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[Phillip C. DeLong oral history interview] (Item)

Fighter ace Phillip C. DeLong discusses his nearly three decades of military service with the United States Marine Corps. He describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time with Marine Fighting Squadron 212 (VMF-212) during World War II and with Marine Fighter Squadron 312 (VMF-312) during the Korean War. He also touches on other assignments from his military career, such…

[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…

James H. Platt oral history interview (Item)

Born-digital video recording of an oral history with James H. Platt and interviewer John Barth, recorded as part of The Museum of Flight Oral History Program, May 4, 2018.

Roman Millett oral history interview (Item)

Born-digital video recording of an oral history with Roman L. Millett and interviewer Ted Lehberger, recorded as part of The Museum of Flight Oral History Program, January 18, 2018.

[Robert D. Welden oral history interview (Part 2 of 3)] (Item)

In this three-part oral history, fighter ace Robert D. Welden discusses his military service with the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II. In part two, he continues to elaborate on his wartime experiences in Europe with the 356th Fighter Squadron, 354th Fighter Group. Topics discussed include his training background, a comparison of aircraft armament, and his thoughts on German pilots.

[Various aircraft, predominantly military, at unidentified airfields, circa 1930s-1940s] (Item)

Film footage of various aircraft, predominantly military, at unidentified airfields, circa 1930s-1940s. The footage is comprised of several short scenes showing various aircraft on the flight line, taxiing, taking off, and in flight. The first segment is in black-and-white and features the following aircraft: 00:00:10 - Vultee V1100:00:19 - U.S. Army North American BT-9s, shown flying in formation…

[Aviation activities at Mitchel Field, New York, 1927] (Item)

Film footage of aviation activities at Mitchel Field, Garden City, New York, 1927. The footage depicts several well-known aviation events and activities by famous aviators, such as Charles Lindbergh taking off in the "Spirit of St. Louis" for his transatlantic flight; the christening of "America," Richard E. Byrd's Fokker C-2; and James Doolittle performing aerobatic maneuvers. More general…

[Harry W. Swinburne oral history interview] (Item)

Fighter ace Harry W. Swinburne is interviewed about his military service with the United States Navy during World War II. He describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time stationed on the USS San Jacinto (CVL-30) with Fighting Squadron 45 (VF-45). Special focus on a combat mission on March 28, 1944, in which Swinburne scored victories against two Japanese gunboats east…

[Serviceman with Stearman PT-13 Kaydet aircraft] (Item)

Photograph of an unidentified serviceman in flight gear standing next to a Stearman PT-13 Kaydet (Model 75) aircraft, circa 1940s.

[Pilot with Stearman PT-13 Kaydet] (Item)

Photograph of a military pilot, identified as "Rue" in the inscription, standing next to a Stearman PT-13 Kaydet (Model 75) aircraft, circa 1940s.Inscription on verso: "Rue & his PT-13."

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