World War, 1939-1945
Subject
Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Non-preferred terms: European War, 1939-1945 ; Second World War, 1939-1945 ; World War 2, 1939-1945 ; World War II, 1939-1945 ; World War Two, 1939-1945 ; WW II (World War, 1939-1945) ; WWII (World War, 1939-1945)
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
John Espy Pilot Collection
Collection
Identifier: 2018-00-00-113
Contents of the Collection
The John Espy Pilot Collection pertains to pilot John Espy, including World War II and post-war materials. It includes pilot log books, 1941-1955; a "short snorter" dated October 23, 1942, and other foreign currency; membership certificates, and American Airline employment records for Espy. Also included is a CAA airman identify card for Margaret Louise Rowe, whose name appears in one of Espy's pilot logs though the exact connection between the two is unknown. Additional materials include...
Dates:
1941-1969
Found in:
The Museum of Flight Archives
Norman G. Stromer Collection
Collection
Identifier: 2019-09-19
Overview
Major Norman George Stromer (1922-2019) was an Army Air Corps pilot who participated in bombing campaigns in the South West Pacific during World War II, served as part of the Military Air Transport Service (MATS), and worked as a fight inspector for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This collection contains photographs, military records, certificates, and other textual materials documenting his military service, post-military career, and personal life, primarily dating from...
Dates:
1922-2017; Majority of material found within 1940-1960
Found in:
The Museum of Flight Archives
Bruce Whitman Aviation Art Collection
Collection
Identifier: 2021-04-16-A
Overview
The Bruce Whitman Aviation Art Collection is a collection of artwork including a drawing, posters, lithographs, photographs, and advertisements primarily related to American military aviation from about 1917 to the early 1950s.
Dates:
circa 1917-1953
Found in:
The Museum of Flight Archives
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