Meinecke, Truman 1981-02-27
Truman Meinecke discusses South Plains aviation and his aviation activities during World War II.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Truman Meinecke
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: February 27, 1981
Location: Plainview, Texas
Interviewer: Bill Wilkinson
Length: 45 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Flying School, Lubbock, Texas (1935),
Start in aviation,
Wife’s death,
Hicks Field,
Lubbock Airport,
Art and Glen Chase,
Airplane types,
Manard Dagley (barber),
Gene White,
O. B. Sims (railroad engineer),
Clent Breedlove,
Works Progress Administration,
Taylor Cubs,
Ron Taylor,
Flying clubs,
Plainview, Texas Flying Club,
Hale County, Texas dairying (1930),
Turkey raising,
Pete Smith,
Chamber of Commerce secretary,
Driving school,
Clent Breedlove and Bob Bean,
World War II,
Civil Air Patrol Commander (Texas Panhandle),
State Commander,
Student pilot training.
Tape 1, Side 2: Civil Air Patrol,
Post World War II occupation,
Cadet training,
Orientation flights,
Aviation popularity,
Aviation experiences.
Range Dates: 1930-1946
Bulk Dates: 1935-1946
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