The Descriptive Finding Guide for the William Wheatley Personal Photo Collection SDASM.SC.20046

Alan Renga
San Diego Air and Space Museum Library and Archives
1/2/2015
2001 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park
San Diego 92101


Language of Material: English
Contributing Institution: San Diego Air and Space Museum Library and Archives
Title: William "Bill" Wheatley Personal Photo Collection
Identifier/Call Number: SDASM.SC.20046
Physical Description: 0.1 Cubic Feet One Photo Envelope
Date (inclusive): 1920-1945
Abstract: William "Bill" Wheatley was a test pilot for Consolidated Aircraft.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open to researchers by appointment.

Conditions Governing Use

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

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The materials in this Collection were donated to the San Diego Air and Space Museum.

Preferred Citation

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

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.

Scope and Contents

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

Related Materials

Consolidated/Convair Collection.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

De Havilland DH.4
Consolidated PB-2A
Consolidated PBY-5 Catalina
Consolidated PB2Y Coronado
Consolidated Aircraft (Firm)
Wheatley, William "Bill"

 

Photo Envelope 01

Physical Description: Photos numbered 09_02235 to 09_02249