Audio recording of an oral history with fighter ace Paul S. Bechtel, circa 1980s-1990s. Microcassette 1 of 2.
Abstract from transcript: In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Paul S. Bechtel discusses his military service with the U.S. Army Air…
Lithograph of pilots running to their Brewster F2A Buffalo aircraft as Vickers Wellington bombers fly overhead, circa 1930s-1940s. Art by Jo Kotula, produced by the Brewster Aeronautical Corporation.
Newspaper clipping, "U.S. flier equals Bong's mark of 27," from the New York Times, May 9, 1944. Reports on fighter ace Robert S. Johnson and his aerial victories. Mentions Harold E. Hartney Jr. as Johnson's wingman.
Newspaper clipping, "Lieut. H. E. Hartney, Jr.," from an unidentified publication, circa 1944-1945. Reports on Hartney's burial in Arlington National Cemetery.
Newspaper clipping, "Nassau flier aids Johnson get 27th," from an unidentified publication, circa 1944. Reports on Lieutenant Harold E. Hartney Jr. assisting fighter ace Robert S. Johnson with an aerial victory.
Newspaper clipping, "Her agony of waiting prolonged by phone call," from the Fort Lauderdale News, circa 1973. Reports on Lieutenant Colonel James C. Hartney, missing in action since 1968.
Newspaper clipping, "Capt. Bob Johnson downs 27th Nazi to tie record," from the Washington Times-Herald, May 9, 1944. Reports on fighter ace Robert S. Johnson and his aerial victories.
Newspaper clipping, "Bags 27th Nazi, tying Bong's score" by Captain Robert S. Johnson, from an unidentified publication, circa 1944. Gives an account of Johnson's aerial victories. Includes a photograph of Johnson.
Clipping about Harold E. Hartney from an unidentified source, circa 1938. Announces Hartney's appointment as Aeronautical Expert, Civil Aeronautics Authority, and assignment to the Certificate and Inspection Division on December 22, 1938. Reverse…
Certificate of Honorable Service issued to Mary "Pat" (Hiller) Call by the U.S. Army Air Forces, circa 1940s.
Stamped on verso: "State of Washington Dept. of Personnel. Olympia, Washington. 1963 Mar 11 AM 10:58."