He was also the first commander of Ferry Command's successor, Transport Command.

As its name suggests, the main function of Ferry Command was the ferrying of new aircraft from factory to operational unit.

He became a pilot assigned to the Ferry Command, a newly formed unit that flew aircraft and supplies to war zones worldwide.

The mission of the Ferry Command was to ferry aircraft from the factories to the fleet.

The Ferry Command would then fly the aircraft to where it was needed.

Weaver transfers to the Ferry Command, and while on assignment in Burma, his aircraft crashes in Japanese territory.

After graduation, he reported to Nashville, Tennessee to continue his training with Ferry Command.

Bomber Ferry Command.

He recruited pilots throughout the United States and Canada for the Ferry Command and Eagle Squadron.

During his tour with the Ferry Command, Pangborn flew almost every type of multi-engine aircraft used during the war.