In 1946 he decided to make the Lehigh Valley House his career. Joe returned to Ithaca after his service. Joe flew what is known as “The Hump”, an area over the mountain ranges of China and India, in efforts to hold of the Japanese advancement. He flew for over four years and credits his training as on the reasons he made it through the war. He was appointed to the United States Air Corps in September of 1941 and became one of the youngest squadron captains in World War II. Luis (primary), Good Fellow Field in San Angelo, Texas (basic) and finish at Ellinton Field in Houston, Texas (advanced). Joe went on to complete his pilot training at Parks Air College in St. The program allowed him to gain 40 hours of flying time and earn his private license. Instructors and pilots from the local airport were regulars at the restaurant and would talk of their experiences with him.ĭuring his sophomore year at Cornell he joined the government’s CPT- Civilian Pilot Training. Ithaca streets will host the 99th Annual Tompkins County Veterans Day Parade at 2 p.m. It was also where he first became interested in flying. 1:45 VIDEO: Drumline jams at 100th Veterans Day Parade in Ithaca The 100th Tompkins County Veterans Day Parade was held on Sunday, Novemin Ithaca. There is where his family purchased the Lehigh Valley House Restaurant in 1936, and where he started his first job as a waiter.
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