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Bell helicopters.

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 27 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

Fred E. Anderson Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CA128-86
Abstract

Fred E. Anderson was a pilot of fixed-wing aircraft for Air America. After the shutdown of Air America, he flew for several other charter services, cargo airlines, and air taxi services. He also worked as a flight instructor. The Fred E. Anderson Collection consists of loose material in folders.

Dates: 1950 - 1997; Majority of material found within 1962 - 1983

Robert Lancy Burn Papers

 Collection
Identifier: CA044-99
Abstract

Robert Lancy Burn was an Air Asia Company Ltd. employee for several months from early 1966 until November 1966, when he became a flight mechanic and supervisor for Air America, Inc. He retired in December 1971. The collection consists of journals, correspondence, and personal documents related to Burn's time with Air America, Inc and Air Asia Company Ltd.

Dates: 1961 - 1980; Majority of material found within 1966 - 1971

Civil Air Transport (CAT) and Air America, Inc. Small Collections

 Collection
Identifier: CA-Small Collections
Abstract

The Civil Air Transport (CAT) and Air America, Inc. Small Collections is comprised of collections of material that are too small to warrant individual arrangement. It is an artificial collection, which are identified by the collection subject’s name.

Dates: 1942 - 2018; Majority of material found within 1962 - 2007

C. Roger Cripliver Papers

 Collection
Identifier: H018-03
Abstract Cripliver worked for the engineering department of the Fort Worth Division of Convair. There he wrote and edited modification instructions for the B-36 Peacemaker, SC-54, and B-58 Hustler aircraft. He later moved to the Logistics Support Division and worked on contracts and negotiations for the F-111 program. In 1993, Cripliver retired from what had become the Fort Worth Division of Lockheed Martin. During his long tenure with Convair, Cripliver became known as the unofficial historian for...
Dates: 1921 - 2007; Majority of material found within 1930 - 1996

James M. Dodds Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CA022-04
Abstract

James M. Dodds worked for Air America from 1967-1974. The collection contains his material used in servicing and repairing aircraft for Air America such as log books, photographs, personal records, and articles of clothing.

Dates: 1960 - 2007; Majority of material found within 1962 - 1975

William G. Fuller Collection

 Collection
Identifier: H002-63
Abstract

William G. Fuller was the first manager of Meacham Field in Fort Worth, TX. He was appointed to the post in 1927 and remained active in North Texas aviation throughout his life, from being Vice President of Globe Aircraft Company, to the Director of Aviation of Fort Worth and later Grand Prairie. The collection contains archival material collected by him, including personal and business papers and other materials accrued throughout his career in civil and military aviation.

Dates: 1917 - 1978; Majority of material found within 1927 - 1971

Gary W. Gentz Papers

 Collection
Identifier: CA073-94
Abstract

Gary W. Gentz served as a flight mechanic with Air America at Udorn, Thailand from April 27, 1971 through June 15, 1974, when he was terminated.

Dates: 1955 - 1974

C. V. Glines, Jr. Papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: H030-07
Abstract

C. V. Glines, Jr. was an internationally renowned aviation authority and historian, and author of thirty-six books and over eight hundred periodical articles. The hallmarks of his writings are his personal experiences in the field of aviation and his personal acquaintance with the subjects or those close to the subjects of his writings, all interwoven with extensive research. An "Honorary Doolittle Raider," Glines was the official historian for the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders.

Dates: 1873 - 2014; Majority of material found within 1945 - 2002

Thomas P. Grady Collection on Laotian Firearms

 Collection
Identifier: CA056-02
Abstract

Thomas Paul Grady worked for Air America, Inc. from May 29, 1968 until his separation form the company on June 30, 1975. He was a rotary-wing aircraft pilot and was based out of Saigon, South Vietnam.

Dates: 1960 - 1975; Majority of material found within 1965 - 1970

Warren H. Gustafson Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CA030-90
Abstract

Captain Warren Harry Gustafson was a fixed-wing pilot stationed in Saigon from July 13, 1966 through December 24, 1971, when he resigned from Air America.

Dates: 1911 - 1997; Majority of material found within 1966 - 1981

Kenneth C. Johnston Papers

 Collection
Identifier: H010-11
Scope and Content This collection contains thank you letters, commendations, police reports, news clippings, and images related to Kenneth C. Johnston's career with the New York Police Department and Bell Helicopter. The Kenneth C. Johnston Papers are housed in one manuscript box, and one oversize box totaling 3.0 linear ft.The collection arrived in good condition, and the archivist identified two series of material.The first series is the General Helicopter...
Dates: 1929 - 2000; Majority of material found within 1958 - 1978

Emmit A. Koelle, Jr. Papers

 Collection
Identifier: TB146-13
Abstract

Emmit Koelle worked as an Air Force officer and as a civilian engineer. As a civilian, he worked for Boeing/Vertol in Philadelphia, PA as an aero engineer and at Bell Helicopter, as Chief of Systems Engineering, in Fort Worth, TX.

Dates: 1955 - 1990; Majority of material found within 1957 - 1960

Marvin A. Krieger Collection

 Collection
Identifier: S036-83
Abstract

Marvin A. Krieger was businessman in advertising and an aviation afficionado. In his spare time, he built aircraft models, winning several awards for his work. He passed away in 2013.

Dates: 1970 - 1995; Majority of material found within 1976 - 1977

Joseph A. Lopes Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CA088-04
Abstract

Joseph A. Lopes was a pilot with Air America in the 1970’s. In addition to his job as a pilot, Lopes became an active member of the Far East Pilots Association (FEPA). FEPA was a union formed by the pilots of Air America to represent their interests. In 1974, negotiations between Air America and FEPA broke down resulting in a strike by the Air America Pilots.

Dates: 1968 - 1975; Majority of material found within 1969 - 1973

Harold F. Miller Papers

 Collection
Identifier: CA158-87
Abstract

Harold Frederick Miller was employed by Air America, Inc. as Approved Check Pilot (ACP) and rotor wing pilot at Udorn, Thailand from May 29, 1968 through June 30, 1974, when he resigned from the company.

This collection includes documents, operations manuals, instructions, guides, personnel files, and photographs related to Harold F. Miller's career with Air America.

Dates: 1963 - 1974; Majority of material found within 1969 - 1974

Elmer L. Munsell Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CA057-85
Abstract

Elmer L. Munsell flew for CAT/Air America, Air Asia, and Air Ventures in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War.

Dates: 1962 - 1974; Majority of material found within 1964 - 1974

Bob Rousselot Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CA033-92
Abstract

Bob Rousselot was a member of the American Volunteer Group (AVG) in the Chinese Air Force (Flying Tigers). From January 11, 1947, he served as a Chief Pilot and Vice President of Operations for CAT, until his resignation on October 31, 1963.

Dates: 1940 - 2007; Majority of material found within 1940 - 1967

E. D. Rudolfs Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CA088-13
Abstract

Contains material that relates to E. D. Rudolfs’ duties as a mechanic and helicopter pilot for Air America. It includes manuals, flight, data, and messages.

Dates: 1965 - 1975

John M. Slattery Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: TB037-09
Abstract John Matthew Slattery, a World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War veteran left the Air Force with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. During his Air Force career, Slattery began collecting and documenting information about the history of the helicopter, as well as amassing a collection of models of various helicopters. The bulk of this material was used to establish a historical collection/museum at the offices of Helicopter Foundation International (HFI) in Alexandria, Virginia....
Dates: 1954 - 2003; Majority of material found within 1954 - 1979

French N. Smith, Jr. Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CA136-86
Abstract

French Nestor Smith, Jr. was a captain in the rotary wing division of Air America, Inc. His employment started September 7, 1965, and just prior to the time of his resignation on December 31, 1973, he was an instructor pilot stationed in Udorn, Thailand.

Dates: 1964 - 1989; Majority of material found within 1964 - 1973

Thomas H. Sullivan Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CA137-86
Abstract

Thomas H. Sullivan was the Manager of Flight Operations (MFO) at Vientiane, Laos for Air America, Inc. from September 1, 1968 through June 20, 1974, when he left the company. The collection contains location indicator, forms, documents, books, clippings, manuals, and radio units.

Dates: 1971 - 1973; Majority of material found within 1970 - 1974

A. J. "Sam" Uhl Aviation Photograph Collection

 Collection
Identifier: H078-04
Abstract

The collection is composed of photographs and negatives that include images of both military and civilian aircraft. The images span from WWI to WWII.

Dates: Undated

Joseph A. Weisberg Papers

 Collection
Identifier: H038-94
Abstract From his early life on, Joseph A. Weisberg was interested in journalism and especially in photo journalism with the focus on aviation topics, which also sparked his interest in flying. During World War II, Weisberg trained on and served as a crew member on Consolidated B-24 Liberators. After the war, he settled in Fort Worth, Texas to assume a position at an advertising agency. Shortly thereafter, he established his own marketing company before deciding in 1973 to go back to his initial...
Dates: 1892 - 2001; Majority of material found within 1973 - 1980

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

William J. Yarber Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: TB015-04
Abstract

The material in the William J. Yarber Papers relates to the career of Arthur L. Fornoff. Materials in this collection are manuals, sales brochures, reports, proposals, and promotional publications related to the Bell Helicopter Corporation.

Dates: 1955 - 1992; Majority of material found within 1960 - 1986