1930's Aviation Questions

[notinfringed]

I posted a thread last week in the ephemera and photographs section, but I figured I would post a link here if that is okay. I am trying to find info on a squadron that passed through Lubbock Texas in the 1930's. The insignia on one of the planes appears to be either a hornet, a wasp, or a mosquito. I posted the pictures here:

 

http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/192683-1930s-aviation-photos/

 

I would greatly appreciate any help, as I am way out of my league when it comes to aviation, especially this early. Thanks in advance

Levi

[Steindaddie]

It seems to be the 43rd School Squadron (later Pursuit Squadron) from Kelly Field, Texas. The 43rd received P-12's in 1932. Compare with Keith Ferris's artwork of 43rd P-12's of that era. It's a painting, but Ferris's father was an instructor in the 43rd at that time, so the accuracy is there.

[notinfringed]

It seems to be the 43rd School Squadron (later Pursuit Squadron) from Kelly Field, Texas. The 43rd received P-12's in 1932. Compare with Keith Ferris's artwork of 43rd P-12's of that era. It's a painting, but Ferris's father was an instructor in the 43rd at that time, so the accuracy is there.

Thanks for the reply. That is a great painting. That definitely looks like a match.

 

Does anyone know if there are any roster lists for Kelley field, or perhaps yearbooks floating around that someone could look at for me? I am trying to find out if Dale V Gaffney was stationed there in the 1930's

[Johnny Signor]

For sure the 43rd Pursuit emblem

[benguttery]

Keith's web site has some helpful pics for you.

 

http://www.keithferrisart.com/slidetrapauto/slide.asp?ID=5