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The Becvar Family Collection

Collection

Identifier: 1992-07-24

Abstract George Becvar (1909-1990) was born in Denver, Colorado and with his brothers Lou (1908-1984) and Chuck (1904-1986) started Kent Flying Service which ran from approximately 1927-1930 in Kent, Washington. The collection consists of the pilot logbook for George Becvar and a scrapbook that primarily covers George Becvar's 1927-1931 flying career.

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

Early Seattle Aviation Photograph Album

Collection

Identifier: 1991-04-08

Abstract The collection consists of an album containing ten black-and-white photographs featuring early aviators and aircraft in Seattle, Washington.

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

Ray M. and Leonard H. Grimshaw Collection

Collection

Identifier: 2017-01-24

Abstract Ray (1894-1969) and Leonard (1888-1971) Grimshaw were brothers who served as mechanics during World War I. The collection contains correspondence, military documents, photographs, clippings, newspapers, a diary, and booklets primarily relating to the military service of Ray M. Grimshaw but also includes a small selection of correspondence from his brother, Leonard.

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

John A. Jones World War II Collection

Collection — Folder: 1

Identifier: 2011-10-01

Contents of the Collection The John A. Jones World War II Collection is a very small collection related to Jones' World War II service from 1942-1945. The collection is comprised of a training certificate from the Boeing Flying Fortress School; three digital reprints of 1940s-era photographs, two of which feature Jones; and photocopies of Jones' Honorable Discharge and military service record.

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

Dwayne McLeod World War II Collection

Collection — Box: One

Identifier: 2015-00-00-42

Contents of the Collection The collection relates to the World War II experience of Dwayne W. McLeod, who served as a mechanic during the war. Materials include Boeing School of Aeronautics notes and training documents, a Flight Officer's checklist for the DC-3, aviation decals, and an airmail envelope.

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

Lyden H. Rien Boeing Flying Fortress School Collection

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: 2022-01-31

Content Description The Lyden H. Rien Boeing Flying Fortress School Collection consists of materials related to Rien's military service during World War II as a B-17 mechanic. The bulk of the collection consists of U.S. Army Air Corps Technical School training materials from the Boeing Flying Fortress School, part of the Boeing School of Aeronautics, from when Rien trained as a B-17 mechanic in 1942. The materials include a two-volume training manual that is interspersed with handwritten notes and...

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

Fred Thibodeaux Flying Fortress School Training Certificate

Collection — Folder: 1

Identifier: 2012-06-20

Content Description The Fred Thibodeaux Flying Fortress School Training Certificate is a small collection consisting of the certification of completion of technical aircraft training at the Boeing Flying Fortress School by Sgt. Fred Thibodeaux dated September 17, 1943. The certificate is accompanied by a grade report and an envelope with Thibodeaux's name inscribed in calligraphy.

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

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The Becvar Family Collection

Early Seattle Aviation Photograph Album

Ray M. and Leonard H. Grimshaw Collection

John A. Jones World War II Collection

Dwayne McLeod World War II Collection

Lyden H. Rien Boeing Flying Fortress School Collection

Fred Thibodeaux Flying Fortress School Training Certificate

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