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[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…
[Reade F. Tilley oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)]
In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Reade F. Tilley discusses his military service with the Royal Air Force during World War II. In part two, he continues to describe his experiences with No. 603 Squadron while stationed in Malta. He also touches on his service with the U.S. Army Air Forces after transferring in October 1942. Topics discussed include military life and conditions in Malta,…
[Jerry D. Collinsworth oral history interview]
Fighter ace Jerry D. Collinsworth 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 in Europe and North Africa with the 307th Fighter Squadron of the 31st Fighter Group. Special focus on several combat missions, including his first aerial victory in February 1943 and a mission on March 8,…
[Gregory A. Daymond oral history interview]
Fighter ace Gregory A. “Gus” Daymond is interviewed by Eugene A. Valencia about his military service with the Royal Air Force during World War II. Daymond describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot and his time in England with No. 71 Squadron, one of the RAF Eagle Squadrons made up of American volunteers. Topics discussed include Daymond’s early interest in aviation and experiences as a…
[Letter to Clara Stewart from her son, fighter ace James C. Stewart, August 2, 1944]
Letter to Clara Stewart from her son, fighter ace James C. Stewart, August 2, 1944. Contains personal news written while Stewart was stationed in England. Discusses the importance of family members attending college and getting real-world experience away from home. One handwritten page. Part of a disassembled scrapbook containing World War II and post-war materials, circa 1943-1956.
[V-mail letter to Alvin Stewart from fighter ace James C. Stewart, December 6, 1943]
V-mail letter to Alvin Stewart from fighter ace James C. Stewart, December 6, 1943. Contains personal news written while Stewart was stationed in England. Discusses his flying experiences in the European Theater and advises Alvin on his flying options after graduation. One handwritten page. Part of a disassembled scrapbook containing World War II and post-war materials, circa 1943-1956.
[Letter to Clara Stewart from her son, fighter ace James C. Stewart, November 3, 1944]
Letter to Clara Stewart from her son, fighter ace James C. Stewart, November 3, 1944. Contains personal news written while Stewart was stationed in England. Discusses his job changes and the Eighth Air Force's recent aerial victories. Two handwritten pages. Part of a disassembled scrapbook containing World War II and post-war materials, circa 1943-1956.
[V-mail letter to Clara Stewart from her son, fighter ace James C. Stewart, May 17, 1944]
V-mail letter to Clara Stewart from her son, fighter ace James C. Stewart, May 17, 1944. Contains personal news written while Stewart was stationed in England. Discusses a romantic relationship and financial matters. One handwritten page. Part of a disassembled scrapbook containing World War II and post-war materials, circa 1943-1956.
[V-mail letter to Clara Stewart from her son, fighter ace James C. Stewart, October 1, 1943]
V-mail letter to Clara Stewart from her son, fighter ace James C. Stewart, October 1, 1943. Contains personal news written while Stewart was stationed in England. Discusses news from home and a trip to London. One handwritten page. Part of a disassembled scrapbook containing World War II and post-war materials, circa 1943-1956.
[V-mail letter to Clara Stewart from her son, fighter ace James C. Stewart, September 12, 1943]
V-mail letter to Clara Stewart from her son, fighter ace James C. Stewart, September 12, 1943. Contains personal news written while Stewart was stationed in England. Discusses a trip to London and events from daily life. One handwritten page. Part of a disassembled scrapbook containing World War II and post-war materials, circa 1943-1956.