Twining collection, 1941-1965.

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Twining collection, 1941-1965.

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A collection of materials relating to Twining's personal activities and military career from 1941-1965. They include information about the application of tactical air power in the Pacific and various reports evaluating air operations during the World War II. Significant items pertain to Twining's duties as Chief of Staff of the Air Force from 1953-1957 and his subsequent service as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, 1957-1960.

11 linear feet

US Air Force Academy, McDermott Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7265902

US Air Force Academy, McDermott Library

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Twining, Nathan F. (Nathan Farragut), 1897-1982

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Air Force officer. From the description of Reminiscences of Nathan Farragut Twining: oral history, 1967. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 122419971 U.S. Army and Air Force officer; later, publishing company executive. From the description of Papers of Nathan F. Twining, 1924-1960 (bulk 1950-1960). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 81804920 Nathan Twining's military career began in 1916 as a member of the Third Oregon Infant...

United States. Air Force

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At Harris Neck, Georgia, in the remote northern reaches of McIntosh County, the United States government, in the fall of 1942, confiscated the lands along the South Newport and Barbour Island Rivers. Paved runways were constructed for aircraft, and Harris Neck became an air reconnaissance base for the United States Army Air Force during World War II. A number of support buildings were constructed at the Harris Neck Air Base, such as barracks for personnel, an officers club, and PX, to serve the ...