After the war, my job was changed. I investigated mistakes that had been
made during manufacture or repair in all types of equipment. My job
was to examine what was wrong, acquire exhibits, and interview
technicians and administrators who had knowledge on how and why an
item of equipment had failed or was otherwise deficient. After compiling
the information, I wrote reports that described the problem and its
possible causes so that specialists and engineers who were located
thousands of miles distant might better understand the problem and how
to correct it.
I worked at Hickam Field until April, 1948, and then returned to the air
base where I had signed up when the war began. By then, the
installation had expanded enormously, and was named Wright-Patterson
Air Force Base.
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Any questions?
The students e-mailed their questions to me, and I replied, also by e-mail.
An example:
Do riggers jump the 'chutes they pack?
A. Before WW2, the answer would be 'yes,' however, during the war the
requirement was suspended because of the time involved. It is not
unusual for a jumped parachute to incur minor damage in descent or
upon landing, which then required time and materials to repair.
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