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Essex claims title of Navy's fightingest ship--Aces abound [clipping]
Newspaper clipping, "Essex claims title of Navy's fightingest ship--Aces abound," from The Honolulu Advertiser, December 3, 1944.Part of a disassembled album containing materials related to Paul J. Madden's service with the U.S. Navy during World War II, circa 1940-1995.
[David McCampbell in Grumman F6F Hellcat aircraft]
Photograph of U.S. Navy pilot David McCampbell in his Grumman F6F Hellcat aircraft, USS Essex (CV-9), circa 1943-1945. Thirty aerial victories are painted under the cockpit. Image includes a clipping of McCampbell obituary.Inscription on verso: "Comdr David McCampbell / Air Group 15 commander / In Gruman Hellcat. / He shot down 4 more Japs after this picture was taken. / U.S.S. Essex /…
Viewfinder [86th Combat Mapping Squadron newsletter, October 16, 1944]
Photographic reproduction of a page from "Viewfinder," the squadron newsletter for the 86th Combat Mapping Squadron, U.S. Army Air Forces, October 16, 1944. Reports on news during the squadron's time in the Mariana Islands.
Bond Drive to Finance 30 Flying Fortresses [Clipping]
Newspaper clipping, "Bond Drive to Finance 30 Flying Fortresses," from unidentified newspaper, circa 1943. Discusses the Woodside/Sunnyside "Buy a Bomber" fundraising campaign.
Across the Skyways [Clipping, circa 1939-1945]
Newspaper clipping, "Across the Skyways" by Sherman B. Altick, from an unidentified publication, circa 1939-1945. Describes the need for a Secretary of Air. Colonel Harold E. Hartney is mentioned in the article.
Ace reveals Axis photos of New York [Clipping, circa 1939-1940s]
Newspaper clipping, "Ace reveals Axis photos of New York," from the Washington Times-Herald, circa 1939-1940s. Reports on Harold E. Hartney's assertion that Germany and Italy possess aerial photographs of New York.
Oahuan cited on Iwo Jima [Newspaper clipping]
Newspaper clipping, "Oahuan cited on Iwo Jima," from unidentified newspaper, circa 1940s. Describes Captain Yun Yau Kam's success in establishing the "Valor Theater," an open-air theater for troops stationed on Iwo Jima. Kam received a commendation for his efforts.
Local men are commissioned in Reserve Corps [Newspaper clipping]
Newspaper clipping, "Local men are commissioned in Reserve Corps," from unidentified newspaper, circa 1940s-1950s. Lists several men, including Yun Yau Kam, who have accepted appointments as second lieutenants in the United States Army Reserve.
Lt. Lindsay gets citation [Clipping, 1943-1945]
Newspaper clipping, "Lt. Lindsay gets citation," from an unidentified publication, circa 1943-1945. Reports on Lieutenant Elvin L. Lindsay's recognition for his combat flights in Palau. Item from a disassembled scrapbook documenting the U.S. Navy career of Elvin L. Lindsay, circa 1944-1947.
Potlach man is promoted [Clipping, circa 1945]
Newspaper clipping, "Potlach man is promoted," from an unidentified publication, circa 1945. Reports on Elvin L. Lindsay's promotion to lieutenant commander. Includes a photograph of Lindsay. Item from a disassembled scrapbook documenting the U.S. Navy career of Elvin L. Lindsay, circa 1944-1947.