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[Robert F. McMahon oral history interview (Part 6 of 9)] (Item)

In this nine-part oral history, fighter pilot Robert F. McMahon is interviewed about his military service with the United States Army Air Corps during World War II. In part six, he continues to describe his combat tour in the European Theater during 1944 and 1945. Topics discussed include his capture by German forces following a bail-out from his disabled aircraft, his time as a prisoner of war in…

[Curran L. Jones oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)] (Item)

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Curran L. Jones discusses his military service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. In part one, he describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time in the Pacific Theater with the 39th Fighter Squadron. Topics discussed include his combat missions, his service in Papua New Guinea, and his thoughts on war in…

[Robert F. McMahon oral history interview (Part 8 of 9)] (Item)

In this nine-part oral history, fighter pilot Robert F. McMahon is interviewed about his military service with the United States Army Air Corps during World War II. In part eight, he continues to describe his wartime service history, including his 1941-1942 combat tour in the Southwest Pacific. He also touches on moments from his post-World War II career. Topics discussed include memories of his…

Chit, Blood/Burma, WWII (Item)

WWII Burmese Blood Chit--The upper portion of the banner shows a blue rectangle, the upper left hand corner showing the British flag. Adjacent to the British flag is a circular image of a peacock. Below the blue rectangle is text, Burmese writing. The reverse side of the blood chit is blank.

[Army Air Corps servicemen] (Item)

Photographic group portrait of U.S. Army Air Corps servicemen, circa 1930s-1940s. A flag in the middle reads "4th BCS."

[Thomas Walter Jackson washing garment in bucket] (Item)

Photograph of Thomas Walter Jackson washing a garment in a bucket, Alaska, circa 1942.Inscription on verso: "Walt Jackson in Alaska on war duty. 1942."

[Thomas Walter Jackson washing garment in bucket] (Item)

Photograph of Thomas Walter Jackson washing a garment in a bucket, Alaska, circa 1942.Inscription on verso: "Alaska - '42. Walt Jackson."

[John R. Alison oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)] (Item)

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace John R. Alison is interviewed about his military service with the United States Army Air Corps. In part two, Alison describes his experiences as a demonstration and fighter pilot during World War II, including his time as an assistant military attaché in England and the Soviet Union and his combat tours in the China-Burma-India Theater with the China Air…

[Nose of Boeing Y1B-17 Flying Fortress] (Item)

Photograph of the nose of a Boeing Y1B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft, circa 1930s-1940s. Inscription on verso: "U.S. Army Y1B-17. Air Corps Serial No. Gross weight 13,000." Item from the Lee Embree photograph album, circa 1920s-1970s. Album contains one hundred forty (140) photographs and one (1) clipping and primarily focuses on Embree's military service before, during, and after World War II.

[Boeing Y1B-17 Flying Fortress in flight] (Item)

Photograph of a Boeing Y1B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft (tail number 33 38R) in flight over mountains, circa 1930s-1940s. Item from the Lee Embree photograph album, circa 1920s-1970s. Album contains one hundred forty (140) photographs and one (1) clipping and primarily focuses on Embree's military service before, during, and after World War II.

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