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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…

[Frederick Libby oral history interview (Part 6 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 six, he discusses his pilot training in England and his time with No. 43 Squadron in France. Topics discussed include his experiences with Sopwith aircraft, memorable flights and combat missions in France, and his memories of…

[Frederick Libby oral history interview (Part 5 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 five, he discusses his time as an observer in France and his pilot training in England. Topics discussed include missions and difficulties during the Somme Offensive, his receipt of the Military Cross at Buckingham Palace, and…

A worthy foe [Clipping, circa 1918] (Item)

Newspaper clipping, "A worthy foe," from an unidentified publication, circa 1918. Reports on the death of fighter ace Manfred von Richthofen.Part of a scrapbook containing items related to Sidney Van Wyck Peters' service with the 24th Aero Squadron during World War I, circa 1917-1919.

[Reed M. Chambers standing next to German Albatros D.V aircraft] (Item)

Photograph of fighter ace Reed M. Chambers standing next to a German Albatros D.V aircraft (tail number D5808), circa 1916-1919. Inscription on album page: "Reed Chambers. C.O. 94th Aero."Part of Album Two from the Nancy Harkness Collection of World War I Photograph Albums, circa 1914-1919.

[Manfred von Richthofen with Albatros C.III aircraft] (Item)

Photograph of German fighter ace Manfred von Richthofen with an Albatros C.III aircraft, circa 1915-1918.Inscription on album page: "Boche Pilot = Richtofen [Richthofen]."Part of Album Three from the Nancy Harkness Collection of World War I Photograph Albums, circa 1914-1919.

[Portraits of Gervais Raoul Lufbery and other fighter aces] (Item)

Photographic portraits of fighter ace Gervais Raoul Lufbery and other aces of the 94th Aero Squadron, circa 1916-1919.Inscription on album page: "Luffberry [Lufbery] and 94th Aero Aces."Part of Album Three from the Nancy Harkness Collection of World War I Photograph Albums, circa 1914-1919.

[Edward V. “Eddie” Rickenbacker oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)] (Item)

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Edward V. “Eddie” Rickenbacker is interviewed about his life and his military service during World War I. In part two, he discusses his views on current events. Topics discussed include the Space Race, the development of rocket power during the Cold War, and the impacts of inflation. The interview is conducted by fighter ace Eugene A. Valencia and a woman…

[Footage of French fighter ace Georges Guynemer and Pfalz aircraft, circa 1930s-1950s] (Item)

Film footage of French fighter ace Georges Guynemer and a Pfalz aircraft, circa 1930s-1950s. The first segment, titled "Guynemer, French 'Ace of Aces,'" was produced by Great Oak Studios in 1955 and edited by G. B. Jarrett. It features vintage World War I-era footage of Guynemer during a military ceremony and piloting aircraft, intercut with still-shots of photographs and documents related to his…

[Edward V. “Eddie” Rickenbacker oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)] (Item)

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Edward V. “Eddie” Rickenbacker is interviewed about his life and his military service during World War I. In part one, he shares stories from his racing, military, and business careers. Topics discussed include his time with the 94th Aero Squadron in France, the evolution of aviation technology and aerial warfare, and stories about fellow servicemen and…

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