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[Charles H. Older oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)] (Item)

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Charles H. Older is interviewed about his military service during World War II. In part two, he continues to describe his experiences as a fighter pilot with the American Volunteer Group and the United States Army Air Forces in the China-India-Burma Theater. Topics discussed include his aerial victories and notable encounters with Japanese forces during…

[Robert M. DeHaven oral history interview (Part 5 of 5)] (Item)

In this five-part oral history, fighter ace Robert M. DeHaven is interviewed about his military service with the United States Army Air Forces. In part five, DeHaven continues to describe his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot and his time in the South Pacific with the 7th Fighter Squadron of the 49th Fighter Group during World War II. Topics discussed include military life and conditions in…

[Rex T. Barber oral history interview] (Item)

Fighter ace Rex T. Barber is interviewed by historian Bruce T. Porter about his military service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. Barber describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot and his time with the 449th Fighter Squadron in the China-India-Burma Theater. Special focus on an incident in April 1944 in which Barber was injured during a bailout and spent…

[Robert H. Neale with Curtiss P-40 Warhawk] (Item)

Photograph of AVG (American Volunteer Group) serviceman Robert H. Neale standing next to a Curtiss P-40 Warhawk aircraft, circa 1941-1942. The apple emblem of the 1st Pursuit Squadron is painted on the fuselage.

[Robert H. Neale and Curtiss P-40 Warhawk] (Item)

Composite photograph of two images featuring AVG (American Volunteer Group) serviceman Robert H. Neale and his Curtiss P-40 Warhawk aircraft, circa 1941-1942. The aircraft is painted with the AVG's "shark face" nose art. Inscription: "Bob Neale & his plane."

[Robert H. Neale on wing of Curtiss P-40 Warhawk] (Item)

Photograph of AVG (American Volunteer Group) serviceman Robert H. Neale on the wing of a Curtiss P-40 Warhawk aircraft, circa 1941-1942. The aircraft is painted with the AVG's "shark face" nose art.

[Robert T. Smith sitting in cockpit of Curtiss P-40 Warhawk] (Item)

Photograph of AVG (American Volunteer Group) serviceman Robert T. Smith sitting in the cockpit of a Curtiss P-40 Warhawk aircraft, likely in Burma or China, circa 1941-1942. The Flying Tigers emblem is painted on the fuselage.Inscription: "For Bob Neale, With best regards from a comrade-in-arms. R. T. Smith."

[Robert P. "Duke" Hedman in cockpit of Curtiss P-40 Warhawk] (Item)

Photograph of AVG (American Volunteer Group) serviceman Robert P. "Duke" Hedman in the cockpit of a Curtiss P-40 Warhawk aircraft, likely in Burma or China, circa 1941-1942. Inscription on verso: "Duke Hedman."

[Robert H. Neale and unidentified serviceman standing in front of Curtiss P-40 Warhawk] (Item)

Photograph of Robert H. Neale (left) and another AVG (American Volunteer Group) serviceman standing in front of a Curtiss P-40 Warhawk aircraft, likely at a military base in Burma or China, circa 1941-1942. The aircraft is painted with the AVG's "shark face" nose art.

[Robert H. Neale and unidentified serviceman standing in front of Curtiss P-40 Warhawk] (Item)

Photograph of Robert H. Neale (left) and another AVG (American Volunteer Group) serviceman standing in front of a Curtiss P-40 Warhawk aircraft, likely at a military base in Burma or China, circa 1941-1942. The aircraft is painted with the AVG's "shark face" nose art.

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