Papers and Photographs, 1942-2000, (bulk 1990-2000).

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Papers and Photographs, 1942-2000, (bulk 1990-2000).

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Reference collection of the Eighth Air Force Historical Society, Wisconsin Chapter, an organization that was formed by Wisconsin veterans who served in the Eight Air Force during World War II. The collection was originally organized by society members into fifty-six binders containing information taken from websites and other sources pertaining to the service and history of the Eighth Air Force during the war. There are original manuscripts and photographs, but the bulk of the collection consists of copied materials. The collection is divided into individual fighter and bomber groups as well as other units and bases that were attached to the Eight Air Force. Included is poetry written by veterans and their descendants, statistical and historical background information on the various units, mission information, commanding officers, and types of aircrafts used during the war. There are also individual reminiscences and narratives taken from news articles, journal entries, and recollections written by the veterans themselves. Wisconsin veterans found in the collection are: Donald Almon, Ed Damro, William J. Zauner, Billie Melton, Richard Higgins, Mel Ellis, John F. Schimenek, Frank A Koracin, Marcus Kolb, Willard Reese, and Lester E. Kotlan. Black and white and color photographs pertain to various units within the Eighth Air Force and include images of aircraft, the aftermath of bombing runs, and plane crashes. The personal photographs of Donald Almon and Frank Koracin are also included which depict sites visited during the war, unit photographs, and aircraft flown during the war.

Papers : 2.0 linear ft. (5 archives boxes) and.Photographs : 0.4 linear ft. (2 archives boxes)

Wisconsin Veterans Museum Research Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 8078763

Wisconsin Veterans Museum Research Center

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Koracin, Frank A.

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Ellis, Melissa

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Kolb, Marcus.

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Reese, Willard.

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Higgins, Richard S.

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Richard Higgins was from Lexington, Kentucky. From the description of Richard Higgins papers, 1833-1876. (Kentucky Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 747110854 ...

United States. Army Air Forces. Air Force, 8th

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Eighth Air Force Historical Society

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The 8th Air Force was organized January 28, 1942. Dedicated to the strategic bombing of Germany, the 8th Air Force's daylight strikes and the Royal Air Force's night bombardment led to the dislocation and destruction of Germany's infrastructure and economy. From the description of 8th Air Force archive, 1942-1992. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 50405902 ...

Zauner, William J.

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Damro, Ed.

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Kotlan, Lester E.

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Schimenek, John F.

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Almon, Donald.

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Melton, Billie.

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