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[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…

[Frank G. Tallman oral history interview] (Item)

Stunt pilot and aviation historian Frank G. Tallman is interviewed about his collection of vintage aircraft and his work with Tallmantz Aviation. He describes his experiences restoring and flying historic warbirds and discusses the characteristics of various aircraft. Topics discussed include the capabilities of World War I-era aircraft, his thoughts on specific vintage airplanes, and his…

Abgas-Turbolader 9-2281 [Booklet] (Item)

Booklet, "Abgas-Turbolader 9-2281," circa 1943. Item is written in German.

BMW 132K Reihe 1, BMW 132N Reihe 1, BMW 132U Reihe 1, BMW 132W Reihe 1 [Booklet] (Item)

Booklet, "BMW 132K Reihe 1, BMW 132N Reihe 1, BMW 132U Reihe 1, BMW 132W Reihe 1," circa 1943. Item is written in German.

[Crowd of people gathered around aircraft engine] (Item)

Photograph of a crowd of people, including American servicemen, gathered around an aircraft engine, likely in the China-Burma-India Theater, circa 1940s.Stamped on verso: "Made by U.S. Army Air Forces. Watch Your Credit."

[Memorandum to Colonel C. T. Chien from Tye M. Lett Jr., Far East No. 2, Allison Engine Field Service Memorandum, September 26, 1941] (Item)

Memorandum to Colonel C. T. Chien from Tye M. Lett Jr., Far East No. 2, Allison Engine Field Service Memorandum, September 26, 1941. Describes the starting procedure for the V-1710-C15 engine. Two typed pages, with handwritten notes on back of second page.

[Private J. V. Piazza instructing Chinese Air Force students on aircraft engine maintenance] (Item)

Photograph of Private J. V. Piazza (right, back to camera), U.S. Army Air Forces, instructing Chinese Air Force students on aircraft engine maintenance, Shanghai Air Depot, China, circa 1940sTyped on verso: "Headquarters Army Air Forces, Shanghai: Pfc J. V. Piazza (right) instructs Chinese Air Force students of the 2nd Chinese Air Service Group in aircraft engine maintenance at the Shanghai Air…

[George T. Buck oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)] (Item)

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace George T. Buck 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.