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[Carol Nicholson and Nancy Nordhoff with Stearman PT-17 Kaydet] (Item)

Photograph of Carol Nicholson (right) and Nancy (Nordhoff) Dunnam of the WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilots) in the cockpits of a Stearman PT-17 Kaydet (Model A75N1) aircraft (nose designation U78), circa 1943-1945. Inscription on verso: "This is to be immediately destroyed - a couple of gremlins if I know my gremlins - and I do."

[WASP servicewomen Vivian Williams and Mary Kay Quist with Stearman PT-17 Kaydet] (Item)

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."

[WASP servicewoman with Stearman PT-17 Kaydet] (Item)

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] (Item)

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] (Item)

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] (Item)

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] (Item)

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"] (Item)

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…

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