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[Instrument rating card issued by United States Navy and Marine Corps to Henry B. Christensen, July 12, 1946] (Item)
[Instrument rating card issued by United States Navy and Marine Corps to Henry B. Christensen, July 12, 1946]
Instrument rating card issued by the United States Navy and Marine Corps to Henry B. Christensen at Naval Air Station Alameda (California), July 12, 1946. Certifies that Christensen has passed the instrument flying test and has a special instrument clearance rating.
[Gordon M. Graham oral history interview (Part 1 of 4)] (Item)
[Gordon M. Graham oral history interview (Part 1 of 4)]
In this four-part oral history, fighter ace Gordon M. Graham discusses his military service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. In part one, he describes his experiences as a fighter pilot and begins to discuss his time with the 355th Fighter Group in England. Topics discussed include his personal background, his training history, and a bomber escort mission over Germany on…
[Thomas G. Lanphier, Jr. oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)] (Item)
[Thomas G. Lanphier, Jr. oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)]
In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Thomas G. Lanphier, Jr. is interviewed about his military career with the United States Army Air Forces and United States Air Force. In part two, he discusses his post-World War II service and shares more details about his personal background and political viewpoints. Topics discussed include his interactions with prominent political figures, his thoughts…
[U.S. Army Air Forces servicemen and family members dining at Palladium] (Item)
[U.S. Army Air Forces servicemen and family members dining at Palladium]
Photograph of members of the 54th Fighter Squadron, U.S. Army Air Forces, and their family members dining at the Palladium, Los Angeles, California, May 25, 1942. Identified individuals include Joe McDonald, Lieutenant McDonald, Mrs. Joe McDonald, Lieutenant Arthur "Bud" Hustead, Lieutenant Dewey Crowe, Lieutenant Millard, Lieutenant Robert Neel, Mrs. James Austin, Major Thomas Walter Jackson, and…
[Robert M. DeHaven oral history interview (Part 1 of 5)] (Item)
[Robert M. DeHaven oral history interview (Part 1 of 5)]
In this five-part oral history, fighter ace Robert M. DeHaven is interviewed about his military service with the United States Army Air Forces. In part one, DeHaven describes his experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time in the South Pacific with the 7th Fighter Squadron of the 49th Fighter Group during World War II. He also touches on his postwar involvement with the Bendix Trophy…
[Richard L. Cormier oral history interview (Part 2 of 3)] (Item)
[Richard L. Cormier oral history interview (Part 2 of 3)]
In this three-part oral history, fighter ace Richard L. “Zeke” Cormier is interviewed by Eugene A. Valencia about his military service with the United States Navy. In part two, Cormier continues to describe his experiences with Composite Squadron 1 (VC-1) and Fighting Squadron 80 (VF-80) during World War II. He also discusses his postwar assignments, including his time with the Blue Angels and his…
[Thomas G. Lanphier, Jr. oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)] (Item)
[Thomas G. Lanphier, Jr. oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)]
In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Thomas G. Lanphier, Jr. is interviewed about his military career with the United States Army Air Forces and United States Air Force. In part one, he describes his experiences as a fighter pilot during World War II and shares details about his personal background. Topics discussed include his time stationed in Fiji and Guadalcanal; his participation in…