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[AVG servicemen with Curtiss P-40 Warhawk]
Photograph of two unidentified AVG (American Volunteer Group) servicemen with a Curtiss P-40 Warhawk aircraft (nose number 25), likely at a military base in Burma or China, circa 1941-1942. The aircraft is painted with the AVG's "shark face" nose art.
[Robert H. Neale and unidentified serviceman standing in front of Curtiss P-40 Warhawk]
Photograph of Robert H. Neale (left) and another AVG (American Volunteer Group) serviceman standing in front of a Curtiss P-40 Warhawk aircraft, likely at a military base in Burma or China, circa 1941-1942. The aircraft is painted with the AVG's "shark face" nose art.
[Robert H. Neale and unidentified serviceman standing in front of Curtiss P-40 Warhawk]
Photograph of Robert H. Neale (left) and another AVG (American Volunteer Group) serviceman standing in front of a Curtiss P-40 Warhawk aircraft, likely at a military base in Burma or China, circa 1941-1942. The aircraft is painted with the AVG's "shark face" nose art.
[AVG servicemen with Curtiss P-40 Warhawk]
Photographic group portrait of AVG (American Volunteer Group) servicemen with a Curtiss P-40 Warhawk aircraft, likely in Burma or China, circa 1941-1942. The aircraft is painted with the AVG's "shark face" nose art. Inscription on verso: "Bob Neale."
[John S. Stewart oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)]
In this two-part oral history, fighter ace John S. Stewart discusses his military service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. In part two, he continues to describe his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot with the 76th Fighter Squadron in the China-India-Burma Theater. Topics discussed include his training and service history, notable combat missions, and stories about…
[AVG servicemen and captured Japanese airman standing next to Curtiss P-40 Warhawk]
Photograph of AVG (American Volunteer Group) servicemen and a captured Japanese airman standing next to a Curtiss P-40 Warhawk aircraft, likely at a military base in Burma or China, circa 1941-1942. Individuals identified in the verso inscription include C. Joseph Rosbert, John Richard Rossi, Robert "Snuffy" Smith, and William Bartling. Inscription on verso: "On wing: Rosbert, Rossi. Standing L-R:…
[Hubert Zemke oral history interview (Part 8 of 9)]
In this nine-part oral history, Hubert “Hub” Zemke is interviewed about his military service with the U.S. Army Air Forces and U.S. Air Force. In part eight, he continues to discuss his wartime experiences during World War II. A sizeable portion of the interview focuses on Zemke’s time as an assistant military attaché in the Soviet Union, prior to the United States’ entry into the war. He…
[John S. Stewart oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)]
In this two-part oral history, fighter ace John S. Stewart discusses 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 China-India-Burma Theater with the 76th Fighter Squadron of the 23rd Fighter Group. Topics discussed include his service history, notable combat missions…
[Robert L. Scott, Jr. oral history interview]
Fighter ace Robert L. Scott, Jr. discusses his military service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. He describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time with the 23rd Fighter Group in the China-Burma-India Theater. Special focus on an encounter with Japanese aircraft on July 31, 1942 near Hengyang, China. Scott scored two aerial victories and…
[Robert F. McMahon oral history interview (Part 3 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 three, he continues to describe his time stationed in the Southwest Pacific during late 1941 and early 1942. Topics discussed include his experiences in Australia and Port Moresby, his thoughts on various aircraft, and stories…