Beechcraft (Airplanes)
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 11 Collections and/or Records:
Clarence J. Abadie, Jr. Papers
Collection
Identifier: CA127-86
Abstract
Clarence Joseph Abadie, Jr. worked for Air America from July 28, 1960 to July 31, 1974. At the time of separation from Air America, Abadie's duty station was in Thailand where he served as Vice President.
Dates:
1957 - 1986; Majority of material found within 1961 - 1970
Aircraft Manufacturer's Collection
Collection
Identifier: H008-63
Abstract
This collection contains materials related to aircraft built in the United States, Europe, and Asia.
Dates:
1903 - 2006
John D. Anthony Papers
Collection
Identifier: CA090-89
Abstract
John Dennis (J. D.) Anthony was hired by Air America on November 5, 1970 for the position of safety manager. His base of operation was in Vientiane, Laos where he stayed until he resigned on July 16, 1973.
Dates:
1966 - 1975; Majority of material found within 1970 - 1973
Davis Airlines Collection
Collection
Identifier: H017-12
Abstract
Guy A. Davis is known for his many contributions to the commuter airlines industry, particularly in the state of Texas as co-founder of Davis Airlines at Easterwood Airport, College Station, Texas, with his wife (the former May Bell Nunn.) At the end of his 65 year flying career he had logged over 18,000 hours on over 100 types of aircraft. The collection contains artifacts and archival material collected by him, both personal papers and materials assembled during his career in the fields of...
Dates:
1940 - 2000; Majority of material found within 1965 - 1978
Lawrence E. De Leon Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: H025-82
Scope and Content
The collection contains approximately 1,700 black and white photographs and negatives collected by Lawrence E. De Leon. The Lawrence E. De Leon Photograph Collection is housed in five negative storage boxes totaling 2.0 linear ft.The collection arrived in fair condition. The subjects of the photographs and negatives are airplanes built or manufactured between 1909 and 1975. The processing archivists imposed order and identified three series with the first...
Dates:
1909 - 1975; Majority of material found within 1919 - 1945
Brian K. Johnson Papers
Collection
Identifier: CA052-94
Abstract
Brian Keigh Johnson was an Assistant Chief Pilot, rotor wing, for Air America in Saigon from March 3, 1966 through October 1, 1974, when he resigned from the company.
Dates:
1896 - 2009; Majority of material found within 1960 - 1975
E. C. Kirkpatrick Papers
Collection
Identifier: CA003-93
Abstract
Enos Claire Kirkpatrick (E. C. Kirkpatrick) worked as a pilot for many organizations during and after World War II until the mid 1960’s. At the beginning of the war, he was a pilot for Pan American Airways Ferry Services working in the Africa region providing air logistic services to the British troops. Upon joining China National Aviation Corporation (CNAC) later in the war, he flew more than 600 sorties over “The Hump.” He then joined Civil Air Transport (CAT) during the early to mid 1950’s...
Dates:
1910 - 1992; Majority of material found within 1940 - 1968
Kirk Mc Farlin Collection
Collection
Identifier: CA075-00
Abstract
Kirk Mc Farlin was a pilot and employee of Air America.
Dates:
1961 - 1975; Majority of material found within 1961 - 1975
David W. Ostrowski Collection
Collection
Identifier: H052-08
Abstract
David W. Ostrowski has a life-long interest in airplanes and aviation history. He took pictures and collected photos from other photographers of U.S. and non-U.S manufactured military and civilian aircraft from World War I up to the jet age.
Dates:
1918 - 2007; Majority of material found within 1941 - 1945
Don Teel Collection
Collection
Identifier: H050-83
Abstract
Don Teel worked as Chief of Flight Operations for the Flota Aérea Mercante Argentina (FAMA) and for the U.S. Steel Corporation where he established and operated the Aircraft Department in order to transport the company's executives. In his retirement, Teel was a Corporate Consultant to Bell Helicopter Textron and the Flight Safety Foundation. This collection emphasizes the business aviation aspect of aeronautics and Don Teel as a pilot in particular.
Dates:
1919 - 1993; Majority of material found within 1926 - 1984
Marvin V. Wingrove Collection
Collection
Identifier: CA073-96
Abstract
Marvin Virgil "Windy" Wingrove was hired by Air America Inc. on June 15, 1966 as First Officer for rotor wing aircraft at Udorn, Thailand until he was terminated on June 15, 1974.
Dates:
1966 - 1972; Majority of material found within 1966 - 1970