Wilson V. (Bill) Edwards collection, 1938-2008.

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Wilson V. (Bill) Edwards collection, 1938-2008.

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A collection of materials containing a series of correspondence, photographs, scrapbooks, and printed matter gathered during Wilson (Bill) Edward's service with the Eagle Squadrons of World War II and later as the Secretary and then president of the Eagle Squadron Association.

24 linear feet

US Air Force Academy, McDermott Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8117426

US Air Force Academy, McDermott Library

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Edwards, Wilson V., 1918-2009.

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Born in California in 1918, Bill grew up in Arizona and by the age of sixteen took his first solo flight. Prior to the outbreak of World War II, he tried to enlist in the Civilian Pilot Training Program but was turned down because he was missing two teeth. He then signed up with the Royal Air Force (RAF), was sent to England to fly against the Nazi Lufwaffe. He joined the 4th Fighter Group once America entered the war, and while flying a mission near the French and German border in 1944, his pla...

Great Britain. Royal Air Force. Eagle Squadron

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