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George E. Adams Jr. World War II Collection

Collection

Identifier: 2002-03-15

Abstract

Collection of materials related to the military service of Second Lieutenant George E. Adams Jr., who served as a reconnaissance pilot in World War II.

Dates: circa 1943 to 1945

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

William H. Anderson Pilot Collection

Collection

Identifier: 2025-04-14-1

Contents of the Collection The William H. Anderson Pilot Collection holds textual and visual materials related to the military service and post-war test pilot career of William H. Anderson from 1942-2023. The collection has been divided into two series: Military materials and Professional materials with items filed chronologically in each series. Military materials contains primarily textual items from Anderson's...

Dates: 1942-2023; Majority of material found within 1942-1966

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

Norman "Jim" S. Archibald Collection

Collection

Identifier: 1986-10-10-A

Abstract

Norman "Jim" Silas Archibald (1894-1975) of Seattle, Washington served in the U.S. Army Air Service, 95th Aero Squadron during World War I, and later published a bestselling book on his experience. He served again in the Air Force during World War II at home in Seattle. The collection contains correspondence, military documents, photographs, and other materials relating to Archibald's life and military service.

Dates: 1917-1946

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

Abraham J. Artig World War II Collection

Collection

Identifier: 2019-09-11

Overview

The A.J. Artig World War II Collection relates to A.J. Artig's service in the Army Air Corps as a B-26 Marauder pilot.

Dates: 1943-2010

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

William Frederick Barns U.S. Air Force Collection

Collection

Identifier: 2012-04-13

Abstract

William Frederick "Bill" Barns (1920-1995) joined the United States Air Force in 1942 and flew in the European Theater during World War II. After the war, Barns served in the USAF in several capacities until his retirement in 1966 when he went to work in the private sector, including for Garrett Corporation. The collection contains a broad array of textual materials as well as photographs and digital images related to his military and professional careers.

Dates: 1941 to 1990s

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

Raphael and Bette Barto U.S. Air Force Collection

Collection

Identifier: 2019-04-27

Content Description The Raphael and Bette Barto U.S. Air Force Collection documents the Bartos' service in the U.S. Air Force in the 1940s through 1960s with a variety of textual and visual materials. Raphael Barto's military service as a fighter pilot is documented with flight records and logbooks, certificates and diplomas, documentation related to his Air Medal, and photographs. The logbook primarily covers his time in training at Randolph Field, Texas, but his individual flight records provide...

Dates: 1942-1966, 2019

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

Clarence A. Borley U.S. Naval Aviation Collection

Collection

Identifier: 2022-07-20

Abstract

Clarence A. Borley (1924-2019) was a U.S. Navy fighter pilot and ace. The collection documents Borley's 36-year military career as a pilot and fighter ace in the U.S. Navy and consists of textual, visual and audiovisual materials and primarily dates from 1942 to 1968, with some later dates and a small amount of personal materials.

Dates: 1942-1999, 2015; Majority of material found within 1942-1968

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

Raymond L. Bouas Braniff Airways Collection

Collection

Identifier: 2024-01-08

Contents of the Collection The Raymond L. Bouas Braniff Airways Collection contains primarily textual materials relevant to the career of Raymond L. Bouas, a pilot with Braniff Airways from 1957 to 1989. The collection has been divided into two series: Military and reserve service and Professional career. Due to its size, Professional career has been further divided into subseries. Materials are arranged chronologically within series with undated materials at the end.The first series, ...

Dates: 1947-2014

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

Lewis Paul Bowers World War II Collection

Collection

Identifier: 2019-08-09

Contents of the Collection The Lewis Paul Bowers World War II Collection is comprised of photographs and various textual materials, including military records, orrders, certificates, and correspondence, primarily related to the World War II experience of Lewis Paul Bowers, a flight navigator on a Consolidated B-24 Liberator ("Rude Nude") of the 307th Bombardment Group, 13th Air Force. There are also some items related to post-war activities as well as personal and family materials. The bulk of the collection...

Dates: 1932-2012; Majority of material found within 1942-1946

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

Howard J. Boydstun Naval Aviation Collection

Collection

Identifier: 2026-03-25

Overview

The Howard J. Boydstun Naval Aviation Collection contains both visual materials and textual documents that bring to light the military career of naval aviator Howard J. Boydstun. Boydstun served in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. While the collection dates from 1940 to 1995, the bulk of the materials document the years of Boydstun’s service from 1942 until his retirement in 1972.

Dates: 1940-2001; Majority of material found within 1942-1972

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

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George E. Adams Jr. World War II Collection

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Raphael and Bette Barto U.S. Air Force Collection

Clarence A. Borley U.S. Naval Aviation Collection

Raymond L. Bouas Braniff Airways Collection

Lewis Paul Bowers World War II Collection

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