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51. Ground Crew with Hawker Hurricane.

Author

Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., Mark Hanson, Curator., Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., and Mark Hanson, Curator.

Subjects
World War, 1939-1945 Aerial operations, American., World War, 1939-1945 Participation, African American., Aviation ground crews., Hurricane (Fighter plane), Personnel au sol., Hurricane (Avion de chasse), Aviation ground crews., Hurricane (Fighter plane), Military operations, Aerial American., Military participation African American., Chanute Air Force Base (Ill.), Rantoul (Ill.), Illinois Chanute Air Force Base., Illinois Rantoul.
Abstract

Black and white photograph of ground crewmen with a British Hawker Hurricane, possibly in North Africa. The airplane has twin wing-mounted 20mm canons and a chin filter for air intake.

Published
2024

52. Pilot John 'Jack' Rogers with P-40 Warhawk.

Author

Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., Mark Hanson, Curator., Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., and Mark Hanson, Curator.

Subjects
World War, 1939-1945 Aerial operations, American., World War, 1939-1945 Participation, African American., Fighter pilots., P-40 (Fighter plane), Photographs., Pilotes de chasse., Curtiss P-40 (Avion de chasse), Photographies., photographs., Fighter pilots., Military operations, Aerial American., Military participation African American., P-40 (Fighter plane), Photographs., Chanute Air Force Base (Ill.), Rantoul (Ill.), Illinois Chanute Air Force Base., Illinois Rantoul.
Abstract

Black and white photograph of pilot Jack Rogers with a P-40 Warhawk. Rogers, who became a Chicago judge, was said to be one of the best dive bomber pilots and, indeed, the typed inscription reads: "This is Jack Rogers, the best dive bomber pilot in the business."

Published
2024

53. James L. Johnson, George S. Roberts, Lemuel Custis?, and Benjamin O. Davis.

Author

Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., Mark Hanson, Curator., Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., and Mark Hanson, Curator.

Subjects
Fighter pilots., World War, 1939-1945 Aerial operations, American., World War, 1939-1945 Participation, African American., Photographs., Pilotes de chasse., Photographies., photographs., Fighter pilots., Military operations, Aerial American., Military participation African American., Photographs., Chanute Air Force Base (Ill.), Rantoul (Ill.), Illinois Chanute Air Force Base., Illinois Rantoul.
Abstract

Black and white photograph of (L-R) James L. Johnson, George S. Roberts, Lemuel Custis, and Benjamin O. Davis Jr. in an unidentified location.

Published
2024

54. Lynn Thomas and Other Airmen, Naples, Italy.

Author

Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., Mark Hanson, Curator., Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., and Mark Hanson, Curator.

Subjects
Fighter pilots., World War, 1939-1945 Aerial operations, American., World War, 1939-1945 Participation, African American., Photographs., Pilotes de chasse., Photographies., photographs., Fighter pilots., Military operations, Aerial American., Military participation African American., Photographs., Naples (Italy), Chanute Air Force Base (Ill.), Rantoul (Ill.), Illinois Chanute Air Force Base., Illinois Rantoul., Italy Naples.
Abstract

Black and white photograph of a group of airmen in Naples, Italy. 4th from the left is Lynn Thomas, 5th from left,? Womack, and 2nd from the right,? White.

Published
2024

55. Percy Sutton?.

Author

Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., Mark Hanson, Curator., Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., and Mark Hanson, Curator.

Subjects
World War, 1939-1945 Aerial operations, American., World War, 1939-1945 Participation, African American., Photographs., Photographies., photographs., Military operations, Aerial American., Military participation African American., Photographs., Chanute Air Force Base (Ill.), Rantoul (Ill.), Illinois Chanute Air Force Base., Illinois Rantoul.
Abstract

Black and white photograph of a man thought to be pilot Percy Sutton and an unidentified man, possibly in Italy.

Published
2024

56. Unknown Captain.

Author

Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., Mark Hanson, Curator., Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., and Mark Hanson, Curator.

Subjects
World War, 1939-1945 Aerial operations, American., World War, 1939-1945 Participation, African American., Fighter pilots., Photographs., Pilotes de chasse., Photographies., photographs., Fighter pilots., Military operations, Aerial American., Military participation African American., Photographs., Chanute Air Force Base (Ill.), Rantoul (Ill.), Illinois Chanute Air Force Base., Illinois Rantoul.
Abstract

Black and white photograph of an unidentified captain, location unknown.

Published
2024

57. Hubert G. Gustafson.

Author

Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., Mark Hanson, Curator., Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., and Mark Hanson, Curator.

Subjects
World War, 1939-1945 Aerial operations, American., World War, 1939-1945 Participation, African American., Photographs., Photographies., photographs., Military operations, Aerial American., Military participation African American., Photographs., Chanute Air Force Base (Ill.), Rantoul (Ill.), Illinois Chanute Air Force Base., Illinois Rantoul.
Abstract

Black and white photograph of Hubert G. Gustafson posed in front of a jeep, location unknown. A truncated autograph states: "Hubert G. Gustafs 1st Lt CE."

Published
2024

58. Hut in Sicily or North Africa.

Author

Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., Mark Hanson, Curator., Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., and Mark Hanson, Curator.

Subjects
World War, 1939-1945 Aerial operations, American., World War, 1939-1945 Participation, African American., Photographs., Photographies., photographs., Military operations, Aerial American., Military participation African American., Photographs., Chanute Air Force Base (Ill.), Rantoul (Ill.), Illinois Chanute Air Force Base., Illinois Rantoul.
Abstract

Black and white photograph of an encampment in Sicily or North Africa with a hut in the foreground. Inscribed on the back of the photograph: "A House 'Gene' and I built but never had a chance to live in -N- Reson: we stole the material from British unit and had to tear it down and return the material."

Published
2024

59. Staged Downed Pilot Escape and Evasion Maneuver.

Author

Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., Mark Hanson, Curator., Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., and Mark Hanson, Curator.

Subjects
World War, 1939-1945 Aerial operations, American., World War, 1939-1945 Participation, African American., Fighter pilots., Photographs., Pilotes de chasse., Photographies., photographs., Fighter pilots., Military operations, Aerial American., Military participation African American., Photographs., Chanute Air Force Base (Ill.), Rantoul (Ill.), Illinois Chanute Air Force Base., Illinois Rantoul.
Abstract

Black and white photograph, staged escape and evasion of downed pilot maneuver involving two unidentified airmen, location unknown.

Published
2024

60. Members of the 99th Fighter Squadron in Camp, Sicily.

Author

Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., Mark Hanson, Curator., Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., and Mark Hanson, Curator.

Subjects
Fighter pilots., World War, 1939-1945 Aerial operations, American., World War, 1939-1945 Participation, African American., Photographs., Pilotes de chasse., Photographies., photographs., Fighter pilots., Military operations, Aerial American., Military participation African American., Photographs., Chanute Air Force Base (Ill.), Rantoul (Ill.), Sicily (Italy), Sicile (Italie), Illinois Chanute Air Force Base., Illinois Rantoul., Italy Sicily.
Abstract

Black and white photograph of pilots George Roberts (standing center back to camera), Charles Bailey (standing full view to right of Roberts), Lemuel Custis (full view to left of Roberts), Clarence C. Jamison (3rd from right) and others in camp in Sicily.

Published
2024

61. Staged Escape and Evasion of Downed Pilot Maneuver.

Author

Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., Mark Hanson, Curator., Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., and Mark Hanson, Curator.

Subjects
World War, 1939-1945 Aerial operations, American., World War, 1939-1945 Participation, African American., Fighter pilots., Photographs., Pilotes de chasse., Photographies., photographs., Fighter pilots., Military operations, Aerial American., Military participation African American., Photographs., Chanute Air Force Base (Ill.), Rantoul (Ill.), Illinois Chanute Air Force Base., Illinois Rantoul.
Abstract

Black and white photograph of another staged downed pilot escape and evasion maneuver with an unidentified airman.

Published
2024

62. Ground Crew Member Working on P-40 Warhawk, Sicily.

Author

Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., Mark Hanson, Curator., Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., and Mark Hanson, Curator.

Subjects
Aviation mechanics (Persons), P-40 (Fighter plane), World War, 1939-1945 Aerial operations, American., World War, 1939-1945 Participation, African American., Curtiss P-40 (Avion de chasse), Aviation mechanics (Persons), Military operations, Aerial American., Military participation African American., P-40 (Fighter plane), Sicily (Italy), Chanute Air Force Base (Ill.), Rantoul (Ill.), Sicile (Italie), Illinois Chanute Air Force Base., Illinois Rantoul., Italy Sicily.
Abstract

Black and white photograph of an unidentified ground crew member working on the cowl panels of a P-40 Warhawk in Sicily. Twins bombs are visible underneath. The large pin near the man's left boot indicates that the landing gear is locked.

Published
2024

63. Unknown Airman, Sicily.

Author

Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., Mark Hanson, Curator., Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., and Mark Hanson, Curator.

Subjects
World War, 1939-1945 Aerial operations, American., World War, 1939-1945 Participation, African American., Fighter pilots., Photographs., Pilotes de chasse., Photographies., photographs., Fighter pilots., Military operations, Aerial American., Military participation African American., Photographs., Chanute Air Force Base (Ill.), Rantoul (Ill.), Sicily (Italy), Sicile (Italie), Illinois Chanute Air Force Base., Illinois Rantoul., Italy Sicily.
Abstract

Black and white photograph of an unidentified airman in Sicily.

Published
2024

64. Townspeople in Italy.

Author

Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., Mark Hanson, Curator., Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., and Mark Hanson, Curator.

Subjects
World War, 1939-1945 Aerial operations, American., World War, 1939-1945 Participation, African American., Civilians Italy., Photographs., Photographies., photographs., Military operations, Aerial American., Military participation African American., Photographs., Chanute Air Force Base (Ill.), Rantoul (Ill.), Illinois Chanute Air Force Base., Illinois Rantoul., Italy.
Abstract

Black and white photograph of a group of people(refugees?)traveling in horsedrawn wagons and on bicycles in Sicily or elsewhere in Italy.

Published
2024

65. Washing Up.

Author

Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., Mark Hanson, Curator., Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., and Mark Hanson, Curator.

Subjects
World War, 1939-1945 Aerial operations, American., World War, 1939-1945 Participation, African American., Fighter pilots., Photographs., Pilotes de chasse., Photographies., photographs., Fighter pilots., Military operations, Aerial American., Military participation African American., Photographs., Chanute Air Force Base (Ill.), Rantoul (Ill.), Illinois Chanute Air Force Base., Illinois Rantoul.
Abstract

Black and white photograph of an unidentified airman using his helmet as a washbasin.

Published
2024

66. George S. 'Spanky' Roberts in Italy.

Author

Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., Mark Hanson, Curator., Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., and Mark Hanson, Curator.

Subjects
Fighter pilots., Mustang (Fighter plane), World War, 1939-1945 Aerial operations, American., World War, 1939-1945 Participation, African American., Pilotes de chasse., Mustang (Avion de chasse), Fighter pilots, Military operations, Aerial American, Military participation African American, Mustang (Fighter plane), Chanute Air Force Base (Ill.), Rantoul (Ill.), Italy., Illinois Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois Rantoul, Italy
Abstract

Black and white photograph of pilot George S. "Spanky" Roberts in his P-51D "Marcelle," modified with a jump seat to accommodate a passenger. The jump seat was located where most radio equipment was installed, and the gunsight appears to have been removed. Taken in Italy

Published
2024

67. George S. 'Spanky' Roberts in 'Marcelle.'

Author

Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., Mark Hanson, Curator., Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., and Mark Hanson, Curator.

Subjects
Fighter pilots., Mustang (Fighter plane), World War, 1939-1945 Aerial operations, American., World War, 1939-1945 Participation, African American., Pilotes de chasse., Mustang (Avion de chasse), Fighter pilots, Military operations, Aerial American, Military participation African American, Mustang (Fighter plane), Chanute Air Force Base (Ill.), Rantoul (Ill.), Italy., Illinois Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois Rantoul, Italy
Abstract

Black and white photograph of pilot George S."Spanky"Roberts in his twin seat P-51D "Marcelle." The P-51 was modified with a jump seat, located where most radio equipment was installed, to accommodate a passenger. The gunsight and guns appear to have been removed. Taken in Italy

Published
2024

68. Herman 'Ace' Lawson with P-40 Warhawk, Italy.

Author

Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., Mark Hanson, Curator., Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., and Mark Hanson, Curator.

Subjects
Fighter pilots., P-40 (Fighter plane), World War, 1939-1945 Aerial operations, American., World War, 1939-1945 Participation, African American., Bombs., Photographs., Pilotes de chasse., Curtiss P-40 (Avion de chasse), Bombes., Photographies., bomb vessels., bombing (graffiti), photographs., bombs (explosive weapons), Bombs, Fighter pilots, Military operations, Aerial American, Military participation African American, P-40 (Fighter plane), Photographs, Chanute Air Force Base (Ill.), Rantoul (Ill.), Italy., Illinois Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois Rantoul, Italy
Abstract

Black and white photograph of pilot Herman "Ace" Lawson with a P-40 Warhawk and graffitied bomb in Italy

Published
2024

69. Pilot with P-40 Warhawk in Italy.

Author

Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., Mark Hanson, Curator., Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., and Mark Hanson, Curator.

Subjects
World War, 1939-1945 Aerial operations, American., World War, 1939-1945 Participation, African American., Fighter pilots., P-40 (Fighter plane), Photographs., Pilotes de chasse., Curtiss P-40 (Avion de chasse), Photographies., photographs., Fighter pilots, Military operations, Aerial American, Military participation African American, P-40 (Fighter plane), Photographs, Chanute Air Force Base (Ill.), Rantoul (Ill.), Italy., Illinois Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois Rantoul, Italy
Abstract

Black and white photograph of an airman with a P-40 Warhawk and empty fuel drums in Sicily or elsewhere in Italy.

Published
2024

70. P51-Cs in Parking Revetments.

Author

Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., Mark Hanson, Curator., Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., and Mark Hanson, Curator.

Subjects
World War, 1939-1945 Aerial operations, American., World War, 1939-1945 Participation, African American., Mustang (Fighter plane), Photographs., Mustang (Avion de chasse), Photographies., photographs., Military operations, Aerial American, Military participation African American, Mustang (Fighter plane), Photographs, Chanute Air Force Base (Ill.), Rantoul (Ill.), Italy., Illinois Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois Rantoul, Italy
Abstract

Black and white photograph of P51C aircraft in parking revetments, Italy.

Published
2024

71. Unknown Airman with Captured Fiat C.R. 42 Falco 'The B.'

Author

Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., Mark Hanson, Curator., Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., and Mark Hanson, Curator.

Subjects
World War, 1939-1945 Aerial operations, American., World War, 1939-1945 Participation, African American., Fighter pilots., Fiat CR.42 (Fighter plane), Photographs., Pilotes de chasse., Photographies., photographs., Fiat CR.42 (Fighter plane), Fighter pilots, Military operations, Aerial American, Military participation African American, Photographs, Chanute Air Force Base (Ill.), Rantoul (Ill.), Illinois Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois Rantoul
Abstract

Black and white photograph of an unidentified airman and a captured Italian fighter in North Africa. The plane was repaired and flown by pilot James Wiley.

Published
2024

72. P-40 Warhawk 'Eel II.'

Author

Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., Mark Hanson, Curator., Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., and Mark Hanson, Curator.

Subjects
World War, 1939-1945 Aerial operations, American., World War, 1939-1945 Participation, African American., P-40 (Fighter plane), Photographs., Curtiss P-40 (Avion de chasse), Photographies., photographs., Military operations, Aerial American, Military participation African American, P-40 (Fighter plane), Photographs, Chanute Air Force Base (Ill.), Rantoul (Ill.), Italy., Illinois Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois Rantoul, Italy
Abstract

Black and white photograph of the P-40 Warhawk "Eel II" in North Africa or Sicily. The crew chief is riding on the wing to ameliorate the pilot's poor visibility over the aircraft's nose

Published
2024

73. P-40 Warhawk Maxine/KnobbyII, Italy.

Author

Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., Mark Hanson, Curator., Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., and Mark Hanson, Curator.

Subjects
World War, 1939-1945 Aerial operations, American., World War, 1939-1945 Participation, African American., P-40 (Fighter plane), Photographs., Curtiss P-40 (Avion de chasse), Photographies., photographs., Military operations, Aerial American, Military participation African American, P-40 (Fighter plane), Photographs, Chanute Air Force Base (Ill.), Rantoul (Ill.), Italy., Illinois Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois Rantoul, Italy
Abstract

Black and white photograph of the P-40 Warhawk "Maxine/KnobbyII" in Sicily or elsewhere in Italy. This aircraft flew a total of 234 combat missions. Crew chief was William Hall. It was first flown by Charles Hall and then by Leon Roberts. The left side of the cowling was named for the Joe Palooka character Knobby II because of William Hall's stubby legs; the left cowling was named Maxine, after Charles Hall's wife

Published
2024

74. Poker Game.

Author

Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., Mark Hanson, Curator., Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., and Mark Hanson, Curator.

Subjects
World War, 1939-1945 Aerial operations, American., World War, 1939-1945 Participation, African American., Photographs., Photographies., photographs., Military operations, Aerial American, Military participation African American, Photographs, Chanute Air Force Base (Ill.), Rantoul (Ill.), Italy., Illinois Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois Rantoul, Italy
Abstract

Black and white photograph of airmen playing poker, possibly at a rest camp, in Italy.

Published
2024

75. Pilot and Crewmen Inspect Flak Damage to P-51C Mustang, Italy.

Author

Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., Mark Hanson, Curator., Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., and Mark Hanson, Curator.

Subjects
World War, 1939-1945 Aerial operations, American., World War, 1939-1945 Participation, African American., Fighter pilots., Aviation ground crews., Aviation mechanics (Persons), Mustang (Fighter plane), Photographs., Pilotes de chasse., Personnel au sol., Mustang (Avion de chasse), Photographies., photographs., Aviation ground crews, Aviation mechanics (Persons), Fighter pilots, Military operations, Aerial American, Military participation African American, Mustang (Fighter plane), Photographs, Chanute Air Force Base (Ill.), Rantoul (Ill.), Italy., Illinois Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois Rantoul, Italy
Abstract

Black and white photograph of an unidentified pilot and crewmen inspecting flak damage visible in the wing-mounted machine gun bay of a P-51C Mustang in Italy.

Published
2024

76. Rest Camp Bar?, Italy.

Author

Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., Mark Hanson, Curator., Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., and Mark Hanson, Curator.

Subjects
World War, 1939-1945 Aerial operations, American., World War, 1939-1945 Participation, African American., Photographs., Photographies., photographs., Military operations, Aerial American, Military participation African American, Photographs, Chanute Air Force Base (Ill.), Rantoul (Ill.), Italy., Illinois Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois Rantoul, Italy
Abstract

Black and white photograph of a group of airmen and a young woman at a bar, possibly at a rest camp in Italy.

Published
2024

77. Henry Perry? and P-51C Mustang 'Meatball Rap' in Italy.

Author

Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., Mark Hanson, Curator., Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., and Mark Hanson, Curator.

Subjects
Fighter pilots., Mustang (Fighter plane), World War, 1939-1945 Aerial operations, American., World War, 1939-1945 Participation, African American., Photographs., Pilotes de chasse., Mustang (Avion de chasse), Photographies., photographs., Fighter pilots, Military operations, Aerial American, Military participation African American, Mustang (Fighter plane), Photographs, Italy., Chanute Air Force Base (Ill.), Rantoul (Ill.), Illinois Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois Rantoul, Italy
Abstract

Black and white photograph of a pilot who may be Henry Perry with the P-51C Mustang "Meatball Rap" in Italy

Published
2024

78. Lee A. 'Buddy' Archer in Italy.

Author

Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., Mark Hanson, Curator., Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., and Mark Hanson, Curator.

Subjects
Fighter pilots., Mustang (Fighter plane), World War, 1939-1945 Aerial operations, American., World War, 1939-1945 Participation, African American., Photographs., Pilotes de chasse., Mustang (Avion de chasse), Photographies., photographs., Fighter pilots, Military operations, Aerial American, Military participation African American, Mustang (Fighter plane), Photographs, Chanute Air Force Base (Ill.), Rantoul (Ill.), Italy., Illinois Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois Rantoul, Italy
Abstract

Black and white photograph of 302nd Fighter Squadron pilot Lee A. Archer in the cockpit of a P-51C Mustang in Italy. According to the PA Veterans Museum, Archer flew 169 missions and is the only confirmed ace of the Tuskegee Airmen with five confirmed aerial victories over Bf 109 fighters and was also credited with six enemy aircraft on the ground. The Museum states that Archer was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal with 18 Clusters, the Distinguished Unit Citation and many other service medals. He retired in 1970 as a Lieutenant Colonel.

Published
2024

79. P-51C Mustang 'Rattlesnake,' Italy.

Author

Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., Mark Hanson, Curator., Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., and Mark Hanson, Curator.

Subjects
World War, 1939-1945 Aerial operations, American., World War, 1939-1945 Participation, African American., Aviation ground crews., Mustang (Fighter plane), Photographs., Personnel au sol., Mustang (Avion de chasse), Photographies., photographs., Aviation ground crews, Military operations, Aerial American, Military participation African American, Mustang (Fighter plane), Photographs, Chanute Air Force Base (Ill.), Rantoul (Ill.), Italy., Illinois Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois Rantoul, Italy
Abstract

Black and white photograph of an unidentified crewman sitting on the wing of the P-51C Mustang "Rattlesnake" in Italy

Published
2024

80. Richard Adams, Armour G. McDaniel, James McFatridge, and Ulysses Taylor in Italy.

Author

Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., Mark Hanson, Curator., Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., and Mark Hanson, Curator.

Subjects
World War, 1939-1945 Aerial operations, American., World War, 1939-1945 Participation, African American., Fighter pilots., Mustang (Fighter plane), Photographs., Pilotes de chasse., Mustang (Avion de chasse), Photographies., photographs., Fighter pilots, Military operations, Aerial American, Military participation African American, Mustang (Fighter plane), Photographs, Chanute Air Force Base (Ill.), Rantoul (Ill.), Italy., Illinois Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois Rantoul, Italy
Abstract

Black and white photograph of (L-R) Richard Adams, Armour McDaniel, James McFatridge, and Ulysses Taylor in Italy. McDaniel, a pilot with the 301st Fighter Squadron, and the others are inspecting flak damage to a P-51 Mustang after an escort mission McDaniel flew over Germany.

Published
2024

81. George 'Spanky' Roberts with P-51 Mustang 'By Request,' Italy.

Author

Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., Mark Hanson, Curator., Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., and Mark Hanson, Curator.

Subjects
Fighter pilots., Mustang (Fighter plane), World War, 1939-1945 Aerial operations, American., World War, 1939-1945 Participation, African American., Pilotes de chasse., Mustang (Avion de chasse), Fighter pilots, Military operations, Aerial American, Military participation African American, Mustang (Fighter plane), Chanute Air Force Base (Ill.), Rantoul (Ill.), Italy., Illinois Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois Rantoul, Italy
Abstract

Black and white photograph of 99th Fighter Squadron pilot George S. Roberts in Italy with the P-51 Mustang flown by 332nd Fighter Group commander Benjamin O. Davis, Jr. The aircraft's name commemorated bomber crews requesting the 332nd Fighter Group to escort them on missions.

Published
2024

82. William Pitts and 100th Fighter Group P-51C Mustang, Italy.

Author

Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., Mark Hanson, Curator., Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., and Mark Hanson, Curator.

Subjects
World War, 1939-1945 Aerial operations, American., World War, 1939-1945 Participation, African American., Aviation mechanics (Persons) Mustang (fighter planes), Photographs., Photographies., photographs., Military operations, Aerial American, Military participation African American, Photographs, Chanute Air Force Base (Ill.), Rantoul (Ill.), Italy., Illinois Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois Rantoul, Italy
Abstract

Black and white photograph of William Pitts (center with cap) and other mechanics working on a P-51C Mustang belonging to the 100th Fighter Squadron. The large object in the foreground is a front drop tank under the wing.

Published
2024

83. Pilots with P-51 Mustang, Italy.

Author

Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., Mark Hanson, Curator., Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., and Mark Hanson, Curator.

Subjects
World War, 1939-1945 Aerial operations, American., World War, 1939-1945 Participation, African American., Fighter pilots., Mustang (Fighter plane), Photographs., Pilotes de chasse., Mustang (Avion de chasse), Photographies., photographs., Fighter pilots, Military operations, Aerial American, Military participation African American, Mustang (Fighter plane), Photographs, Chanute Air Force Base (Ill.), Rantoul (Ill.), Italy., Illinois Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois Rantoul, Italy
Abstract

Black and white photograph of two unidentified pilots, perhaps right after a mission, taken in Italy. Both are carrying sidearms, most likely Colt automatic pistols.

Published
2024

84. Mission Briefing in Sicily.

Author

Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., Mark Hanson, Curator., Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., and Mark Hanson, Curator.

Subjects
Fighter pilots., Briefing, Military., Photographs., World War, 1939-1945 Aerial operations, American., World War, 1939-1945 Participation, African American., Pilotes de chasse., Briefing militaire., Photographies., photographs., Briefing, Military, Fighter pilots, Military operations, Aerial American, Military participation African American, Photographs, Chanute Air Force Base (Ill.), Rantoul (Ill.), Africa, North., Afrique du Nord., North Africa, Illinois Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois Rantoul
Abstract

Color photograph of George Roberts (back to camera) conducting a mission briefing in North Africa. Others who have been identified are: Charles Bailey (standing full view to right of Roberts), Lemuel Custis (full view to left of Roberts), and Clarence C. Jamison (3rd from right).

Published
2024

85. Staff Officers Henry M. Letcher and Bernard S. Proctor, 99th Fighter Squadron, Italy.

Author

Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., Mark Hanson, Curator., Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., and Mark Hanson, Curator.

Subjects
World War, 1939-1945 Aerial operations, American., World War, 1939-1945 Participation, African American., Photographs., Photographies., photographs., Military operations, Aerial American, Military participation African American, Photographs, Chanute Air Force Base (Ill.), Rantoul (Ill.), Italy., Illinois Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois Rantoul, Italy
Abstract

Black and white photograph of (L-R) Henry M. Letcher and Bernard S. Proctor of the 99th Fighter Squadron looking at the Squadron's bulletin board. Letcher was the transportation officer for the 99th.

Published
2024

86. Jack D. Holsclaw.

Author

Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., Mark Hanson, Curator., Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., and Mark Hanson, Curator.

Subjects
Fighter pilots., Mustang (Fighter plane), World War, 1939-1945 Aerial operations, American., World War, 1939-1945 Participation, African American., Photographs., Pilotes de chasse., Mustang (Avion de chasse), Photographies., photographs., Fighter pilots, Military operations, Aerial American, Military participation African American, Mustang (Fighter plane), Photographs, Chanute Air Force Base (Ill.), Rantoul (Ill.), Italy., Illinois Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois Rantoul, Italy
Abstract

Black and white photograph of pilot Jack D. Holsclaw seated in the cockpit of a P-51D Mustang in Italy.

Published
2024

87. Pilot Wendell Pruitt and Crew Chief Sam Jacobs with P-51C 'Alice Jo,' Italy.

Author

Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., Mark Hanson, Curator., Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., and Mark Hanson, Curator.

Subjects
World War, 1939-1945 Aerial operations, American., World War, 1939-1945 Participation, African American., Fighter pilots., Aviation mechanics (Persons), Mustang (Fighter plane), Photographs., Pilotes de chasse., Mustang (Avion de chasse), Photographies., photographs., Aviation mechanics (Persons), Fighter pilots, Military operations, Aerial American, Military participation African American, Mustang (Fighter plane), Photographs, Chanute Air Force Base (Ill.), Rantoul (Ill.), Italy., Illinois Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois Rantoul, Italy
Abstract

Black and white photograph of (L-R) pilot Wendell Pruitt and crew chief Sam Jacobs with the aircraft "Alice Jo" in Italy. Visible on the aircraft are the red and yellow striped cowl band of the 302nd Fighter Squadron, 332nd Bomb Group and a kill marking under the windshield

Published
2024

88. Wendell Pruitt and Sam Jacobs in Italy.

Author

Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., Mark Hanson, Curator., Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., and Mark Hanson, Curator.

Subjects
World War, 1939-1945 Aerial operations, American., World War, 1939-1945 Participation, African American., Fighter pilots., Aviation mechanics (Persons), Mustang (Fighter plane), Photographs., Pilotes de chasse., Mustang (Avion de chasse), Photographies., photographs., Aviation mechanics (Persons), Fighter pilots, Military operations, Aerial American, Military participation African American, Mustang (Fighter plane), Photographs, Chanute Air Force Base (Ill.), Rantoul (Ill.), Italy., Illinois Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois Rantoul, Italy
Abstract

Photographic negative of (R-L) pilot Wendell Pruitt and crew chief Sam Jacobs of the 302nd Fighter Squadron, with the P-51 Mustang "Alice Jo" in Italy

Published
2024

89. Pilots, Ground Crew and P-40 Warhawk 'Ruthea' in North Africa.

Author

Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., Mark Hanson, Curator., Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., and Mark Hanson, Curator.

Subjects
World War, 1939-1945 Aerial operations, American., World War, 1939-1945 Participation, African American., Fighter pilots., Aviation ground crews., P-40 (Fighter plane), Photographs., Pilotes de chasse., Personnel au sol., Curtiss P-40 (Avion de chasse), Photographies., photographs., Aviation ground crews, Fighter pilots, Military operations, Aerial American, Military participation African American, P-40 (Fighter plane), Photographs, Chanute Air Force Base (Ill.), Rantoul (Ill.), Africa, North., Afrique du Nord., North Africa, Illinois Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois Rantoul
Abstract

Black and white photograph of pilots and ground crew with the P-40 Warhawk "Ruthea" prior to a mission in North Africa

Published
2024

90. George S. 'Spanky' Roberts.

Author

Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., Mark Hanson, Curator., Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., and Mark Hanson, Curator.

Subjects
Fighter pilots., Mustang (Fighter plane), World War, 1939-1945 Aerial operations, American., World War, 1939-1945 Participation, African American., Pilotes de chasse., Mustang (Avion de chasse), Fighter pilots, Military operations, Aerial American, Military participation African American, Mustang (Fighter plane), Chanute Air Force Base (Ill.), Rantoul (Ill.), Italy., Illinois Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois Rantoul, Italy
Abstract

Black and white photograph of George "Spanky" Roberts posed by a P-51 Mustang "By Request" in Italy

Published
2024

91. Heinkel He 111 Disassembly.

Author

Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., Mark Hanson, Curator., Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., and Mark Hanson, Curator.

Subjects
Aviation mechanics (Persons), World War, 1939-1945 Aerial operations, American., World War, 1939-1945 Participation, African American., Heinkel 111 (Bomber), Photographs., Heinkel 111 (Bombardier), Photographies., photographs., Aviation mechanics (Persons), Heinkel 111 (Bomber), Military operations, Aerial American, Military participation African American, Photographs, Chanute Air Force Base (Ill.), Rantoul (Ill.), Italy., Illinois Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois Rantoul, Italy
Abstract

Black and white photograph of crewmen who appear to be disassembling an abandoned Heinkel He 111 German bomber in Sicily or elsewhere in Italy.

Published
2024

92. Water Break, Italy.

Author

Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., Mark Hanson, Curator., Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., and Mark Hanson, Curator.

Subjects
World War, 1939-1945 Aerial operations, American., World War, 1939-1945 Participation, African American., Photographs., Photographies., photographs., Military operations, Aerial American, Military participation African American, Photographs, Chanute Air Force Base (Ill.), Rantoul (Ill.), Italy., Illinois Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois Rantoul, Italy
Abstract

Black and white photograph of a group of six men under a tree in Sicily or elsewhere in Italy. They appear to be gathered at a drinking water tank trailer. The man pointing upward may be Benjamin O. Davis, Jr., and the man in the center of the photo may be Lemuel Custis.

Published
2024

93. George 'Spanky' Roberts, Italy.

Author

Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., Mark Hanson, Curator., Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., and Mark Hanson, Curator.

Subjects
Fighter pilots., Mustang (Fighter plane), World War, 1939-1945 Aerial operations, American., World War, 1939-1945 Participation, African American., Pilotes de chasse., Mustang (Avion de chasse), Fighter pilots, Military operations, Aerial American, Military participation African American, Mustang (Fighter plane), Italy., Chanute Air Force Base (Ill.), Rantoul (Ill.), Illinois Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois Rantoul, Italy
Abstract

Black and white photograph of pilot George "Spanky" Roberts in the cockpit of his P-51C Mustang, Italy. The photograph's inscription reads: "To: An Old Pal forever the best outfit in the W.S.A.A.F."

Published
2024

94. Three Men, Italy.

Author

Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., Mark Hanson, Curator., Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., and Mark Hanson, Curator.

Subjects
World War, 1939-1945 Aerial operations, American., World War, 1939-1945 Participation, African American., Photographs., Photographies., photographs., Military operations, Aerial American, Military participation African American, Photographs, Chanute Air Force Base (Ill.), Rantoul (Ill.), Italy., Illinois Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois Rantoul, Italy
Abstract

Black and white photograph of three unidentified men in Italy. The sign on the doors behind them reads "Armament."

Published
2024

95. P-51D Mustang Maintenance, Italy.

Author

Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., Mark Hanson, Curator., Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., and Mark Hanson, Curator.

Subjects
World War, 1939-1945 Aerial operations, American., World War, 1939-1945 Participation, African American., Aviation ground crews., Aviation mechanics (Persons), Mustang (Fighter plane), Photographs., Personnel au sol., Mustang (Avion de chasse), Photographies., photographs., Aviation ground crews, Aviation mechanics (Persons), Military operations, Aerial American, Military participation African American, Mustang (Fighter plane), Photographs, Chanute Air Force Base (Ill.), Rantoul (Ill.), Italy., Illinois Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois Rantoul, Italy
Abstract

Black and white photograph of unknown ground crewmen maintaining a P-51D Mustang's .50 caliber machine guns. Shell ejection slots are visible in the open panel under the plane's wing.

Published
2024

96. Men with P-51C Mustang, Italy.

Author

Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., Mark Hanson, Curator., Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., and Mark Hanson, Curator.

Subjects
Aviation mechanics (Persons), Mustang (Fighter plane), World War, 1939-1945 Aerial operations, American., World War, 1939-1945 Participation, African American., Photographs., Mustang (Avion de chasse), Photographies., photographs., Aviation mechanics (Persons), Military operations, Aerial American, Military participation African American, Mustang (Fighter plane), Photographs, Chanute Air Force Base (Ill.), Rantoul (Ill.), Italy., Illinois Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois Rantoul, Italy
Abstract

Black and white photograph of a group of six unidentified men, at least one of whom appears to be a mechanic, with a P-51C Mustang in Italy. The plane is likely one belonging to the 100th Fighter Squadron. The lettering on the white T-shirt reads "Army Air Forces."

Published
2024

97. P-38 Lightening.

Author

Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., Mark Hanson, Curator., Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., and Mark Hanson, Curator.

Subjects
World War, 1939-1945 Aerial operations, American., World War, 1939-1945 Participation, African American., Lightning (Fighter plane), Photographs., Lightning (Avion de chasse), Photographies., photographs., Lightning (Fighter plane), Military operations, Aerial American, Military participation African American, Photographs, Chanute Air Force Base (Ill.), Rantoul (Ill.), Africa, North., Africa, Northern, Afrique du Nord., North Africa, Illinois Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois Rantoul
Abstract

Black and white photograph of a P-38 Lightening, most likely from the 1st, 14th or 82nd Fighter Group, squadron unknown, North Africa.

Published
2024

98. Unidentified Man with P-51C Mustang, Italy.

Author

Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., Mark Hanson, Curator., Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., and Mark Hanson, Curator.

Subjects
World War, 1939-1945 Aerial operations, American., World War, 1939-1945 Participation, African American., Mustang (Fighter plane), Photographs., Mustang (Avion de chasse), Photographies., photographs., Military operations, Aerial American, Military participation African American, Mustang (Fighter plane), Photographs, Chanute Air Force Base (Ill.), Rantoul (Ill.), Italy., Illinois Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois Rantoul, Italy
Abstract

Black and white photograph of an unidentified man standing on the wing of a P-51C Mustang in Italy. Three kill markings are visible under the plane's canopy rail.

Published
2024

99. Herman 'Ace' Lawson with P-51C Mustang.

Author

Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., Mark Hanson, Curator., Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., and Mark Hanson, Curator.

Subjects
Fighter pilots., Mustang (Fighter plane), World War, 1939-1945 Aerial operations, American., World War, 1939-1945 Participation, African American., Photographs., Pilotes de chasse., Mustang (Avion de chasse), Photographies., photographs., Fighter pilots, Military operations, Aerial American, Military participation African American, Mustang (Fighter plane), Photographs, Italy., Italy
Abstract

Black and white photograph of Herman "Ace" Lawson in the cockpit of his P-51C Mustang in Italy. The 99th Fighter Squadron panther appears on the plane's fuselage. The photograph's inscription reads "Always a pal, Ace Lawson."

Published
2024

100. Officers' Discussion.

Author

Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., Mark Hanson, Curator., Thompson, William R., William R. Thompson., Chanute Air Museum, Rantoul, Ill., and Mark Hanson, Curator.

Subjects
World War, 1939-1945 Aerial operations, American., World War, 1939-1945 Participation, African American., Fighter pilots., Photographs., Pilotes de chasse., Photographies., photographs., Fighter pilots, Military operations, Aerial American, Military participation African American, Photographs, Chanute Air Force Base (Ill.), Rantoul (Ill.), Italy., Illinois Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois Rantoul, Italy
Abstract

Black and white photograph of a group of officers in Sicily or elsewhere in Italy. Inscribed on the back in William R. Thompson's handwriting: "Major Baker of the group talks it over with the officers subject: parachutes."

Published
2024

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