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[Leon Swietlikowski and other servicemen with Supermarine Spitfire] (Item)

Photograph of Leon Swietlikowski (left) and two other servicemen with a Polish Supermarine Spitfire aircraft, circa 1940-1945.

[Leon Swietlikowski sitting on nose of Supermarine Spitfire] (Item)

Photograph of Leon Swietlikowski sitting on the nose of "Bette," a Polish Supermarine Spitfire aircraft, circa 1940-1945.

[Leon Swietlikowski with Supermarine Spitfire] (Item)

Photograph of Leon Swietlikowski with a Supermarine Spitfire aircraft, 1940-1945. The aircraft's designation, "Bette," is painted on the fuselage.

[Leon Swietlikowski and unidentified serviceman sitting on wing of Supermarine Spitfire] (Item)

Photograph of Leon Swietlikowski (left) and an unidentified serviceman sitting on the wing of a Polish Supermarine Spitfire, circa 1940-1945. The aircraft's designation, "Bette," is painted on the fuselage.

[Harrison R. Thyng oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)] (Item)

In this two-part oral history, Harrison R. “Harry” Thyng discusses his military career with the United States Army Air Forces and United States Air Force. In part one, he focuses on his service in the European and Mediterranean Theaters during World War II. Topics discussed include humorous moments from his flight training, his initial combat missions with the 31st Fighter Group while stationed in…

[Frank A. Hill oral history interview] (Item)

Fighter ace Frank A. Hill discusses his military service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. He describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time in England and North Africa with the 31st Fighter Group. Topics discussed include his participation in the Dieppe Raid in August 1942, incidents at Tafaraoui Airfield during Operation Torch, and several…

[Richard C. Lampe oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)] (Item)

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Richard C. Lampe discusses his military service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. In part two, he provides clarifying details regarding his wartime experiences and the combat missions discussed in the previous interview.

[Richard C. Lampe oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)] (Item)

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Richard C. Lampe discusses his military service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. In part one, he describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time in the Mediterranean and European Theaters with the 2nd Fighter Squadron of the 52nd Fighter Group. Topics discussed include his personal background, his…

[Carroll W. McColpin oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)] (Item)

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Carroll W. McColpin is interviewed about his military service with the Royal Air Force and United States Army Air Forces during World War II. In part one, he describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time in Great Britain with No. 607 Auxiliary Squadron and the three Eagle Squadrons: No. 121, No. 71, and No. 133. Topics discussed…

[Carroll W. McColpin oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)] (Item)

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Carroll W. McColpin is interviewed about his military service with the Royal Air Force and United States Army Air Forces during World War II. In part two, he continues to describe his experiences in the European Theater, including his time with the three Eagle Squadrons (No. 121, No. 71, and No. 133), the 404th Fighter Group, 29th Tactical Air Command.…

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