Corsair (Fighter plane)
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:
J. Russell Clark Collection
Collection
Identifier: CV008-91
Abstract
For over fifty years, John Russell Clark dedicated his many and varied talents to the advancement of the field of aviation. He received well-deserved recognition for his many significant contributions.
Dates:
1920 - 1986; Majority of material found within 1930 - 1970
Kaj L. Nielsen Papers
Collection
Identifier: CV012-18
Abstract
Kaj L. Nielsen was a mathematician who pursued various professional and academic careers, distinguishing himself at Chance Vought Aircraft as a member of the design teams that developed the Vought F4U Corsair and Vought V-173 Flying Pancake. The bulk of the collection contains his engineering notes for the development of the propellers for the Vought V-173.
Dates:
1941 - 2018; Majority of material found within 1944 - 1948
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
Arthur L. Schoeni Papers
Collection
Identifier: CV005-97
Abstract
The Arthur L. Schoeni Papers contain photograph prints, photograph negatives, manuscripts, typescripts, clippings, and scrapbooks collected by the donor.
Dates:
1917 - 1988; Majority of material found within 1971 - 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
Vought Aircraft Company Collection (VACC)
Collection
Identifier: CV017-82
Abstract
The Vought Aircraft Company is the second oldest aircraft manufacturing company in the United States. They were established in 1917 by Chance Milton Vought, a young aeronautical engineer and aviation pioneer. Over the years they have designed and produced many famous and highly successful aircraft. In the late 1940s, the company moved its headquarters to Dallas, Texas. The Vought Company has merged and separated several times with other companies since it first started in the early 1900s. They...
Dates:
1911 - 2013