"It is pretty remarkable that Bush evr even got to fly. Most in the Air Force never make the grade. I'm sure it isn't ll that much easier in the ANG."
It was remarkable, but no easier.
There were still a lot of Korean War pilots in the Texas units. And though they probably were not flying, more than a few WWII veterans were still there. And, some of the 111th pilots had flown combat missions in Vietnam. If anything, there had to be a lot of pressure on Bush to measure up.
In Korea the 111th was part of the 136th Bombardment Group. In WWII they flew reconnaisance from North Africa, through Sicily, Italy, and finally France.
"In Korea the 111th was part of the 136th Bombardment Group."
Sorry. Make that 136th Bombardment Wing.