World War, 1939-1945
Found in 217 Collections and/or Records:
Melvin A. Erickson World War II Collection
The Melvin A. Erickson World War II Collection is a small collection relating to the World War II service of Melvin A. Erickson, a B-17 pilot. It includes a pilot's logbook; military records, such as Erickson's war record, identity card, and discharge; aerial photographs of targets; and a photograph album which holds training and mission photographs.
John Espy Pilot Collection
F-1 Heated Flight Suit Photograph
The F-1 Heated Flight Suit Photograph is a small collection consisting of a single black-and-white photograph. The photograph depicts two men, one identified as Bud Cook, wearing F-1 heated flight suits (familiarly known as "blue bunny suits") standing in front of a tent. The men possibly served with the 98th Bombardment Group, but this is not verified.
Donald William Ferguson U.S. Air Force Navigator Collection
Flying Tigers Association Collection
The Flying Tigers Association Collection consists of textual and visual materials related to the First American Volunteer Group (AVG), also known as the "Flying Tigers," from World War II. Materials from various members include logs, correspondence, identity cards, and photographic prints. Most of the material is from dates of active service, 1941-1942, but some items are commemorative, primarily lithographs and reunion materials, circa 1990s.
Pat Ford Photograph Collection
The Pat Ford Photograph Collection is a small collection consisting of four black-and-white snapshots. Three World War II-era photographs measuring 2.5"x3.5" depict aircraft in Warrington, England. One post-war photograph measures 3.5"x5" and depicts Jack Northcott standing outside the cockpit of his plane.
German Aces Photograph
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.
Ralph L. Gjefle World War II Collection
Jules Graff World War II Collection
The Jules Graff World War II Collection contains materials related to the World War II experience of Jules Graff, who served in the Army Air Forces. It includes 11 photographs that depict gun emplacements near San Francisco, California during World War II; a color slide of Jules Graff, taken at Attu Island; and correspondence and assorted ephemera, such as air mail stamps and a Thanksgiving Day menu for the 916th Army Air Force Base in Orlando, Florida.