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[Goodwill Meeting, American Fighter Aces Association and Luftwaffe Fighter Pilots’ Association (Part 3 of 3)] (Item)
[Goodwill Meeting, American Fighter Aces Association and Luftwaffe Fighter Pilots’ Association (Part 3 of 3)]
This three-part recording contains highlights from a goodwill meeting between the American Fighter Aces Association and the Luftwaffe Fighter Pilots’ Association, held in May 1961 in Germany. In part three, the narrator presents excerpts from conversations between the American and German delegations and describes notable moments during the visit, such as speeches made at a war memorial dedication…
[Goodwill Meeting, American Fighter Aces Association and Luftwaffe Fighter Pilots’ Association (Part 1 of 3)] (Item)
[Goodwill Meeting, American Fighter Aces Association and Luftwaffe Fighter Pilots’ Association (Part 1 of 3)]
This three-part recording contains highlights from a goodwill meeting between the American Fighter Aces Association and the Luftwaffe Fighter Pilots’ Association, held in May 1961 in Germany. In part one, the narrator summarizes the event, introduces members of the American and German delegations, and describes notable moments during the visit. Identified speakers include Werner Andres, President…
[James C. Stewart receiving Silver Star] (Item)
[James C. Stewart receiving Silver Star]
Photograph of fighter ace James C. Stewart (right) receiving the Silver Star, circa 1940s.
[James C. Stewart with wayfinding sign] (Item)
[James C. Stewart with wayfinding sign]
Photograph of fighter ace James C. Stewart standing next to a wayfinding sign in Germany, circa 1940s.
[12th Aero Squadron and servicewomen in front of infirmary building, Koblenz, Germany] (Item)
[12th Aero Squadron and servicewomen in front of infirmary building, Koblenz, Germany]
Photographic group portrait of members of the 12th Aero Squadron and two servicewomen in front of an infirmary building, Koblenz, Germany, January 1919. A sign on the wall reads: "Revierstube des Ersatz-Batall. Landwehr J.R. 25." Inscription on album page: "12th Aero Squadron at Coblenz. Jan 1919." Part of Album One from the Nancy Harkness Collection of World War I Photograph Albums, circa…
[Brigadier General William "Billy" Mitchell decorating serviceman, Coblenz Airdrome, Germany] (Item)
[Brigadier General William "Billy" Mitchell decorating serviceman, Coblenz Airdrome, Germany]
Photograph of Brigadier General William "Billy" Mitchell decorating a serviceman of the 94th Aero Squadron, Coblenz Airdrome, Germany, circa 1919. Visible aircraft in the background include the Fokker D.VII and Salmson 2 A2.Inscription on verso: "Decoration ceremony, Coblenz Airdrome. Brigadier General Mitchell decorating a soldier in the 94th Aero Sqdn."
[Brigadier General William "Billy" Mitchell decorating serviceman, Coblenz Airdrome, Germany] (Item)
[Brigadier General William "Billy" Mitchell decorating serviceman, Coblenz Airdrome, Germany]
Photograph of Brigadier General William "Billy" Mitchell decorating a serviceman of the 94th Aero Squadron, Coblenz Airdrome, Germany, circa 1919. Visible aircraft in the background include the Fokker D.VII and Salmson 2 A2.Inscription on verso: "Decoration ceremony, Coblenz Airdrome. Brigadier General Mitchell decorating a soldier in the 94th Aero Sqdn."
[Goodwill Meeting, American Fighter Aces Association and Luftwaffe Fighter Pilots’ Association (Part 2 of 3)] (Item)
[Goodwill Meeting, American Fighter Aces Association and Luftwaffe Fighter Pilots’ Association (Part 2 of 3)]
This three-part recording contains highlights from a goodwill meeting between the American Fighter Aces Association and the Luftwaffe Fighter Pilots’ Association, held in May 1961 in Germany. In part two, the narrator presents excerpts from conversations between the American and German delegations. Topics discussed include the German scoring system for aerial victories, past and current…
[Gordon M. Graham oral history interview (Part 3 of 4)] (Item)
[Gordon M. Graham oral history interview (Part 3 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 three, he continues to describe his experiences as a fighter pilot while serving with the 355th Fighter Group in England. Special focus on a bomber escort mission over Germany on December 25, 1944.
[John F. Thornell oral history interview] (Item)
[John F. Thornell oral history interview]
Fighter ace John F. Thornell discusses his military service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. He describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time stationed in England with the 328th Fighter Squadron of the 352nd Fighter Group. Special focus on four combat missions that took place in 1944: a skip-bombing mission against a German submarine pen (March…