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Aviator's certificate issued by the Aero Club of America to Frank Wilbur Wright, circa 1916. Includes an identification photograph of Wilbur.

Aviator's certificate issued by the Aero Club of American to Floyd W. Shepard, July 31, 1918. Includes photograph of Shepard.

Receipt issued by the Aero Club of America to Floyd W. Shepard, August 3, 1918. Handwritten receipt for initiation fee for Shepard.

In this eight-part oral history, fighter ace Frederick Libby is interviewed about his life and his military service with the Royal Flying Corps during World War I. In part eight, he discusses his final weeks with the Royal Flying Corps and his…

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Edward V. “Eddie” Rickenbacker is interviewed about his life and his military service during World War I. In part one, he shares stories from his racing, military, and business careers. Topics discussed…

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Edward V. “Eddie” Rickenbacker is interviewed about his life and his military service during World War I. In part two, he discusses his views on current events. Topics discussed include the Space Race, the…

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Jacques M. Swaab is interviewed about his military service with the United States Army Air Service during World War I. In part one, Swaab describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his…

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Jacques M. Swaab is interviewed about his military service with the United States Army Air Service during World War I. In part two, Swaab continues to describe his wartime experiences with the 22nd Pursuit…

Press release, "Ranking aces of World War to be entertained today by old commander in luxury dawn patrol over city," from the American Legion Army-Navy Club (New York, New York), November 11, 1938. Describes a reunion of First Pursuit Group members,…

Letter to the Wehner Family from the American Red Cross, National Headquarters, circa 1918-1919. Expresses sympathy and includes two copies of a photograph of Joseph Wehner's grave, taken by the Graves Registration Service. One typed page.