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[Instrument rating card issued by United States Navy and Marine Corps to Henry B. Christensen, July 12, 1946] (Item)

Instrument rating card issued by the United States Navy and Marine Corps to Henry B. Christensen at Naval Air Station Alameda (California), July 12, 1946. Certifies that Christensen has passed the instrument flying test and has a special instrument clearance rating.

[Group portrait of Squadron No. 4, Class No. 43-16, Victorville Army Flying School] (Item)

Photographic group portrait of Squadron No. 4, Class No. 43-16, Victorville Army Flying School, California, August 30, 1943. The men, including Norman B. Moerbe, are identified in the caption.

[Group portrait of class of Aviation Cadets] (Item)

Photographic group portrait of a class of Aviation Cadets, California, circa 1943. A flag reads "Aviation Cadets 36," and a sign reads "Axis Blasters 36." The men's names and addresses are listed on the verso. Stamped on verso: "The Grant Co. Commercial Photographers. [address and telephone number in Los Angeles, California."

[Group portrait of class of Aviation Cadets] (Item)

Photographic group portrait of a class of Aviation Cadets, California, circa 1943. A flag reads "Aviation Cadets 36," and a sign reads "Axis Blasters 36." Stamped on verso: "The Grant Co. Commercial Photographers. [address and telephone number in Los Angeles, California."

[Graduation announcement for Class 43-16, Victorville Army Flying School, November 13, 1943] (Item)

Graduation announcement for Class 43-16, Victorville Army Flying School, November 13, 1943. Includes Norman B. Moerbe's card and an envelope addressed to Moerbe's mother, Martha Moerbe.

[Thomas G. Lanphier, Jr. oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)] (Item)

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Thomas G. Lanphier, Jr. is interviewed about his military career with the United States Army Air Forces and United States Air Force. In part one, he describes his experiences as a fighter pilot during World War II and shares details about his personal background. Topics discussed include his time stationed in Fiji and Guadalcanal; his participation in…

[Thomas G. Lanphier, Jr. oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)] (Item)

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Thomas G. Lanphier, Jr. is interviewed about his military career with the United States Army Air Forces and United States Air Force. In part two, he discusses his post-World War II service and shares more details about his personal background and political viewpoints. Topics discussed include his interactions with prominent political figures, his thoughts…

[Golden Gate Bridge] (Item)

Photograph of the Golden Gate Bridge, taken by AVG (American Volunteer Group) serviceman Robert H. Neale from a transport ship while en route to the China-Burma-India Theater, San Francisco, California, circa 1941. Inscription on verso: "Outward bound, darling. Darn pen."

[Golden Gate Bridge] (Item)

Photograph of the Golden Gate Bridge, taken by AVG (American Volunteer Group) serviceman Robert H. Neale from a transport ship as it embarks to the China-Burma-India Theater, San Francisco, California, circa 1941. Inscription on verso: "Still outward bound."

[U.S. Army Air Forces servicemen and family members dining at Palladium] (Item)

Photograph of members of the 54th Fighter Squadron, U.S. Army Air Forces, and their family members dining at the Palladium, Los Angeles, California, May 25, 1942. Identified individuals include Joe McDonald, Lieutenant McDonald, Mrs. Joe McDonald, Lieutenant Arthur "Bud" Hustead, Lieutenant Dewey Crowe, Lieutenant Millard, Lieutenant Robert Neel, Mrs. James Austin, Major Thomas Walter Jackson, and…