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[Harrison R. Thyng oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)]
In this two-part oral history, Harrison R. “Harry” Thyng discusses his military career with the United States Army Air Forces and United States Air Force. In part one, he focuses on his service in the European and Mediterranean Theaters during World…

[Reade F. Tilley oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)]
In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Reade F. Tilley discusses his military service with the Royal Air Force during World War II. In part one, he describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time in the European and…

[Reade F. Tilley oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)]
In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Reade F. Tilley discusses his military service with the Royal Air Force during World War II. In part two, he continues to describe his experiences with No. 603 Squadron while stationed in Malta. He also…

[Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress and Supermarine Spitfire in flight]
Photograph of a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft (foreground) and a Supermarine Spitfire aircraft (background) in flight, circa 1940s.Stamped on verso: "Passed for personal use only. Not for publication. 27 Jun 1944. Theater Censor ETOUSA."

[Leon Swietlikowski and other servicemen with Supermarine Spitfire]
Photograph of Leon Swietlikowski (left) and two other servicemen with a Polish Supermarine Spitfire aircraft, circa 1940-1945.

[Leon Swietlikowski sitting on nose of Supermarine Spitfire]
Photograph of Leon Swietlikowski sitting on the nose of "Bette," a Polish Supermarine Spitfire aircraft, circa 1940-1945.

[Leon Swietlikowski and unidentified serviceman sitting on wing of Supermarine Spitfire]
Photograph of Leon Swietlikowski (left) and an unidentified serviceman sitting on the wing of a Polish Supermarine Spitfire, circa 1940-1945. The aircraft's designation, "Bette," is painted on the fuselage.

[Leon Swietlikowski with Supermarine Spitfire]
Photograph of Leon Swietlikowski with a Supermarine Spitfire aircraft, 1940-1945. The aircraft's designation, "Bette," is painted on the fuselage.

[Supermarine Spitfire in flight]
Photomechanical print of a Supermarine Spitfire aircraft in flight, circa 1940-1945.Item from a photograph album in the Leon Swietlikowski World War II Collection, circa 1940-1945. Album contains photographs related to Leon and Elizabeth…

[Leon Swietlikowski with Supermarine Spitfire]
Photograph of Leon Swietlikowski with a Supermarine Spitfire aircraft, 1940-1945. The aircraft's designation, "Bette," is painted on the fuselage.Item from a photograph album in the Leon Swietlikowski World War II Collection, circa 1940-1945. Album…
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