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[Douglas A-24 Dauntless] (Item)

Photograph of a pilot sitting in the cockpit of Douglas A-24 Dauntless aircraft (wing number 26691) at an unidentified air base, circa 1940s-1950s.

[Serviceman with Douglas A-24 Dauntless] (Item)

Photograph of a United States Air Force serviceman posing with a Douglas A-24 Dauntless aircraft (tail number 28777), circa 1940s-1950s.

[Serviceman with Douglas A-24 Dauntless] (Item)

Photograph of a United States Air Force serviceman posing with a Douglas A-24 Dauntless aircraft (tail number 26777) at an unidentified air base, circa 1940s-1950s.

[Serviceman with Douglas A-24 Dauntless] (Item)

Photograph of a United States Army Air Forces serviceman working on a Douglas A-24 Dauntless aircraft at an unidentified air base, circa 1940s-1950s. The plane's designation, "Miss Scranton," is written by the cockpit.

[Louis E. Curdes oral history interview] (Item)

Fighter ace Louis E. Curdes is interviewed by historian Douglas E. Clanin about his military service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. Curdes describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time with the 82nd Fighter Group in the Mediterranean Theater and with the 3rd Air Commando Group in the Pacific Theater. He also touches on his postwar career with…

[Concrete hangars] (Item)

Photograph of concrete hangars at Komaki Air Base, Japan, January 30, 1947. The inscription notes that the hangars, originally used by the Japanese military during World War II to store Mitsubishi A6M Reisen "Zero" aircraft, were used by the 158th Liaison Squadron of the United States Army Air Forces to store their Stinson L-5 Sentinels.Typed on verso: "A few of the hangars we use for the L-5s.…

[Concrete hangars] (Item)

Photograph of concrete hangars at Komaki Air Base, Japan, March 1947. The inscription notes that the hangars, originally used by the Japanese military during World War II to store Mitsubishi A6M Reisen "Zero" aircraft, were used by the 158th Liaison Squadron of the United States Army Air Forces to store their Stinson L-5 Sentinels.Inscription on verso: "Concrete hangars used by 158th Liaison…

[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…

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