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Newspaper clipping, "Fornasero Rites Set; Ex-test Pilot," from The San Diego Union Tribune, July 8, 1967. Obituary for John Fornasero.Part of a dissembled scrapbook of items from John Fornasero's career at the Ryan Company, 1928-1937.

Birth announcement for Douglas Orville Corrigan, son of Douglas Corrigan, sent to John Fornasero, circa June 1940. Includes details about the baby's birth. One card and envelope.Inscription: "1st baby of 'Wrong Way' Corrigan of 1938 fame."Part of a…

Holiday greeting card to John and Elouise Fornasero from Adelaide Smith, circa 1930s. Features a silhouetted aircraft in flight.Part of a dissembled scrapbook of items from John Fornasero's career at the Ryan Company, 1928-1937.

Business card for Captain Ernest Y. C. Chen of the Air Corps, Chinese Army, circa 1930s-1940s.Inscription: "Former Ryan student of John B. Fornasero. Captain Chen gave this card to J.B.F. in Wash. D.C. in late 1930s or early 1940s."Part of a…

Envelope addressed to John Fornasero in San Diego, California, postmarked February 10, 1931. The 10-cent stamp, which features an image of Charles Lindbergh's "Spirit of St. Louis" aircraft, commemorates the first solo trans-Atlantic flight in…

Diploma issued to John Fornasero from the T. C. Ryan Flying School, June 21, 1929. Certifies Fornasero's completion of the Commercial Pilot's course. Signed by T. Claude Ryan.Part of a dissembled scrapbook of items from John Fornasero's career at the…

Newsletter published by students of the Ryan School of Aeronautics, edited by "the Firm of Riz, Riz, and Razz," circa 1928-1937. Includes articles about pilots and news at the airfield. Four typed pages.

Photograph of a Boeing XC-97 Stratofreighter aircraft (tail number 92592) refueling a Boeing B-47 Stratojet aircraft (tail number 91902), circa 1950s-1960s. Inscription on verso: "FTW 732."Stamped on verso: " Neg. No.: [blank] / Airplane: [blank] /…

Photograph of a U.S. Air Force Boeing B-52 Stratofortress aircraft in flight, circa 1950s-1960s. Stamped on verso: "K6951."Part of a dissembled scrapbook of items from John Fornasero's career at the Boeing Company, 1944-1953.

Photograph of a Boeing Model 707 and Boeing Model 377 Stratocruiser aircraft in flight, circa 1950s-1960s. Both aircraft have Pan American Airways livery.Inscription on verso: "Hi John, / Thought you might like to see one of your old birds. /…