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The Mayor and Mayoress Welcome the American Air Service to Dover, England's Gate [Program] (Item)

Program, "The Mayor and Mayoress Welcome the American Air Service (No. 141 & No. 162 Squadrons) to Dover, England's Gate," circa 1918. Program for reception on April 2, 1918 for American Air Squadron men and officers in Dover, England. Includes detailed program of music, dances, and images of Dover. Also includes a postcard insert with text "Mailed with Best Wishes from the Mayor of Dover…

[Receipt for Ye Olde Hostel of God-Begot] (Item)

Receipt for Ye Olde Hostel of God-Begot, Winchester, England, circa 1917-1919.Part of a scrapbook related to Edward I. Sproull's military career during and after World War I, circa 1916-1919.

[People working on airship engine and control car, Hurn Airport, England] (Item)

Photomechanical print of people working on an airship engine and control car, Hurn Airport, England, circa 1940s. The caption notes that this is the first airship to be built in the country in 20 years.Part of a photograph album related to John Sylvester Wheelwright's service with the Royal Naval Air Service, circa 1907-1943.

[Servicemen with the Bikini, an inflatable raft used for firefighting, England] (Item)

Photomechanical print of servicemen with the Bikini, an inflatable raft used for firefighting, England, circa 1940s. The caption describes the Bikini's propulsion method and development.Part of a photograph album related to John Sylvester Wheelwright's service with the Royal Naval Air Service, circa 1907-1943.

[Woman, London, England] (Item)

Photograph of a woman, London, England, July 28, 1915. Inscription on album page: "London - July 28/15."Part of two loose scrapbook pages related to Harold E. Hartney's service with the Canadian Expeditionary Force and Royal Flying Corps, circa 1915-1920s.

[Postcard of brick house in Thetford, England] (Item)

Photographic postcard of a brick house in Thetford, England, 1916. Includes a message from Edith A. Long to Mrs. Hartney in London, England.Inscription: "From Edith A. Long, home in Thitford [Thetford] Eng. where we stayed with, June 1916."

[John R. Alison oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)] (Item)

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace John R. Alison is interviewed about his military service with the United States Army Air Corps. In part two, Alison describes his experiences as a demonstration and fighter pilot during World War II, including his time as an assistant military attaché in England and the Soviet Union and his combat tours in the China-Burma-India Theater with the China Air…

[BCATP (British Commonwealth Air Training Plan) Fighter Pilots Reunion] (Item)

Audio recording of a reunion for service members of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan, Winnipeg, Manitoba, circa 1970. Text on label: "A Gathering of Eagles. Reg Fowert." Abstract from transcript: This recording contains highlights from a reunion held in Winnipeg, Manitoba, circa 1970, for Canadian and British fighter pilots who were involved with the British Commonwealth Air Training…

[Gregory A. Daymond oral history interview] (Item)

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…

[Rudolph Augarten oral history interview] (Item)

Fighter ace Rudolph Augarten discusses his military service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II and with the Israeli Air Force during the Arab-Israeli conflicts. He describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time in Europe with the 403rd Fighter Squadron and his time in Israel with the 101st Squadron. Special focus on a bailout over German-occupied…

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