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World War, 1939-1945

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 56 Collections and/or Records:

90th Bomb Group Special Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SDASM-SC-10195
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.

Dates: 1941 - 1945

American Volunteer Group (Flying Tigers) Special Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SDASM-SC-10008
Abstract

This series contains various correspondences, articles, documents, reunion yearbooks, etc. relating to the American Volunteer Group (AVG), known as the “Flying Tigers.”

Dates: 1927 - 2000

George B. Arnold Personal Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SDASM-SC-10006
Abstract

In 1937, George Arnold was in Shien Chaio, China to build an aircraft factory. This collection was assembled by the San Diego Air and Space Museum. Central Aircraft (CAMCO) was located in Shien Chaio, China. This collection contains photographs of factory staff and many Chinese workers and gives an insight into the company's production.

Dates: 1893 - 1956

Stan V. Ballard Personal Photo Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SDASM-SC-20002
Abstract

Stan V. Ballard served with the 100th Bomb Group during the Second World War. He was a crew member on Boeing B-17 Fortresses.

Dates: 1941 - 1945

James Phillip Baross Personal Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SDASM-SC-10014
Abstract

The James Phillip Baross Personal Papers contains documents and objects relating to and collected by Baross during his service as a flight radio operator in World War II.

Dates: 1942 - 1945

Captain Forrest Blalock Personal Photo Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SDASM-SC-20004
Abstract

Captain Blalock served in the Army Air Corps during the Second World War.

Dates: 1940 - 1945

James Britt Personal Photo Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SDASM.SC.0117-SC-20005
Abstract

James Britt served with the 376th Bomb Group during World War Two. After the War he served with the Startegic Air Command.

Dates: 1941-1945

Chester Camus Personal Photo Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SDASM-SC-20009
Abstract

Chester Camus served in World War Two.

Dates: 1940 - 1945

Jack Canary Digital Image Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SDASM-SC-30001
Abstract

Jack Canary was a Tech Rep with North American Aviation in China during World War Two.

Dates: 1939 - 1968

Fred B. Churchill Personal Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SDASM-SC-10026
Abstract

Fred Churchill was involved with Ryan Aeronautical and served as the official Federal Aviation Agency representative for the Ryan Navion program. This Collection contains material relating to his life and Ryan Aeronautical.

Dates: 1914 - 2000