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Advanced Instructor's Syllabus: Instrument Flying Radio Range-Radio Compass
Instruction booklet created by the Air Force on how to use the radio range-radio compass for flight navigation.
Date:
March 15, 1944
Creator:
United States. Air Army Forces. Air Service Command.
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Aircraft Arrival Report, August 15, 1944]
Aircraft arrival form for Suzette Van Daell at 2563rd AAF Base Unit in Avenger-Field, Sweetwater, Texas. Her flight plans details plans for a direct route to San Angelo. Most sections of the document are left blank, though identification information is present.
Date:
August 15, 1944
Creator:
van Daell, Suzette
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Army Mobilization Buildings: Mess Halls
Mess hall plans for mobilization buildings in support of war efforts. They include Plan of Mess Hall for 250 Men Showing Plumbing and Electrical Layouts, Plan of Mess Hall for 210 Men, Framing Plan, Legend, Electric Fixture Schedule, Heating Cabinets, General Notes, and Kitchen Equipment.
Date:
October 15, 1940
Creator:
United States. Office of the Quartermaster General. Construction Division.
Object Type:
Technical Drawing
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Army Mobilization Buildings: Miscellaneous Details
Miscellaneous mess hall details for mobilization buildings in support of war efforts. They include a roof plan with framing, cook's table, enlisted men's table, floor section at cannon stove, d.h. window, exterior door, hinged sash, interior door, eave detail, splash board, free standing garbage rack, kitchen counter and batten doors, store room shelving, and coal box.
Date:
December 15, 1946
Creator:
United States. Office of the Quartermaster General. Construction Division.
Object Type:
Technical Drawing
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[At Swimming Pool]
Photograph of three men at a swimming pool in Luzon in the Philippines. One man stands to the right of the pool, another prepares to jump off a diving platform, and the third sits on the railing at the very top of the platform. A slide is also attached to the diving platform.
Date:
July 15, 1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Avenger Field History]
Documents describing the history of the Sweetwater Airport, Avenger Field, and the WASP program.
Date:
April 15, 1996
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Bell Serviceman, Volume 1, Number 20, October 15, 1943
Instructions from the Bell Aircraft Corporation with cartoon illustrations meant to teach military pilots about plane operation and safety.
Date:
October 15, 1943
Creator:
Bell Aircraft Coorporation
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Biplane Taking Off from Dirt Strip]
Photograph of a biplane taking off from a dirt strip, with its left wing and landing gear off the ground.
Date:
July 15, 1944
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Certificate of Pilot Status
Certificate addressed to the Civil Aeronautics Administration asserting that Catherine Parker is a rated military pilot on solo status in the Army Air Force.
Date:
December 15, 1944
Creator:
Bates, G. M.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
CG-20 World Aeronautical Chart
Map of the central United States, or region "CG-20", showing cities, roads, and topographical features, as well as aeronautical and radio frequency symbols for flight navigation. Scale 1:1,000,000
Date:
August 15, 1974
Creator:
United States. Department of Commerce.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping photocopy: WASPS inspired World War II bomb]
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping of an article about how two WASP pilots inspired other male pilots to use B-29 bombs more, told from the perspective of General Paul W. Tibbets. On the back of the photocopy, there is handwritten text Alberta, about the article.
Date:
October 15, 1985
Creator:
Sisk, Mack
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Return of a WASP]
Newspaper clippings of the article, "The Return of a WASP" which discusses the homecoming of Twila Edwards after her time as a Women Airforce Service Pilot. She shares the difficulties she has looking for civilian pilot positions and the challenges she's faced due to WASPs not being a military service. The article includes several photos of Twila Edwards.
Date:
April 15, 1945
Creator:
Boulkind, Mae & Ruohomaa, Kosti
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "WASPs Dedicate Fifinella Statue"]
Newspaper clipping with an article about Fifinella, former WASP instructor Mrs. Dedie Deaton, and the history of the WASP. Part of a Dillard's advertisement is on the other side.
Date:
June 15, 1976
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Credit Receipt for Paul A. Hill #2]
Receipt for Paul A. Hill displaying the number of federal service "credit" points he has earned.
Date:
July 15, 1963
Creator:
United States. Air Force.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Drawing of Adrian Mariluch]
Drawing of Adrian Mariluch smiling and wearing a jacket, tie, and garrison cap. A note on the reverse side of the photo says that he was a member of Company A of the 17th Armored Infantry Battalion and killed in Herrlisheim, Germany.
Date:
April 15, 1945
Creator:
Hatt, F. George, Jr.
Object Type:
Artwork
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from Civil Aeronautics Administration to Catherine Parker]
Empty envelope addressed to Catherine Parker from the Civil Aeronautics Administration. The word "Executive" is handwritten in pencil on the address side and numerical notes are written in pen on the back.
Date:
July 15, 1943
Creator:
United States. Civil Aeronautics Administration.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Exterior of Chapel]
Photograph of the exterior of Chapel No. 10 at Camp Barkeley.
Date:
November 15, 1942
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Flight Certificate Form]
Checklist form for passing a flight examination, filled out by WASP, June L. Wolfe, and checked and approved by Robert R. Wandt.
Date:
December 15, 1944
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Floyd Adams by Automobiles]
Photograph of Floyd Adams standing by a line of automobiles. Other cars and a building are visible in the background.
Date:
November 15, 1942
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Four Women]
Photograph of four women in different dresses posing together.
Date:
July 15, 1944
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Herman Fuchs and Woman]
Photograph of Herman F. Fuchs, left, squatting in his service uniform and looking at something on the ground, while a woman in a dress stands to the right, looking over her left shoulder. A girl stands obscured on the left edge of the image. A picket fence and tree is visible behind them.
Date:
July 15, 1944
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Instructions to Designated Landing Area Registrar and Clearance Officers
Clearance instructions and regulations for the landing and takeoff of civil aircraft.
Date:
January 15, 1942
Creator:
United States. Civil Aeronautics Administration.
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Instrument Flying
Flight school worksheet on using instruments in aviation with answers filled out in pencil by Catherine Parker. A grade of 100 is written in red pencil in the top right corner.
Date:
August 15, 1944
Creator:
Parker, Catherine
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Instrument Flying: Basic and Advanced
Special edition of a technical manual containing training documentation on three subjects related to instrument flying. The name, "Hottman, W. B." is written in the top left corner of the cover, followed by a handwritten note about returning the manual.
Date:
January 15, 1944
Creator:
United States. Army Air Forces.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History