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Punches (Joel) B-17 Digital Logbook Collection
SDASM.SC.30004
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Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
San Diego Air and Space Museum Library and Archives
Title: Joel Punches B-17 Flight Log Collection
Identifier/Call Number: SDASM.SC.30004
Physical Description:
0.05 Cubic Feet
One DVD, also on the photo server under "Digital Only Collection"
Date (inclusive): 1939-1945
Abstract: Log book kept by Joel Punches for his B-17F missions in World War Two.
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.
Joel Punches served in the 8th Air Force during World War Two. He was the navigator on a B-17 which flew in several missions
during World War Two. He eventually was shot down, and spent several months in Europe evading the Germans until he was rescued
by allied forces.
One PDF copy of his logbook.
Log Book Collection.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
United States. Army. Air Corps
World War, 1939-1945
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress Family
Punches, Joel