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United States. Air Force

 Organization

Biography

Also referred to as: U.S. Air Force; USAF United States. Air Force [1947-present] Earlier headings: Air Service [1919-1926]; United States. Army Air Corps [1926-1941]; United States. Army Air Forces [1941-1947]

Found in 67 Collections and/or Records:

Marty Knutson Spyplane Scrapbook

 Collection — Box Scrapbook Box 18
Identifier: 1991-12-09
Contents of the Collection The Marty Knutson Spyplane Scrapbook is comprised of assorted clippings and articles about various aircraft used for surveillance, circa 1950s-1960s. The materials are from various newspapers and magazines and cover aircraft such as the Lockheed U-2, Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, and Lockheed YF-12. Lockheed U-2 Pilot Marty Knudson is also mentioned in a couple of clippings.Most of the material is affixed to the pages with glue, tape or staples, but some are loose. There are no...
Dates: 1950s-1960s
Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

Charles J. Langmack Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 2001-04-05
Abstract

The Charles Langmack Papers contains textual materials, scrapbooks, and photographs concerning the life and military career of Charles Langmack (1907-1999). Langmack was an early Oregon aviator, and this collection equally documents both his civilian and military aviation careers.

Dates: 1920-2002
Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

Ernst H. Linnemann U.S. Air Force Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2021-06-23
Content Description The Ernst H. Linnemann U.S. Air Force Collection is a small collection of textual and visual materials related to Linneman's service in the U.S. Air Force in the late 1950s and early 1960s, working in communications and navigation, especially with TACAN (tactical air navigation) systems. The collection includes materials collected while Linnemann was stationed at Lackland Air Force Base, Scott Air Force Base, Niagara Falls Air Base, and Ladd Air Force Base including a photo...
Dates: 1957-2018; Majority of material found within 1957-1960
Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

Map and Photographs of the Vietnam War era

 Collection
Identifier: 2018-00-00-15
Abstract

The Map and Photographs of Vietnam War era is a very small collection comprised of a map and three (3) photographs related to Vietnam War, circa 1960s.

Dates: circa 1960s
Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

Henry S. McMurray Logbooks and Military Records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2011-07-28
Contents of the Collection The Henry S. McMurray Logbooks and Military Records contains logbooks, military records, and an autobiographical DVD that document the career of pilot Henry S. McMurray from 1937-2011. The materials cover McMurray's training as an Aviation Cadet, his service in Europe with the Eighth Air Force during World War II, and his careers as a commercial pilot with United Airlines and as a production test pilot with Boeing. The bulk of the collection is comprised of nine logbooks dating...
Dates: 1940s-2011
Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

Dean Mesnard World War II Navigator Chart

 Collection — Oversize folder
Identifier: 2004-05-24
Contents of the Collection The collection contains a single navigational chart printed October 1944 and used by the United States Army Air Forces, 505th Bombardment Group during World War II. The top of the chart is printed as "AAF Special Plotting Chart, Chart No. S-501, Restricted." There are plotting notations done in pencil with various markings, presumably to aid the navigator. On the front of the chart is also a note that reads "Mission #22, Osaka, Japan, June 1, 1945, Crew 83-10, 505th Bomb Group." The front of...
Dates: 1944
Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

LeRoy Milliren National Air Races Photograph Album

 Collection
Identifier: 2014-00-00-29
Abstract

LeRoy Milliren (1919-1997) was a Major in the United States Army during World War II. The collection primarily relates to the 1932 Cleveland Air Races and is comprised of a photograph album containing one hundred ninety-eight (198) black-and-white photographs of assorted aircraft.

Dates: 1930-1932
Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

John W. Mitchell Fighter Ace Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2002-02-13-384
Content s of the Collection The collection relates to the military career of United States Army Air Force fighter pilot and ace John W. Mitchell, who served during World War II and the Korean War. Materials pertain largely to World War II, although there are some post-war items as well. It includes photographs and a photograph album with images depicting assorted military personnel, including Mitchell; activities, including reunions; and aircraft, including the P-38, P-59, and F-86. Other images depict post-war scenes...
Dates: 1941-1995
Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

James B. Morehead United States Air Force photographic portrait

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: 2007-06-16
Contents of the Collection

The collection is comprised of a single color photographic portrait of United States Air Force fighter pilot and ace Colonel James B. Morehead (1916-2012). The photo is 2.5x3" and has been laminated at some point. It depicts Morehead dressed in his military uniform in front of the American flag and is undated (circa 1967-2007). There is no caption and it is unknown who took the photograph.

Dates: undated (circa 1967-2007)
Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

William Orthman World War II Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 1991-07-17-A
Abstract

William Orthman (1911-1990) was drafted into the United States Army in 1942. He served in the China-Burma-India Theater as Public Relations Officer. The collection is comprised of 340 photographs and a small amount of textual materials from his 1945-1946 service.

Dates: 1945-1946
Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

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