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[BCATP (British Commonwealth Air Training Plan) Fighter Pilots Reunion] (Item)

Audio recording of a reunion for service members of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan, Winnipeg, Manitoba, circa 1970. Text on label: "A Gathering of Eagles. Reg Fowert." Abstract from transcript: This recording contains highlights from a reunion held in Winnipeg, Manitoba, circa 1970, for Canadian and British fighter pilots who were involved with the British Commonwealth Air Training…

[Gun camera image of Messerschmitt 110] (Item)

Photographic still of a Messerschmitt Bf 110 aircraft in flight, taken from an aircraft gun camera, circa 1943-1944. The inscription notes that the image came from fighter ace James C. Stewart's aircraft. Typed caption glued to photograph: "To: Corona Daily Independent, Corona, Calif. Major James C. Stewart, 24 year old Operation Officer for a Thunderbolt Group in England, only damaged this…

[Military pass (Wehrpass) for Luftwaffe serviceman Otto Zorndt, circa 1934-1945] (Item)

Military pass (Wehrpass) for Luftwaffe serviceman Otto Zorndt, circa 1934-1945. Item is written in German.

[Otto Zorndt] (Item)

Identification photograph of Luftwaffe serviceman Otto Zorndt, from his military pass (Wehrpass), circa 1934-1945.

[Composite image of German fighter aces Erich Hartmann, Gerhard "Gerd" Barkhorn, and Adolf Galland] (Item)

Composite image of German fighter aces Erich Hartmann, Gerhard "Gerd" Barkhorn, and Adolf Galland, circa 1940s. The larger image features Hartmann and Barkhorn examining a chart. The smaller image is a formal portrait of General Galland in uniform. The print is signed by Hartmann and Galland, and includes a typed caption. Typed caption: "Hartmann, Erich. World's top ace with 352 victories. PS, 9…

[Messerschmitt Bf 109 aircraft attacking formation of Boeing B-17 Flying Fortresses] (Item)

Photograph of several Messerschmitt Bf 109 aircraft attacking a formation of Boeing B-17 Flying Fortresses, circa 1941-1945.Inscription on verso: "WWII. B-17's + M109's."

[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…

[Goodwill Meeting, American Fighter Aces Association and Luftwaffe Fighter Pilots’ Association (Part 3 of 3)] (Item)

This three-part recording contains highlights from a goodwill meeting between the American Fighter Aces Association and the Luftwaffe Fighter Pilots’ Association, held in May 1961 in Germany. In part three, the narrator presents excerpts from conversations between the American and German delegations and describes notable moments during the visit, such as speeches made at a war memorial dedication…

[Goodwill Meeting, American Fighter Aces Association and Luftwaffe Fighter Pilots’ Association (Part 1 of 3)] (Item)

This three-part recording contains highlights from a goodwill meeting between the American Fighter Aces Association and the Luftwaffe Fighter Pilots’ Association, held in May 1961 in Germany. In part one, the narrator summarizes the event, introduces members of the American and German delegations, and describes notable moments during the visit. Identified speakers include Werner Andres, President…

[Heinkel He 111] (Item)

Photograph of a damaged German Heinkel He 111 aircraft (tail number 700628) parked in a field, circa 1940s.

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