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[Joseph J. Foss, Earling W. Zaeske, Daniel G. Cunningham, and Frank L. Lawlor oral history interviews] (Item)
[Joseph J. Foss, Earling W. Zaeske, Daniel G. Cunningham, and Frank L. Lawlor oral history interviews]
This recording contains one-on-one interviews with fighter aces Joseph J. Foss, Earling W. Zaeske, Daniel G. Cunningham, and Frank L. Lawlor. The interviewees discuss their wartime experiences as fighter pilots and share details about their naval aviation careers during World War II. Topics discussed include notable combat missions, aerial victories, and stories about fellow pilots. The interviews…
[John R. Alison oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)] (Item)
[John R. Alison oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)]
In this two-part oral history, fighter ace John R. Alison is interviewed about his military service with the United States Army Air Corps. In part two, Alison describes his experiences as a demonstration and fighter pilot during World War II, including his time as an assistant military attaché in England and the Soviet Union and his combat tours in the China-Burma-India Theater with the China Air…
[John R. Alison oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)] (Item)
[John R. Alison oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)]
In this two-part oral history, fighter ace John R. Alison is interviewed by Eugene A. Valencia about his military service with the United States Army Air Corps. In part one, Alison describes the early stages of his military career, including his flight training and his time as a fighter pilot with the 8th Pursuit Group. He also shares anecdotes about himself and fellow pilots. The interview…
[David L. "Tex" Hill oral history interview] (Item)
[David L. "Tex" Hill oral history interview]
In this brief oral history, fighter ace David L. “Tex” Hill is interviewed about his military service with the United States Armed Forces during World War II. He describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time with the American Volunteer Group in China and his time with the 412th Fighter Group, the first American unit to fly jets. Topics discussed include aerial combat…
[John Richard Rossi oral history interview (Part 1 of 6)] (Item)
[John Richard Rossi oral history interview (Part 1 of 6)]
In this six-part oral history, fighter ace John Richard Rossi discusses his military service with the American Volunteer Group during World War II. In part one, he describes his training with the United States Navy and his early experiences with the AVG in the China-Burma-India Theater. Topics discussed include his training history, his efforts to join the AVG, and his deployment to Burma. The…
[Edward F. Rector oral history interview] (Item)
[Edward F. Rector oral history interview]
Fighter ace Edward F. Rector discusses his military service during World War II. He describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his flight training with the United States Navy and his time in the China-Burma-India Theater with the American Volunteer Group. Topics discussed include his personal background, his training and service history, notable encounters with Japanese…
[Robert H. Neale Flying Tigers Collection, Box One, Folder 3 - War-time correspondence, 1941-1943] (Item)
[Robert H. Neale Flying Tigers Collection, Box One, Folder 3 - War-time correspondence, 1941-1943]
Items from Box One, Folder 3 of the Robert H. Neale Flying Tigers Collection, circa 1941-1943. Folder contains war-time correspondence sent during Neale's service with the American Volunteer Group. Includes 37 total documents, including many telegrams sent between Neale and his wife.
[Robert H. Neale Flying Tigers Collection, Box One, Folder 8 - Assorted military and post-war documents -- scrapbook, 1941-1947] (Item)
[Robert H. Neale Flying Tigers Collection, Box One, Folder 8 - Assorted military and post-war documents -- scrapbook, 1941-1947]
Items from Box One, Folder 9 of the Robert H. Neale Flying Tigers Collection, circa 1941-1947. Folder contains assorted military and post-war documents related to Neale's service with the American Volunteer Group, including memorandums, military records, receipts, ephemera, and correspondence. Includes 35 total documents.
[Robert H. Neale Flying Tigers Collection, Box One, Folder 8 - Assorted military and post-war documents -- scrapbook, 1941-1947] (Item)
[Robert H. Neale Flying Tigers Collection, Box One, Folder 8 - Assorted military and post-war documents -- scrapbook, 1941-1947]
Items from Box One, Folder 8 of the Robert H. Neale Flying Tigers Collection, circa 1941-1947. Folder contains assorted military and post-war documents related to Neale's service with the American Volunteer Group, including memorandums, military records, booklets, ephemera, and correspondence. Includes 27 total documents.
[Robert H. Neale at military camp] (Item)
[Robert H. Neale at military camp]
Photograph of AVG (American Volunteer Group) serviceman Robert H. Neale at a military camp, likely in Burma or China, circa 1941-1942. Inscription on verso: "I am no doubt thinking what a dump this place is and a lot of other things which are unprintable. That's the barracks, washroom, etc. behind me."