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[BCATP (British Commonwealth Air Training Plan) Fighter Pilots Reunion] (Item)

Audio recording of a reunion for service members of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan, Winnipeg, Manitoba, circa 1970. Text on label: "A Gathering of Eagles. Reg Fowert." Abstract from transcript: This recording contains highlights from a reunion held in Winnipeg, Manitoba, circa 1970, for Canadian and British fighter pilots who were involved with the British Commonwealth Air Training…

[Gregory A. Daymond oral history interview] (Item)

Fighter ace Gregory A. “Gus” Daymond is interviewed by Eugene A. Valencia about his military service with the Royal Air Force during World War II. Daymond describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot and his time in England with No. 71 Squadron, one of the RAF Eagle Squadrons made up of American volunteers. Topics discussed include Daymond’s early interest in aviation and experiences as a…

Brien Wygle oral history interview (Item)

Born-digital video recording of an oral history with Brien Wygle and interviewer Dan Hagedorn, recorded as part of The Museum of Flight Oral History Program, November 13, 2013.

[Richard L. Rouzie, Guy M. Townsend, and William H. Cook, Jr. with Grumman G-44 Widgeon aircraft] (Item)

Photograph of Richard L. "Dick" Rouzie, Guy M. Townsend, and William H. "Bill" Cook, Jr. posing with fish during a fishing trip at Rivers Inlet, British Columbia, circa late 1950s-1960s. Cook's Grumman G-44 Widgeon aircraft is visible behind them. Caption on verso: "(Note: Bill's Grumman Widgeon in background). As a little relief from airplanes, here is Dick Rouzie, Guy Townsend, and I, on return…

[Richard Nelson, William H. Cook, Jr., and Wheeler Warren with Grumman G-44 Widgeon aircraft] (Item)

Photograph of Richard "Dick" Nelson, William H. "Bill" Cook, Jr., and Wheeler Warren standing in front of Cook's Grumman G-44 Widgeon aircraft, British Columbia, circa 1950s-1960s. Inscription on verso: "1960s or 1950s. 3 Friends: (all Boeing Engineers). Dick Nelson (1910-1995), Bill Cook (1913-2012), Wheeler Warren (1913-2000). Standing by Bill's Grumman Widgeon. Fishing/camping trip in B. C.,…

[Carroll W. McColpin oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)] (Item)

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Carroll W. McColpin is interviewed about his military service with the Royal Air Force and United States Army Air Forces during World War II. In part one, he describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time in Great Britain with No. 607 Auxiliary Squadron and the three Eagle Squadrons: No. 121, No. 71, and No. 133. Topics discussed…

[Frederick Libby oral history interview (Part 2 of 8)] (Item)

In this eight-part oral history, fighter ace Frederick Libby is interviewed about his life and his military service with the Royal Flying Corps during World War I. In part two, he describes his adventures as a young adult in the American West, Mexico, and Canada. Topics discussed include his financial wins and losses, a story about being “rolled” (robbed) in a bar, and his enlistment in the…

[Reade F. Tilley oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)] (Item)

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Reade F. Tilley discusses his military service with the Royal Air Force during World War II. In part one, he describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time in the European and Mediterranean Theaters with No. 121 Squadron and No. 603 Squadron. Topics discussed include his initial attempts to become a volunteer pilot during the…

[Leisure activities and views of Churchill (Manitoba) and Saturday Cove (Maine), circa 1930s-1940s] (Item)

Film footage of leisure activities and views of Churchill (Manitoba) and Saturday Cove (Maine), circa 1930s-1940s. The first segment, filmed in and around Churchill, is comprised of aerial and on-the-ground shots of mountains, lakes, tundra, and buildings. The Prince of Wales Fort is visible in one of the aerial views (00:03:33). There are also several scenes of dogsledding activities. The next…

Sydney Baker oral history interview (Item)

Born-digital video recording of an oral history with Sydney Baker and interviewer John Barth, recorded as part of The Museum of Flight Oral History Program, August 29, 2019.