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[Harold E. Comstock oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)] (Item)

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Harold E. Comstock discusses his military service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. In part one, he describes his experiences as a fighter pilot and his time in Europe with the 63rd Fighter Squadron of the 56th Fighter Group. Special focus on several of his combat missions, including one on December 23, 1944 in which he destroyed…

[Louis William Chick, Jr. oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)] (Item)

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Louis W. “Bill” Chick, Jr. discusses his military service with the United States Army Air Forces. In part one, he describes his experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time with the 24th Fighter Squadron in Panama, the 4th Fighter Group in England, and the 317th Fighter Squadron in Italy. Special focus on a bomber escort mission in January 1944 in…

[Frank L. Gailer, Jr. oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)] (Item)

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Frank L. Gailer, Jr. discusses his military service with the United States Army Air Forces and United States Air Force. In part one, he describes his experiences as a fighter pilot and his time with the 353rd Fighter Squadron in England during World War II. Topics discussed include his personal background, his training history, and several combat missions…

[Gordon M. Graham oral history interview (Part 2 of 4)] (Item)

In this four-part oral history, fighter ace Gordon M. Graham discusses his military service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. In part two, he continues to describe his experiences as a fighter pilot while serving with the 355th Fighter Group in England. Topics discussed include a bomber escort mission over Germany on December 25, 1944 and stories about fellow pilots.

[Gordon M. Graham oral history interview (Part 1 of 4)] (Item)

In this four-part oral history, fighter ace Gordon M. Graham discusses his military service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. In part one, he describes his experiences as a fighter pilot and begins to discuss his time with the 355th Fighter Group in England. Topics discussed include his personal background, his training history, and a bomber escort mission over Germany on…

[Edwin L. Heller oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)] (Item)

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Edwin L. Heller discusses his military service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. In part two, he provides clarifying details regarding his wartime experiences and the combat mission discussed in the previous tape. The interview is conducted via telephone by historian Eric M. Hammel.

[Edwin L. Heller oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)] (Item)

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Edwin L. Heller discusses his military service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. In part one, he describes his experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time in Europe with the 486th Fighter Squadron of the 352nd Fighter Group. Special focus on a bomber escort mission to Germany on May 8, 1944 in which Heller scored two…

[V-mail letter to Clara Stewart from her son, fighter ace James C. Stewart, September 23, 1943] (Item)

V-mail letter to Clara Stewart from her son, fighter ace James C. Stewart, September 23, 1943. Contains personal news written while Stewart was stationed in England. Discusses family news, a new airplane assignment, and the best candy to send via mail. 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, May 17, 1944] (Item)

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] (Item)

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.