World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Pacific Area
Subject
Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2008113869
Found in 38 Collections and/or Records:
Dean Mesnard World War II Navigator Chart
Collection — Box Assorted oversize box 14, oversize: folder 1
Identifier: 2004-05-24
Contents of the Collection
The collection contains a single navigational chart printed October 1944 and used by the United States Army Air Forces, 505th Bombardment Group during World War II. The top of the chart is printed as "AAF Special Plotting Chart, Chart No. S-501, Restricted." There are plotting notations done in pencil with various markings, presumably to aid the navigator. On the front of the chart is also a note that reads "Mission #22, Osaka, Japan, June 1, 1945, Crew 83-10, 505th Bomb Group." The front of...
Dates:
1944
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
Leroy O. Olson World War II Collection
Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: 2014-09-30
Contents of the Collection
The Leroy O. Olson World War II Collection is quite small and relates to the 1943-1945 United States Navy pilot career of Leroy "Lee" O. Olson. It is comprised of a logbook and five photographs. The logbook covers from May 1943 to October 1945 and includes information such as duration of flight, locations, and type of aircraft. Identified aircraft include the North American SNJ-4 Texan, Douglas SBD Dauntless, Grumman F-2 Wildcat, and Grumman F6F Hellcat. All of the photographs...
Dates:
1943-1945, undated
Found in:
The Museum of Flight Archives
William Orthman World War II Collection
Collection
Identifier: 1991-07-17-A
Abstract
William Orthman (1911-1990) was drafted into the United States Army in 1942. He served in the China-Burma-India Theater as Public Relations Officer. The collection is comprised of 340 photographs and a small amount of textual materials from his 1945-1946 service.
Dates:
1945-1946
Found in:
The Museum of Flight Archives
Donald K. Prothero World War II Photographs
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2015-03-13
Contents of the Collection
The Donald K. Prothero World War II Photographs is comprised of 116 black-and-white photographs taken by Donald K. Prothero of the 86th Combat Mapping Squadron during World War II. A list of captions is provided for the photographs. The photographs feature life of United States servicemen on base at Saipan, including construction of a photograph lab, USO shows, concerts, performances by indigenous Chamorro inhabitants, the base's theater, mess halls, and hospitals. Several images...
Dates:
Circa 1944-1945
Found in:
The Museum of Flight Archives
John Schafer World War II Collection
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: 2005-01-15
Contents of the Collection
The John Schafer World War II Collection is primarily original newspapers from the World War II era, but also includes a small amount of additional textual materials and one black-and-white photograph. It is unknown if John Schafer served during World War II, if he collected the materials, or they were given to him. The fourteen newspapers date from January 29, 1939 to October 15, 1945 and include issues from the Seattle Daily Times, ...
Dates:
1939-1945
Found in:
The Museum of Flight Archives
Arnold L. Schuster World War II Collection
Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: 1989-06-09
Contents of the Collection
This small collection relates to Lieutenant Schuster's time serving as a United States Army Air Force pilot in the Pacific Theater during World War II, circa 1939-1945. The collection includes his official military flying and travel records, as well as a photograph of a B-32 bombing.
Dates:
circa 1939-1945
Found in:
The Museum of Flight Archives
Charles H. Sorensen World War II U.S. Naval Aviation Collection
Collection
Identifier: 2025-04-16
Contents of the Collection
The Charles H. Sorensen World War II U.S. Naval Aviation Collection contains textual and photographic materials related to the World War II Pacific Theater naval service of pilot Charles H. Sorensen, who served aboard the U.S.S. Essex. Most materials are dated between 1941-1944, although some items pertain to post-war dates and Sorensen's reserve service. Due to its small size, the collection has been organized alphabetically. The bulk of the...
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
Elaine Tatro World War II Nose Art Photograph Collection
Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: 1997-10-24
Contents of the Collection
The Elaine (Thompson) Tatro World War II Nose Art Photograph Collection is a small collection containing 11 4x5-inch black-and-white photographs of Consolidated B-24 Liberator nose art, circa 1939-1945. It is likely the aircraft were photographed by Tatro's husband during his military service in the Pacific Theater. The nose art is primarily pin-up style, including "Blonde Buzz," "Miss Anabelle Lee," and "Miss Behavin." There is one with a bull over the words "Bull o' the Woods" and another...
Dates:
circa 1939-1945
Found in:
The Museum of Flight Archives