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Brien Wygle oral history interview (Item)

Born-digital video recording of an oral history with Brien Wygle and interviewer Dan Hagedorn, recorded as part of The Museum of Flight Oral History Program, November 13, 2013.

[U.S. Air Force Experimental Flight Test School diploma issued to Brien S. Wygle, September 25, 1955] (Item)

U.S. Air Force Experimental Flight Test School diploma issued to Brien S. Wygle, September 25, 1955. Certifies that Wygle has completed a course in flight techniques and engineering principles of experimental flight testing.

[Membership certificate issued to Brien S. Wygle by American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, May 3, 1989] (Item)

Membership certificate issued to Brien S. Wygle by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, May 3, 1989. Certifies that Wygle has been elected to the grade of Fellow.

[Membership certificate issued to Brien S. Wygle by Society of Experimental Flight Test Pilots, September 26, 1970] (Item)

Membership certificate issued to Brien S. Wygle by the Society of Experimental Flight Test Pilots, September 26, 1970. Certifies that Wygle has been elected and certified a Fellow.

Richard Gordon oral history interview (Item)

Born-digital video recording of an oral history with Richard F. "Dick" Gordon and interviewer Jake Schultz, recorded as part of The Museum of Flight Oral History Program, April 18, 2017.

Robert Scarff oral history interview (Item)

Born-digital video recording of an oral history with Robert W. Scarff and interviewer Jim Stott, recorded as part of The Museum of Flight Oral History Program, June 27, 2017.

[Flight crew with Boeing KC-97 Stratofreighter, Renton, Washington] (Item)

Photograph of a flight crew with a U.S. Air Force Boeing KC-97 Stratofreighter, Renton, Washington, November 9, 1956. The crew is identified as (from left to right) Franklin W. Minert, Buffington (no first name or initials given), Donald L. Kelley, Clayton L. Scott, and A. Elliot Merrill. The inscription notes that this is the "last KC-97 out of Renton," likely referring to Boeing's Renton plant.…

[Charles E. “Chuck” Yeager oral history interview] (Item)

Fighter ace Charles E. “Chuck” Yeager is interviewed about his military service with the U.S. Army Air Forces and U.S. Air Force. He describes his wartime experiences in Europe during World War II, including his time with the 357th Fighter Group and his time with the Maquis (French Underground) in rural France. He also discusses his post-war career as an experimental test pilot. Topics discussed…

[Henry S. White oral history interview] (Item)

Fighter ace Henry S. White is interviewed about his military service with the United States Navy during World War II. He describes his wartime experiences as a naval aviator, including his time with Fighting Squadron 11 (VF-11) while stationed in Guadalcanal. He also touches on his experiences as a test pilot. Topics discussed include his training and service history, conditions and notable…

Sydney Baker oral history interview (Item)

Born-digital video recording of an oral history with Sydney Baker and interviewer John Barth, recorded as part of The Museum of Flight Oral History Program, August 29, 2019.