Includes a transcript of Bringhurst's military diary kept from January 1, 1944-December 28, 1944. Within are accounts of his training, assignments to different crews, attendance of church meetings throughout the war, and eventual transfer to Corsica for combat. He writes about the constant fear of German planes raiding the air bases at which he was stationed. Contains a detailed description of the nature and results of Bringhurst's 65 combat bombing missions in the Mediterranean, for which he received the Air Medal with 4 clusters. Also discusses his vacations while in Corsica, the photographs taken while in flight, his move from radio operator to bombardier aboard his B-25, and the correspondence with his wife. Mentions one account wherein he felt great sadness and regret at accidentally leveling an entire town with his payload. Includes a list of his crew members present on every bombing mission. Contains photocopied newspaper clippings regarding other B-25 bombing groups in the Mediterranean and one citing Bringhurst's promotion to technical sergeant. Also contains a letter from his wife providing information on Bringhurst's pre-war background and post-war attitude regarding his combat. Photographs show Bringhurst with his wife, mother, father, and fellow soldiers, with his flight crew in front of their B-25, and the U.S.S. United States returning home from war. Also included are aerial photographs showing flight formations, flak, and bombing targets. Contains a photocopy of a v-mail sent from Bringhurst to his wife.
