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Robert E. Drew oral history interview
Born-digital video recording of an oral history with Robert Drew and interviewer Steve Dennis, recorded as part of The Museum of Flight Oral History Program, March 14, 2018.
[William D. Dunham with "Mrs. Bonnie," a North American P-51 Mustang]
Photograph of fighter ace William D. Dunham leaning against the wing of "Mrs. Bonnie," a North American P-51 Mustang aircraft of the U.S. Army Air Forces, circa 1939-1945. The photo has been partially cut out around Dunham and the aircraft.
[Robert D. Welden oral history interview (Part 3 of 3)]
In this three-part oral history, fighter ace Robert D. Welden discusses his military service with the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II. In part three, he continues to describe his wartime experiences and provides clarifying details about topics discussed in the previous tapes. Topics discussed include air operations in Europe, mission logistics, and a bomber escort mission over Germany on…
[William A. Daniel oral history interview (Part 3 of 3)]
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…
[Harry C. Crim, Jr. oral history interview]
Fighter ace Harry C. Crim, 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 and his time with the 21st Fighter Group while stationed in Hawaii, the Northern Mariana Islands, and Iwo Jima. Special focus on a banzai attack on Iwo Jima in March 1945 and on a combat mission in April 1945 in which Crim…
[Margery Watson World War II Photographs album pages]
Photograph album pages containing 28 photographs and small ephemera related to Margery Watson's work at North American Aviation in Inglewood, California, circa 1940s. Watson worked as a draftsperson from 1943 to 1945 and helped to develop modifications for the North American P-51 Mustang. The photos primarily document NAA personnel working on a prototype P-51 nicknamed "Baby." Also included are…
[North American Aviation personnel attaching propeller to "Baby," a prototype North American P-51 Mustang]
Photograph of North American Aviation personnel attaching a propeller to "Baby," a prototype North American P-51 Mustang aircraft, Inglewood, California, circa 1940s. Inscription: "Watch it!" Item from the Margery Watson World War II Photographs album pages, circa 1940s. Album pages contain photographs and small ephemera related to Watson's work for North American Aviation during World War II.
[North American Aviation personnel with "Baby," a prototype North American P-51 Mustang]
Photograph of North American Aviation personnel standing in front of "Baby," a prototype North American P-51 Mustang aircraft, Inglewood, California, circa 1940s. Inscription: "Hi fellahs." Item from the Margery Watson World War II Photographs album pages, circa 1940s. Album pages contain photographs and small ephemera related to Watson's work for North American Aviation during World War II.
[North American Aviation personnel working on "Baby," a prototype North American P-51 Mustang]
Photograph of North American Aviation personnel working on "Baby," a prototype North American P-51 Mustang aircraft, Inglewood, California, circa 1940s. Inscription: "Just a li'l more." Item from the Margery Watson World War II Photographs album pages, circa 1940s. Album pages contain photographs and small ephemera related to Watson's work for North American Aviation during World War II.
[North American Aviation personnel working on "Baby," a prototype North American P-51 Mustang]
Photograph of North American Aviation personnel working on "Baby," a prototype North American P-51 Mustang aircraft, Inglewood, California, circa 1940s. Inscription: "Fill 'er up." Item from the Margery Watson World War II Photographs album pages, circa 1940s. Album pages contain photographs and small ephemera related to Watson's work for North American Aviation during World War II.