Inventory of the John Leonard Yingst papers, 1941-1945
Finding aid prepared by Rita Morin
Hoover Institution Library and Archives
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Title: John Leonard Yingst papers
Date (inclusive): 1941-1945
Collection Number: 2000C70
Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
1 manuscript box
(0.4 Linear Feet)
Abstract: The John Leonard Yingst papers are comprised of his pilot's flying logbooks, service records, identification documents, and
photographs gathered during his time as a member of the Air Transport Auxiliary. Material relates to airplane ferrying operations
of the Air Transport Auxiliary in Great Britain during World War II.
Creator:
Yingst, John Leonard, 1915-
Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Access
The collection is open for research; materials must be requested in advance via our reservation system. If there are audiovisual
or digital media material in the collection, they must be reformatted before providing access.
Use
For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Acquisition Information
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 2000.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], John Leonard Yingst papers, 1941-1945, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library
& Archives.
Biographical Note
John Leonard Yingst was born May 21, 1915, in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. He joined the Air Transport Auxiliary on January 16,
1941, and served as a flying officer until April 15, 1945. During this time he was responsible for ferrying military aircraft
in Great Britain. After terminating his contract with the Air Transport Auxiliary, he returned home to Pennsylvania.
Scope and Content of Collection
The John Leonard Yingst papers are comprised of pilot's flying logbooks, service records, identification documents and photographs
gathered during Yingst's time as a member of the Air Transport Auxiliary(ATA). The material relates to airplane ferrying operations
of the ATA in Great Britain during World War II, and is arranged in chronological order.
The pilot's flying logbooks relate to John Yingst's first flight in March of 1941 through his final flight in April of 1945.
His service records consist of all contracts entered into with the ATA, accident reports, flight documents, forms related
to rationing, and correspondence related to his contract termination with the ATA. The identification documents consist of
passport, embarkation orders, various alien registration documents, license to possess maps, and an insurance certificate
for a private automobile. The photographs consist of 12 images taken between 1943 and 1945 depicting various ATA ferry groups
in which John Yingst was a member, John Yingst with aircraft, the airport at Ringway, Manchester, and John Yingst with various
companions.
Related Materials
Jane Spencer collection, Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Ann Wood-Kelly papers, Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Subjects and Indexing Terms
World War, 1939-1945 -- Aerial operations
World War, 1939-1945 -- Transportation
Great Britain. Air Transport Auxiliary
box 1, folder 1
Accident Reports
1942-1943
box 1, folder 2
Contracts and Related Correspondence
1941-1945
box 1, folder 3
Flight Documents
1944-1945
box 1, folder 4
Identification and Travel Documents
1941-1945
box 1, folder 6
Pilot's Log Books
1941-1945
box 1, folder 8
Termination Correspondence
1945
