Chester McMullin Personal Papers
Scope and Contents
This collection is stored in one box with measurements 12 ¼” x 10 ¼” x 2 ½”. It contains two hard cover pilot log books, and a radio facility and in-flight data chart book. There are also three photographs. Of what is present in the collection, McMullin was a Hump Pilot during World War II, and an avid civilian aviator following the War. The materials are arranged by material type.
Dates
- 1924 - 1997
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
Chester C. McCullin was born in 1924. He was a Lt. Colonel in the United States Air Force during World War II. As a Commander Pilot, he was assigned to fly dangerous missions from India to China in military transport aircraft, presumably the Douglas C-47. He supplied the American and Chinese forces with munitions and supplies in their fight against the Japanese by flying over the Himalayas (dubbed “Hump Pilot”), which were menacing due to lack of navigational charts, radio contact, and weather.
McCullin passed away in July, 1997.
Extent
0.2 Cubic Feet (one box with measurements 12 ¼” x 10 ¼” x 2 ½”. )
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Chester C. McCullin was born in 1924. He was a Lt. Colonel in the United States Air Force during World War II.
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 Chester McMullin Personal Papers
- Author
- Alan Renga
- Date
- 12/04/2014
- 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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San Diego 92101 USA US
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