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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…
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…
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.
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.
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."
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. Includes Norman B. Moerbe's card and an envelope addressed to Moerbe's mother, Martha Moerbe.
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…
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…
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…