Aviation was created as a separate Branch in the Army in late 1983, and officer classes started in 1984. Up until that time, officer pilots came from other branches (usually Infantry or Armor), they attended their branch schools and were “detailed” to flight status. Captain James Richardson...
Before the Police Accused Me of Stephen's Murder, I Dreamt of Being an Army Officer. Now I Live in a Caravan. and Pack Parachutes at [Pounds Sterling]3.50 a Time; in His First Interview, the Man Who Was Prime Suspect in the Skydiver Murder Probe Says His Life Has Been Wrecked by Bu...