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Hendrix (Lindell Eugene) Personal Papers
SDASM.SC.10067.O/S
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Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
San Diego Air and Space Museum Library and Archives
Title: Lindell Eugene Hendrix Personal Papers
Identifier/Call Number: SDASM.SC.10067.O/S
Physical Description:
0.3 Cubic Feet
Two Archival Boxes
Date (inclusive): 1930-1977
Abstract: Lindell Hendrix served in the 8th Air Force in the World War Two and worked for Republic Aircraft after the War.
Lindell Eugene Hendrix was born on March 7, 1921 in Illinois. He enrolled in the Aviation Cadet academy on November 27, 1939
directly out of college where he attended for two years majoring in Chemistry and Journalism. He soon was deployed into WWII
a year late in July. While he was deployed he received an Air Medal for excellent service while tracking down enemy aircraft
over Southern Europe. He was based in Southern Carolina, Washington, and Oregon. Mr. Hendrix died on April 28, 1980 in San
Diego, California.
The collection is open to researchers by appointment.
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.
[Item], [Filing Unit], [Series Title], [Subgroups], [Record Group Title and Number], [Repository “San Diego Air & Space Museum
Library & Archives”]
This collection contains materials cover Lindell’s career from the time he joined the Cadet program until his retirement with
Catalina Airlines in 1977.
Republic Aircraft Files
Catalina Airline Files
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Republic Aircraft
Catalina Airlines
Air Force Cross (Medal)
United States. Air Force. Air Force, 8th
World War, 1939-1945
Hendrix, Lindell Eugene