In this three-part oral history, fighter ace Robert D. Welden discusses his military service with the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II. In part three, he continues to describe his wartime experiences and provides clarifying details about…
In this three-part oral history, fighter ace Robert D. Welden discusses his military service with the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II. In part one, he describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot and his time with the 356th Fighter…
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…
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.…
Photograph of three U.S. Army Air Forces North American P-51 Mustang aircraft (visible tail number 473127) in flight, likely in the China-Burma-India Theater, circa 1940s. One of the aircraft has the text "Ginnie" painted on its nose.
Inscription on…
French curve drafting tool produced by Dietzgen Excello and used by North American Aviation draftsperson Margery Watson, circa 1943-1945. During her time at NAA, Watson served on the design team for the North American P-51 Mustang.
Photographic group portrait of North American Aviation personnel posing with "Baby," a prototype North American P-51 Mustang aircraft, Inglewood, California, circa 1940s.
Inscription: "The whole gang. Ralles, Phil, Jack."
Item from the Margery Watson…
Photograph of North American Aviation personnel attaching a propeller to "Baby," a prototype North American P-51 Mustang aircraft, Inglewood, California, circa 1940s.
Inscription: "Putting on the prop."
Item from the Margery Watson World War II…
Photograph of North American Aviation personnel working on "Baby," a prototype North American P-51 Mustang aircraft, Inglewood, California, circa 1940s.
Inscription: "Assembly job."
Item from the Margery Watson World War II Photographs album pages,…
Photograph of North American Aviation personnel working on "Baby," a prototype North American P-51 Mustang aircraft, Inglewood, California, circa 1940s.
Inscription: "Genius, 1 Req."
Item from the Margery Watson World War II Photographs album pages,…