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The Birth Pangs of Portland Air Base – Part IV: First Air Defense Exercise in 1941

Sixty-eight new officers have arrived at Portland Air Base in the fall of 1941. Here are a few of them shown during their first inspection. Reviewing officers include Major James W. McCauley, Commander of the 55th Pursuit Group, left, and Lieutenant Jack S. Jenkins. (Photo courtesy of the Oregonian, 142nd Wing History Archive)

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