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Consolidated NY-2
Photograph of a United States Navy Consolidated NY-2 (Husky) aircraft (tail number 7974) parked at an airfield, likely at the National Air Races in Ohio, circa 1930s.Inscription: "U.S. Navy. Consolidated NY-2."Typed caption on verso: "Consolidated Navy Trainer Model NY-2. Wright J5A 225. M20LB. M-18."Stamped on verso: "Fred Fritz Bamberger."Item from page 36 of the LeRoy Milliren National Air…
Curtiss XN2C-1
Photograph of a United States Navy Curtiss XN2C-1 Fledgling aircraft parked at an airfield, likely at the National Air Races in Ohio, circa 1930s.Inscription: "U.S. Navy. Curtiss XN2C-1."Typed caption on verso: "Curtiss Navy Fledgling Model XN2C-1. Curtiss Challenger 170. M20LB. M-18."Stamped on verso: "Fred Fritz Bamberger."Item from page 37 of the LeRoy Milliren National Air Races photograph…
Consolidated NY-2
Photograph of a United States Navy Consolidated NY-2 (Husky) aircraft (tail number 7974) parked at an airfield, likely at the National Air Races in Ohio, circa 1930s.Inscription: "U.S. Navy. Consolidated NY-2."Typed caption on verso: "Consolidated Navy Trainer Model NY-2. Wright J5A 225. M20LB. M-18."Stamped on verso: "Fred Fritz Bamberger."Item from page 36 of the LeRoy Milliren National Air…
[Walter E. Clarke oral history interview]
Fighter ace Walter E. Clarke discusses his military service with the United States Navy during World War II. He describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot and his time in Guadalcanal and Okinawa with Fighting Squadron 5 (VF-5). Topics discussed include his combat air patrol missions at Henderson Field (Guadalcanal) and his carrier missions aboard the USS Intrepid.
Wendy Lawrence oral history interview
Born-digital video recording of an oral history with Wendy Lawrence and interviewer Bruce Florsheim, recorded as part of The Museum of Flight Oral History Program, June 30, 2017.
[John T. Crosby oral history interview]
Fighter ace John T. “Ted” Crosby is interviewed by historian Eric M. Hammel about his military service with the United States Navy during World War II. Crosby describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot and his time in the Pacific Theater with Fighting Squadron 18 (VF-18) and Fighting Squadron 17 (VF-17). He also touches briefly on his postwar military career. Special focus on a photo…
[Richard L. Cormier oral history interview (Part 1 of 3)]
In this three-part oral history, fighter ace Richard L. “Zeke” Cormier is interviewed by Eugene A. Valencia about his military service with the United States Navy. In part one, Cormier describes his experiences as a carrier-based pilot during World War II, including his assignments with Composite Squadron 1 (VC-1) in the North Atlantic and with Fighting Squadron 80 (VF-80) in the Pacific Theater.…
Mark Armstrong oral history interview
Born-digital video recording of an oral history with Mark Armstrong and interviewer Geoff Nunn, recorded as part of The Museum of Flight Oral History Program, October 20, 2016.
[Goodwill Meeting, American Fighter Aces Association and Luftwaffe Fighter Pilots’ Association (Part 1 of 3)]
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…
Douglas Clarke oral history interview
Born-digital video recording of an oral history with Douglas Clarke and interviewers Mike Martinez and Jim Stott, recorded as part of The Museum of Flight Oral History Program, October 28, 2017.