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Title
Bag, Duffel
Date Created and/or Issued
1942-1945
Contributing Institution
History San Jose Research Library
Collection
History San Jose Online Catalog
Rights Information
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Description
Khaki aviator's kit duffel bag used by Captain Samuel L. Washington. Washington enlisted in the Air Force in November 1942. He graduated with the 44-F pilot class from the Tuskegee program on June 27, 1944. He was assigned to the 99th squadron of the 332nd fighter group. As the group transitioned from P-40 fighters to the newer P-51 Mustangs, their aircraft was decorated with bright red spinners and tails and the squadron was nicknamed the Red-Tails. They were based in Italy and provided air support for bomber missions over Germany during the final stages of the European theatre in 1945.
Type
image
Identifier
BE7F84E2-705B-4AE5-B00C-571903646917
2012-40-5
Subject
United States. Army Air Forces. Fighter Group, 332nd

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