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Schwarzer (Donald Everett) Personal Papers
SDASM.SC.10127
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Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
San Diego Air and Space Museum Library and Archives
Title: Donald Everett Schwarzer
source:
Schwarzer, Donald Everett
Identifier/Call Number: SDASM.SC.10127
Physical Description:
0.22 Cubic Feet
1 box 10” X 2.5” X 15”,
Date (inclusive): 1924-1955
Abstract: Schwarzer served in the Eighth Air Force 392nd Bomb Group during World War II. He flew various missions, including 23 over
Germany, receiving a Purple Heart and Air Medal.
The collection is open to researchers by appointment.
Some copyright may be reserved. Consult with the library director for more information.
[Item], [Filing Unit], [Series Title], [Subgroups], [Record Group Title and Number], [Repository “San Diego Air & Space Museum
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Immediate Source of Acquisition
The materials in this Collection were donated to the San Diego Air and Space Museum.
Donald Everett Schwarzer, son of Albert J. (a veteran of WWI) and Dorothy Schwarzer, was born in 1924 in New York. He went
to Brooklyn Technical High School and attended Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute. He entered the service in 1942 and was appointed
an aviation cadet in 1943. He trained at several airfields, including Dorr Field, and was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant in the
U.S. Army Air Force in May 1944. He flew the Consolidated B-24 Liberator bomber with the Eighth Air Force 392nd Heavy Bomb
group. He was awarded an Air Medal (and later a Purple Heart) and flew missions over continental Europe including at least
23 over Germany, Poland, Belgium, Holland, Norway, and France.
He was honorably discharged April 26, 1951 and entered the Air Reserve in 1953.
Collection consist of 1 box 10” X 2.5” X 15”, containing letters, photographs, and personal correspondence with parents, as
well as official military records and correspondence.
Related SDASM Resources:
Flickr B-24 Liberator Images
http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=consolidated+B+24+Liberator
Eighth Air Force Special Collection
http://www.sandiegoairandspace.org/collections/collection_item.php?id=84
Secondary Sources:
Eighth Air Force Historical Society website - 392nd Bombardment Group
http://www.8thafhs.org/bomber/392bg.htm
Subjects and Indexing Terms
United States. Army Air Forces. Bombardment Group (H), 392nd
United States. Air Force. Air Force, 8th
Consolidated B-24 Liberator Family
Schwarzer, Donald Everett
Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation
Consolidated Aircraft (Firm)