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[James C. Stewart in Republic P-47 Thunderbolt]
Photograph of fighter ace James C. Stewart seated in the cockpit of a Republic P-47 (F-47) Thunderbolt aircraft, circa 1940s.Inscription on verso: "James Stewart."
[Fredrick J. Christensen and unidentified serviceman]
Photograph of fighter ace Fredrick J. Christensen shaking hands with an unidentified serviceman, circa 1940s. Inscription on verso: "Christianson [Christensen]."
[Steven Gerick]
Photograph of fighter ace Steven Gerick of the 56th Fighter Group, United States Army Air Forces, circa 1940s. Inscription on verso: "Gerrick [Gerick]."
[Joseph H. Bennett receiving military decoration]
Photograph of fighter ace Joseph H. Bennett (right) of the 56th Fighter Group, United States Army Air Forces, receiving a military decoration, circa 1940s.Inscription on verso: "Bennett."Stamped on verso: "Passed by US Army Examiner 10082. Passed for personal use only. Not for publication. 23 Aug 1944. Theater Censor ETOUSA."
[Dave Schilling and unidentified serviceman]
Photograph of fighter ace David C. Schilling (left) and an unidentified serviceman, circa 1940s. Inscription on verso: "Dave Schilling."
[Marshall U. Beebe oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)]
In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Marshall U. Beebe is interviewed about his military service with the United States Navy. In part two, he continues to discuss the various stages of his military career, including his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot during World War II and as an Air Group Commander during the Korean War. Topics discussed include Beebe’s training history; his time…
[Marshall U. Beebe oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)]
In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Marshall U. Beebe is interviewed about his military service with the United States Navy. In part one, Beebe describes the various stages of his military career, including his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot during World War II and as an Air Group Commander during the Korean War. Topics discussed include Beebe’s training history; his time with…
[William K. Blair oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)]
In this two-part oral history, fighter ace William K. Blair is interviewed by Eugene A. Valencia about his military service with the United States Navy. In part one, Blair describes his experiences as a carrier-based fighter pilot, including his assignments with Fighting Squadron 10 (VF-10) and Fighting Squadron 2 (VF-2) during World War II. Topics discussed include his flight training; his time…
[Daniel R. Rehm, Charles M. Mallory, Paul J. Fontana, Marion E. Carl, Robert C. Coats, Donald E. Runyon, and George Blair oral history interviews]
This recording contains one-on-one interviews with Naval Aviators Daniel R. Rehm, Charles M. Mallory, Paul J. Fontana, Marion E. Carl, Robert C. Coats, Donald E. Runyon, and George Blair. Rehm, Mallory, Carl, Coats, and Runyon briefly describe their military careers and recall notable combat missions from their service during World War II. Blair shares a few details about an aerial victory he…
[Rex T. Barber oral history interview]
Fighter ace Rex T. Barber is interviewed by historian Bruce T. Porter about his military service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. Barber describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot and his time with the 449th Fighter Squadron in the China-India-Burma Theater. Special focus on an incident in April 1944 in which Barber was injured during a bailout and spent…