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Flyer known by local men brings down two Boches [Clipping, circa 1918]
Clipping, "Flyer known by local men brings down two Boches," from an unidentified publication, circa 1918. Reports on Lieutenant Douglas Campbell shooting down two German planes. Originally included with correspondence dated May 18, 1918.
Three World War flyers have informal reunion here [Clipping, 1935]
Newspaper clipping, "Three World War flyers have informal reunion here," from the Seattle Daily Times, September 12, 1935. Reports on a reunion of World War I pilots Harold E. Hartney, Charles Wayne Kerwood, and Norman Archibald.
Lt. Col. Hartney dies, World War flyer and aviation consultant [Clipping, circa 1945]
Clipping, "Lt. Col. Hartney dies, World War flyer and aviation consultant," from an unidentified publication, circa 1945.
A stirring book on America's World War aces [Clipping, 1940]
Newspaper clipping, "A stirring book on America's World War aces," from the New York Times Book Review, April 21, 1940. Reviews Harold E. Hartney's book "Up and At 'Em."
World War flying experiences told by Douglaston man in new book [Clipping, 1940]
Newspaper clipping, "World War flying experiences told by Douglaston man in new book," from an unidentified publication, March 8, 1940. Reports on Harold E. Hartney's book "Up and At 'Em."
World War I fliers reunited at banquet [Clipping, 1942]
Newspaper clipping, "World War I fliers reunited at banquet," from the Washington Post, September 27, 1942. Reports on a banquet hosted by Colonel Harold E. Hartney for members of Aviator Post 743 of the American Legion. Includes a photograph of Frank Cummings, Hartney, Colonel T. DeWitt Milling, Colonel John H. Jouett, and Gordon C. Sleeper.
[William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, Box 50, Folder 20 - Bill Odom's around-the-world flight using Lear automatic direct finder, 1947 August, 1966 April 18]
Items from Box 50, Folder 20 of the William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, 1947-1966. Contains a clipping, photographs, and correspondence related to Bill Odom's around-the-world flight using a Lear automatic direct finder. Five total items.
Essex claims title of Navy's fightingest ship--Aces abound [clipping]
Newspaper clipping, "Essex claims title of Navy's fightingest ship--Aces abound," from The Honolulu Advertiser, December 3, 1944.Part of a disassembled album containing materials related to Paul J. Madden's service with the U.S. Navy during World War II, circa 1940-1995.
[David McCampbell in Grumman F6F Hellcat aircraft]
Photograph of U.S. Navy pilot David McCampbell in his Grumman F6F Hellcat aircraft, USS Essex (CV-9), circa 1943-1945. Thirty aerial victories are painted under the cockpit. Image includes a clipping of McCampbell obituary.Inscription on verso: "Comdr David McCampbell / Air Group 15 commander / In Gruman Hellcat. / He shot down 4 more Japs after this picture was taken. / U.S.S. Essex /…
[Newspaper fragment with image of soldier]
Newspaper fragment with an image of a soldier, circa 1917-1918.Part of a scrapbook related to Edward I. Sproull's military career during and after World War I, circa 1916-1919.