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Melvin A. Erickson World War II Collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2012-05-10
Contents of the Collection
The Melvin A. Erickson World War II Collection is a small collection relating to the World War II service of Melvin A. Erickson, a B-17 pilot. It includes a pilot's logbook; military records, such as Erickson's war record, identity card, and discharge; aerial photographs of targets; and a photograph album which holds training and mission photographs.
Dates:
circa 1940s
Found in:
The Museum of Flight Archives
Ron and Ed Erickson Friendship One Collection
Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: 2024-06-06
Contents of the Collection
The Ron and Ed Erickson Friendship One Collection is a small collection of materials collected by Ron Erickson and his father Ed who were passengers on the Friendship One around-the-world flight in January 1988. The collection primarily consists of textual materials that were given to passengers on the record-setting flight. Included are: a Friendship One information packet in folder; a first flight cover; a Friendship Foundation invitation; Friendship One stickers; a Friendship...
Dates:
1988 January, 1989
Found in:
The Museum of Flight Archives
John Espy Pilot Collection
Collection
Identifier: 2018-00-00-113
Contents of the Collection
The John Espy Pilot Collection pertains to pilot John Espy, including World War II and post-war materials. It includes pilot log books, 1941-1955; a "short snorter" dated October 23, 1942, and other foreign currency; membership certificates, and American Airline employment records for Espy. Also included is a CAA airman identify card for Margaret Louise Rowe, whose name appears in one of Espy's pilot logs though the exact connection between the two is unknown. Additional materials include...
Dates:
1941-1969
Found in:
The Museum of Flight Archives
Fern B. Lenox Evans Pilot Collection
Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: 2024-07-22-A
Contents of the Collection
The Fern B. Lenox Evans Pilot Collection is a small collection that pertains to the pilot career of Fern B. Evans, circa 1940s-1950s. It includes identification cards, such as Evans' pilot licenses as well as medical certificates; a Commercial Pilot examination kit; and assorted maps and charts. There are also four modern digital reprint black-and-white photographs: two portraits of Evans with an aircraft, one portrait of Evans without an aircraft, and a 1951 group portrait of the Radar...
Dates:
circa 1940s-1950s
Found in:
The Museum of Flight Archives
F-1 Heated Flight Suit Photograph
Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: 2021-04-01
Content Description
The F-1 Heated Flight Suit Photograph is a small collection consisting of a single black-and-white photograph. The photograph depicts two men, one identified as Bud Cook, wearing F-1 heated flight suits (familiarly known as "blue bunny suits") standing in front of a tent. The men possibly served with the 98th Bombardment Group, but this is not verified.
Dates:
circa 1940-1945
Found in:
The Museum of Flight Archives
Philip G. Feeley Western Airlines and Boeing Model 720B Collection
Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: 2000-08-31
Contents of the Collection
This small collection is comprised of textual materials related to aircraft maintenance and systems, 1961-1966. It includes handwritten notes, photocopied clippings, and technical diagrams that are apparently related to general aircraft systems and maintenance. There are also a series of Western Airlines checklists and documents related to the Boeing Model 720B. It is unknown how Philip G. Feeley gathered the materials or if they were his original materials. His name never appears on any of...
Dates:
1961-1966
Found in:
The Museum of Flight Archives
Donald William Ferguson U.S. Air Force Navigator Collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2024-03-06
Contents of the Collection
The Donald William Ferguson U.S. Air Force Navigator Collection contains primarily textual materials related to Fergusons's 1943-1953 military service as a navigator. The bulk of the materials focus on Ferguson's World War II service with individual flight training sheets, student officer tracking sheets, course completion certificates, physical evaluations, military orders and assignments, and related correspondence. There are also five undated photographs, including a...
Dates:
1943-1953
Found in:
The Museum of Flight Archives
Ferrari Family Boeing Collection
Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: 2021-12-06
Overview
A small collection of photographs, newsletter, and ID card related to Boeing employees Ottavio Ferrari and Roy J. Ferrari.
Dates:
1934-1945
Found in:
The Museum of Flight Archives
First Around-the-World Flight Collection
Collection
Identifier: 2018-00-00-96
Abstract
The First Around-the-World Flight Collection is primarily comprised of reproduction photographs and clippings that document the April-September 1924 around-the-world flight flown by Douglas World Cruisers. There is also a small amount of commemorative materials, most of which focuses on the 50th anniversary of the event in 1974.
Dates:
1924 March - 2024
Found in:
The Museum of Flight Archives
First in America Aviation Meet program
Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: 1995-03-19
Contents of the Collection
This small collection is comprised of an original program for the 1910 Los Angeles International Air Meet at Dominguez Field. The front cover reads "Official Program, Tuesday, Jan. 11, 1910 for First America Aviation Meet, Los Angeles, January 10-20, 1910, American & Foreign Aviators, Daily Flights, Los Angeles Day, Price, 10 cents."The inside pages list officers of the meet, aviators, and balloons scheduled to fly that day, and lists of prizes. On the left inside page, there...
Dates:
1910 January 11
Found in:
The Museum of Flight Archives