William "Bill" Wheatley Personal Photo Collection, 1920-1945

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Summary

Abstract:
William "Bill" Wheatley was a test pilot for Consolidated Aircraft.
Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet One Photo Envelope
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Item], [Filing Unit], [Series Title], [Subgroups], [Record Group Title and Number], [Repository “San Diego Air & Space Museum Library & Archives”]

Background

Scope and content:

Photos numbered 09_02235 to 09_02249 showing events from his career.

Biographical / historical:

William "Bill" Wheatley was Consolidated's chief test pilot who was killed June 2nd, 1941 when the B-24 he was flying crashed. He also flight tested PBYs and the PB2Y.

Acquisition information:
The materials in this Collection were donated to the San Diego Air and Space Museum.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

The collection is open to researchers by appointment.

Terms of access:

Some copyright may be reserved. Consult with the library director for more information.

Preferred citation:

[Item], [Filing Unit], [Series Title], [Subgroups], [Record Group Title and Number], [Repository “San Diego Air & Space Museum Library & Archives”]

Location of this collection:
2001 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park
San Diego, CA 92101, US
Contact:
(619) 234-8291
archives@sdasm.org
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