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[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."

Hangar inspection, 53rd School Squadron (Item)

Photograph of trainees of the 53rd School Squadron standing with their Stearman PT-13 Kaydet (Model 75) aircraft during a hangar inspection at Randolph Field, Texas, circa 1940s. Inscription: "(G347B-467J-20X7-8-33-10AX12). Hangar inspection. 53rd School Squadron. Randolph Field. Texas." Stamped on verso: "If used for publication credit line must read photo by U.S. Army Air Corps, 20th Photo…

Joseph Kimm oral history interview (Item)

Born-digital video recording of an oral history with Joseph Kimm and interviewer Dan Hagedorn, recorded as part of The Museum of Flight Oral History Program, May 31, 2013.

[Base facilities and activities at Randolph Field] (Item)

Composite photograph of 16 images taken at Randolph Field, Texas, showing base facilities and activities, circa 1940s. Captions: "1. Administration building. 2. Cadet area - Randolph Field. 3. Night flight - Basic trainer. 4. Inspection of troops - Randolph Field. 5. Basic trainer in roll. 6. Cadets in Review. 7. Cadet swimming pool. 8. Cadets on basic stage. 9. Flying instructions. 10. Basic…

[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…

[Edward F. Rector oral history interview] (Item)

Fighter ace Edward F. Rector discusses his military service during World War II. He describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his flight training with the United States Navy and his time in the China-Burma-India Theater with the American Volunteer Group. Topics discussed include his personal background, his training and service history, notable encounters with Japanese…

[Ralph J. Watson oral history interview (Part 2 of 4)] (Item)

In this four-part oral history, fighter ace Ralph J. “Doc” Watson discusses his military service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. In part two, he focuses on his flight training and his combat tour with the 48th Fighter Squadron in the European and Mediterranean Theaters. Topics discussed include his Aviation Cadet training, his time stationed in England and North Africa,…

[Thomas L. Hayes, Jr. oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)] (Item)

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Thomas L. Hayes, Jr. is interviewed about 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 South Pacific with the 35th Pursuit Group and his time in Europe with the 357th Fighter Group. Topics discussed include his training and…

[Gordon M. Graham oral history interview (Part 1 of 4)] (Item)

In this four-part oral history, fighter ace Gordon M. Graham discusses his military service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. In part one, he describes his experiences as a fighter pilot and begins to discuss his time with the 355th Fighter Group in England. Topics discussed include his personal background, his training history, and a bomber escort mission over Germany on…

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