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Oblique aerial photograph of an unidentified air base, taken from a Douglas BT-2B aircraft, circa 1938-1942.

Oblique aerial photograph of an unidentified air base, taken from a Douglas BT-2B aircraft, circa 1938-1942.

Certificate issued by the United States government to Thomas Walter Jackson, posthumously awarding him the Purple Heart, June 16, 1943.

Certificate of appointment issued by the United States Army Air Corps to Thomas Walter Jackson, May 25, 1939. Appoints Jackson to the rank of second lieutenant.

Certification card issued by the United States Army Air Corps to Thomas Walter Jackson, April 28, 1939. Certifies that Jackson passed the instrument flying test at Kelly Field, Texas.

Certification card issued by the United States Army Air Corps to Thomas Walter Jackson, May 25, 1939. Certifies that Jackson has been appointed second lieutenant in the Air Corps Reserve.Inscription on verso: "0-380249."

Identification card issued by the United States Army Air Corps Reserve to Thomas Walter Jackson, May 25, 1939.

Identification cards and card holder issued by the United States Army Air Corps to Thomas Walter Jackson, circa 1930s.

Letter to Bess Jackson, mother of Thomas Walter Jackson, from Captain Mavis P. Kelsey, surgeon of the 54th Fighter Squadron, September 17, 1942. Notifies her of the death of her son and sends condolences. Two handwritten pages with envelope.

Letter to Helen Jackson, wife of Thomas Walter Jackson, from Leola McDonald, October 20, 1942. Sends condolences regarding the death of her husband and forwards a photograph of Jackson, other servicemen, and their families eating dinner together.…