T.R. and Charlotte Wellons' Album
During WWII Souther Field in addition to being used
as a training facility for U.S. pilots was also utilized as a training
facility for British pilots of the RAF (Royal Air Force). During this
time many local Americus families acted as hosts to these cadets. One
such local couple was T.R. and Charlotte Wellons. The information and
photos on this page are shared by their son Neal Wellons to whom we
express our sincere thanks.
The following photos various British
Cadets along with their hosts are from an album that belonged to T.R.
and Charlotte Wellons.
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I'm almost positive that is Murphy Mill Bridge and
Murphy Mill Pond in the background of the first two photos.
The Souther Cadet publication was produced by and
for British Cadets receiving pilot training at Souther Field. The images
below are of pages from one of the editions.
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