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Found in 15 Collections and/or Records:
Robert L. Baseler Fighter Ace Collection
This collection relates to Rober L. Baseler's career as a Fighter Ace, with a focus on his service during World War II.
James O. Brewer World War II Collection
Robert T. N. Chen Aeronautical Engineer Collection
William Hough "Bill" Cook Jr. Papers
The William Hough “Bill” Cook, Jr. Papers are comprised of documents, photographs, newspaper clippings, and memorabilia pertaining to the life and work of Bill Cook, Jr. A significant portion of this collection is made up of correspondence, both personal and professional. Major topics include the Boeing high speed wind tunnel, the B-29, B-47, and B-17 bombers, the development of the YC-14 short takeoff and landing (STOL) aircraft, and research on supersonic transport.
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.
Glenn F. "Red" and Pauline P. (Ballard) Hiersche Collection
Elrey B. Jeppesen Papers
The Elrey B. Jeppesen Papers documents the career and personal life of aviator and aerial navigation pioneer Elrey B. Jeppesen. This collection is comprised of textual, visual, and audiovisual materials created and collected by EBJ and his wife and business partner, Nadine Audrey (Liscomb) Jeppesen. The documents date from 1843-1996, with the bulk of the material dating from 1940-1979.
William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers
Albert "Al" R. Lunde Boeing Space Collection
The Albert "Al" R. Lunde Boeing Space Collection documents the career of Albert Lunde as a test engineer with the Boeing Company’s Space Division. The collection, which dates from 1955 to 2014, contains both visual materials and textual documents. These materials provide insight into Lunde’s career at Boeing and his achievements in the field of aerospace.
Clyde Pangborn Pilot Collection
Clyde Edward Pangborn (circa 1890s-1958) was born in Bridgeport, Washington and was a military pilot and barnstormer. The collection contains photographs and illustrations, correspondence, advertisements, newspaper clippings, a date book, military service records, and ephemera related to the Pangborn's personal life, military service, and barnstorming career from approximately 1912 to 1981.