How Long to Read South Plains Army Airfield

How Long Does it Take to Read South Plains Army Airfield?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 12 minutes to read South Plains Army Airfield by Donald R. Abbe

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

South Plains Army Airfield in Lubbock, Texas, was a major training base for US Army Air Force glider pilots during World War II. Approximately 80 percent of the roughly 6,000 pilots trained to fly the combat cargo glider received their advanced training and were awarded their “G” Wings at SPAAF, as it was known. The base was conceived, built, used, and then closed in a short five-year period during World War II. Today, little remains to remind one of the feverish and important military training program that once took place on the flat, featureless South Plains of Texas. During World War II, American military strategy and tactics included a significant airborne component. Major invasions, such as D-Day at Normandy, were preceded by huge aerial fleets carrying paratroopers and their equipment. These airborne invasion fleets sometimes exceeded well over 1,000 Allied gliders. The American airborne forces depended upon an ungainly looking aircraft, the CG-4A glider, to carry the vehicles, munitions, and reinforcements needed to survive. The pilots who flew them learned their trade at South Plains Army Airfield.

How long is South Plains Army Airfield?

South Plains Army Airfield by Donald R. Abbe is 128 pages long, and a total of 33,024 words.

This makes it 43% the length of the average book. It also has 40% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read South Plains Army Airfield Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours to read South Plains Army Airfield aloud.

What Reading Level is South Plains Army Airfield?

South Plains Army Airfield is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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