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Wilme "Buck" Headley
Photograph of Wilme "Buck" Headley standing in front of a small plane. The plane appears to be a United States Army Air Force P-40. It is possible Buck Headley was a part of the "Flying Tigers" of WWII due to the painted shark mouth on the P-40…
Fred Brown Sonner
Portrait photograph of Fred Brown Sonner, Jr. wearing his Naval Aviator’s flight jacket.
Fred was the son of Fred B. Sonner, Sr. (1881-1970) and Maymil Marie (Maphis) Sonner (1892-1956).
He grew up on W. Washington Street in Strasburg with his…
Fred was the son of Fred B. Sonner, Sr. (1881-1970) and Maymil Marie (Maphis) Sonner (1892-1956).
He grew up on W. Washington Street in Strasburg with his…
WWII Colleagues
Photo of a photograph of a group of unidentified Army Air Force aviators in front of a WWII-era airplane.
The original image was taken in a tropical place as palm fronds are visible.
The original image was taken in a tropical place as palm fronds are visible.
"More Pilots in Training at Valley Airways"
Newspaper clipping showing local men involved in the Civilian Pilots Training Program at the Winchester Airport. The program allowed civilians to be trained to fly aircraft in advance of any induction into military service. It was sponsored by the…