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Merle M. Coons Fighter Ace Collection

Collection

Identifier: 2002-02-13-1284

Abstract Colonel Merle Coons (1921-1997) was a United States Air Force fighter pilot, earning ace status during World War II. The collection is a subset of the American Fighter Aces Collection and includes primarily textual materials, such as military orders and records, flight records and a log book, and a scrapbook, as well as a photograph album and a small amount of loose photographs.

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

Arthur E. Easterbrook Collection

Collection

Identifier: 2004-09-15

Abstract Arthur E. Easterbrook (1893-1950) held a long career with the U.S. Air Force, beginning as an observer during World War I and later as a recruiter and commanding officer at numerous bases. The collection contains photographs, clippings, and paper ephemera relating to Easterbrook's life and military career.

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

German Aces Photograph

Collection — Box: Small Collections oversize materials 2019-, oversize: folder

Identifier: 2019-07-18

Content Description The German Aces Photograph is one photographic print featuring two images. The larger image shows top fighter ace Erich Hartmann examining a chart with fellow fighter ace Gerhard “Gerd” Barkhorn. The two are wearing official Nazi Luftwaffe uniforms. The smaller, insert photograph is a formal portrait of General Adolf Galland in dress uniform. The print is signed by Erich Hartmann and Adolf Galland.

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

Harold E. Hartney Collection

Collection

Identifier: 2013-07-03

Abstract Harold E. Hartney (1888-1945) rose through the ranks of the Canadian Army to become the Commander of the U.S. Air Service's 27th Aero Squadron in France during World War I. Credited as an ace and recipient of numerous military awards, after the war Hartney went on to train military pilots, advise on air safety, and serve again in World War II. The collection contains photographs, correspondence, clippings, and paper ephemera relating to Hartney's World War and interwar careers, as well as some...

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

Lansing C. Holden Photograph Collection

Collection — Folder: 1

Identifier: 2020-00-00-28

Abstract Lansing C. Holden Photograph Collection includes photographs and a clipping relating to World War I pilot and ace Lansing C. Holden.

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

William James World War I Photograph Collection

Collection

Identifier: 2001-02-15

Abstract The collection contains four photographs of fighter pilots who served during World War I and one photograph of a Fokker Dr.I Triplane (F.I).

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

John E. Leach World War II Collection

Collection — Folder: 1

Identifier: 1992-04-06

Contents of the Collection The John E. Leach World War II Collection contains a logbook and photographs related to Leach's World War II service in the U.S. Navy. The Aviators Flight Log Book notes Leach's hours logged from flight training to his patrols to various islands in the Pacific theater of World War II. The logbook also contains small photos of aircraft, cards for Leach's naval training certifications, flight equipment record cards, and a requisition form to replace stolen equipment.The...

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

Lloyd R. Lyckman Photographs and Papers

Collection

Identifier: 2000-10-16-430

Abstract Lloyd R. Lyckman (1914-1993) was a Staff Sergeant with Army Air Forces 158th and 72nd Liaison Squadrons during World War II and post-war in Japan. The collection contains photographs, assorted manuscripts, maps and printed ephemera related to his training and military service in Japan.

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 of...

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.

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

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Merle M. Coons Fighter Ace Collection

Arthur E. Easterbrook Collection

German Aces Photograph

Harold E. Hartney Collection

Lansing C. Holden Photograph Collection

William James World War I Photograph Collection

John E. Leach World War II Collection

Lloyd R. Lyckman Photographs and Papers

John W. Mitchell Fighter Ace Collection

James B. Morehead United States Air Force photographic portrait

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