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Letter from Hartney Jr. to his parents, January 17, 1943. Expresses frustration that he has been held back in training because he's underweight, discusses oil and gas rationing, and other personal news. Two handwritten pages.

Newspaper clipping, "Autonomous flying force debated on air," from the Washington Post, August 26, 1943. Reports on the recent "American Forum of the Air" radio broadcast, during which participants debated the need for a separate military branch for…

Newspaper clipping, "Bags 27th Nazi, tying Bong's score" by Captain Robert S. Johnson, from an unidentified publication, circa 1944. Gives an account of Johnson's aerial victories. Includes a photograph of Johnson.

Newspaper clipping, "Capt. Bob Johnson downs 27th Nazi to tie record," from the Washington Times-Herald, May 9, 1944. Reports on fighter ace Robert S. Johnson and his aerial victories.

Newspaper clipping, "Nassau flier aids Johnson get 27th," from an unidentified publication, circa 1944. Reports on Lieutenant Harold E. Hartney Jr. assisting fighter ace Robert S. Johnson with an aerial victory.

Newspaper clipping, "U.S. flier equals Bong's mark of 27," from the New York Times, May 9, 1944. Reports on fighter ace Robert S. Johnson and his aerial victories. Mentions Harold E. Hartney Jr. as Johnson's wingman.

Newspaper clipping, "Lieut. H. E. Hartney, Jr.," from an unidentified publication, circa 1944-1945. Reports on Hartney's burial in Arlington National Cemetery.

Clipping, "Post mourns death of past commander Harold E. Hartney," from an Aviators' Post 743 publication, circa 1945.

Newspaper clipping, "Famed pilot dies at 57," from an unidentified publication, circa 1945. Reports on the death of Harold E. Hartney.

Clipping, "Lt. Col. Hartney dies, World War flyer and aviation consultant," from an unidentified publication, circa 1945.