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[Airplanes at Camp Sibert]
Photograph of a several United States military aircraft, including a Curtiss A-25A Shrike (tail number 118866), two Curtiss P-40 Warhawks (visible tail number 2106081), two North American B-25C Mitchells (visible tail number 287413, designation "Ice Cold Katy"), a Douglas A-20C Havoc (tail number 13008), and a Douglas C-47 Skytrain, parked at Camp Sibert, Alabama, May 1944. Ground crews work on…
[Charles H. Older oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)]
In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Charles H. Older is interviewed about his military service during World War II. In part two, he continues to describe his experiences as a fighter pilot with the American Volunteer Group and the United States Army Air Forces in the China-India-Burma Theater. Topics discussed include his aerial victories and notable encounters with Japanese forces during…
[Robert M. DeHaven oral history interview (Part 5 of 5)]
In this five-part oral history, fighter ace Robert M. DeHaven is interviewed about his military service with the United States Army Air Forces. In part five, DeHaven continues to describe his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot and his time in the South Pacific with the 7th Fighter Squadron of the 49th Fighter Group during World War II. Topics discussed include military life and conditions in…
[Rex T. Barber oral history interview]
Fighter ace Rex T. Barber is interviewed by historian Bruce T. Porter about his military service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. Barber describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot and his time with the 449th Fighter Squadron in the China-India-Burma Theater. Special focus on an incident in April 1944 in which Barber was injured during a bailout and spent…
[Robert F. McMahon oral history interview (Part 8 of 9)]
In this nine-part oral history, fighter pilot Robert F. McMahon is interviewed about his military service with the United States Army Air Corps during World War II. In part eight, he continues to describe his wartime service history, including his 1941-1942 combat tour in the Southwest Pacific. He also touches on moments from his post-World War II career. Topics discussed include memories of his…
[Curtiss P-40 Warhawk being transported by truck]
Photograph of a Curtiss P-40 Warhawk aircraft being transported by truck, circa 1941-1942.
[Crashed Curtiss P-40 Warhawk]
Photograph of a crashed Curtiss P-40 Warhawk aircraft (fuselage number 74), circa 1941-1942.
[Crashed Curtiss P-40 Warhawk]
Photograph of a crashed Curtiss P-40 Warhawk aircraft (fuselage number 74), circa 1941-1942.
[Curtiss P-40 Warhawk]
Photograph of a Curtiss P-40 Warhawk aircraft (fuselage number 76) parked at an airfield, circa 1941-1942.
[Serviceman seated in cockpit of Curtiss P-40 Warhawk]
Photograph of an unidentified serviceman seated in the cockpit of a Curtiss P-40 Warhawk aircraft, circa 1941-1942.