Ford v. United States

Plaintiff sues for the extra compensation to which he claims he is entitled from January 15, 1942 through September 10, 1942, by reason of the fact that during that time he says he was required by orders of competent authority to participate regularly and frequently in aerial flights, and that he did so.

It is admitted that plaintiff did participate regularly and frequently in aerial flights, but it is denied that he did so “by orders of competent authority.” Defendant also urges that the orders directing him to participate in these flights recited that he was not entitled to flying pay and…