United States v. Luskey

The findings of fact of the Court of Claims are in substance, these: (1) Luskey was a machinist’s mate in the Navy. He was by proper authority detailed for duty involving actual flying in aircraft, September 15, 1915, and continued in that duty until after February 1, 1917. He made actual flights, one of which was in September, 1916, and two others in December, 1916, and was at all times capable of flying if so ordered. (2) He received the sum of $329.00, being 50% additional pay allowed him by the Act of March 3, 1915, c. S3, 38 Stat. 928, for duty involving actual flying for the entire…