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[Aircraft Delivery Orders #2]
Orders for several Air Force and WASP pilots to ferry planes from Love Field in Dallas, Texas to Moultrie, Georgia, San Antonio, Texas, and Fort Worth, Texas. The three WASP pilots are Gayle D. Ewing, Nadine B. Ramsey, and Helen A. Turner.
Date:
August 24, 1944
Creator:
555th Army Air Forces Base Unit - 5th Ferrying Group
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Valin Woodward and His Airplane]
Photograph of Lieutenant Colonel Valin Woodward in front of his airplane. He is wearing his bomber jacket and a baseball style hat.
Date:
August 1955
Creator:
Air Force Photography
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Area I, Phase 1. Executive Skills: Study Guide
Study guide from Area I, Phase I of the Air Command and Staff College Course Correspondence Course. The guide covers communication skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
Date:
August 1964
Creator:
Air University (U.S.). Extension Course Institute.
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Richard E. Cole, August 8, 2000
Access:
Use of this item is restricted to the UNT Community
Interview with Army Air Forces veteran Richard E. Cole describing personal experiences about being Jimmy Doolittle's co-pilot during the Tokyo Raid on April 8, 1942, pre-war education, flight training, volunteering for a secret mission and meeting Colonel Doolittle, being assigned as Doolittle's co-pilot, mission training, various B-25 missions against Japanese targets in China and Burma, flying supplies over "The Hump." transferring to the states and volunteering for service in Burma with the 1st Air Commandos to support Wingate's Chindits and Merrill's Marauders, and reunions of Doolittle's Raiders the following war.
Date:
August 8, 2001
Creator:
Alexander, William J. & Cole, Richard E.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Harry Strawn, August 16, 1997
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Use of this item is restricted to the UNT Community
Transcript of an interview with Harry C. Strawn, Army Air Forces veteran (31st Fighter Group, 12th Air Force; and 413th Fighter Group, 14th Air Force), concerning his experiences as a fighter pilot in the European, Mediterranean, and Pacific Theaters during World War II. Appendix includes the introduction to "In a now forgotten sky: the 31st fighter group in WW2" by Dennis C. Kucera.
Date:
August 16, 1997
Creator:
Alexander, William J. & Strawn, Harry C., 1918-
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[WASP Training Certificate for Gayle Ewing]
Certificate from the Air Force showing that Gayle D. Ewing completed her Women Airforce Service Pilot training.
Date:
August 25, 1944
Creator:
Army Air Force School of Applied Tactics
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Flight Report completed by Suzette van Daell]
Flight report completed by Suzette van Daell on October 9, 1944. Van Daell completed an inspection of her plane, reporting that the vehicle is performing up to standards and a total number of 1005 hours of flight time. The back of the document includes handwritten notes between Suzette and an unknown contributor, discussing plans for the upcoming night involving a movie, drinking, and clubbing.
Date:
August 9, 1944
Creator:
Army Air Forces
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Instrument Flying Instrument Trainer Instruction Guide
Textbook titled "Instrument Flying: Instrument Trainer Instruction Guide" or "Instrument Flying: Ground Trainer" or Technical Order No. 30-100C-1, created August 1, 1943 by authority of the Commanding General of the Army Air Forces.
Date:
August 1, 1943
Creator:
Army Air Forces
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Abilene, Texas Post Office and Court House]
Postcard of a large yellow building, with text that says "United States Post Office, Abilene, Texas." A handwritten note addressed to Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten says "Dear Helen and All, Seems as tho you are getting quite a number of cards in the mail so I will send a few of Abilene. Received your card today. Have read some of Ernie Pyles columns in the Fort Worth paper. Tonite it is a bit cooler. than usual. Had another piece of watermelon. Bro Woodrow."
Date:
August 4, 1944
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Hendrick Memorial Hospital]
Postcard of Hendrick Memorial Hospital in Abilene, Texas. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten says "Dear Helen & all: Quite a nice day and now is a little warm. Received a letter from Fred today. Had a letter from Al Saturday and also one from the staff. We are plenty busy right now. As ever, Woodrow."
Date:
August 21, 1944
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Loch Raven Dam and Spillway]
Postcard of the Loch Raven Dam and spillway in Baltimord, MD, surrounded with trees and a path. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen Aten from Woodrow W. Aten says "Howdy- I arrived at camp at 12:00 which is the usual time. Joe, the feathered hat man, is being laid off his job this weekend for they are finished. It was rather warm sleeping last evening. Just had breakfast- cantaloupe, toast, dried beef and post toasties bran flakes. The apples smell good in my locker. Can't say when I will be home, maybe Friday evening. If so I will have a ride. Woodrow."
Date:
August 29, 1941
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Sandusky Bay Bridge]
Postcard of a long bridge over water, with land on the horizon at the end of the bridge. Typed text above the photo says "2- Sandusky Bay Bridge on Ohio Route No. 2, between Sandusky and Port Clinton, Ohio." A handwritten note addressed to Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten at Camp Perry says, "Dear Helen and all. I am making use of my car weekends at least this one. Went to an Amusement park called Cedar Point and covered this fill also a toll bridge. I have Lt. Crew with me- He is a swell boy and very good looking. Will write more later. Be good. Woodrow."
Date:
August 1942
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Wooten Hotel]
Postcard of Wooten Hotel in Abilene, Texas, seen at night. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten says "Hello all- This is Friday nite and it was quite a warm day too. Tomorrow the Battalion has a picnic at Circa park and we are leaving at 1100. Should be here to see some of these places. Should be seeing some others soon. We are quite busy now. Always, Woodrow."
Date:
August 11, 1944
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: CAF air show flies into Frederick]
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping providing details about the sixth annual Confederate Air Force Wings of Freedom Air Show where the Women Airforce Service Pilots will be honored for their service during World War II.
Date:
August 12, 1999
Creator:
Belanger, Nicole
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. E. Berres to Plosser-Prince Air Academy, August 3, 1942]
Letter from G. E. Berres on behalf of the Steffen Brothers Hotel Supply Company to Plosser-Prince Air Academy discussing a bad unit in a four-hole single row 1941 Kelvinator Cabinet.
Date:
August 3, 1942
Creator:
Berres, G. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Marseille, France]
Photograph of Marseille, France, seen from a hill facing across the city and towards the sea. A typed note on the back of the photo says "Seventh Army, Marseille, France. Panoramic of Marseille, port, and islands."
Date:
August 28, 1944
Creator:
Bonnard
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
By Laws Report, 2002
Report by Helen Cannon in which she writes and then answers several questions written to her about the by-laws of the Women Airforce Service Pilots organization.
Date:
August 12, 2002
Creator:
Cannon, Helen
Object Type:
Report
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Paul F. Lemmon, August 16, 2002
Interview with Paul F. Lemmon, a fireman in the US Navy during WWII. He answers questions about his life prior to enlisting and his experience overseas.
Date:
August 16, 2002
Creator:
Coates, Evan & Lemmon, Paul F.
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jacqueline Cochran to Catherine Parker, August 30, 1943]
Letter from Jacqueline Cochran to Catherine Parker discussing the requirements for applying to the Women's Airforce Service Pilot (WASP) training program .
Date:
August 30, 1943
Creator:
Cochran, Jacqueline
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Eagle, Volume 2, Number 14, Thursday, August 5, 1943
Weekly newsletter published for employees of the Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation Fort Worth Division containing work-related information, updates about employees, and other news.
Date:
August 5, 1943
Creator:
Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Eagle, Volume 2, Number 14, Thursday, August 5, 1943
Weekly newsletter published for employees of the Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation Fort Worth Division containing work-related information, updates about employees, and other news.
Date:
August 5, 1943
Creator:
Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Eagle, Volume 2, Number 15, Thursday, August 12, 1943
Weekly newsletter published for employees of the Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation Fort Worth Division containing work-related information, updates about employees, and other news.
Date:
August 12, 1943
Creator:
Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Eagle, Volume 2, Number 16, Thursday, August 19, 1943
Weekly newsletter published for employees of the Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation Fort Worth Division containing work-related information, updates about employees, and other news.
Date:
August 19, 1943
Creator:
Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank L. Constant to Charles Prince, August 28, 1942]
Copy of a letter from Frank L. Constant to Charles Prince discussing scheduling a meeting to address final construction needs for Plosser Prince Air Academy.
Date:
August 28, 1942
Creator:
Constant, Frank L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History