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World War, 1939-1945

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 56 Collections and/or Records:

Frank T. Courtney Personal Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SDASM-SC-10031
Abstract

Frank Courtney started his aviation career in 1913, flying in World War I, World War II, and serving in commercial and military aviation for decades. His collection contains IDs, passports, and journals from 1922-1971.

Dates: 1914 - 1977

The Charles Daniels Personal Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SDASM-SC-10034-O/S
Abstract

Charles Daniels was a member of the 8th Photos Recon Squadron and 82nd Tactical Recon Squadron during World War II. After the War he took and collected thousands of rare aircraft photos from all over the World.

Dates: 1941 - 2015

Zilda De Carlo Special Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SDASM-SC-10035
Abstract

Zilda De Carlo was born July 2, 1913 in North Hollywood, California. She was the youngest of four children to Frank and Vincenza (Dinino) De Carlo. Their sons, Ray, Bill, and Nick, also served in the Armed Forces. Zilda enrolled in Parachute Rigger School at Lakehurst in January 1943 after completing WAVES basic training at Hunter College in The Bronx. She was one of the first women to serve in the Navy as a chief parachute rigger.

Dates: 1913 - 2010

The Desert Warrior Digital Image Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SDASM-SC-30031
Abstract

The Desert Warrior was a North American B-25 Mitchell that served during World War 2. The Desert Warrior took part in operations from El Alamein across Africa through Sicily. The ship flew 73 combat missions, dropped over l0 tons of bombs, shot down 3 enemy fighters, and flown 191 combat hours. This collection of images were donated by the family of Ralph Lower, the pilot of the Desert Warrior.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1940 - 1941

John Dohm Personal Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SDASM-SC -10037
Abstract

John Dohm worked with TWA and Pan American Airlines as a Navigator. He also was an instructor in the Army Air Corps.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1916 - 1986

General James H. Doolittle Personal Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SDASM-SC-10038
Abstract

Gen. James H. “Jimmy” Doolittle was a profound presence in aviation: from his U.S. Army Air Corps service to his groundbreaking instrument-only flight to leading of the Doolittle Raid during World War II.

Dates: 1896 - 1993

Charles Downing Personal Photo Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SDASM-SC-20015
Abstract

Charles Downing served in the US Army Air Corps during the Second World War.

Dates: 1941 - 1945

Eighth Air Force Strategic and Tactical Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SDASM-SC-0054
Abstract

The Eighth Air Force was formed in 1942 and specialized in daylight precision bombing. The collection consists of a photographic book containing a narrative, ranging from the years 1943 to 1945.

Dates: 1941 - 1945

Folder 03 – Radio Facility Charts and In-Flight Data Pacific and Far East corrected to January 1, 1954

 File
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

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