Biographical / Historical
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Scope and Contents
Related Materials
Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
San Diego Air and Space Museum Library and Archives
Title: 90th Bomb Group Special Collection
creator:
Fetter, Thomas
Identifier/Call Number: SDASM.SC.10195
Physical Description:
1 Cubic Feet
5 Large Bankers Boxes, 5.5 Cubic Feet.
Date (inclusive): 1941-1945
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.
Biographical / Historical
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.
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.
Scope and Contents
5 large Bankers Boxes, 5.5 cubic feet.
Related Materials
B-24 Subject Files
B-24 Photos
Subjects and Indexing Terms
World War, 1939-1945
World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Pacific Area
United States. Air Force. Air Force, 5th
United States. Army Air Forces. Bomb Group, 90th
Consolidated B-24 Liberator Family
Fetter, Thomas