World War II photographs, 1942-1944.

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World War II photographs, 1942-1944.

The collection consists of World War II era photographs collected by Eleventh Air Force veteran Gerald T. Flynn. There are 17 black and white photographic prints of aerial combat, aircraft, airfield facilities, and aerial views. Locations where the photographs were taken include Attu and Kiska islands. All but two of the photographs appear to be from official military sources. Aircraft pictured include P-38G, P-38J, and P-40 fighters, a C-47 cargo plane, and a B-25 bomber. The combat photographs include those of Japanese ships under aerial attack.

.1 cu. ft.17 photographs : b&w ; 10 x 13 cm.-20 x 26 cm.

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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...

Flynn, Gerald (Musician)

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Gerald T. Flynn was a member of the United States Army, Eleventh Air Force, 54th Fighter Squadron, during World War II. He was stationed on Attu for over two years during the war. From the description of World War II photographs, 1942-1944. (UAA/APU Consortium Library). WorldCat record id: 60411681 ...