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The Air Corps Ferrying Command, a precursor to ATC, was created in May 1941 with the initial purpose of delivering lend-lease aircraft overseas.
Answer: True
The Air Corps Ferrying Command was established in May 1941, with its primary initial objective being the overseas delivery of lend-lease aircraft and the movement of aircraft from factories.
The Air Corps Materiel Division managed logistical responsibilities for aircraft supplies from 1926 until World War I.
Answer: False
The Air Corps Materiel Division managed logistical responsibilities for aircraft supplies from 1926 until the advent of World War II, overseeing four major depots across the United States.
The Air Transport Command was officially established on July 1, 1942, by renaming the Army Air Forces Ferry Command.
Answer: True
The Air Transport Command (ATC) was officially established on July 1, 1942, through the redesignation and expansion of the Army Air Forces Ferry Command.
The need for air transport capabilities for the Army Air Forces originated during the Korean War.
Answer: False
The foundational need for air transport capabilities within the Army Air Forces emerged much earlier, during World War I and the interwar period, for logistical support and materiel movement, not during the Korean War.
The Air Corps Ferrying Command relied heavily on newly recruited pilots with no prior flying experience.
Answer: False
The Air Corps Ferrying Command initially drew upon experienced pilots detailed from Air Force Combat Command and later implemented specific training programs, rather than relying heavily on pilots with no prior flying experience.
The primary function of the Air Corps Materiel Division before WWII was the direct operational command of transport squadrons.
Answer: False
Before World War II, the Air Corps Materiel Division's primary function was managing logistical responsibilities for aircraft supplies and depots, not the direct operational command of transport squadrons.
The Air Transport Command was officially established on July 1, 1942, and was inactivated on June 1, 1948.
Answer: True
Established on July 1, 1942, the Air Transport Command concluded its operations and was inactivated on June 1, 1948.
What was the initial purpose of the Air Corps Ferrying Command when established on May 29, 1941?
Answer: To deliver lend-lease aircraft overseas and move aircraft from factories.
Established on May 29, 1941, the Air Corps Ferrying Command's initial purpose was to facilitate the overseas delivery of lend-lease aircraft and to manage the air movement of aircraft from manufacturing facilities.
The Air Corps Materiel Division, responsible for logistics before WWII, was headquartered where?
Answer: Wright Field, Ohio
Prior to World War II, the Air Corps Materiel Division, which managed logistical responsibilities, was headquartered at Wright Field, Ohio.
The headquarters of the Air Transport Command was located at The Pentagon from January 1943 until its discontinuation. Where was it initially located?
Answer: Gravelly Point, Virginia
Prior to its move to The Pentagon in January 1943, the headquarters of the Air Transport Command was initially situated at Gravelly Point, Virginia.
The Air Transport Command (ATC) was established primarily to manage tactical air support missions directly behind enemy lines during World War II.
Answer: False
The Air Transport Command (ATC) was established for strategic airlift, managing global transportation of supplies and personnel, rather than tactical air support missions directly behind enemy lines.
Flying bombers across the North Atlantic under their own power significantly increased delivery time compared to shipping them by sea.
Answer: False
Ferrying bombers across the North Atlantic under their own power drastically reduced delivery time from approximately three months to less than ten days, compared to shipping them by sea, thereby saving valuable shipping space.
What was the primary strategic role of the Air Transport Command (ATC) during World War II?
Answer: Operating a global system for strategic airlift, delivering supplies and personnel.
The primary strategic role of the Air Transport Command (ATC) was to operate a global system for strategic airlift, encompassing the delivery of vital supplies, equipment, and personnel to support Allied war efforts worldwide.
What significant advantage was gained by ferrying bombers across the North Atlantic instead of shipping them?
Answer: It drastically reduced delivery time and saved valuable shipping space.
Ferrying bombers across the North Atlantic significantly reduced delivery time from months to days and conserved crucial shipping capacity, which was vital for supplying Allied forces.
Which of the following was NOT one of the three main responsibilities assigned to the Air Transport Command effective July 1, 1942?
Answer: Conducting direct combat bombing missions against enemy targets.
The three primary responsibilities of ATC upon its establishment on July 1, 1942, focused on ferrying aircraft, operating overseas air routes, and transporting personnel and materiel, explicitly excluding direct combat bombing missions.
What was the primary role of the Ferrying Division within ATC, established on July 1, 1942?
Answer: Transferring combat aircraft to overseas bases and preparing combat units.
The Ferrying Division, established on July 1, 1942, was primarily responsible for the transfer of combat aircraft to overseas bases and for the preparation and movement of combat units.
What was the approximate total number of aircraft ferried by ATC during the war years (1942-1945)?
Answer: Over 267,000
During the war years from 1942 to 1945, the Air Transport Command ferried an estimated total exceeding 267,000 aircraft.
In July 1945, approximately how many passengers did ATC carry, with the majority being overseas traffic?
Answer: Roughly 275,000
In July 1945, the Air Transport Command transported approximately 275,000 passengers, with the vast majority of this traffic being overseas.
Long Beach Municipal Airport served as the headquarters for ATC's Western Division during the war.
Answer: True
Long Beach Municipal Airport was leased by the War Department and served as Headquarters for the Western Division of the Air Corps Ferrying Command, later ATC, functioning as a key concentration point for aircraft.
The India-China Wing was responsible for transport operations across the Rocky Mountains.
Answer: False
The India-China Wing was responsible for the critical transport operations over the Himalayan Mountains, commonly referred to as 'The Hump,' connecting India and China, not the Rocky Mountains.
The Mid-Atlantic Route was established in 1943 after Portugal granted access to the Azores.
Answer: True
The Mid-Atlantic Route was established in 1943, facilitated by Portugal's authorization for base access in the Azores, connecting North America to North Africa.
The Central African Wing, headquartered in Khartoum, was responsible for moving aircraft and cargo from West Africa to India and South Arabia.
Answer: True
Headquartered in Khartoum, the Central African Wing managed the movement of aircraft, personnel, and cargo from West Africa via the Trans-Africa Route to destinations including Cairo, Egypt, and Aden in South Arabia.
The European Wing primarily operated transport routes within North America and South America.
Answer: False
The European Wing's operations were focused on transport routes within Europe, connecting the UK with continental Europe and later expanding into Occupied Europe and Scandinavia, not primarily within North and South America.
Morrison Field in West Palm Beach, Florida, served as the headquarters for ATC's Caribbean Wing and a key base for the South Atlantic Route.
Answer: True
Morrison Field in West Palm Beach, Florida, was designated as the headquarters for ATC's Caribbean Wing and served as a crucial embarkation point for the South Atlantic Route.
The North Pacific Route, flown by the West Coast Wing, connected Washington state to Alaska and the Aleutian Islands for delivering Boeing aircraft.
Answer: True
The West Coast Wing operated the North Pacific Route, linking Washington state to Alaska and the Aleutian Islands, primarily for the delivery of Boeing aircraft.
The ALSIB route, managed by the Alaskan Wing, was crucial for transporting aircraft and materials between which regions?
Answer: Alaska and Siberia (for Soviet use)
The ALSIB (Alaska-Siberia) route, managed by the Alaskan Wing, was vital for ferrying lend-lease aircraft and materials from Alaska to Siberia for use by the Soviet Union.
Which route connected the US with West Africa via Natal, Brazil, and was one of the four major air routes developed by Ferrying Command in 1941?
Answer: South Atlantic air ferry route
The South Atlantic air ferry route, established by the Ferrying Command in 1941, connected the United States with West Africa, utilizing Natal, Brazil, as a key transit point.
What challenges hindered significant tonnage increases for the Hump airlift operation until late 1943?
Answer: Lack of navigation aids, insufficient personnel, and inadequate facilities.
Significant increases in tonnage for the Hump airlift were impeded until late 1943 due to several factors: a lack of adequate navigation aids, insufficient personnel, and inadequate airfield and maintenance facilities.
Which of the following was NOT a major air route developed by Ferrying Command during 1941?
Answer: Trans-Saharan route
The major air routes developed by the Ferrying Command in 1941 included the North Atlantic, Northwest Staging, and South Atlantic routes, but not the Trans-Saharan route.
What was the function of Gore Field in Great Falls, Montana, for ATC?
Answer: An embarkation base for the Alaska Route, ferrying aircraft to Alaska.
Gore Field in Great Falls, Montana, served as a primary embarkation base for the Alaska Route, facilitating the ferrying of aircraft to Alaska.
The primary transport aircraft used by ATC at the beginning of its operations was the large, four-engine Douglas C-54 Skymaster.
Answer: False
At the commencement of its operations, the primary transport aircraft utilized by ATC was the Douglas C-47 Skytrain, not the larger, four-engine Douglas C-54 Skymaster.
Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) were exclusively involved in ferrying aircraft overseas.
Answer: False
Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) primarily ferried aircraft within the United States, moving them from manufacturing plants to training bases or ports of embarkation, rather than exclusively overseas.
The Caribbean and South Atlantic Divisions of ATC operated a small navy primarily for the rescue of downed pilots.
Answer: True
The Caribbean and South Atlantic Divisions of ATC maintained a small fleet, including converted submarine chasers and seaplanes, dedicated primarily to the rescue of downed pilots along their respective routes.
The Douglas C-47 Skytrain remained the primary workhorse transport for ATC throughout World War II, despite the introduction of newer aircraft.
Answer: True
The Douglas C-47 Skytrain served as ATC's principal transport aircraft throughout World War II, continuing its vital role even as newer models like the C-46 and C-54 were introduced.
The purpose of flying aircraft to separate modification centers was to allow changes without interrupting the main production line.
Answer: True
Aircraft were flown to separate modification centers to enable necessary combat service modifications without disrupting the primary aircraft production lines, thereby maintaining manufacturing efficiency.
Why was it advantageous to fly newly produced aircraft to separate modification centers?
Answer: To avoid delays in the main aircraft production lines.
Flying aircraft to separate modification centers was advantageous as it prevented interruptions to the primary production lines, ensuring a continuous flow of newly manufactured aircraft.
Which aircraft type is identified as the primary transport plane in use at the beginning of ATC operations?
Answer: Douglas C-47 Skytrain
The Douglas C-47 Skytrain served as the principal transport aircraft for the Air Transport Command at the outset of its operational period.
What was the main purpose of the 'small navy' operated by ATC's Caribbean and South Atlantic Divisions?
Answer: To rescue downed ATC pilots along the southern trans-Atlantic route.
The 'small navy' operated by ATC's Caribbean and South Atlantic Divisions was primarily tasked with the rescue of downed pilots encountered along the southern trans-Atlantic routes.
Which aircraft type became important for ATC's long-distance, over-water transport flights and significantly increased cargo tonnage for Hump operations?
Answer: Douglas C-54 Skymaster
The Douglas C-54 Skymaster proved crucial for ATC's long-distance, over-water transport missions and substantially increased cargo capacity, particularly for operations like the Hump airlift.
How did civilian airlines contribute to ATC's operations?
Answer: By offering experienced flying personnel and operational knowledge through contracts.
Civilian airlines contributed significantly to ATC's operations by providing experienced flight crews, administrative expertise, and operational knowledge through contractual agreements, enhancing the command's capabilities.
Which of the following aircraft types, besides the C-47, became important for ATC's transport duties, particularly later in the war?
Answer: Consolidated C-87 Liberator Express and Douglas C-54 Skymaster
Beyond the C-47 Skytrain, the Consolidated C-87 Liberator Express and the Douglas C-54 Skymaster became significant aircraft for ATC's transport operations, especially in the latter stages of the war.
Harold L. George replaced Robert Olds as commander of ATC and oversaw its significant wartime expansion.
Answer: True
Harold L. George assumed command of ATC in March 1942, succeeding Brigadier General Robert Olds, and subsequently guided the command through its substantial wartime expansion.
C. R. Smith, former president of American Airlines, played a key role in ATC's expansion as its executive officer and deputy commander.
Answer: True
C. R. Smith, formerly the president of American Airlines, was instrumental in ATC's significant operational expansion, serving as its executive officer and deputy commander.
Who was largely responsible for the significant expansion of ATC's operations and served as its executive officer and deputy commander?
Answer: C. R. Smith
C. R. Smith, former president of American Airlines, played a pivotal role in the significant expansion of ATC's operations, serving as its executive officer and deputy commander.
The Air Transport Command was inactivated in 1948 and its mission was directly transferred to the Military Airlift Command (MAC).
Answer: False
Upon its inactivation in 1948, the Air Transport Command's mission was transferred to the newly established Military Air Transport Service (MATS), not directly to the Military Airlift Command (MAC), which was formed later.
The Air Transport Command was inactivated on June 1, 1948.
Answer: True
The Air Transport Command officially ceased operations and was inactivated on June 1, 1948.
After World War II, senior USAAF authorities viewed ATC as a permanent fixture essential for future military operations.
Answer: False
Following World War II, senior USAAF authorities generally considered ATC a wartime necessity that was no longer required, rather than a permanent fixture essential for future military operations.
The United States Air Force was established as a separate service in 1947, but ATC was not initially included in its formal missions.
Answer: True
Upon the establishment of the United States Air Force as an independent service in 1947, the Air Transport Command was not immediately listed among its formal missions.
Which organization directly succeeded the Air Transport Command (ATC) upon its inactivation in 1948?
Answer: Military Air Transport Service (MATS)
Upon its inactivation in 1948, the Air Transport Command was succeeded by the Military Air Transport Service (MATS), which continued its global airlift mission.
Which organization was established in 1947 as a separate military service, with ATC initially not listed as one of its formal missions?
Answer: The United States Air Force
The United States Air Force was established as a distinct military service in 1947, and initially, the Air Transport Command was not formally integrated into its mission structure.
What was the perceived post-war role for ATC proposed by senior ATC officers, which was opposed by the airline industry?
Answer: To be developed into a government-operated airline.
Senior ATC officers proposed developing the command into a government-operated airline post-war, a concept that faced strong opposition from the established airline industry.
The ATC's advocacy for its continued mission within the post-war Department of Defense focused on leveraging testimony about the Air Force's need for what capability?
Answer: Long-range troop deployment
ATC advocated for its continued mission by highlighting the Air Force's need for a long-range troop deployment capability, leveraging testimony to support its role within the post-war Department of Defense.