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Commander William R. Barnett papers
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Commander William R. Barnett papers | |
| Creator: Barnett, William R. | |
| Inclusive Dates: 2003 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder) | |
| Collection Number: UA03-004 | |
| Repository: University of Georgia Archives | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
Between 1942 and 1945, the federal government designated the University as one of five U.S. Navy Pre-Flight training school in the United States. The program trained cadets in the skills needed as combat pilots in the Pacific theater and brought 2,000 students and another 200 instructor-officers to the campus for three-month training sessions. In the spring of 1943, William Barnett was one of the men ordered to officer training at the Navy Pre-flight School located on the University of Georgia campus.
Scope and Content
This collection consists of a section of Commander William R. Barnett's manuscript U.S. Naval Air Station, Melbourne, Floridia, WW II,. The selection covers his time at the WWII era Navy Pre-Flight School located on the University of Georgia campus. In addition, there are copies of Barnett's Pre-Flight training records.
Administrative Information
Preferred citation note
Commander William R. Barnett papers, UA03-004, University Archives, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
General Notes
RG 1