William "Bill" Wheatley Personal Photo Collection
Collection
Identifier: SDASM-SC-20046
Scope and Contents
Photos numbered 09_02235 to 09_02249 showing events from his career.
Dates
- 1920 - 1945
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open to researchers by appointment.
Conditions Governing Use
Some copyright may be reserved. Consult with the library director for more information.
Biographical / Historical
William "Bill" Wheatley was Consolidated's chief test pilot who was killed June 2nd, 1941 when the B-24 he was flying crashed. He also flight tested PBYs and the PB2Y.
Extent
0.1 Cubic Feet (One Photo Envelope)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
William "Bill" Wheatley was a test pilot for Consolidated Aircraft.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The materials in this Collection were donated to the San Diego Air and Space Museum.
- Title
- The Descriptive Finding Guide for the William Wheatley Personal Photo Collection
- Author
- Alan Renga
- Date
- 1/2/2015
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the San Diego Air and Space Museum Library and Archives Repository
Contact:
2001 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park
San Diego 92101 USA US
(619) 234-8291
(619) 233-4525 (Fax)
2001 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park
San Diego 92101 USA US
(619) 234-8291
(619) 233-4525 (Fax)