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De Havilland Aircraft Company, ltd.

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:

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

Byrne V. Baucom Collection

 Collection
Identifier: F005-78
Abstract

The Byrne V. Baucom Collection contains materials generated by, for, and about Captain Baucom who served in the First Aero Squadron as an aerial observer in France during WWI.

Dates: 1912 - 1927; Majority of material found within 1918

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

Lawrence E. De Leon Photograph Collection

 Collection
Identifier: H025-82
Abstract

Lawrence E. De Leon was an Airport Engineer working for a consulting firm. He collected photographs of various aircraft manufacturers.

Dates: 1909 - 1975; Majority of material found within 1919 - 1945

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

Welman A. Shrader Papers

 Collection
Identifier: H030-84
Abstract

Welman A. Shrader was both an aviation journalist, an aviation photographer, and a pilot. He was the Director of Publications for the Institute of Aeronautical Sciences, the predecessor of The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, (AIAA). Shrader wrote several books and/or provided images from his private collection.

Dates: 1903 - 1981; Majority of material found within 1953 - 1979

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