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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 F. McMahon oral history interview (Part 8 of 9)] (Item)

In this nine-part oral history, fighter pilot Robert F. McMahon is interviewed about his military service with the United States Army Air Corps during World War II. In part eight, he continues to describe his wartime service history, including his 1941-1942 combat tour in the Southwest Pacific. He also touches on moments from his post-World War II career. Topics discussed include memories of his…

[AVG serviceman in cockpit of Curtiss P-40 Warhawk] (Item)

Photograph of an unidentified AVG (American Volunteer Group) serviceman in the cockpit of a Curtiss P-40 Warhawk aircraft, likely in Burma or China, circa 1941-1942. The aircraft is painted with the AVG's "shark face" nose art.

[AVG servicemen posing with Curtiss P-40 Warhawk] (Item)

Photographic group portrait of AVG (American Volunteer Group) servicemen posing with a Curtiss P-40 Warhawk aircraft, likely in Burma or China, circa 1941-1942. The aircraft is painted with the AVG's "shark face" nose art.

[AVG serviceman seated in cockpit of Curtiss P-40 Warhawk] (Item)

Photograph of an AVG (American Volunteer Group) serviceman seated in the cockpit of a Curtiss P-40 Warhawk aircraft, likely at a military base in Burma or China, circa 1941-1942.

[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."

[AVG serviceman climbing into cockpit of Curtiss P-40 Warhawk] (Item)

Photograph of an unidentified AVG (American Volunteer Group) serviceman climbing into the cockpit of a Curtiss P-40 Warhawk aircraft, likely in Burma or China, circa 1941-1942. The aircraft is painted with the AVG's "shark face" nose art.

[AVG servicemen of the 3rd Pursuit Squadron with Curtiss P-40 Warhawk] (Item)

Photographic group portrait of AVG (American Volunteer Group) servicemen of the 3rd Pursuit Squadron posing in front of a Curtiss P-40 Warhawk aircraft, likely in Burma or China, circa 1941-1942. The aircraft is painted with the AVG's "shark face" nose art.

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