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[William K. Blair oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)] (Item)

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace William K. Blair is interviewed by Eugene A. Valencia about his military service with the United States Navy. In part one, Blair describes his experiences as a carrier-based fighter pilot, including his assignments with Fighting Squadron 10 (VF-10) and Fighting Squadron 2 (VF-2) during World War II. Topics discussed include his flight training; his time…

Iva Metz oral history interview (Item)

Born-digital video recording of an oral history with Iva Metz and interviewer Geoff Nunn, recorded as part of The Museum of Flight Oral History Program, November 1, 2019.

[Edward M. “Teddy” Donaldson oral history interview] (Item)

Fighter ace Edward M. “Teddy” Donaldson is interviewed about his military service with the Royal Air Force during World War II. He describes his experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time stationed in England and France with No. 151 Squadron and his time in the United States as a gunnery instructor. Topics discussed include his involvement in the Battle of Britain and Dunkirk Campaign and…

[Telegram to Mr. and Mrs. Ed O. Leigh from their son, Frank C. Leigh, December 21, 1943] (Item)

Telegram to Mr. and Mrs. Ed O. Leigh from their son, Frank C. Leigh, December 21, 1943. Notifies them of his change of address to Cecil Field, Florida.

Medal, Commemorative/Tony Jannus Medals to William Lear, 50th Anniversary Obverse, 1974 (Item)

Framed Tony Jannus award medallion given to William P. Lear, 1974. Also included are two additional Tony Jannus medallions commemorating the Golden Anniversary of the World's First Scheduled Airline Service between St. Petersburg and Tampa, Florida, 1964. Metal and wire hardware for hanging is present on reverse. Text for top medal: "Tony Jannus Award – 1974 / Pendant Medallion / Awarded to…

[WASPs and Boeing Company representative with B-29 Superfortress "Ladybird"] (Item)

Photograph of WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilots) servicewomen Dora J. Dougherty (left) and Dorothea J. Moorman and an unidentified Boeing Company representative in front of "Ladybird," a Boeing B-29 Superfortress, at Eglin Field, Florida, June 1944. The plane's designation is painted on the fuselage, along with Fifinella, a female gremlin designed by Walt Disney and used by the WASP…

[Mary "Pat" (Hiller) Call at Officer's School in Orlando, Florida] (Item)

Photograph of WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilots) servicewoman Mary "Pat" (Hiller) Call at the Officer's School in Orlando, Florida, circa 1944. Inscription on verso: "Orlando, Florida at Officer's School. 1944."Originally part of a set of a photograph album pages containing photographs related to the life and WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilots) career of Mary "Pat" (Hiller) Call, circa…

[Pilots and crew with Boeing B-29 Superfortress "Ladybird"] (Item)

Photographic group portrait of pilots and crew, including two members of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs), lined up in front of "Ladybird," a Boeing B-29 Superfortress, at Eglin Field, Florida, June 1944. From left to right: Lieutenant Colonel Paul W. Tibbets Jr, Dorothea J. Moorman, Dora J. Dougherty, Sergeant Raymond Gallagher, Sergeant Don Duzenbury, Sergeant Floyd A. Lemley, Sergeant…

[Oscar I. Chenoweth, Adrian O. Van Wyen, and Hamilton McWhorter oral history interviews] (Item)

This recording contains one-on-one interviews with fighter aces Oscar I. Chenoweth and Hamilton McWhorter and with historian Adrian O. Van Wyen. Chenoweth and McWhorter discuss their military service with the United States Navy during World War II, including their time with Fighting Squadron 17 (VF-17) and Fighting Squadron 9 (VF-9), respectively. Topics discussed include memorable combat…

James H. Platt oral history interview (Item)

Born-digital video recording of an oral history with James H. Platt and interviewer John Barth, recorded as part of The Museum of Flight Oral History Program, May 4, 2018.