The Elwood R. Quesada papers, 1975.

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The Elwood R. Quesada papers, 1975.

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Contains the following type(s) of materials: oral history. Contains information pertaining to the following wars and time periods: 1920s, 1930s, World War II -- US (United States), -- North Africa -- ETO (European Theater of Operations); post World War II -- US, -- Pacific; 1950s; 1960s; 1970s. Contains information pertaining to the following military units and organizations: Army Air Service; Army Air Corps; Technical Assistance to Argentine Air Force; 33rd Fighter Group; 1st Air Defense Wing; Northwest African Coastal Air Force; XII Fighter Command; IX Fighter Command; IX Tactical Air Command; Assistant Chief of Staff A-2, United States Air Force; Joint Task Force Three. General description of the collection: The Elwood R. Quesada papers include general officers's recollections and comments on the United States Air Force from 1920s to 1975. Papers discuss pre-World War II training and operations; evolution of United States Air Force doctrine; World War II operations in CONUS (continental United States), Africa, and European Theater of Operations; United States Air Force leadership and goals; service roles and missions, and relationships; nuclear testing; career development in United States Air Force and prospects for the future.

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Quesada, Elwood R. (Elwood Richard), 1904-

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Air Force officer and public official. Died 1993. From the description of Elwood R. Quesada papers, 1927-1960. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70981921 Elwood R. Quesada was born on April 13, 1904 in Washington, D.C. He attended the University of Maryland and Georgetown University. He was commissioned in the Air Reserve in 1925 and began active duty in 1927. Throughout his career he served in the following capacities: Aide-de-camp to Major General James E. Fechet, chief of th...

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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 ...