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[Robert M. DeHaven oral history interview (Part 1 of 5)] (Item)

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…

[Gordon M. Graham oral history interview (Part 1 of 4)] (Item)

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…

[Appointment certificate issued by United States Army to Norman Stromer and Special Orders No. 215, August 1942] (Item)

Appointment certificate issued by the United States Army to Norman Stromer and Special Orders No. 215, West Coast Army Air Forces Training Center, Santa Ana, California, August 1942. The certificate appoints Stromer to the rank of staff sergeant. The orders list assignments and appointments for various service members, including Stromer. Five total typed pages.

[Group portrait of Squadron No. 4, Class No. 43-16, Victorville Army Flying School] (Item)

Photographic group portrait of Squadron No. 4, Class No. 43-16, Victorville Army Flying School, California, August 30, 1943. The men, including Norman B. Moerbe, are identified in the caption.

[Group portrait of class of Aviation Cadets] (Item)

Photographic group portrait of a class of Aviation Cadets, California, circa 1943. A flag reads "Aviation Cadets 36," and a sign reads "Axis Blasters 36." The men's names and addresses are listed on the verso. Stamped on verso: "The Grant Co. Commercial Photographers. [address and telephone number in Los Angeles, California."

[Group portrait of class of Aviation Cadets] (Item)

Photographic group portrait of a class of Aviation Cadets, California, circa 1943. A flag reads "Aviation Cadets 36," and a sign reads "Axis Blasters 36." Stamped on verso: "The Grant Co. Commercial Photographers. [address and telephone number in Los Angeles, California."

[Graduation announcement for Class 43-16, Victorville Army Flying School, November 13, 1943] (Item)

Graduation announcement for Class 43-16, Victorville Army Flying School, November 13, 1943. Includes Norman B. Moerbe's card and an envelope addressed to Moerbe's mother, Martha Moerbe.

Chico Army Air Field, Cal. (Item)

Photograph of Stinson L-5 Sentinel aircraft at Chico Army Air Field, California, circa 1940s.Inscription on album page: "Chico Army Air Field, Cal."Item from page 18 of a photograph album titled "Record of L-5 Ferry Flight, Muskogee (AAF) Okla. to McChord Field, Tacoma, Wash," circa 1940s. Album contains sixty-seven (67) photographs, mostly aerial views, that were taken during a ferry flight in a…

Chico Army Air Field, Cal. (Item)

Photograph of Stinson L-5 Sentinel aircraft at Chico Army Air Field, California, circa 1940s.Inscription on album page: "Chico Army Air Field, Cal."Item from page 19 of a photograph album titled "Record of L-5 Ferry Flight, Muskogee (AAF) Okla. to McChord Field, Tacoma, Wash," circa 1940s. Album contains sixty-seven (67) photographs, mostly aerial views, that were taken during a ferry flight in a…

[Aerial view of fog over California] (Item)

Oblique aerial photograph of fog near Los Angeles, California, circa 1940s. The San Bernardino Mountains are visible in the distance.Inscription on album page: "California fog, nearing Los Angeles. (San Bernardino Mts.)."Item from page 17 of a photograph album titled "Record of L-5 Ferry Flight, Muskogee (AAF) Okla. to McChord Field, Tacoma, Wash," circa 1940s. Album contains sixty-seven (67)…