Moore, Ralph James
Dates
- Existence: 1909 - 1963
Biography
Ralph James Moore (1909-1963) graduated from the Boeing School of Aeronautics in 1931. He was a member of the Army Air Corps during the 1930s and worked with the Civil Aeronautics Board through the 1930s and 1940s. He eventually rose to the rank of Colonel.
During World War II, Colonel Moore was part of 12th Air Force in Algeria, operating in the North African Theatre under General James "Jimmy" Doolittle. Col. Moore was the commanding officer of the 61st Troop Carrier Group. The Group flew Douglas C-47 Skytrains and Douglas C-53 Skytroopers during the war.
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Colonel Ralph J. Moore Collection
Ralph James Moore (1909-1963) graduated from the Boeing School of Aeronautics in 1931, was a member of the Army Air Corps during the 1930s, and worked with the Civil Aeronautics Board through the 1930s and 1940s. The collection consists of manuscripts, maps, photographs, and clippings collected by Moore during his career in the Army Air Forces. The majority of the collection is comprised of Aircraft Accident Reports from the Civil Aeronautics Authority (CAA).