East or West Coast. Oftentimes,
it was done on a troop train. Equipment, supplies, and even
Aircraft were transported on trains. Follow one of these trains
in this film.

Evocative World War II-era film following a troop train: the
coordination of effort; its staging and assembly of cars, cargo
and passengers; its heavily guarded journey through the American
countryside; and the food, sleep, exercise, training, drilling
and recreation of its soldier-passengers.

http://tvmoviesforfree.com/mel/war-information/troop-train-1943-video_055a10e58.html

John Szalay

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May 11, 2012, 12:58:52 PM5/11/12

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Daryl <dh...@nospami70west3.com> wrote in
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Daryl

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May 11, 2012, 1:34:42 PM5/11/12

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On 5/11/2012 10:58 AM, John Szalay wrote:
> Daryl<dh...@nospami70west3.com> wrote in
> news:joi8pv$jq$1...@dont-email.me:
>
>> Some may ask why this would be considered Military Air Related.
>> It's related because the Airman had to get from their various
>> training stations to either the East or West Coast. Oftentimes,
>> it was done on a troop train. Equipment, supplies, and even
>> Aircraft were transported on trains. Follow one of these trains
>> in this film.
>>
>> Evocative World War II-era film following a troop train: the
>> coordination of effort; its staging and assembly of cars, cargo
>> and passengers; its heavily guarded journey through the American
>> countryside; and the food, sleep, exercise, training, drilling
>> and recreation of its soldier-passengers.
>>
>>
>> http://tvmoviesforfree.com/mel/war-information/troop-train-1943-video_
> 0
>> 55a10e58.html
>>
>
>
> In many cases the air crews flew the aircraft, but the ground

> contingent took the train. (maint, spare parts& vehicles )

Those are some great photos. Thank you.

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John Szalay

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May 11, 2012, 1:43:38 PM5/11/12

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Daryl <dh...@nospami70west3.com> wrote in news:jojijr$c3d$1...@dont-email.me:

> On 5/11/2012 10:58 AM, John Szalay wrote:
>> Daryl<dh...@nospami70west3.com> wrote in
>> news:joi8pv$jq$1...@dont-email.me:
>>
>>> Some may ask why this would be considered Military Air Related.
>>> It's related because the Airman had to get from their various
>>> training stations to either the East or West Coast. Oftentimes,
>>> it was done on a troop train. Equipment, supplies, and even
>>> Aircraft were transported on trains.
>>>
>>>
>

> Those are some great photos. Thank you.
>
>
>
>
>

And in many cases,, this is where they put you..
here & overseas...

http://www.gstatic.com/hostedimg/c10bc23a1e5f10e0_landing

I know we flew out, but ALL our station equipment
that didn't go on the planes, went by train to the ports
and then by ship...

Daryl

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May 11, 2012, 2:14:42 PM5/11/12

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On 5/11/2012 11:43 AM, John Szalay wrote:
> Daryl<dh...@nospami70west3.com> wrote in news:jojijr$c3d$1...@dont-email.me:

>
>> On 5/11/2012 10:58 AM, John Szalay wrote:
>>> Daryl<dh...@nospami70west3.com> wrote in
>>> news:joi8pv$jq$1...@dont-email.me:
>>>
>>>> Some may ask why this would be considered Military Air Related.
>>>> It's related because the Airman had to get from their various
>>>> training stations to either the East or West Coast. Oftentimes,
>>>> it was done on a troop train. Equipment, supplies, and even
>>>> Aircraft were transported on trains.
>>>>
>>>>
>>
>> Those are some great photos. Thank you.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
> And in many cases,, this is where they put you..

> here& overseas...

>
> http://www.gstatic.com/hostedimg/c10bc23a1e5f10e0_landing
>
>
> I know we flew out, but ALL our station equipment
> that didn't go on the planes, went by train to the ports
> and then by ship...

You know, if they put a runway there I could swear I was
stationed there more than once :)

John Szalay

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May 11, 2012, 7:13:06 PM5/11/12

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Daryl <dh...@nospami70west3.com> wrote in

>> And in many cases,, this is where they put you..
>> here& overseas...
>>
>> http://www.gstatic.com/hostedimg/c10bc23a1e5f10e0_landing
>>
>>
>> I know we flew out, but ALL our station equipment
>> that didn't go on the planes, went by train to the ports
>> and then by ship...
>
> You know, if they put a runway there I could swear I was
> stationed there more than once :)
>
>

After researching alot of the WWII training and combat airfields
I can believe that 100%

Daryl

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May 11, 2012, 7:48:19 PM5/11/12

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Except it was 15 years later. During the beginning of the 70s,
the AF was well on it's way in rebuilding getting rid of the WWII
and Pre WWII buildings. As late as 1986, our office was in a
WWII vintage building. The only reason is still stood was
because the termites held hands to keep their home standing.

In 1970, one barracks I stayed in, it had severe holes in the
roof. You laid on your bunk under starlight. When it rained, we
all moved out mattresses and gear to an area that didn't have a
hole over it. Made the move to Thailand an upgrade in living
conditions.