Booth collection, 1941-1942.

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Booth collection, 1941-1942.

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A collection of photographs, publications, newspaper clippings about Douglas Booth and his participation with the Eagle Squadron, and books pertaining to the Royal Air Force and the Eagle Squadron.

.2 linear feet

US Air Force Academy, McDermott Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7285064

US Air Force Academy, McDermott Library

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Booth, Douglas E., 1919-1989.

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After flight training in Dallas, Texas, and Ottawa, Canada, Douglas E. Booth was commissioned in 1941 as a pilot officer in the Royal Air Force and traveled to England immediately. He joined the 2nd Eagle Squadron and subsequently flew more than 100 sorties over Europe and Malta. In September of 1942, Booth relinquished his RAF commission and applied for a transfer to the U. S. Army Air Forces. He was then assigned to the 336 Fighter Squadron, 8th Air Force. He returned to the United States in 1...

Great Britain. Royal Air Force. Eagle Squadron

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