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[Oscar I. Chenoweth, Adrian O. Van Wyen, and Hamilton McWhorter oral history interviews]
This recording contains one-on-one interviews with fighter aces Oscar I. Chenoweth and Hamilton McWhorter and with historian Adrian O. Van Wyen. Chenoweth and McWhorter discuss their military service with the United States Navy during World War II, including their time with Fighting Squadron 17 (VF-17) and Fighting Squadron 9 (VF-9), respectively. Topics discussed include memorable combat…
[Serviceman outside building]
Photograph of a U.S. Army Air Corps serviceman, identified as "Ferrell" in the inscription, standing outside a building, Florida, 1942.Inscription on verso: "Ferrell. Orlando. 1942."
[Serviceman outside building]
Photograph of a U.S. Army Air Corps serviceman standing outside a building, Orlando, Florida, circa October 1942.
[William K. Blair oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)]
In this two-part oral history, fighter ace William K. Blair is interviewed by Eugene A. Valencia about his military service with the United States Navy. In part one, Blair describes his experiences as a carrier-based fighter pilot, including his assignments with Fighting Squadron 10 (VF-10) and Fighting Squadron 2 (VF-2) during World War II. Topics discussed include his flight training; his time…
[Edward M. “Teddy” Donaldson oral history interview]
Fighter ace Edward M. “Teddy” Donaldson is interviewed about his military service with the Royal Air Force during World War II. He describes his experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time stationed in England and France with No. 151 Squadron and his time in the United States as a gunnery instructor. Topics discussed include his involvement in the Battle of Britain and Dunkirk Campaign and…
[James C. Stewart on beach]
Photograph of James C. Stewart standing on a beach in Orlando, Florida, October 19, 1942.Inscription on verso: "Orlando Florida. October 19, 1942."
[Two servicemen outside building]
Photograph of two U.S. Army Air Corps servicemen standing outside a building, Orlando, Florida, October 1942.Inscription on verso: "Bob [illegible]. (Red) Ferrell. October 1942 Orlando."
[Serviceman outside building]
Photograph of a U.S. Army Air Corps serviceman standing outside a building, Orlando, Florida, October 1942.Inscription on verso: "[Broak?]. Orlando. Oct. 1942."
[Pilots and crew with Boeing B-29 Superfortress "Ladybird"]
Photographic group portrait of pilots and crew, including two members of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs), lined up in front of "Ladybird," a Boeing B-29 Superfortress, at Eglin Field, Florida, June 1944. From left to right: Lieutenant Colonel Paul W. Tibbets Jr, Dorothea J. Moorman, Dora J. Dougherty, Sergeant Raymond Gallagher, Sergeant Don Duzenbury, Sergeant Floyd A. Lemley, Sergeant…
[WASPs and Boeing Company representative with B-29 Superfortress "Ladybird"]
Photograph of WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilots) servicewomen Dora J. Dougherty (left) and Dorothea J. Moorman and an unidentified Boeing Company representative in front of "Ladybird," a Boeing B-29 Superfortress, at Eglin Field, Florida, June 1944. The plane's designation is painted on the fuselage, along with Fifinella, a female gremlin designed by Walt Disney and used by the WASP…