Solr Search · The Museum of Flight

[Marvin J. Franger oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)] (Item)

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Marvin J. Franger discusses his military service with the United States Navy during World War II. In part two, he continues to describe his wartime experiences with Fighting Squadron 9 (VF-9) and their participation in Operation Torch (November 1942) during the North Africa Campaign. Topics discussed include day-to-day operations aboard the USS Ranger…

[Edward M. “Teddy” Donaldson oral history interview] (Item)

Fighter ace Edward M. “Teddy” Donaldson is interviewed about his military service with the Royal Air Force during World War II. He describes his experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time stationed in England and France with No. 151 Squadron and his time in the United States as a gunnery instructor. Topics discussed include his involvement in the Battle of Britain and Dunkirk Campaign and…

[Reade F. Tilley oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)] (Item)

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Reade F. Tilley discusses his military service with the Royal Air Force during World War II. In part two, he continues to describe his experiences with No. 603 Squadron while stationed in Malta. He also touches on his service with the U.S. Army Air Forces after transferring in October 1942. Topics discussed include military life and conditions in Malta,…

[William A. Daniel oral history interview (Part 3 of 3)] (Item)

In this three-part oral history, fighter ace William A. Daniel is interviewed by Eugene A. Valencia about his military service with the United States Army Air Corps. In part three, Daniel continues to discuss his experiences as an Army Air Corps pilot during World War II. Topics discussed include his stateside assignments prior to his overseas deployment; his time with the 31st Fighter Group in…

[Jerry D. Collinsworth oral history interview] (Item)

Fighter ace Jerry D. Collinsworth discusses his military service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. He describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot and his time in Europe and North Africa with the 307th Fighter Squadron of the 31st Fighter Group. Special focus on several combat missions, including his first aerial victory in February 1943 and a mission on March 8,…

[Gregory A. Daymond oral history interview] (Item)

Fighter ace Gregory A. “Gus” Daymond is interviewed by Eugene A. Valencia about his military service with the Royal Air Force during World War II. Daymond describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot and his time in England with No. 71 Squadron, one of the RAF Eagle Squadrons made up of American volunteers. Topics discussed include Daymond’s early interest in aviation and experiences as a…

[Reade F. Tilley oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)] (Item)

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Reade F. Tilley discusses his military service with the Royal Air Force during World War II. In part one, he describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time in the European and Mediterranean Theaters with No. 121 Squadron and No. 603 Squadron. Topics discussed include his initial attempts to become a volunteer pilot during the…

[Leon Swietlikowski and serviceman with Polish Supermarine Spitfire] (Item)

Photograph of Leon Swietlikowski (top) and an unidentified Royal Air Force serviceman with a Polish Supermarine Spitfire aircraft, circa 1940-1945. The aircraft's designation, "Bette," is painted on the fuselage.Item from a photograph album in the Leon Swietlikowski World War II Collection, circa 1940-1945. Album contains photographs related to Leon and Elizabeth Swietlikowski's World War II…

[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.Item from a photograph album in the Leon Swietlikowski World War II Collection, circa 1940-1945. Album contains photographs related to Leon and Elizabeth Swietlikowski's World War II service with the Royal Air Force.

[British Royal Air Force No.131 Wing with Supermarine Spitfire] (Item)

Photographic group portrait of members of No. 131 (Polish) Wing, Royal Air Force, posing with a Supermarine Spitfire aircraft, July 1945.Inscription: "131 Wing. July 1945. "Item from a photograph album in the Leon Swietlikowski World War II Collection, circa 1940-1945. Album contains photographs related to Leon and Elizabeth Swietlikowski's World War II service with the Royal Air Force.

Search Digital Records

Limit your search

20 results