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Flyer known by local men brings down two Boches [Clipping, circa 1918] (Item)

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] (Item)

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.

A stirring book on America's World War aces [Clipping, 1940] (Item)

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] (Item)

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] (Item)

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.

[David McCampbell in Grumman F6F Hellcat aircraft] (Item)

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 /…

Former Seattle Packard salesman now gunnery instructor in aviation in Texas [Clipping, June 9, 1918] (Item)

Newspaper clipping, "Former Seattle Packard salesman now gunnery instructor in aviation in Texas," from the Seattle Sunday Times, June 9, 1918. Includes printed photographs of Sidney Sid Van Wyck Peters. Part of a scrapbook containing items related to Sidney Van Wyck Peters' service with the 24th Aero Squadron during World War I, circa 1917-1919.

A worthy foe [Clipping, circa 1918] (Item)

Newspaper clipping, "A worthy foe," from an unidentified publication, circa 1918. Reports on the death of fighter ace Manfred von Richthofen.Part of a scrapbook containing items related to Sidney Van Wyck Peters' service with the 24th Aero Squadron during World War I, circa 1917-1919.

The Balloon Buster of Arizona [Part 2 of 4] (Item)

Magazine clipping, "The Balloon Buster of Arizona" by Norman S. Hall, from Liberty Magazine, March 10, 1928. Part 2 of 4 in a series about Frank Luke and his exploits during World War I. His relationship with Joseph Wehner is also discussed. Six pages.

The Balloon Buster of Arizona [Part I of 4] (Item)

Magazine clipping, "The Balloon Buster of Arizona" by Norman S. Hall, from Liberty Magazine, February 25, 1928. Part 1 of 4 in a series about Frank Luke and his exploits during World War I. His relationship with Joseph Wehner is also discussed. Four pages.