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[Jerry D. Collinsworth oral history interview]
Fighter ace Jerry D. Collinsworth discusses his military service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. He describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot and his time in Europe and North Africa with the 307th Fighter Squadron of the 31st Fighter Group. Special focus on several combat missions, including his first aerial victory in February 1943 and a mission on March 8,…
[Gregory A. Daymond oral history interview]
Fighter ace Gregory A. “Gus” Daymond is interviewed by Eugene A. Valencia about his military service with the Royal Air Force during World War II. Daymond describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot and his time in England with No. 71 Squadron, one of the RAF Eagle Squadrons made up of American volunteers. Topics discussed include Daymond’s early interest in aviation and experiences as a…
[U.S. Army Air Forces servicemen and civilians]
Photographic group portrait of U.S. Army Air Forces servicemen and civilians, Corsica, June 20, 1944.Inscription on verso: "6/20/44. Corsican natives."
Toussus-le-Noble Airfield, France]
Composite photograph of two images of Toussus-le-Noble Airfield, superimposed on a map of France, September 1944. The images depict a road lined with tents and a damaged aircraft hangar. Typed caption: "Tousses-Le Noble - September 1944."
[Bachelor Officer Quarters (BOQ) building, Le Molay, France]
Photograph of a Bachelor Officer Quarters (BOQ) building, Le Molay, France, July 1944.Typed caption: "BOQ, Le Molay - July 1944."
[Aerial view of Toussus-le-Noble Airfield]
Aerial photograph of Toussus-le-Noble Airfield, France, circa 1944-1945. Typed caption: "A-46 Toussus-Le-Noble."
[Aerial view of Le Molay Airfield, France]
Aerial photograph of Le Molay Airfield, France, circa 1944-1945. Typed caption: "A-9 Le Molay."
[Alesan Field, taken from North American B-25G Mitchell aircraft while approaching runway]
Photograph of Alesan Field, taken from a North American B-25G Mitchell aircraft while approaching the runway, Corsica, circa 1944-1945.Inscription on verso: "Approaching the runway to the north - Alesan Field - Wrecked plane in the foreground."
[Alesan Field, taken from North American B-25G Mitchell aircraft while approaching runway]
Photograph of Alesan Field, taken from a North American B-25G Mitchell aircraft while approaching the runway, Corsica, circa 1944-1945.Inscription on verso of print: "Approaching the runway to the north - Alesan Field - Wrecked plane in the foreground."
[John F. Thornell oral history interview]
Fighter ace John F. Thornell discusses his military service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. He describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time stationed in England with the 328th Fighter Squadron of the 352nd Fighter Group. Special focus on four combat missions that took place in 1944: a skip-bombing mission against a German submarine pen (March…