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Photograph of a U.S. Army Air Forces Lockheed P-38 Lightning aircraft in flight, likely over Germany, circa 1944-1945. Typed caption: "'Snooper' snooping."

Photograph of a Lockheed P-38 Lightning aircraft (tail number 423991) in flight, circa 1940s-1950s. The plane bears United States Air Force markings.

Photograph of a Lockheed P-38 Lightning aircraft (tail number 423778, nose number 571) parked at an airfield, circa 1940s. The plane bears United States Army Air Forces markings.

Fighter ace Louis E. Curdes is interviewed by historian Douglas E. Clanin about his military service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. Curdes describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time with the…

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Marshall U. Beebe is interviewed about his military service with the United States Navy. In part one, Beebe describes the various stages of his military career, including his wartime experiences as a fighter…

Fighter ace Newell O. Roberts discusses his military service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. He describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time in the Mediterranean Theater with the 94th Fighter…

Photograph of a painting depicting servicemen working on a damaged Lockheed P-38 Lightning aircraft while other P-38s fly overhead, circa 1944-1945. The damaged P-38's designation, "Peeping Tom," is visible on the nose.

Photographic group portrait of U.S. Army Air Forces pilots with a Lockheed P-38 Lightning Family aircraft, March 1944.Typed caption: "The original pilot cadre, March 1944."

In this four-part oral history, fighter ace Ralph J. “Doc” Watson discusses his military service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. In part one, he describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time with…

Fighter ace Rex T. Barber is interviewed by historian Bruce T. Porter about his military service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. Barber describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot and his time with the 449th…