Henry S. McMurray Logbooks and Military Records
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2011-07-28
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 1937-2003. 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 (9) logbooks, 1937-2003. The logbooks contain details such as date of flight, type of aircraft, license number, type of engine, flight departure and destination points, length of flight, and remarks or notes, such as "Test with inspector - passed" or "Solo." Two of the logs are titled "Boeing Test Production" and are specific to McMurray's time at Boeing as a test pilot, 1959-1982. These logbooks seem to overlap somewhat with his personal logbooks for that time. There is also a United Airlines Flight Voucher log, 1946-1948, used for tracking pilot expenses and pay, as well as a certificate of appreciation from the FAA.
Also included in the collection are a few military documents related to McMurray's service with the U.S. Army Air Forces. The documents include promotions, special orders, training materials and certifications, and McMurray's separation qualification record (1946). Lastly, the collection holds one DVD, "When did it all start? A documentary of a life in flight," created by Sandy McMurray. The DVD is marked "copy" and was likely created circa 2005.
The bulk of the collection is comprised of nine (9) logbooks, 1937-2003. The logbooks contain details such as date of flight, type of aircraft, license number, type of engine, flight departure and destination points, length of flight, and remarks or notes, such as "Test with inspector - passed" or "Solo." Two of the logs are titled "Boeing Test Production" and are specific to McMurray's time at Boeing as a test pilot, 1959-1982. These logbooks seem to overlap somewhat with his personal logbooks for that time. There is also a United Airlines Flight Voucher log, 1946-1948, used for tracking pilot expenses and pay, as well as a certificate of appreciation from the FAA.
Also included in the collection are a few military documents related to McMurray's service with the U.S. Army Air Forces. The documents include promotions, special orders, training materials and certifications, and McMurray's separation qualification record (1946). Lastly, the collection holds one DVD, "When did it all start? A documentary of a life in flight," created by Sandy McMurray. The DVD is marked "copy" and was likely created circa 2005.
Dates
- 1940s-circa 2005
Creator
- McMurray, Henry S., 1921-2021 (Former owner, Person)
Language of Materials
All materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research and is accessible in the Dahlberg Research Center by appointment. For more information contact us.
Conditions Governing Use
The Museum of Flight (TMOF) Archives is the owner of the physical materials in the archives and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. Written permission must be obtained from TMOF archives before any publication use. TMOF does not necessarily hold copyright to all of the materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from copyright owners. Consult repository for more details.
Extent
0.65 Cubic Feet (1 full width legal size document box and 1 flat box)
Biographical Note: Henry "Sandy" McMurray
Henry S. "Sandy" McMurray was born July 14, 1921 in Hayward, California. After attending San Jose State College for 2 years, McMurray joined the Army Air Force and served from November 7, 1941 to January 6, 1946. During the war he achieved the rank of Major. After the World War II, McMurray became a full time pilot.
McMurrary flew for United Airlines for two and half years, but most of his career was spent at Boeing. There he worked as a Chief Production Test Pilot for commercial aircraft. During his tenure, he flew many Boeing aircraft, including the B-50, 377, KB-29, KC-97, B-47, B-52, KC-135, 707, 720, 727, 737, and the 747.
McMurray retired from flying in March 2004. Henry "Sandy" McMurray died in 2021 at 99 years of age.
Source:
Biography derived from collection materials and donor information.
McMurrary flew for United Airlines for two and half years, but most of his career was spent at Boeing. There he worked as a Chief Production Test Pilot for commercial aircraft. During his tenure, he flew many Boeing aircraft, including the B-50, 377, KB-29, KC-97, B-47, B-52, KC-135, 707, 720, 727, 737, and the 747.
McMurray retired from flying in March 2004. Henry "Sandy" McMurray died in 2021 at 99 years of age.
Source:
Biography derived from collection materials and donor information.
Technical Requirements
The DVD is available for viewing in the Dahlberg Research Center by appointment. For more information contact us..
Existence and Location of Copies
Materials from this collection have been digitized and are available at The Museum of Flight Digital Collections.
Separated Materials
The following item has been separated from the archival component and is kept in Objects storage:
- French Legion of Honor medal, in case, with citation signed by French President Nicolas Sarkozy
- Airplanes -- Flight testing
- Boeing B-17F Flying Fortress
- Boeing B-29 Superfortress Family (Model 345)
- Boeing B-47 Stratojet Family (Model 450)
- Boeing B-50A
- Boeing B-52 Stratofortress Family (Model 464)
- Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter Family (Model 367)
- Boeing Company -- Employees
- Boeing KB-29M Superfortress
- Boeing KC-135A Stratotanker
- Boeing Model 377 Stratocruiser Family
- Boeing Model 707-300
- Boeing Model 720 Family
- Boeing Model 727 Family
- Boeing Model 737 Family
- Boeing Model 747 Family
- Curtiss C-46 Commando Family
- DVDs
- McMurray, Henry S., 1921-2021
- Test pilots
- United Airlines
- United States. Air Force
- World War, 1939-1945
- logs (records)
- military records
Creator
- McMurray, Henry S., 1921-2021 (Former owner, Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Henry S. McMurray Logbooks and Military Records
- Status
- Completed - Level 2
- Author
- J.Parent
- Date
- 2019
- Description rules
- dacs
- Language of description
- English
- Edition statement
- 1st edition
Repository Details
Part of the The Museum of Flight Archives Repository
Contact:
9404 East Marginal Way South
Seattle Washington 98108-4097
206-764-7874
curator@museumofflight.org
9404 East Marginal Way South
Seattle Washington 98108-4097
206-764-7874
curator@museumofflight.org