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[Goodwill Meeting, American Fighter Aces Association and Luftwaffe Fighter Pilots’ Association (Part 3 of 3)] (Item)
[Goodwill Meeting, American Fighter Aces Association and Luftwaffe Fighter Pilots’ Association (Part 3 of 3)]
This three-part recording contains highlights from a goodwill meeting between the American Fighter Aces Association and the Luftwaffe Fighter Pilots’ Association, held in May 1961 in Germany. In part three, the narrator presents excerpts from conversations between the American and German delegations and describes notable moments during the visit, such as speeches made at a war memorial dedication…
[Goodwill Meeting, American Fighter Aces Association and Luftwaffe Fighter Pilots’ Association (Part 1 of 3)] (Item)
[Goodwill Meeting, American Fighter Aces Association and Luftwaffe Fighter Pilots’ Association (Part 1 of 3)]
This three-part recording contains highlights from a goodwill meeting between the American Fighter Aces Association and the Luftwaffe Fighter Pilots’ Association, held in May 1961 in Germany. In part one, the narrator summarizes the event, introduces members of the American and German delegations, and describes notable moments during the visit. Identified speakers include Werner Andres, President…
[Goodwill Meeting, American Fighter Aces Association and Luftwaffe Fighter Pilots’ Association (Part 2 of 3)] (Item)
[Goodwill Meeting, American Fighter Aces Association and Luftwaffe Fighter Pilots’ Association (Part 2 of 3)]
This three-part recording contains highlights from a goodwill meeting between the American Fighter Aces Association and the Luftwaffe Fighter Pilots’ Association, held in May 1961 in Germany. In part two, the narrator presents excerpts from conversations between the American and German delegations. Topics discussed include the German scoring system for aerial victories, past and current…
[Lieutenant Colonel James C. Stewart] (Item)
[Lieutenant Colonel James C. Stewart]
Photographic portrait of Lieutenant Colonel James C. Stewart, November 23, 1960. Folder contains two copies of this photo, one of which includes an inscription.Inscription on duplicate photo: "Lt. Col. Stewart, James C. 37445A. 23 Nov. 60."
[Lieutenant Colonel James C. Stewart] (Item)
[Lieutenant Colonel James C. Stewart]
Identification photograph of Lieutenant Colonel James C. Stewart, February 1955. Caption: "Stewart James C. Lt. Col. A0 397528. 10 Feb. 55."Stamped on verso: "Official Photograph. 11 Feb 1955."
[Louis E. Curdes oral history interview] (Item)
[Louis E. Curdes oral history interview]
Fighter ace Louis E. Curdes is interviewed by historian Douglas E. Clanin about his military service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. Curdes describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time with the 82nd Fighter Group in the Mediterranean Theater and with the 3rd Air Commando Group in the Pacific Theater. He also touches on his postwar career with…
[Frank L. Gailer, Jr. oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)] (Item)
[Frank L. Gailer, Jr. oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)]
In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Frank L. Gailer, Jr. discusses his military service with the United States Army Air Forces and United States Air Force. In part two, he continues to describe his experiences as a fighter pilot with the 353rd Fighter Squadron during World War II and touches on his postwar assignments with the Pentagon. Topics discussed include his personal background, his…
[Mrs. Garrison (mother of Vermont Garrison) oral history interview] (Item)
[Mrs. Garrison (mother of Vermont Garrison) oral history interview]
In this brief oral history, Mrs. Garrison is interviewed about her son, fighter ace Vermont Garrison. She shares a few details about his childhood and military career and discusses her views on America’s role in future global conflicts. The interview is conducted by Delvina Wheeldon, a journalist and radio broadcaster based in Cincinnati, Ohio. The segment appeared in the Continental Air Defense…
[American and German fighter pilots (Part 2 of 2)] (Item)
[American and German fighter pilots (Part 2 of 2)]
This two-part recording contains conversations between German and American fighter pilots regarding their military service during World War II. The conversations took place during a goodwill meeting between the American Fighter Aces Association and the Luftwaffe Fighter Pilots’ Association that was held in Germany in May 1961. Excerpts from these recordings were later used in a highlight reel…
[James C. Stewart seated in cockpit] (Item)
[James C. Stewart seated in cockpit]
Photograph of James C. Stewart seated in the cockpit of a U.S. Air Force North American F-86 Sabre Family aircraft, circa 1940s-1960s. The text "Pilot Lt. Col. James C. Stewart" is painted on the canopy frame.