And to prove it a pic of my oppo Hardie Albrecht , second generation German, from Atkins. Iowa. On graduation he became a 'loo tenant'. He delivered all types of aircraft, including Flying Fortresses all over the world.
Some one previously said the white flash indicated the wearer was a potential officer At the time of this photograph it indicated ' P.N.B U/T (previously Pilot U/T ). Most graduating as Sergeants.