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[Servicemen with observation balloons at U.S. Army Balloon School]
Panoramic photograph of servicemen with six observation balloons at the U.S. Army Balloon School, Ross Field, California, 1918. Inscription in corner: "No. 8659. Copyrighted. Huddleston Photo Co. Los Angeles, Cal." Inscription on verso: "Army Baloon…

[Excerpt from report written by Lieutenant Colonel Fraser Hunter]
Excerpt from a report written by Lieutenant Colonel Fraser Hunter, undated. Describes the formation of the First Pursuit Group and names Harold E. Hartney as one of the most exceptional commanders in any service.

The Saga of Luke and Wehner
Article, "The Saga of Luke and Wehner," undated. Formerly hung in the galleries at the Champlin Fighter Museum in Mesa, Arizona. Four typed pages.

[Letter to Mr. McGee from Al Wehner, August 19, 1979]
Letter to Mr. McGee from Al Wehner, August 19, 1979. Al Wehner (brother of Joseph Wehner) wrote a short note to Mr. McGee at the bottom of a page with typed questions about Joseph Wehner and his wartime experience. He refers to write-ups he is…

[Irene Hartney standing next to SPAD XIII aircraft]
Photograph of Irene Hartney, wife of Harold E. Hartney, standing next to a SPAD XIII aircraft (fuselage number 20), circa 1970s-1980s. The aircraft bears the shooting star emblem of the 22nd Aero Squadron. Inscription: "Photo by Lew Berlepsch."

Do You Remember? [Clipping about Joseph Wehner, December 11, 1966]
Newspaper clipping, "Do You Remember?", from the Boston Sunday Herald, December 11, 1966. Includes a brief article on Joseph Wehner (misspelled as "Werner" in text) and a photograph.

[Edward V. “Eddie” Rickenbacker oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)]
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…

[Edward V. “Eddie” Rickenbacker oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)]
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…

[Frederick Libby oral history interview (Part 8 of 8)]
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…

Frank Luke and the Bravest of the Brave [Magazine clipping, December 1961]
Magazine clipping, "Frank Luke and the Bravest of the Brave" by William E. Barrett, illustrated by Phil Ronfar, from Model Airplane News, December 1961. Article about Frank Luke and his squadron. Accompanying illustration features a SPAD XIII…
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