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[Letter to Clara Stewart from her son, fighter ace James C. Stewart, November 3, 1944] (Item)

Letter to Clara Stewart from her son, fighter ace James C. Stewart, November 3, 1944. Contains personal news written while Stewart was stationed in England. Discusses his job changes and the Eighth Air Force's recent aerial victories. Two handwritten pages. Part of a disassembled scrapbook containing World War II and post-war materials, circa 1943-1956.

[Letter to Mr. Heying from fighter ace James C. Stewart, June 24, 1944] (Item)

Letter to Mr. Heying from fighter ace James C. Stewart, June 24, 1944. Discusses his appreciation of Heying's kindness and thoughtfulness. One handwritten page. Part of a disassembled scrapbook containing World War II and post-war materials, circa 1943-1956.

[Plaque for fighter ace Michael T. Russo] (Item)

Plaque for fighter ace Michael T. Russo commemorating his aerial victories during World War II, circa 1940s-1950s. Plaque plates mounted on matboard. Text: "Michael T. Russo, 27th Fighter Bomber, 12th Air Force, U.S. Army Air Force. FW 190 - Sept. 27, 1943. Ju 52/3M - Dec. 3, 1943. BF-109 - Dec. 30, 1943. Fiesler Storch 157 [sic] - Oct. 24, 1943. BF-109 - Dec. 30, 1943. 1st Mutang Ace. Only A36…

They bomb the Axis [Eighth Army Air Force airmen] (Item)

Photograph of a large group of airmen of the Eighth Army Air Force, United States Army Air Forces, circa 1943-1945.Typed caption glued to verso: "They bomb the Axis. Under command of Col. Ted Timberlake of the 8th U.S. Army Air Force, these American pilots, flying Liberator bombers, are among the Allied airmen hammering at the industrial and military targets in Germany and occupied countries.…

[Robert L. Baseler Fighter Ace Collection, Box One, Folder 4 - Military records -- certifications, check outs, flying status, orders, and training, 1939-1964] (Item)

Items from Box One, Folder 4 of the Robert L. Baseler Fighter Ace Collection, circa 1939-1964. Folder contains 22 military documents from Robert L. Baseler's service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. Includes certifications, flight training documents, and orders.

[Robert L. Baseler Fighter Ace Collection, Box One, Folder 8 - General orders, citations, and decorations, 1943-1944] (Item)

Items from Box One, Folder 8 of the Robert L. Baseler Fighter Ace Collection, circa 1943-1944. Folder contains 18 military documents from Robert L. Baseler's service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. Includes orders, citations, and decorations.

[Letter to Bess Jackson from Captain Mavis P. Kelsey, September 17, 1942] (Item)

Letter to Bess Jackson, mother of Thomas Walter Jackson, from Captain Mavis P. Kelsey, surgeon of the 54th Fighter Squadron, September 17, 1942. Notifies her of the death of her son and sends condolences. Two handwritten pages with envelope.

[American and German fighter pilots (Part 2 of 2)] (Item)

This two-part recording contains conversations between German and American fighter pilots regarding their military service during World War II. The conversations took place during a goodwill meeting between the American Fighter Aces Association and the Luftwaffe Fighter Pilots’ Association that was held in Germany in May 1961. Excerpts from these recordings were later used in a highlight reel…

[V-mail letter to Clara Stewart from her son, fighter ace James C. Stewart, May 17, 1944] (Item)

V-mail letter to Clara Stewart from her son, fighter ace James C. Stewart, May 17, 1944. Contains personal news written while Stewart was stationed in England. Discusses a romantic relationship and financial matters. One handwritten page. Part of a disassembled scrapbook containing World War II and post-war materials, circa 1943-1956.

[V-mail letter to Clara Stewart from her son, fighter ace James C. Stewart, October 1, 1943] (Item)

V-mail letter to Clara Stewart from her son, fighter ace James C. Stewart, October 1, 1943. Contains personal news written while Stewart was stationed in England. Discusses news from home and a trip to London. One handwritten page. Part of a disassembled scrapbook containing World War II and post-war materials, circa 1943-1956.

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