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Honorable Discharge certificate issued to Robert L. Simons by the U.S. Army, September 28, 1937. Discharges Simons from the U.S. Army in order to accept a commission with the Air Corps Reserve. Includes enlistment record on verso.

Pilot's logbook belonging to Robert L. Simons, 1928-1931. Inscription on inside cover: "Property of R. L. Simons, Swallow Airplane Co., Wichita, Kansas. Permanent mailing address: Mr. and Mrs. William H. Whipple, [address in Wichita, Kansas]."

Pilot's logbook belonging to Robert L. Simons, 1928-1933.

Engine mechanic's license issued to Robert L. Simons by the Aeronautics Branch, U.S. Department of Commerce, circa 1930s.

Airline pilot rating certificate issued to Robert L. Simons by the U.S. Bureau of Air Commerce, circa 1930s.

Transport pilot's license issued to Robert L. Simons by the U.S. Bureau of Air Commerce, circa 1930s.

Film footage taken in Manila, Philippines, and during a flight to Okinawa (Japan), circa 1930s-1940s. The footage begins with shots of unidentified neighborhoods and street scenes in Manila; some of the shots include children and adults. The footage…

Film footage taken during a flight from Japan to Shanghai (China), including travel footage in Shanghai, circa 1930s-1940s. The footage begins with aerial views of Mount Fuji taken from an unidentified airliner. The next segment is comprised of…

Film footage taken during flights over Japan and Shemya Island (Alaska), circa 1930s-1940s. The footage begins with aerial views filmed from an unidentified aircraft, showing houses, streets, and a shoreline; presumably these shots are of Kobe and…

Film footage taken during a flight over Alaska, circa 1930s-1940s. The segments feature aerial views taken from an unidentified aircraft, showing mountains, including Denali, coastlines, and other terrain. The footage also includes a shot of Nome,…