90th Bomb Group Special Collection
Scope and Contents
5 large Bankers Boxes, 5.5 cubic feet.
Dates
- 1941 - 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
Formed in early 1942, the 90th Bombardment Group, part of the Fifth Air Force of the United States Army Air forces, operated the Consolidated B-24 Liberator heavy bomber in the Southwest Pacific Theater, initially from Queensland, Australia. The group was awarded two Distinguished Unit Citations and the Philippine Presidential Unit Citation for its extensive and meritorious combat service.
Extent
1 Cubic Feet (5 Large Bankers Boxes, 5.5 Cubic Feet. )
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection documents the 90th Bombardment Group service during World War II. The 90th, known as the "Jolly Rogers" served with the 5th Air Force in the Pacific Theater during the Second World War.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The materials in this Collection were donated to the San Diego Air and Space Museum.
- Title
- 90th Bomb Group Special Collection
- Author
- Alan Renga
- Date
- 6/4/2015
- 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
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