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Air pilots, Military

 Subject
Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Non-preferred terms: Military air pilots

Found in 133 Collections and/or Records:

Clarence H. Lamping World War II Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2017-10-27
Contents of the Collection The Clarence H. Lamping World War II Collection contains textual materials and a small amount of photographic prints relating to the World War II service of Lieutenant Colonel Clarence H. Lamping. Some of the material is retrospective. Most of the material was collected by Lamping during and after his service, although some items were collected by his son, John. The bulk of the collection is textual materials, most of which are post-war. Materials include Lamping's U.S Army Air...
Dates: 1939-2000; Majority of material found within 1939-1945
Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

Frank C. Leigh World War II Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2012-02-09
Overview

The collection contains items relating to Frank C. Leigh's time serving with the United States Navy as a signalman, specifically on the USS Chenango during World War II.

Dates: 1942-1946
Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

Ralph H. Lyall World War II Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 1995-01-09
Contents of the Collection The Ralph Lyall World War II Collection relates primarily to the World War II service of pilot Ralph H. Lyall, Jr., who served in the China-Burma-India Theater from 1944-1945. The collection is a mix of loose materials and a scrapbook. Loose materials include a 1917 registration card for Ralph H. Lyall, Sr., military orders, certificates, correspondence, citations and recommendations, and records. Some items are photocopies and not original documents. One document from 1950...
Dates: 1917-1950; Majority of material found within 1944-1945
Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

Robert McAbee World War II Photographic Portrait

 Collection — Box Assorted oversize box 24, Folder: 1
Identifier: 2024-01-23
Contents of the Collection The Robert McAbee World War II Photographic Portrait contains a single 11x14 inch black-and-white photographic portrait of United States Naval aviator Robert McAbee, circa 1942-1945. McAbee is depicted wearing his flight jacket and helmet, both of which are part of the Museum of Flight Objects collection. A faded inscription on the front reads "To the sweetest mother in the world - Son." On the verso of the print is a short caption: "Uncle Robert / Gramma Louise's brother / WWII / Took photo...
Dates: circa 1942-1945
Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

Roger Charles McNally Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2009-06-19
Abstract

Roger Charles McNally (1887-1922) joined the U. S. Army in 1917 and after World War I was sent to Italy to assist with the Army’s purchase of the airship Roma. The collection consists of clippings, photographs, and assorted ephmera related to Master Sergeant McNally's career in the Army Air Corps, and his death in the airshipRoma accident.

Dates: 1892-1941
Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

Irwin Bryan Meyers Photograph Album

 Collection
Identifier: 1994-10-20
Abstract

The Irwin Bryan Meyers Photograph Album is comprised of a photograph album and accompanying typescript document relating to Meyers' service as an airplane mechanic and the activities of the 88th Aero Squadron during and after World War I.

Dates: circa 1918-1919
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.

Dates: 1938-1980; Majority of material found within 1940s
Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

John W. Mitchell Fighter Ace Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2002-02-13-1137
Content s of the Collection The John W. Mitchell Fighter Ace 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...
Dates: 1941-1995
Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

James B. Morehead United States Air Force photographic portrait

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: 2007-06-16
Contents of the Collection

The collection is comprised of a single color photographic portrait of United States Air Force fighter pilot and ace Colonel James B. Morehead (1916-2012). The photo is 2.5x3" and has been laminated at some point. It depicts Morehead dressed in his military uniform in front of the American flag and is undated (circa 1967-2007). There is no caption and it is unknown who took the photograph.

Dates: undated (circa 1967-2007)
Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

Robert H. Neale Flying Tigers Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2008-08-29
Contents of the Collection The Robert H. Neale Flying Tigers Collection primarily relates to Robert H. Neale's 1941-1942 service as an ace fighter pilot with the American Volunteer Group (AVG), also known as the Flying Tigers, in Burma during World War II. The collection is comprised of visual and textual materials, including approximately 470 photographic prints and 61 negatives, military orders and documents, personal documents, and assorted clippings and ephemera. It also includes a significant amount of post-war...
Dates: 1937-2004; Majority of material found within 1941-1943
Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

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