Lockheed P-38 Lightning Family
Subject
Subject Source: Nasm
Scope Note: Aircraft
Found in 15 Collections and/or Records:
George E. Adams, Jr. Papers and Photographs
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.
Joseph K. Boy World War II Ephemera Collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2021-05-21-A
Content Description
The Joseph K. Boy World War II Ephemera Collection is a small collection of printed materials collected by Boy during his service in World War II. Boy served with Co. B, 1st Medical Squadron, 1st Cavalry, as a grade T/4 Medical Technician. He served in the Bismarck Archipelago, New Guinea and Luzon, Philippines. He most likely collected the materials during his time in those locations.The collection includes ten examples of Japanese invasion money, paper bills printed by the...
William H. Dyche World War II Photograph Albums
Collection
Identifier: 2019-00-00-85
Contents of the Collection
William H. Dyche World War II Photograph Albums is a collection of six photograph albums with black-and-white photographs taken by aerial photographer William H. Dyche during World War II. Images include scenic shots of the English countryside, castles, cathedrals and people as well as aerial photographs of England and France, including what appears to be D-Day. Aircraft are also featured, including the B-24, B-17, and P-38; in particular “Flak Bait” and “Mild & Bitter.” There...
Lester Kickland World War II Photographs
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2015-06-15
Contents of the Collection
This small collection is comprised of 59 photographs taken by and featuring Lester Jay Kickland while he was stationed in the Pacific theater during World War II where he helped to build island airfields. The photographs were primarily taken between April and September of 1945 at locations on Iejima (formerly Ie Shima), but may also include images from Iwo Jima and Okinawa. Photographs feature nose art on various types of American aircraft, a coral runway on Iejima as well as other airfields,...
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.
Mark and Acie Maxwell German World War II Collection
Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: 2017-11-15
Contents of the Collection
The Mark and Acie Maxwell German World War II Collection is a small collection of items related to the German Luftwaffe from World War II. The collection includes: a military pass (Wehrpass) for German Luftwaffe serviceman Otto Zorndt; two booklets on German aircraft engines; a 22-page booklet on Allied aircraft identification for use by German soldiers.
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...
Alan Nielsen Isometric Aircraft Drawings
Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: 2002-09-10
Contents of the Collection
The Alan Nielsen Isometric Aircraft Drawings is a smalll collection comprised of 32 isometric drawings by Alan Nielsen of 21 different aircraft, done from 1993 to 2008. All of the drawings are on 8.5x11" sheets of paper with the drawing on one side and background information about the aircraft on the verso.
Howard E. Smith World War II Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: 2020-02-25
Contents of the Collection
The Howard E. Smith World War II Photograph Collection is comprised largely of photographic and audiovisual material, including 2,115 prints, 83 negatives, and 5 film reels. The images were taken or collected by Howard E. Smith, a United States Army Air Corps Public Relations Officer and base photographer, primarily while he was stationed at Smoky Hill Army Air Field (SHAAF) in Salina, Kansas. There is also a very small amount of textual documents. Most materials date from 1942-1943, with some...
Ralph Wandrey Fighter Ace Collection
Collection
Identifier: 2017-04-18
Abstract
Ralph H. Wandrey (1921-2020) was a World War II American fighter pilot and ace. The Ralph Wandrey Fighter Ace Collection documents fighter pilot and ace Ralph Wandrey's World War II service as well as activities associated to his veteran status, from 1935-2009. A smaller amount of material is personal in nature. Types of material include military records, a pilot's log, photographs, scrapbooks, correspondence, pamphlets, personal and educational records and clippings.
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