That was exactly my sentiment Mike. He likely used the term Air Force because most folks would have been confused if he had told them Army Air Force. I would have asked him which airfields he served from and which airplanes he flew or supported.

73,

Rich KB8TAD

On Mon, Nov 15, 2021 at 11:53 AM Michael Hanz <aaf-radio-1@aafradio.org> wrote:

Don't forget to add USAAF (US Army Air Forces) to the mix, which may be what the gentleman was recalling since that was the official title from 1941 to 1947.

Memory confabulation is simply a part of the aging process - look it up. Give the old folks a break. For those who haven't yet experienced it, your time is coming...I can guarantee it.

- Mike KC4TOS