Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations. 1900 - 2003. Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities. 1947 - 1984. PACAF CONFERENCE, HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE, HAWAII

Ryan, John D. (John Dale), 1915-1983

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John Dale Ryan (1915-1983) was the Seventh Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force. He was born in Cherokee, Iowa, where he graduated from Cherokee Junior College before entering the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York. He graduated from West Point in 1938, and attended flight schools at Randolph and Kelly Fields, Texas, receiving his pilot''s wings in 1939. During the early years of World War II, he served as a flight instructor and in training roles at Kelly Field and ...

Harris, Hunter, 1909-1987

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General Hunter Harris (1909-1987) was commander in chief of the United States Air Force Pacific Air Forces, 1964-1967. He earned his pilot's wings in 1933 and served in the European theater during World War II. His command over forces in Southeast Asia after the war involved him in strategic planning during the Vietnamese conflict. From the description of Hunter Harris papers, 1948-1972. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 664360399 Hunter ...

Maddux, Sam, 1914-1990

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Crumm, William J. (William Joseph), 1919-1967

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Wilson, James W. (James Walter), 1917-2001

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James Walter Wilson was born in Rawlins, Wyoming in 1917. He completed high school in Bowling Green, Ohio, and in July 1935 entered the U.S. Military Academy at West Point., graduating four years later. In September 1939 he entered Glenview School of Aeronautics, and in December transferred to Kelly and Randolph fields, Texas, where he completed flying training in July 1940. He then was assigned to the 19th Bombardment Group at March Field, Calif. In August 1941 he was transferred to the 47th Li...

Compton, Keith K. (Keith Karl), 1915-2004

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Stone, William S. (William Sebastian), 1910-1968

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William Sebastian Stone (b. 1910, Cape Girardeau, Mo.-d. Dec. 2, 1968), U.S. Air Force officer, graduated from West Point in 1934 and completed flying training the following year. Two years later, he completed a master's degree in meteorology and was assigned as Weather Officer at Fort Lewis, Washington. After serving as an instructor at the Military Academy, he was assigned to head the Air Corps Weather Research project in 1942, and later served as chief of staff and deputy commander, Air Corps...

Ferguson, James H., 1913-2000

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James Ferguson worked for the Associated Press and was a resident of Portland, Oregon. He visited Alaska in 1948 (probably) and in 1950. The latter trip was as part of a press tour. He wrote several articles for the Oregonian on Alaska. From the description of Photograph negatives, 1948-1950. (UAA/APU Consortium Library). WorldCat record id: 58480225 ...

Preston, M. A. (Maurice Alexander), 1912-1983

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Maurice Alexander Preston (b. 1912-d. Jan. 25, 1983), commander in chief, U.S. Air Forces in Europe. From the description of Preston, M. A. (Maurice Alexander), 1912-1983 (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration). naId: 10597701 ...

Hobson, Kenneth B. (Kenneth Burton), 1908-1979

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Disosway, Gabriel P. (Gabriel Pollion), 1910-2001

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Merrell, Jack G. (Jack Gordon), 1915-1993

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Jack Gordon Merrell (b. 1915, Jeannette, Penn.-d. Aug. 15, 1993) was Commander of the Air Force Logistics Command at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base from March 29, 1968 to September 12, 1972. From the description of Merrell, Jack G. (Jack Gordon), 1915-1993 (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration). naId: 10597133 ...

McConnell, John P. (John Paul), 1908-1986

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Air Force officer. From the description of Reminiscences of John Paul McConnell : oral history, 1969. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 122481214 ...

Meyer, John C. (John Charles), 1919-1975

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John C. Meyer (b. Apr. 3, 1919, Brooklyn, N.Y.-d. Dec. 2, 1975), U.S. Air Force officer, received his commission and pilot wings in 1940 after graduating from college. During World War II, he was assigned to the 8th Air Force in England and commanded the 487th Fighter Squadron. Later in the War he served as deputy commander, 352nd Fighter Group, and was the leading American Ace in Europe, flying 200 combat missions. In 1950 he assumed command of the 4th Fighter Group and took his F-86 Sabrejet g...

Dany, George B. (George Bernard), 1910-2001

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George Bernard Dany (1910-2001) was born in the Philippine Islands as the son of a U.S. Army officer. Having attended schools in San Diego, California, including the San Diego Army-Navy Academy, Dany entered the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York in 1930. He would graduate and receive his commission as a Second Lieutenant in 1934. He trained as a pilot at Kelly and Randolph Army Air Fields in Texas, and received his pilot''s wings in 1935. He would go on to become one of the first tri...

Estes, Howell M. (Howell Marion), 1914-

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Howell Marion Estes, Jr. (b. 1914, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga.-d. July 2, 2007), General in the U.S. Air Force, graduated from West Point in 1936 and completed pilot training in 1940. During World War II, he was director of training at the Brooks Field Advanced Flying School and commanded two Army Air Bases in Texas. At the end of the War, he became chief of the Plans and Policy Branch, Operations Division, U.S. Air Forces in Europe, and later assistant chief of staff for plans. During the Korean War, ...

Friedman, Robert J. (Robert Joseph), 1913-2003

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Robert Joseph Friedman (1913-2003) was born at Bethpage, Long Island, New York, where he attended local schools before entering the Alabama Polytechnic Institute, from which he received a Bachelor of Science degree in aeronautical engineering in 1936. He had received a commission as a Second Lieutenant in the Field Artillery in the Reserve Officer Corps in 1935, and entered military service after completing his studies. Prior to World War II, he served with the 83rd Field Artillery at Fort Benni...

Cunningham, Joseph A. (Joseph Austin), 1915-

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General Joseph Austin Cunningham (Dec. 21, 1915-Nov. 23, 1991) was born in Weston, West Virginia. He graduated from Washington Irving High School at Clarksburg, W.V., in 1933, and From West Virginia University, Morgantown, W.V., in 1938. He then completed the Army Air Corps Flying Schools at Randolph and Kelly fields, Texas, and received his pilot wings and a commission as second lieutenant in May 1939. After serving in various flying duties with the 34th Bombardment Squadron, Pendleton, Ore., h...

Moore, Joseph H., 1914-2006

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Zuckert, Eugene M., 1911-2000

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Wheless, Hewitt T. Captain

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Hewitt Terrell Wheless (b. 1913, Menard County, Tex.-d. Sept. 7, 1986), U.S. Air Force officer, began his military career in the infantry reserve and, after pilot training, received his commission in the Army Air Corps in 1939. During World War II, he served with the 19th Bombardment Group in the Philippines, Java, and Australia, and as director of operations, 314th Bombardment Wing on Guam. Back in the U.S., he was deputy chief of staff, operations for the 58th Bombardment Wing and 8th Air Forc...

Gerrity, Thomas P. (Thomas Patrick), 1913-1968

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Thomas Patrick Gerrity (1913-1968) was born in Harlowton, Montana, and raised in Chicago, Illinois. He attended Tilden Tech and the Armour Institute, the predecessor to the Illinois Institute of Technology. He entered military service in August, 1939 as an aviation cadet. He graduated from flight school in May, 1940, and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Army Air Corps Reserve. He served at several air fields with the 15th Bombardment Squadron and the 17th Bombardment Squadron prior...

Simler, George B. (George Brenner), 1921-1972

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George B. Simler (b. 1921, Johnstown, Pa.-d. Sept. 9, 1972), U.S. Air Force officer, received his commission in 1942. He served two combat tours in Europe during World War II, and in 1944 was shot down, successfully returning to Allied lines two months later. After the War he became the first Professor of Air Science and Tactics at the University of Maryland, where he completed his own degree in 1948. Following assignments as commander, 86th Fighter-Bomber Group and 355th Fighter Group, he was a...