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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…

[Marvin J. Franger oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)]
In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Marvin J. Franger discusses his military service with the United States Navy during World War II. In part two, he continues to describe his wartime experiences with Fighting Squadron 9 (VF-9) and their…

[Edward M. “Teddy” Donaldson oral history interview]
Fighter ace Edward M. “Teddy” Donaldson is interviewed about his military service with the Royal Air Force during World War II. He describes his experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time stationed in England and France with No. 151 Squadron…

[British Royal Air Force No.131 Wing with Supermarine Spitfire]
Photographic group portrait of members of No. 131 (Polish) Wing, Royal Air Force, posing with a Supermarine Spitfire aircraft, July 1945.Inscription: "131 Wing. July 1945. "Item from a photograph album in the Leon Swietlikowski World War II…

[Supermarine Spitfire crashed nose-first into deck of USS Essex]
Photograph of a Royal Air Force Supermarine Spitfire crashed nose-first into the deck of the USS Essex (CV-9), circa 1944-1945.Caption on album page: "British Spitfire visits Essex."Part of a disassembled album containing materials related to Paul J.…

Pilot's notes : the Spitfire I aeroplane : Merlin II or III engine.
Cover title. Date range for included pages runs from September 1941-May 1942. "For official use only." Looseleaf for updating.

[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 Not for publication. 27 Jun 1944.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 serviceman with Polish Supermarine Spitfire]
Photograph of Leon Swietlikowski (top) and an unidentified Royal Air Force serviceman with a Polish Supermarine Spitfire aircraft, circa 1940-1945. The aircraft's designation, "Bette," is painted on the fuselage.Item from a photograph album in the…

[Servicemen and Supermarine Spitfire aircraft]
Photograph of servicemen and Polish Supermarine Spitfire aircraft at a snow-covered airfield, 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…

[Damaged Supermarine Spitfire]
Photograph of a damaged Supermarine Spitfire aircraft, 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 Swietlikowski's World War…
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