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Items from Box One, Folder 3 of the Lewis Paul Bowers World War II Collection, circa 1943-1945. Folder contains military records related to Bowers' service with the U.S. Army Air Forces, including orders, memorandums, and flight records. 44 total…

Questionnaire form for Boeing B-17F Flying Fortress aircraft, produced by Headquarters 305th Bombardment Group, U.S. Army Air Forces, and filled out by Henry S. McMurray of the 366th Bombardment Squadron, circa 1940s. 16 pages.

Certificate of physical fitness for Robert L. Simons issued by Base Hospital, Presque Isle, Maine, June 9, 1943. Certifies that Simons is fit to return to flying duty. One typed page.

Certificate of Service and Report of Separation issued to Robert L. Simons by the U.S. Army Air Forces, September 10, 1945.

Certificate of Service card issued to Robert L. Simons by the U.S. Army Air Forces, September 10, 1945.

Film footage from aircraft gun cameras, depicting aerial combat and strafing runs, 1943-1945. The footage is taken from multiple different missions and depicts attacks against enemy aircraft and ground targets such as trains, trucks, and buildings.…

Film footage from Lockheed P-38 Lightning gun cameras, depicting strafing runs and aerial combat, April 11, 1945. The footage is taken from two P-38s, one piloted by Lieutenant Knapp and one piloted by Lieutenant Morris. Knapp's footage depicts…

Special Orders No. 260 (extract), Headquarters W. D. Personnel Center SCU 1773, September 20, 1945. Lists assignments for several service members, including George E. Adams. One typed page.

Special Orders No. 206 (extract), Headquarters Eighth Air Force Replacement Depot, July, 24, 1944. Lists assignments for several service members, including Second Lieutenant George E. Adams. One typed page.

Special Orders No. 38, Headquarters IX Tactical Air Command, February 9, 1945. Assigns several service members, including Second Lieutenant George E. Adams, to TDY (temporary duty assignment). Three typed pages.