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Air Masses
This booklet gives an overview of air masses as they relate to aviation; according to the scope notes on the title page, it includes an "Explanation of the classification of air masses; weather associated with particular air masses; [and the] trajectory and source region of air masses that invade the United States." The text also has self-evaluation questions printed throughout, with the answers printed on the last page. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth46578/
Atmosphere and Temperature
This booklet gives an overview of atmosphere and temperature as they relate to aviation; according to the scope notes on the title page, it includes information about "Pressure scale measurement, isobars, forces that affect winds, high and low pressure systems and associate weather formation prevailing wind belts." The text also has self-evaluation questions printed throughout, with the answers printed on the last page. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth46577/
A Camera Trip Through Camp Wolters: a picture book of the camp and its activities
According to the introduction, "Here is your Camp Wolters, a photo-record of faces and places to hold for you the memory of your first days in Our Army at this infantry replacement training center." the booklet includes photographs and commentary regarding different kinds of training and excercise, meal times, recreational activities, and camp buildings. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth46565/
Camp Wolters, Infantry Replacement Training Center, Mineral Wells, Texas
This booklet gives an overview of the camp at Fort Wolters including the facilities, activities, and general rules. It also includes sketched maps of the camp. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth46564/
Facts about the U. S. Army Replacement Center, Mineral Wells, Texas
This item appears to be about the size of a bookmark and contains a list of facts and statistics about the facilities and personnel at Camp Wolters in Mineral Wells, Texas. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth46562/
[Firing and Deflection Conversion Tables]
This document includes two pages, each with a separate table. The first table is a chart that shows range and elevation for firing particular mortar shells. The second page includes a chart with range and deflection (presumably for the same kind of shells) as well as notes which give additional instructions. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth46561/
Fog
This booklet gives an overview of fog as it relates to aviation; according to the scope notes on the title page, it includes information about "Types of fog and factors for formation and dissipation; flight procedures when fog has been forecasted or encountered enroute; and the enroute weather aids available to the aviator." The text also has self-evaluation questions printed throughout, with the answers printed on the last page. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth46571/
Frontal Weather
This booklet gives an overview of frontal weather as it relates to aviation; according to the scope notes on the title page, it includes a "Discussion of frontal weather systems to include identification, characteristics and flight techniques to be used when penetrating a given frontal system." The text also has self-evaluation questions printed throughout, with the answers printed on the last page. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth46579/
Icing
This booklet gives an overview of icing as it relates to aviation; according to the scope notes on the title page, it includes information on "Three types of icing and associated cloud formations and temperatures" as well as "Hazards and flight procedures in icing." The text also has self-evaluation questions printed throughout, with the answers printed on the last page. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth46570/
The Last Days of Camp Wolters, 15 August 1946
This pamphlet describes the progression of the last eight months of Camp Wolters as it was closed down and people were transferred to other positions. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth46563/
Medical Facts for Pilots
This pamphlet gives an overview of information for pilots to maintain good health and recognize warning signs of issues they might face specific to flying. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth46559/
Moisture and Clouds
This booklet gives an overview of moisture and cloud formations as they relate to aviation; according to the scope notes on the title page, it includes information about "Cloud formation, international classification, abbreviations, and symbols" as well as "General flight conditions associated with stratiform and cumuliform clouds." The text also has self-evaluation questions printed throughout, with the answers printed on the last page. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth46580/
Mountain Circulation
This booklet gives an overview of mountain circulation as it relates to aviation; according to the scope notes on the title page, it includes information to "Identify mountain circulation patterns, flight hazards, and recommended flight procedures for mountainous operations." The text also has self-evaluation questions printed throughout, with the answers printed on the last page. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth46572/
Pictorial History of Fort Wolters, Vol. 01; Infantry Replacement Training Center
This volume includes a timeline of Fort Wolters events from 1921 to 1973; biographies of personnel; photographs; diagrams; and a Roster of Infantry Replacement Center Officers from 1941. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth24855/
Pictorial History of Fort Wolters, Vol. 02; Primary Helicopter Center Personnel
This volume includes a list of U.S. Army Primary Helicopter School Commandants from 1961-1973; and biographies and photos of some personnel. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth24854/
Pictorial History of Fort Wolters, Vol. 03; Primary Helicopter Center Facility
This volume includes a list of abbreviations; a list of Fort Wolters buildings and facilities with square footage and cost of construction; a detailed history of Fort Wolters; and info on recreational activities such as the Fort Wolter's Boots & Saddle Club, the Bowling Alley, and Skeet Range. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth24853/
Pictorial History of Fort Wolters, Vol. 04; Army Primary Helicopter School, Officer Graduation Class
This volume includes: a document that was the first official written notice designating Wolters as a Fort, dated June 4, 1963; biographies; and many photographs of graduating pilot classes. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth24852/
Pictorial History of Fort Wolters, Vol. 05; Military Personnel: Awards, Promotions, Retirements
This volume consists of photographs of personnel receiving awards, promotions, and retirements. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth24851/
Pictorial History of Fort Wolters, Vol. 06; Civilian Personnel
This volume consists of photographs of civilian employees at Fort Wolters and a few biographies. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth24850/
Pictorial History of Fort Wolters, Vol. 07; Heliports, Stagefields, Directory
This volume consists of photographs and diagrams of stagefields such as Sundance, Mustang, Rawhide, Da Nang, Phu Loi, Soc Trang, and many others. The U.S. Army Primary Helicopter School utilized approximately 1,350 square miles of airspace. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth24849/
Pictorial History of Fort Wolters, Vol. 08; Southern Airways Company, Southern Airways of Texas
This volume details the role that the Southern Airways Company served in their contracts for Fort Wolters from 1956-1968. The volume includes biographies of key administrators of Southern Airways; a list of employees; a list of reunion attendees; and a timeline of key events. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth25116/
Pictorial History of Fort Wolters, Vol. 09; Athletic Awards
This volume includes photographs that show personnel receiving trophies and recognition for sports activities at the base, such as baskeball, golf, softball, bowling, and other sports. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth25115/
Pictorial History of Fort Wolters, Vol. 10; Primary Helicopter School Training Curriculum for Officers and Candidates
This volume details the curriculum at the U.S. Army Primary Helicopter Training School. Includes a chart of training concepts, school brigade organizational chart, and a description of the 16 week training course. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth25114/
Pictorial History of Fort Wolters, Vol. 11; 864 Engineer Battalion, Special Category Army and Air Force
This volume includes a history of Special Category Army with Air Force at Fort Wolters, and includes many photographs of the 864th Engineer Battalion. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth25113/
Pictorial History of Fort Wolters, Vol. 12; U.S. Army Security Agencies
This volume includes many photographs of personnel of the 316th, 303rd, 330th, and 311th Army Security Agency Battalions. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth25112/
Pictorial History of Fort Wolters, Vol. 13; Police, Fire, Training Aids, Band, Weather Squadron, Recreation, Prisoner of War Camp, Nike, Camp Wolters Enterprise, Parks
This volume includes a brief history and many photographs of Fort Wolters 84th Military Police Detachment, Fire Department, Training Aids, 328th Army Band, Weather Squadron, Recreation, Prisoner of War Camp 1943-1945, Nike, Camp Wolters Enterprise, and Parks. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth25111/
Pictorial History of Fort Wolters, Vol. 14; Officer Wives Club and NCO Wives Club Activities
This volume includes many photographs of the activities of the Fort Wolters' Officers' Wives Club, NCO Wives Club, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and Teen Club. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth25110/
Pictorial History of Fort Wolters, Vol. 15 U.S. Army Hospital, Army Nurses, Beach Army Hospital, American Red Cross, Grey Ladies, Red Cross Volunteers, Dental Clinic
This volume includes photos of the U.S. Army Hospital, Army Nurses, Beach Army Hospital, American Red Cross, Grey Ladies, Red Cross Volunteers, and Dental Clinic. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth34984/
Pictorial History of Fort Wolters, Vol. 16; Historic
This volume includes photos of local citizens, the Possum Kingdom dam, and a visit to the Fort from Sen. Lyndon B. Johnson. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth34983/
Pictorial History of Fort Wolters, Vol. 17; Aircraft Airports
This volume includes photographs of the Mineral Wells Municipal Airport; maps; illustrations of aircraft; and articles on the Whirlybird; Bell H-13 Helicopter; OH-23 Raven; H-23D ; TH-55A Osage; Hover Simulator. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth34982/
Pictorial History of Fort Wolters, Vol. 18; Awards for Best Mess Halls, Most Reenlistments, and Best Drivers
This volume includes photographs of personnel being honored for Best Mess Halls, Most Reenlistments, and Best Drivers. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth34981/
Pictorial History of Fort Wolters, Vol. 19; Foreign Students
This volume features photographs of foreign military students attending the U.S. Army Primary Helicopter Training School. Students were from the following countries: Australia, United Kingdom, Burma, Chile, France, German, Guatemala, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Laos, Malaysia, Mexico, Pakistan, Peru, Turkey, and Vietnam. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth34985/
Pictorial History of Fort Wolters, Vol. 20; 697th Engineer Company, U.S. Army Reserve Units, 355th Engineer Battalion, 931st Engineer Group, 362nd Civil Affairs Units
This Volume features the following: 697th Engineer Company, U.S. Army Reserve Units, 355th Engineer Battalion, 931st Engineer Group, 362nd Civil Affairs Units. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth34980/
Pictorial History of Fort Wolters, Vol. 21, Visitors
This volume includes photos of visitors to Fort Wolters. Images include Dwight D. Eisenhower, Lyndon B. Johnson, several generals, and other dignitaries. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth34979/
Pictorial History of Fort Wolters, Vol. 22, Enlisted Photos
This volume contains photographs of enlisted personnel. Features ceremonies, promotions, and awards. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth34978/
Pictorial History of Fort Wolters, Vol. 23, Miscellaneous
This volume includes photos of ceremonies, cake cuttings, recreational events, holidays, etc. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth34977/
Pressure and Wind
This booklet gives an overview of pressure and wind as they relate to aviation; according to the scope notes on the title page, it includes an "Explanation of the effects of pressure in the atmosphere to include altimeter error, identity of the standard reference plane, identity of and weather connected with high and low pressure systems plus associated winds." The text also has self-evaluation questions printed throughout, with the answers printed on the last page. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth46576/
Radar Summary Chart
This booklet gives an overview of radar summary charts as they relate to aviation; according to the scope notes on the title page, it includes an "Introduction to Radar Summary Charts." The text also has self-evaluation questions printed throughout, with the answers printed on page 14. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth46566/
Surface Weather Map
This booklet gives an overview of surface weather maps as they relate to aviation; according to the scope notes on the title page, it includes information about "Surface Weather Map, interpretation of data from plotted station models, [and] analysis of maps to include pressure centers and fronts" as well as the "Use of map for flight planning." The text also has self-evaluation questions printed throughout, with the answers printed on the last page. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth46573/
Teletype Sequence Reports
This booklet gives an overview of teletype sequence reports as they relate to aviation; according to the scope notes on the title page, it includes "A complete explanation of the symbols and abbreviations used in teletype sequence reports." The text also has self-evaluation questions printed throughout, with the answers printed on the last page. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth46575/
Terminal and Area Forecasts
This booklet gives an overview of terminal and area forecasts as they relate to aviation; according to the scope notes on the title page, it includes an "Explanation of the information provided on terminal and area forecasts; to include valid time, forecast weather, and hazards to flight." The text also has self-evaluation questions printed throughout, with the answers printed on the last page. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth46568/
Thunderstorms
This booklet gives an overview of thunderstorms as they relate to aviation; according to the scope notes on the title page, it includes information about "Factors necessary for thunderstorm formation, structures, types and dangers of thunderstorms, [and] flight techniques." The text also has self-evaluation questions printed throughout, with the answers printed on the last page. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth46569/
Unit History of 845th Engineer Aviation Battalion From 1 January 1956 to 29 February 1956
This document gives a narrative of the activities of the 845th Engineer Aviation Battalion as they prepared to leave one station (England Air Force Base, Louisiana) for their new headquarters at Wolters Air Force Base in Texas. There is a description of their drills, inspections, and preparations as well as an appendix with the original movement orders. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth46558/
The United States Army Welcomes You to its Newest Aviation Training Center, 13 July 1956
This pamphlet was a program for the activities surrounding the formal reconstitution of Camp Wolters as an Army installation and includes a greeting from Col. John L. Inskeep, a brief history of Camp Wolters, a list of the day's events, and two sketched maps of the camp and parade grounds. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth46560/
Weather Depiction Chart
This booklet gives an overview of weather depiction charts as they relate to aviation; according to the scope notes on the title page, it includes information on "The ceiling and visibility at specific locations and the areas of IFR and VFR weather conditions." The text also has self-evaluation questions printed throughout, with the answers printed on the last page. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth46567/
Winds Aloft
This booklet gives an overview of winds aloft as they relate to aviation; according to the scope notes on the title page, it includes information about "Winds aloft, modes of observation, forecasts and charts." The text also has self-evaluation questions printed throughout, with the answers printed on the last page. texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth46574/