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[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."

[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.

[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."

[Public Proclamation No. 10, Headquarters Western Defense Command and Fourth Army, August 5, 1942] (Item)

Public Proclamation No. 10, Headquarters Western Defense Command and Fourth Army, Presidio of San Francisco, California, August 5, 1942. Establishes a Zone of Restricted Lighting in the states of Washington, Oregon, and California.

[Public Proclamation No. 12, Headquarters Western Defense Command and Fourth Army, October 10, 1942] (Item)

Public Proclamation No. 12, Headquarters Western Defense Command and Fourth Army, Presidio of San Francisco, California, October 10, 1942. Provides information about the Zone of Restricted Lighting in the states of Washington, Oregon, and California.

[Paul J. Madden and other servicemen on cable car] (Item)

Photograph of Paul J. Madden (left) and other U.S. Navy servicemen on a cable car, San Francisco, California, circa 1943.Inscription on verso: "X-Mas 1943 / San Francisco / Paul + 2 friends of Joe Trotter on cable car."

[Appointment certificate issued by United States Army to Norman Stromer and Special Orders No. 215, August 1942] (Item)

Appointment certificate issued by the United States Army to Norman Stromer and Special Orders No. 215, West Coast Army Air Forces Training Center, Santa Ana, California, August 1942. The certificate appoints Stromer to the rank of staff sergeant. The orders list assignments and appointments for various service members, including Stromer. Five total typed pages.

[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.

[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…

[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…

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