National Aeronautic Association (U.S.)
Organization
Historical Note
National Aeronautic Association of the United States, which absorbed the Aero Club of American in 1922, is a group for persons interested in progress and development of American general and military aviation. It also supervises sporting aviation competitions and various related activities and directs and controls all official aircraft records of competitions conducted in the United States.
Citation
https://naa.aero/aboutFound in 3 Collections and/or Records:
William Frederick Barns Papers
Collection
Identifier: 2012-04-13
Abstract
William Frederick "Bill" Barns (1920-1995) joined the United States Air Force in 1942 and flew in the European Theater during World War II. After the war, Barns served in the USAF in several capacities until his retirement in 1966 when he went to work in the private sector, including for Garrett Corporation. The collection contains a broad array of textual materials as well as photographs and digital images related to his military and professional careers.
John and Alan Blum Northwest Aviation Collection
Collection
Identifier: 2009-09-04
Abstract
The John and Alan Blum Northwest Aviation Collection consists of visual and textual materials related to the lives and careers of John and Alan Blum. John founded the Northwest Air Service Company and Alan served as President after his brother died in a plane crash in 1931.
Jeanette R. (Rogowski) Witzkowski World War II Collection
Collection
Identifier: 2013-11-27
Contents of the Collection
The Jeanette R. (Rogowski) Witzkowski World War II Collection relates to the World War II-era experience of Jeanette Witzkowski, who served as a pilot and air traffic controller during World War II. It includes primarily textual materials and a small amount of photographic prints, with the bulk of the material falling within 1935-1947. Textual materials include Civial Aeronuatics Administration (CAA) air traffic control instructional documents and aircraft clearance forms and incoming...
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