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Mike McLoughlin Memphis Belle B-17 photographs

Collection — Folder: 1

Identifier: 2019-07-22-A

Content Description The collection consists of 38 (eight 8x10" and 30 4x6") color photographs and five 35mm color film negative strips of the Museum of Flight's B-17F on set in England during the filming of the 1990 film Memphis Belle. The photographs were all taken from the interior of the B-17F, so the exterior of the plane is not visible in the images.

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

Desiree "Jerry" Clifford Michaud and Thelma Irene McGraw Papers

Collection

Identifier: 2016-11-01

Abstract Jerry Michaud (1924-1982) Michaud served in the United States Navy during World War II as a Naval pilot in the Pacific Theater. Thelma McGraw (1920-1996) She worked as a stewardess with United Airlines (UAL). The collection contains textual materials, black-and-white photographs, and ephemera associated with their 1942-1952 naval and commercial airline careers, respectively.

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

David S. Newcom World War II Eighth Air Force Photographs

Collection — Folder: 1

Identifier: 2016-11-23

Content Description This small collection is comprised of 18 World War II-era photographs from Sgt. David S. Newcom, a B-17 bombardier in the United States Eighth Air Force, then based in England. All the photographs are small, black-and-white snapshots, primarily informal portraits. Newcom is featured in most of the photographs, both in civilian clothes and in military uniform, sometimes with other servicemen. B-17 aircraft can be partially seen in seven of the photographs. Many of the photographs have...

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

Earl H. M. Phillips RAF Glider Pilot Collection

Collection

Identifier: 2016-01-28

Content Description The Earl H. M. Phillips RAF Glider Pilot Collection contains textual materials, 18 photographic prints, and 1 DVD related to the 1944-1946 World War II military service of Royal Air Force (RAF) glider pilot Earl H.M. Phillips. The collection has been arranged as three series: World War II-era materials, Post-war and commemorative materials, and personal materials. The bulk of the collection is Series I: World War II-era materials, 1944-1947 and is...

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

Jim Plant oral interview

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: 2021-09-24

Content Description The Jim Plant oral interview is a small collection consisting of an audio recording and related document of an oral interview conducted by Fred Parkinson with his uncle Jim Plant in August 1996 about Plant's experience as a prisoner of war during World War II. James Plant was a bomber pilot for the Royal Air Force during World War II who was shot down in July 1940 over Germany. He was detained as a prisoner of war for five wars until he was released on May 2, 1945 by the Allies. In...

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

Homer Rickman World War II Photographs

Collection — Folder: 1

Identifier: 1993-10-06-A

Contents of the Collection The Homer Rickman World War II Photographs is a small collection comprised of eight black-and-white photographs, presumably taken by Rickman and featuring several aircraft squadrons from the 490th Bomb Group. The photos were taken both during combat missions and on the ground at the squadron's home base at RAF Eye, near Mellis, England. The photos showcase several B-17 Flying Fortresses, including one where they are pursued by Messerschmitt Bf-109 fighters. Also featured is a Hawker Hurricane...

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

Seymour Rutberg World War II Collection

Collection

Identifier: 2022-06-16

Abstract Seymour Rutberg (1919-2009) was a Jewish American World War II pilot. The collection documents Seymour Rutberg's World War II service as a pilot as well as his post-war service and veteran activities. A smaller amount of material is personal in nature. Most items are dated 1941-1952 and types of material include military records, flying logs, clippings, correspondence, reports and photographs.

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

James C. Stewart Fighter Ace Collection

Collection

Identifier: 2002-02-13-1098

Abstract Lt. Col. James C. Stewart (1919-2004) was born in Corona, California. He joined the Army Air Force, graduated from flying school in August 1940, and was assigned to the 56th Fighter Group which was stationed in England during World War II. The collection primarily covers Lt. Col. Stewart's 1943-1966 military service with military records, personal documents, photographs, clippings, assorted ephemera, and films.

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

Leon Swietlikowski World War II Collection

Collection

Identifier: 2009-12-01

Abstract Leon Swietlikowski (1912-1984) was born in Wilno, Poland and served in the Polish Air Force, as well as the Polish squadrons attached to the French Air Force and Royal Air Force, during World War II. The collection includes log books, personnel documents, and photographs of Leon Swietlikowski and his wife, Bette.

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

John Sylvester Wheelwright Collection

Collection

Identifier: 2012-10-30

Abstract The collection consists of materials related to the World War I career of John "Jack" Sylvester Wheelwright (1885-1962), who was a textile designer, engineer and naval commander and served on airships in the Royal Naval Air Service.

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

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Mike McLoughlin Memphis Belle B-17 photographs

Desiree "Jerry" Clifford Michaud and Thelma Irene McGraw Papers

David S. Newcom World War II Eighth Air Force Photographs

Earl H. M. Phillips RAF Glider Pilot Collection

Jim Plant oral interview

Homer Rickman World War II Photographs

Seymour Rutberg World War II Collection

James C. Stewart Fighter Ace Collection

Leon Swietlikowski World War II Collection

John Sylvester Wheelwright Collection

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