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Curtiss C-47 Commando

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

China National Aviation Corporation Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SDASM-SC-10025
Abstract

China National Aviation Corporation (CNAC) was founded as a partnership between Curtiss Aircraft and the Chinese Nationalist Government in 1929. This Collection contains a Pass Down Log from CNAC. The pass down log in this collection is a written communication between various individuals such as Hugh Woods, a manager, and pilots such as Donald Wong, Moon Chin, Jay Thom, and others.

Dates: 1929 - 1949

Francis O. Smith Personal Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SDASM-SC-10134
Abstract

Francis Smith was WWII pilot who flew 'over the Hump' - the route over the Himalayas between India and China. He received various accolades and after his service, he worked at the FAA from 1962 to 1998.

Dates: 1917 - 1998

Andrew Staursky Born Digital Photo Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SDASM-SC-30030
Abstract

15 JPEGs from a collection of documents and photos donated by Andrew Staursky by way of Philippe Drouin. They highlight Lt. Staursky’s time with the 48th Troop Carrier Squadron of the 313th Troop Carrier Group at Grévillers airfield near Achiet, France.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1945 - 1946