90th Bomb Group Special Collection, 1941-1945
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Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- Fetter, Thomas
- Abstract:
- This collection documents the 90th Bombardment Group service during World War II. The 90th, known as the "Jolly Rogers" served with the 5th Air Force in the Pacific Theater during the Second World War.
- Extent:
- 1 Cubic Feet 5 Large Bankers Boxes, 5.5 Cubic Feet.
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and content:
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5 large Bankers Boxes, 5.5 cubic feet.
- Biographical / historical:
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Formed in early 1942, the 90th Bombardment Group, part of the Fifth Air Force of the United States Army Air forces, operated the Consolidated B-24 Liberator heavy bomber in the Southwest Pacific Theater, initially from Queensland, Australia. The group was awarded two Distinguished Unit Citations and the Philippine Presidential Unit Citation for its extensive and meritorious combat service.
- 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:
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The collection is open to researchers by appointment.
- Terms of access:
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Some copyright may be reserved. Consult with the library director for more information.
- Location of this collection:
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2001 Pan American Plaza, Balboa ParkSan Diego, CA 92101, US
- Contact:
- (619) 234-8291