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[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…

[Robert M. DeHaven oral history interview (Part 1 of 5)] (Item)

In this five-part oral history, fighter ace Robert M. DeHaven is interviewed about his military service with the United States Army Air Forces. In part one, DeHaven describes his experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time in the South Pacific with the 7th Fighter Squadron of the 49th Fighter Group during World War II. He also touches on his postwar involvement with the Bendix Trophy…

[Richard L. Cormier oral history interview (Part 2 of 3)] (Item)

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 two, Cormier continues to describe his experiences with Composite Squadron 1 (VC-1) and Fighting Squadron 80 (VF-80) during World War II. He also discusses his postwar assignments, including his time with the Blue Angels and his…

[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…