Looking for Weapons "Armorer" history...specifically, I am collecting information about our career field from the beginning (Army years approx. 1919 to present).  If you have good articles, names of loaders, or any historical info you think may be beneficial for my research, please post or email respective info…

For example:

AIRPLANE ARMORER (911)

Performs first and second echelon maintenance on all armament within the unit and loads bombs and ammunition in aircraft.

Periodically examines aerial machine guns and other aircraft armament and equipment such as aerial cannon, bomb racks, bomb release mechanisms, gun mounts, gun turrets, and pyrotechnics for cleanliness and proper functioning. Installs armament and equipment and checks their completeness prior to missions. Removes and replaces aircraft armament to be serviced or repaired. Removes and replaces bombsights. Inspects, disassembles, cleans, repairs, assembles, and makes parts replacements .to such weapons as .50-caliber machine guns, 30- caliber machine guns, 37-mm cannon, rifles, car bines, and pistols.

Uses combination tool, wrenches, screw drivers, micrometers, depth gauges, and other hand or bench tools in making these repairs. Loads bombs on bomb racks of aircraft prior to missions.

Must be familiar with armament inspection and maintenance procedures, and with safety regulations in handling transporting and loading bombs and other ammunition. Must be familiar with safety regulations pertaining to chemical warfare (Ref: TM12-427, War Department Technical Manual, dated 12 July 1944, Pages 114-115).