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Philadelphian a Flier [Clipping, circa 1918]
Newspaper clipping, "Philadelphian a Flier," from an unidentified publication, circa 1917-1918. Reports on Charles W. Drew graduating from the Ohio State School for Military Aeronautics.
An Air Friendship [Clipping from Boston Globe, January 21, 1928]
Newspaper clipping, "An Air Friendship," from Boston Globe, January 21, 1928. Article about Joseph Wehner's friendship with Frank Luke.
Lieutenant Joseph Fritz Wehner [Obituary, circa 1918]
Clipping, "Lieutenant Joseph Fritz Wehher," from an unidentified publication, circa 1918. Obituary and accompanying photograph for Lieutenant Joseph Fritz Wehner.
64 On Heavy Honor Roll; 14 are Killed [Clipping, circa 1918]
Newspaper clipping, "64 On Heavy Honor Roll; 14 are Killed," from an unidentified publication, circa 1918. Reports on Philadelphia soldiers killed, wounded, or missing in action. Charles W. Drew is listed as missing.
American Fliers Winged 845 Huns [Clipping, circa 1918]
Newspaper clipping, "American Fliers Winged 845 Huns," from an unidentified publication, circa 1918. Gives a summary of the American Expeditionary Forces' aerial operations during the war.
Air Hero Talks to Students [Clipping, circa 1919]
Newspaper clipping, "Air Hero Talks to Students," from an unidentified publication, circa 1919. Reports on Lieutenant Charles W. Drew's visit to Northeast High School.
With the Colors [Clipping, circa 1918]
Clipping, "With the Colors," from an unidentified source, circa 1918. Reports on Charles W. Drew's military service and his receipt of the Distinguished Service Cross.
45 U.S. Squadrons in France on Nov. 11 [Clipping, circa December 1918]
Newspaper clipping, "45 U.S. Squadrons in France on Nov. 11," from an unidentified publication, circa December 1918. Reports on American Air Service operations in France.
Lt. Drew Heads Arriving Heroes [Clipping, January 10, 1919]
Newspaper clipping, "Lt. Drew Heads Arriving Heroes," from an unidentified publication, January 10, 1919. Reports on Charles W. Drew's wartime service and arrival home.
"Luckiest guy alive" [Clipping, 1940]
Newspaper clipping, "'Luckiest guy alive' - Thrilling accounts of battles in the air" by Charles A. Wagner, from an unidentified publication, March 31, 1940. Reviews Harold E. Hartney's book "Up and At 'Em." Includes photographs of Baron von Richtofen, Robert Nordhoff, James Norman Hall, Kenneth Littauer, Hartney, and Raoul Lufbery.