Lazarus collection, 1920-1964.

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Lazarus collection, 1920-1964.

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A collection relating to the engineering design, fabrication, testing, and production of gliders which were used in World War II. Much of the developmental activities were a result of Lazarus' glider engineering experience. The most significant part of the material deals with the engineering design of a glider to carry both cargo and troops to the war zone. The remaining materials deal with early glider technology, glider clubs, aeronautical groups and contributions of associates of Lazarus during his assignment to the Glider Branch, Wright Field, Dayton, Ohio.

8.1 linear feet

US Air Force Academy, McDermott Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7133100

US Air Force Academy, McDermott Library

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United States. Army Air Forces

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The Army Air Forces War Adjustment Course was established in 1944 at several locations in the U.S., one of which was Harvard Business School. The HBS program involved eight weeks of training in the business of contract terminations, cutbacks, and property disposal necessitated by changes in Army Air Forces tactical requirements. Approximately 4,200 officers received instruction throughout the country, about one sixth of them at HBS. The goal of the program was to train men for participation in t...

Lazarus, William C., 1911-1965.

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As a reserve officer, Lazarus volunteered for active duty in 1940 prior to the outbreak of World War II. In 1942 he received 30 hours of glider pilot training and then was transferred to Wright Field, Ohio, to assist the commander of Glider Development Engineering and Production. He was responsible for the experimental glider program and the testing of prototype glider models which were to be used in combat. Lazarus was later assigned to both England and France to evaluate the application of gli...