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[WASP servicewomen Vivian Williams and Mary Kay Quist with Stearman PT-17 Kaydet]
Photograph of WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilots) servicewomen Vivian Williams and Mary Kay Quist standing next to a Stearman PT-17 Kaydet (Model A75N1) aircraft, circa 1943-1945.Inscription on verso: "These are two girls that I like the best. Vivian Williams and Mary Kay Quist."
[Postcard to Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Nicholson from Carol Nicholson, postmarked March 15, 1944]
Photographic postcard to Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Nicholson from Carol Nicholson, postmarked March 15, 1944. Describes her flight training experiences with the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP). Postcard image features a Stearman PT-17 Kaydet (Model A75N1) aircraft (tail number 01903).
[WASP servicewoman with Stearman PT-17 Kaydet]
Photograph of an unidentified WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilots) servicewoman in the cockpit of a Stearman PT-17 Kaydet aircraft, circa 1943-1945.
[Boeing B-29 Superfortresses at Northwest Field, Guam]
Photograph of several B-29 Superfortress aircraft (visible tail numbers 3979, 3888) parked at Northwest Field, Guam, circa 1945. Typed caption on album page: "Parking spaces for B-29's undergoing heavy maintenance. Black camouflage made them less reflective at night." Part of a photograph album page containing captioned photos of the Pacific Theater during World War II, circa 1945.
[Boeing B-29 Superfortresses at Northwest Field, Guam]
Photograph of several Boeing B-29 Superfortress aircraft at Northwest Field, Guam, circa 1945. The caption notes that this photo was taken just prior to the final mission against Japan. Typed caption on album page: "Squadron lined up for final mission against Japan." Part of a photograph album page containing captioned photos of the Pacific Theater during World War II, circa 1945.
[Mr. Fuchs with Stearman PT-17 Kaydet]
Photograph of Mr. Fuchs, flight instructor of Carol Nicholson, standing next to a Stearman PT-17 Kaydet aircraft, circa 1943-1945.Inscription on verso: "This is Mr. Tucks. He was my instructor in primary. As you can see he's strictly a farmer but he has a heart of gold. Will send snap of Harry later."
[Margaret Weiss on roof as Stearman PT-17 Kaydet taxis by in background]
Photograph of Margaret "Pinkey" Weiss on the roof of a building as a Stearman PT-17 Kaydet aircraft taxis by in the background, circa 1943-1945.Inscription on verso: "Taken from the roof of one of the stage houses. Pinkey Weiss in foreground and Stearman taxiing downfield to take-off. Look at the mountains!!!!!"
[Boeing B-17F Flying Fortress "Spirit of Woodside, Sunnyside"]
Photograph of a Boeing B-17F Flying Fortress aircraft, circa 1943. The text "Spirit of Woodside, Sunnyside" has been added to the aircraft's nose via photo manipulation. Typed caption taped on verso: "This is the Boeing B-17F Flying Fortress, latest model of this famous high-altitude daylight precision bomber which is operating in war theatres throughout the world. The Boeing Flying Fortress has…