United States. Army Air Forces
Organization
Historical Note
The United States Army Air Forces (1941-1947; USAAF or AAF) were the military aviation service of the United States of America during and immediately after World War II, successor to the United States Army Air Corps and the direct predecessor of the United States Air Force.
Found in 62 Collections and/or Records:
McMurray, Henry "Sandy" -- oral history interview, 2020 February 27
File
Scope and Contents
Pilot Henry Sanford “Sandy” McMurray is interviewed about his military and commercial flying careers. He discusses his service with the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II, including his flight training with the Civilian Pilot Training Program, his service with the 305th Bombardment Group in the European Theater, and his service with the Air Transport Command in the Pacific Theater. He then shares highlights from his time as a commercial pilot for ONAT (Orvis Nelson Air Transport) and...
Dates:
2020 February 27
Series XII. World War II Propaganda Posters, circa 1939-1945
Series
Scope and Contents
The World War II-era Propaganda Posters series is comprised of posters mass-produced during the years of 1939 to 1945 used to promote support of the war effort. The series includes both vintage posters and some modern reproductions of World War II-era posters.The posters illustrate the United States government's wartime initiatives that were publicized to American civilians, such as propaganda to persuade the public to purchase war bonds or take on jobs to support the needs of...
Dates:
circa 1939-1945
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