Photograph of a U.S. Army Air Forces servicemen standing by the nose of a Republic P-47C Thunderbolt aircraft, circa 1940s. The aircraft's nose art includes a pirate and the designation "Louisiana Pirate, New Orleans."
Photographic group portrait of U.S. Army Air Forces servicemen with a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft, circa 1940s. The aircraft's nose art includes a top hat and cane and the designation "The Brass Hat."
Photograph of a group of servicemen, likely members of the U.S. Army Air Forces, relaxing together outside, circa 1940s. Several men hold drinks and baseball equipment.
Photograph of two U.S. Army Air Forces servicemen loading ammunition belts into an aircraft, circa 1940s. One of the men is tentatively identified in the inscription as "Wakefield."Inscription on verso: "Wakefield (?). 1062."
Photograph of U.S. Army Air Forces servicemen, likely members of the 56th Fighter Group, standing in formation during a Distinguished Flying Cross presentation.Inscription on verso: "First DFC presentation in group."
Photograph of a U.S. Army Air Forces servicemen and women dancing, circa 1940s. The inscription identifies one of the men as fighter ace Michael J. Quirk.Inscription on verso: "Sterling, [illegible], Mike Quirk, [illegible]."
Photograph of a U.S. Army Air Forces serviceman, identified in the inscription as "Phillips," getting into a jeep, circa 1940s.Inscription on verso: "Phillips."