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1. Crewman and Pilot with P-51D 'Bertha V,' Italy.

Author

Thompson, William R. and Thompson, William R.

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

Black and white photograph of an unidentified crewman and pilot standing by the P-51D Mustang "Bertha V" in Italy

Published
2024

2. Tuskegee Airmen and Local Children 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
World War, 1939-1945 Aerial operations, American., World War, 1939-1945 Participation, African American., Fighter pilots., Children., Photographs., Pilotes de chasse., Photographies., photographs., Children., 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 a group of Tuskegee airmen and some local children in Sicily. John Gibson of the 99th Fighter Squadron appears in the center of the photograph. The children are getting water from a well located across from camp.

Published
2024

3. Clarence C. Jamison, 99th Fighter Squadron.

Author

Thompson, William R. and Thompson, William R.

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., 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 99th Fighter Squadron pilot Clarence C. Jamison and other, unidentified, pilots at chow time. Taken in Sicily.

Published
2024

4. Ed Thomas with P-51C 'Meatball Rap', Ramitelli, Italy.

Author

Thompson, William R. and Thompson, William R.

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., Ramitelli (Italy), Chanute Air Force Base (Ill.), Rantoul (Ill.), Illinois Chanute Air Force Base., Illinois Rantoul.
Abstract

Black and white photograph of airman Ed Thomas with the plane usually flown by Bill Campbell. Note the name under the canopy rail.

Published
2024

5. Tuskegee Airman with Puppy and 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), Puppies., Photographs., Pilotes de chasse., Curtiss P-40 (Avion de chasse), Chiots., Photographies., photographs., Fighter pilots., Military operations, Aerial American., Military participation African American., P-40 (Fighter plane), Photographs., Puppies., Chanute Air Force Base (Ill.), Rantoul (Ill.), Illinois Chanute Air Force Base., Illinois Rantoul.
Abstract

Black and white photograph of an unidentified Tuskegee airman with a puppy standing on the wing tip of a P-40 Warhawk.

Published
2024

6. Howard L. Baugh, 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 Italy., Mustang (Fighter plane), World War, 1939-1945 Aerial operations, American., World War, 1939-1945 Participation, African American., Photographs., Pilotes de chasse Italie., 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.), Illinois Chanute Air Force Base., Illinois Rantoul., Italy.
Abstract

Black and white photograph of 99th Fighter Squadron pilot Howard Baugh with the P-51C "Apache II" in Italy. The plane's blue and white checked cowl and a 99th Fighter Squadron logo on one propeller blade are clearly visible

Published
2024

7. William E. Griffin.

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 99th Fighter Squadron replacement pilot William E. Griffin, possibly taken in Italy. His name and serial number are inked on the front of his life vest.

Published
2024

8. Lee Rayford and Bascom S. Waugh During Shrapnel Removal, 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 Italy., World War, 1939-1945 Aerial operations, American., World War, 1939-1945 Participation, African American., Photographs., Pilotes de chasse Italie., Photographies., photographs., Armed Forces Flight surgeons., 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., Italy.
Abstract

Black and white photograph of 99th Fighter Squadron pilot Lee Rayford having shrapnel removed from his leg after his plane was hit by flak during an escort mission over Germany. 301st Fighter Squadron flight surgeon Bascom S. Waugh is removing the shrapnel.

Published
2024

9. Lemuel R. Custis and Unknown Airman.

Author

Thompson, William R., Chanute Air Museum., William R. Thompson., Thompson, William R., Chanute Air Museum., and William R. Thompson.

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 Lemuel R. Custis and an unknown airman standing in a foxhole, location unknown.

Published
2024

10. Pilots, 99th Fighter Squadron, 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 Italy Sicily., Photographs., Pilotes de chasse Italie Sicile., 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., Italy Sicily.
Abstract

Black and white photograph of pilots of the 99th Fighter Squadron as they prepare to leave Sicily for Licata, Italy.

Published
2024

11. Henry Perry 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
Fighter pilots., P-40 (Fighter plane), World War, 1939-1945 Aerial operations, American., World War, 1939-1945 Participation, African American., 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 99th Fighter Squadron pilot Henry "Herky" Perry in the cockpit of a P-40 Warhawk. The pilot's and crew chief's names, S. Watson and E. Banks, respectively, appear beneath the side windscreen

Published
2024

12. Mission Briefing in North Africa or 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
Briefing, Military., World War, 1939-1945 Aerial operations, American., World War, 1939-1945 Participation, African American., Fighter pilots., P-40 (Fighter plane), Photographs., Briefing militaire., Pilotes de chasse., Curtiss P-40 (Avion de chasse), Photographies., photographs., Briefing, Military., 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 a mission briefing in North Africa or Italy with a P-40 in the background. George "Spanky" Roberts is on the left facing to right and Lemuel R. Custis is in sunglasses at the center. Custis was the 99th Fighter Group's operations officer

Published
2024

13. Henry Perry, 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 Italy., Mustang (Fighter plane), World War, 1939-1945 Aerial operations, American., World War, 1939-1945 Participation, African American., Photographs., Pilotes de chasse Italie., 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.), Illinois Chanute Air Force Base., Illinois Rantoul., Italy.
Abstract

Black and white photograph of 99th Fighter Squadron pilot Henry "Herky" Perry with a P-51D Mustang in Italy

Published
2024

14. George S. Roberts and Henry Perry.

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., Pilotes de chasse., Fighter pilots., 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 99th Fighter Squadron pilots (L-R) George S. Roberts and Henry "Herky" Perry, taken in an unknown location

Published
2024

15. Edward Toppins and Wendell Pruitt, Italy.

Author

Thompson, William R. and Thompson, William R.

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

Black and white photograph of (L-R) pilots Edward Toppins of the 99th Fighter Squadron and Wendell Pruitt of the 302nd Fighter Squadron shaking hands by a P-51C Mustang belonging to the 302nd Fighter Squadron. The 302nd's distinctive red and yellow striped cowl band is visible on the aircraft.

Published
2024

16. Lemuel R. Custis.

Author

Thompson, William R., Chanute Air Museum., William R. Thompson., Thompson, William R., Chanute Air Museum., and William R. Thompson.

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 Lemuel R. Custis, one of the first five pilots to complete training at Tuskegee Army Air Field.

Published
2024

17. Hannibal M. Cox with P-51 C 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
Fighter pilots Italy., Mustang (Fighter plane), World War, 1939-1945 Aerial operations, American., World War, 1939-1945 Participation, African American., Photographs., Pilotes de chasse Italie., 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.), Illinois Chanute Air Force Base., Illinois Rantoul., Italy.
Abstract

Black and white photograph of pilot Hannibal M. Cox standing on the wing of a P-51C Mustang in Italy.

Published
2024

18. Fred E. Hutchins and Crew Chief, Italy.

Author

Thompson, William R. and Thompson, William R.

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

Black and white photograph of (L-R) Fred E. Hutchins and an unidentified crew chief, both of the 302nd Fighter Squadron, with the P-51 Mustang "Little Freddie." The photograph is inscribed: "Freddie E. Hutchins Thanks a million." The back of the photograph was also inscribed, but the ink has deteriorated to the point of making the inscription illegible

Published
2024

19. Unloading Bombs.

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., Bombs., Photographs., Pilotes de chasse., Bombes., Photographies., photographs., Bombs., 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 members of the 99th Fighter Squadron unloading 1,000-lb. bombs, possibly in Italy. Note "99th FS" on the trailer

Published
2024

20. Pilot With Distinguished Flying Cross.

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., Distinguished Flying Cross (Medal), Photographs., Pilotes de chasse., Photographies., photographs., Distinguished Flying Cross (Medal), 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 pilot wearing the Distinguished Flying Cross. The photograph was taken in an unknown location.

Published
2024

21. Pilot and P-51D 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 Italy., Mustang (Fighter plane), Photographs., Pilotes de chasse Italie., 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.), Illinois Chanute Air Force Base., Illinois Rantoul., Italy.
Abstract

Black and white photograph of an unidentified pilot in the cockpit of a P-51D Mustang in Italy.

Published
2024

22. P-51C Mustang and Pilot, 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 Italy., Mustang (Fighter plane), Photographs., Pilotes de chasse Italie., 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.), Illinois Chanute Air Force Base., Illinois Rantoul., Italy.
Abstract

Black and white photograph of an unidentified pilot in the cockpit of a P-51D Mustang in Italy.

Published
2024

23. Edward C. Gleed Conducting 332nd Fighter Group Mission Briefing, Italy.

Author

Thompson, William R. and Thompson, William R.

Subjects
Fighter pilots., World War, 1939-1945 Aerial operations, American., World War, 1939-1945 Participation, African American., Briefing, Military., Photographs., 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.), Illinois Chanute Air Force Base., Illinois Rantoul.
Abstract

Black and white photograph of Edward C. Gleed conducting a mission briefing in Italy.

Published
2024

24. Lemuel Custis and Leon Roberts, 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
Fighter pilots., World War, 1939-1945 Aerial operations, American., World War, 1939-1945 Participation, African American., Military camps Italy., Photographs., Pilotes de chasse., Camps Italie., Photographies., photographs., Fighter pilots., Military camps., 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 pilots (L-R) Lemuel Custis and Leon Roberts in camp, North Africa. The operations tent is visible in the background.

Published
2024

25. Charles Dryden.

Author

Thompson, William R. and Thompson, William R.

Subjects
Fighter pilots., P-40 (Fighter plane). World War, 1939-1945 Aerial operations, American., World War, 1939-1945 Participation, African American., Photographs., Pilotes de chasse., Photographies., photographs., Fighter pilots., 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 99th Pursuit Squadron pilot Charles Dryden. His P-40 was nicknamed "A-Train," and he later wrote an autobiography entitled "A-Train: Memoirs of a Tuskegee Airman," published by the University of Alabama Press in 1997. He retired from the Air Force in 1962

Published
2024

26. Lee Rayford.

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 99th Fighter Squadron pilot Lee Rayford writing in a notebook, location unknown. There appear to be photographs in the desk he is using.

Published
2024

27. 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
Fighter pilots., P-40 (Fighter plane), World War, 1939-1945 Aerial operations, American., World War, 1939-1945 Participation, African American., 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

Color photograph of Jack Rogers with a P-40 Warhawk. Rogers, who became a Chicago judge, had the reputation of being one of the best dive bomber pilots.

Published
2024

28. Pilot and Crewman.

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., Photographs., Pilotes de chasse., Personnel au sol., Photographies., photographs., Aviation ground crews., 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 pilot and crewman, possibly at Ramitelli, Italy. The three cylinders on table are breathable oxygen. The photograph may depict part of a pilot equipment check.

Published
2024

29. William A. Campbell.

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 99th Fighter Squadron pilot William A. "Wild Bill" Campbell.

Published
2024

30. James L. Johnson and Benjamin O. Davis, Jr.

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 pilot James L. Johnson and 332nd Fighter Group commander Benjamin O. Davis, Jr., taken in an unidentified location.

Published
2024

31. Herman 'Ace' Lawson 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., 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 pilot Herman "Ace" Lawson in Sicily. The 99th Fighter Squadron's panther insignia is visible on his jacket.

Published
2024

32. Airmen and P-40 Warhawk 'Ory II.'

Author

Thompson, William R. and Thompson, William R.

Subjects
Fighter pilots., P-40 (Fighter plane), World War, 1939-1945 Aerial operations, American., World War, 1939-1945 Participation, African American., 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 a group of unidentified men posed with the P-40 Warhawk "Ory II," location unknown

Published
2024

33. Charles and Maxine Hall.

Author

Thompson, William R. and Thompson, William R.

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 Charles Hall, the first African American to shoot down an enemy plane in World War II, and his wife Maxine, occasion and location unidentified.

Published
2024

34. 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

35. 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

36. 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

37. 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

38. Airman Relaxing on Coast.

Author

Thompson, William R. and Thompson, William R.

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 an unidentified airman in an unknown coastal location. The airborne plane may be a Supermarine Spitfire.

Published
2024

39. Unidentified Airman.

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, location unknown. A 15th Air Force patch is visible on the left shoulder of his jacket.

Published
2024

40. 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

41. 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

42. 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

43. 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

44. 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

45. Blitz in Sicily (Newspaper Photograph).

Author

Thompson, William R. and Thompson, William R.

Subjects
Bombing, Aerial Sicily., 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 images of pilot Benjamin O. Davis, four other pilots, and a P-40 Warhawk superimposed over a newspaper photograph of battle damage in Sicily. Caption reads "Our Flyers in Air Blitz that Knocked Sicily Out of the War."

Published
2024

46. 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

47. 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

48. 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

49. 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

50. 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

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