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[E-6B Computer Instructions #1]
Instructions for finding time, speed, and distance with an E-6B computer. There is a practice exercise at the bottom of the page with 20 practice questions.
[E-6B Computer Instructions #2]
Instructions for calculating fuel consumption with an E-6B computer. There is a practice exercise at the bottom of the page with 20 practice questions.
[Aerial Dead Reckoning Computer]
Suzette VanDaell's Aerial Dead Reckoning Computer, type E-6B, as used by the U. S. Army Air Forces, and manufactured by Cruver Manufacturing Co. in Chicago, Illinois. The item comes in a box, discolored with age, that's covered in various bits of tape on the front and back. There are faded pencil markings on the front and back of Suzette VanDaell's name and other letters. In the middle is a box detailing the serial number and information of the computer. The device slides out with a middle piece of cardboard that's fraying on the sides and has tape on it as well. Inside is a brown leather pouch that is worn on the outside with use. The device is a white piece of plastic with green lines and numbers from 30-300 on one side and 90-400 on the other. There is a large circular metal device that moves along the plastic.
[Aircraft Arrival Form, Blank]
Blank Aircraft Arrival Report form for the Army Air Forces.
[Aircraft Arrival Report]
Aircraft arrival report for the Army Air Forces. The Operations Office is 2563rd AAF Base Unit, Avenger-Field, Texas.
[Aircraft Arrival Report, August 15, 1944]
Aircraft arrival form for Suzette Van Daell at 2563rd AAF Base Unit in Avenger-Field, Sweetwater, Texas. Her flight plans details plans for a direct route to San Angelo. Most sections of the document are left blank, though identification information is present.
[Aircraft Clearance Form, Suzette Van Daell]
Aircraft clearance form for Suzette Van Daell at "DWT." It includes details of her flight plan and departure records, though several sections of the document are left blank.
[Airman ID Card for Suzette Van Daell]
Airman ID card and accompanying documents, an airman rating record and medical examination certificate, for Suzette Van Daell, rated for single engine airplanes. A photograph is stapled to the back page accompanied by fingerprints.
[Airplane Cockpit]
Photograph of the interior of an airplane cockpit. A tan strap is stretched across the middle of the photo.
[The Army Air Corps Song Lyrics]
Song lyrics for The Army Air Corps song.
Army Air Forces Radio Facility Charts
Textbook titled "Army Air Forces Radio Facility Charts" or Technical Order No. 08-15-1, created June 1, 1944 by authority of the Commanding General of the Army Air Forces. This copy is marked for "Classroom use Only."
[Army Air Forces Student Weather Map #1, January 1 #1]
Army Air Forces student weather map #1 for January 1, 1944, Time 0700C. There are questions on the back of the map. The instructions read: "Draw in missing isobars - Color: fronts, hazards, precipitation, air masses and pressure center letters."
[Army Air Forces Student Weather Map #1, January 1 #2]
Army Air Forces student weather map #1 for January 1, 1944, Time 0700C. There are questions on the back of the map. The instructions read: "Draw in missing isobars - Color: fronts, hazards, precipitation, air masses and pressure center letters."
[Army Air Forces Student Weather Map #2, January 1]
Army Air Forces student weather map #2 for January 1, 1944, Time 1900C. There are questions on the back of the map. The instructions read: "Draw in missing isobars - Color: fronts, hazards, precipitation, air masses and pressure center letters."
[Army Air Forces Student Weather Map #3, January 2]
Army Air Forces student weather map #3 for January 2, 1944, Time 0700C. There are questions on the back of the map.
[Army Air Forces Student Weather Map #4, January 2]
Army Air Forces student weather map #4 for January 2, 1944, Time 1900C. There are questions and diagrams on the back of the map.
[Army Air Forces Student Weather Map #7, October 5]
Army Air Forces student weather map #7 for October 5, 1944, Time 0130C. The instructions read: "Draw in missing isobars: locate and color pressure centers, hazards, and precipitation." There is another map on the back of the page titled "Civil Aeronautics Administration Federal Airways Communication Stations" and includes a list of said stations.
[B-24 Bomber Named Witchcraft]
Photograph of a B-24 bomber on the flight line. The name on the plane is Witchcraft.
[A B Type Problem From a Homework Set]
A homework problem type B from a homework set with alternate base bearing given from destination rather than from point of departure. It gives a destination and a distance from one airport to another, and weather conditions. This problem would be accompanied by a map. The corner of the paper is torn off.
[B17 Flying Fortress Nine-O-Nine]
Photograph of a B17 Flying Fortress named Nine-O-Nine on the flight line.
[Binder Belonging to Pat Jamesen]
Blue two-ring, binder belonging to Marion P. Jameson, a member of the 44-W-5 class of WASPs, full of loose-leaf notes. On the front cover of the binder is an image of a dog's head with "Champ" printed underneath. The 42 pages of front and back handwritten notes focus on navigation. In the middle are a few printed pages about the correct use of the altimeter setting system, weather, chemical warfare, and hygiene.
[Binder Belonging to Suzette Van Daell]
Blue two-ring, binder belonging to Suzette Van Daell full of loose-leaf notes. On the front cover of the binder is an image of various aspects of college life with "College Campus" printed above it. There are 146 pages separated into three sections by dividers with tabs. The first section contains 1 sheet of math calculations and notes and 57 blank pages, the second 5 pages of notes on maps and charts with 43 blank pages, and the third 13 blank pages followed by 72 pages of notes on engines.
[Blank Absentee Report Form]
Blank Absentee Report form asking for information regarding the subject, instructor name, names of the absentees and the reason for the absences, among others.
[Blank Math Exam]
Blank mathematics exam with 6 questions and three examples.
BT-15 Cockpit Procedure
Text detailing the cockpit procedure, as it was given to the Women Airforce Service Pilots.
[Card from Nancy and Deanie to Family, 2009]
Christmas card from Nancy and Deanie to "Our Family and Friends on this Special Christmas 2009" with five designs for the Congressional God Medal on the cover of the card. It mentions that one of the five designs shown will be chosen for the ceremony to be held sometime in 2010.
[Card from the National WASP WWII Museum to Suzette Douglas, 2009]
A card from Executive Director Sharon Davis to Suzette Douglas inviting Suzette to a Veteran's day event honoring the WASP's service at Avenger Field in Texas. It includes a thank you card for service to the United States of America from Pearl K. Zienert. It also includes an envelope addressed to Suzette Douglass from the National WASP WWII Museum.
[Card to Violet Ullrich, January 2, 2012]
Tri-fold postcard sent to Violet Ullrich advertising a WASP story in Life Magazine. The inside of the brochure is a copy of the magazine cover from July 19, 1943; the other side includes a description of the article, with photographs of the Pistol Packing Mamas, a WASP graduation at Avengers Field in Sweetwater, Texas, women participating in their daily exercise regimen, and women milling around a large wishing well on the Air Academy campus.
[Certificate of Suzette Van Daell Pilot Status]
Certificate of pilot status signed by Major Charles S. McDougall certifying that Suzette Van Daell was a rated military pilot on solo flying status in the Women Airforce Service Pilots. The certificate includes a timesheet of hours spent by Ms. Van Daell in various types of aircraft as well as other credentials.
[Certificate of Suzette Van Daell Pilot's License]
Certificate of a pilot's license for Suzette Van Daell Douglas rated as a pilot for commercial single engine airplanes.
[Clipping: A 'perfect' flight into ex-pilot's memories]
Newspaper clipping of the front page for the Chicago Tribune including an article (left side and continued on reverse) discussing the life of former WWII pilot Juliette Jenner Stege. The page includes several other articles and advertisements on the back.
[Clipping: Herald Tribune Sends Its Plane to Air Races]
Newspaper clipping with articles about the New York Herald Tribune participating in air races, the death of Jack Woolams, Senator Carl Hatch's opposition to bomb tests, and more.
[Clipping: Indio aviatrix puts stamp on history]
Newspaper clipping with articles about how Jacqueline Cochran became interested in flying and her aviation career.
[Clipping: Paul Mantz Wins Bendix Race at 435 M.P.H. for New Mark]
Newspaper clipping of the front page of the New York Herald Tribune, including articles about about international relations, local politics, Nazi trials, and more. Of particular note is the article about the Bendix Trophy race where Jacqueline Cochran took third place.
[Clipping: Pilot Dotting The Skies With Colorful History]
Newspaper clipping of an article about Suzie Parish's acceptance into the WASP program and continuation in aviation.
[Clipping: Pushing The Limits]
Newspaper clipping of an article about Alma Jeschien, her job as an air-show pilot, the story of the WASPs, and the organization's upcoming reunion in San Antonio. Articles about politics are included on the back of the clipping.
[Clipping: Return of the WASPs]
Photo copy of a magazine article entitled "Return of the WASPs" from the 1990 June/July issue of Air & Space, pages 82 through 87. Photographer and Author WASP Anne Noggle pictured at 1986 reunion and as she was in 1943
[Clipping: Scarsdale Home News]
Newspaper clipping from No. 11 of the Scarsdale Home News. The main article is titled "A Family Affair," which discusses the swearing in of Dorothy Jean Leslie as a member of the WAVES or Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service. Other articles center around the local weather phenomenon, post-war plans, the returns of local veterans, wedding announcements, and obituaries.
[Clipping: Soaring salute--Memoir reveals wartime exploits of unsung civilian pilots]
Newspaper clipping from the Chicago Tribune, "Soaring salute" by Abigail Foerstner discussing the life and service of a WASP pilot Anne Noggle.
[Clipping: They also served]
Newspaper clipping with photographs of former WASP, an article about their service in the military, and their recognition as veterans.
[Clipping: Two Women in Bendix Race]
Newspaper clipping featuring an article about the National Air Races and the annual convention of the Ninety-Nines. A photograph of Emma Coulter Ware and former WASP Clara Jo Marsh standing next to a small airplane accompanies the article.
[Clipping: WASP Tex Amanda Brown Meachem Honored for World War II Service]
Clipping of a magazine article about Tex Amanda Brown Meachem, her love of aviation, her service in the Civil Air Patrol and the WASP, and her attendance at the Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony recognizing the WASP. The article also includes a section of "Fast Facts" about the WASP and their history.
[Clipping: WASPs Celebrate First Birthday November 12th]
Newspaper clipping with an article about Mrs. Yount speaking at a WASP graduation, the celebration of their first birthday, their attendance to a local movie premier. There is red text over the clipping that reads: "WOMEN AIRFORCE SERVICE PILOTS WWII 50TH ANNIVERSARY AVENGER FIELD SWEETWATER, TX. 22 MAY 1993".
[Clipping: What a Ride!]
Newspaper clipping from featuring a photograph of a young child climbing out of a B-17 Flying Fortress. The caption includes details about the Wings of Freedom Tour, which brought the aircraft to Waukegan Airport.
[Clipping: Winged victory]
Newspaper clipping titled "Winged victory: WWII female pilots getting long-overdue recognition" written by Ozzie Roberts for the San Diego Union-Tribune. It discusses the lives of Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) Vivian Eddy and Joyce Secciani and the WASP congressional medal.
[Clipping: WWII fliers no longer forgotten]
Newspaper clipping from the Daily Herald, "WWII fliers no longer forgotten" by Harry Hitzeman. Pictured are Caroline Lindgren Collings of the Collings Foundation and Mark Hull in the B-17G. Also pictured is WASP Julie Stege.
[Clouds Reading Assignment and Questions]
Clouds reading assignment and questions for that reading assignment for reading TMI-232 Sections 6, 7, 12, and 13.
[Collection of Documents Addressed to Air Men and Civilian Pilots]
Collection of documents from the Civil Aeronautics Administration. The first page is Form ACA 113 (IM-11/42), a note from the Publications and Statistics Division of the CAA, serving as introduction to the following documents.The next is a notice to air men and all owners of registered aircraft, urging them to only "use their planes...for purposes that contribute directly to the war effort." The next is a document titled "WPB-CAA Liberalizes Utilization of Civilian Aircraft," discussing the use of civilian aircraft for the war effort. The next is an important notice from the Director General for Operations, discussing General Limitation Order L-262 from the War Production Board. The next is a letter from Administrator C. I. Stanton to Washington and field employees, discussing the approval of flight instruction or flight tests. The last group of documents includes several pages of designated landing areas. It also includes the envelope it came in.
Complete Examination Questions and Answers: Aerial Navigation for Student, Private, and Commercial Pilots
Booklet titled "Complete Examination Questions and Answers: Aerial Navigation for Student, Private, and Commercial Pilots" meant to quiz pilots on the science of Aerial Navigation.
[Cowboy Cooks]
Photograph of two men in cowboy hats setting up a food table for a party. A large Texas flag is visible in the background.
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