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Photographic slide of U.S. Army Air Forces servicemen with Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft "The Heat's On," circa 1944-1945. Inscription on slide: "9."

Photographic group portrait of ten servicemen and a dog with a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft, circa 1941-1945. The men are identified by rank, last name, and nickname in the verso inscription.Inscription on verso: "Left to right -- Front Row /…

Photographic slide of a U.S. Army Air Forces serviceman in flight gear, circa 1944-1945. Other servicemen and a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft are visible in the background.Inscription on slide: "19."

Photograph of Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion, his wife Paula, and two unidentified men standing in front of a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft, Israel, circa 1948. The unidentified man in uniform is likely a member of 69 Squadron.

Photograph of Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion, his wife Paula, and members of 69 Squadron inspecting a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, Israel, circa 1948.

Photographic group portrait of Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion (standing, fourth from left), his wife Paula (standing, second from right), and members of 69 Squadron in front of a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft, Israel, circa 1948.

Photograph of Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion in the cockpit of a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft of 69 Squadron, Israeli Air Force, Israel, circa 1948.

Photograph of the nose section of a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft, circa 1930s-1940s.

Photograph of several Messerschmitt Bf 109 aircraft attacking a formation of Boeing B-17 Flying Fortresses, circa 1941-1945.Inscription on verso: "WWII. B-17's + M109's."

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Louis W. “Bill” Chick, Jr. discusses his military service with the United States Army Air Forces. In part two, he provides clarifying details regarding his wartime experiences and the combat missions…