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[2013 Dyess Open House]

Photograph of the view looking out over the crowds and planes on the apron at Dyess Air Force Base.

Date: 2013

Partner: McMurry University Library

[2013 Open House at Dyess]

Photograph of two of the planes on display at the Dyess 2013 Open House. Crowds of people are gathered around the planes on the apron.

Date: 2013

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: McMurry University Library

[Aerial of Dyess Open House in 2013]

Photograph of the view looking down on the buildings at the Dyess Air Force Base during the 2013 Open House.

Date: 2013

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: McMurry University Library

[Dyess AFB Open House]

Photograph of the view looking out over planes on the apron at Dyess Air Force Base. Crowds of people are gathered around the planes on the apron and some trucks are parked.

Date: 2013

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: McMurry University Library

[Dyess AFB Open House - 2013]

Photograph of the view looking down at a B-1B and a C-130 as well as smaller planes. A crowd of people are gathered around the planes on the apron and some vehicles are parked.

Date: 2013

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: McMurry University Library

[Dyess Open House in 2013]

Photograph of the view looking down on planes on the apron at Dyess Air Force Base. A man with an Abilene Police t-shirt is seen in the foreground.

Date: 2013

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: McMurry University Library

[Hangars at Dyess AFB Open House]

Photograph of the view looking down on a hangar and other buildings at the Dyess Air Force Base during the 2013 Open House.

Date: 2013

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: McMurry University Library

[Vehicles at Dyess Open House - 2013]

Photograph looking down on the cars parked on the air field for the 2013 Dyess Open House.

Date: 2013

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: McMurry University Library

[Clipping: "WASP Trainer Plane Restored to 1940s Glory"]

Newspaper clipping with an article about how Elizabeth Strohfus joined the WASP and the restoration of a 1942 Boeing Stearman PT-17 and another article about how a woman joined the WASP. Other articles about weather and current events are also included.

Date: May 29, 2011

Creator: Kendall-Ball, Greg

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Cactus outside of Abilene]

Photograph of a cactus growing along a wire fence outside of Fort Phantom Hill in Abilene, Texas. The stone structures of the monument are visible in the background.

Date: March 2005

Creator: Mallory, Randy

Item Type: Photograph

Location: 32.448736 -99.733144

Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Clipping: 'Like a homesick angel']

Newspaper clipping containing two articles about the fiftieth reunion of the WASP by Loretta Fulton: "Reno, Gov. Richards Salute Women Pilots" and "WASP's Return to Sweetwater."

Date: May 23, 1993

Creator: Fulton, Loretta

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: 'Like a homesick angel']

Newspaper clipping of an article about the celebration of the 50th WASP Anniversary Reunion and some experiences from former WASPs. Part of another article about Governor Ann Richards attending the reunion is also included.

Date: May 23, 1993

Creator: Fulton, Loretta

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: 'Like a homesick angel']

Newspaper clipping about WASPs attending their 50th anniversary and the unveiling of a statue dedicated to them. An account of June Drew flying again for the first time in fifty years is also shared.

Date: May 23, 1993

Creator: Fulton, Loretta

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Lucile Wise to Mr. & Mrs. Frances, June 24, 1989]

Letter from Lucile Wise to Mr. and Mrs. Frances thanking them for the invitation to hold their 50th birthday reunion in Sweetwater, Texas in 1992 and potentially building a memorial wall for WASP. Included are other papers that give information about the history of WASP and specific members.

Date: June 24, 1989

Creator: Wise, Lucile

Item Type: Letter

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: "Zoot Suits, Parachutes, and Wings of Silver, Too"]

Magazine clipping of an article about the history of the WASPs and some of their personal experiences in aviation.

Date: September 1987

Creator: Henderson, Sheila

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

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Interview with Colonel Robert Dempsey

Interview with Colonel Robert Dempsey, commander of the 96th Bomb Wing at Dyess Air Force Base. In the interview, Colonel Dempsey discusses the role of Dyess and how it fits into the Strategic Air Command's overall operations.

Date: March 9, 1987

Duration: 30 minutes 27 seconds

Creator: Dempsey, Robert & McCaleb, Gary

Item Type: Video

Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

Summary History of Abilene Army Air Field 1942-1946

Narrative about the activities at the Abilene Army Air Field while it was during World War II. It includes descriptions about personnel and troop organization, training, accidents, official communications, morale and activity on the base, airplanes and maintenance, and other information about operations.

Date: October 1986

Creator: Edward, Lonnie

Item Type: Book

Partner: McMurry University Library

[B-1B Taxiing at Dyess Air Show]

Picture of the arrival ceremony of the B-1B at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas on 29 June 1985. Picture shows the Air Force Band playing for the ceremony as the B-1 taxies up to the bandstand. The Star of Abilene decal can be seen in the starboard side of the fuselage indicating this singular event as it was the only time that decal was used.

Date: June 29, 1985

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: McMurry University Library

[New Large Hangar]

Photograph of the back of a newly built large hangar at Dyess Air Force Base. The photograph was taken from a parking lot across the street with a few vehicles visible.

Date: 1985?

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: McMurry University Library

[B-52H Aircraft at Dyess]

Photograph of the side view of a B-52H on the apron at Dyess Air Force Base with a camouflage painting and a 96th Bomb Wing emblem.

Date: 1981~/1985~

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: McMurry University Library

[Loading Bombs at Dyess - 1981]

Copy slide of a photograph of a crew pushing a carrier with bombs on it to the underneath part of the aircraft in preparation of loading.

Date: 1981

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: McMurry University Library

[Clipping: Burleson Slaps at McGovern]

Newspaper clipping of an article about the dedication ceremonies of two WASP memorials.

Date: June 25, 1972

Creator: Simmons, Wally

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Order of Fifinella Reunion Starts Today]

Newspaper clipping about the WASP returning to Sweetwater for their 30th reunion as well as what training was like for them while serving in the military.

Date: June 23, 1972

Creator: Simmons, Wally

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[News Script: Ryan speaker]

Photocopy of a script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about Air Force Chief of Staff General John D. Ryan speaking at the annual Abilene Chamber of Commerce Banquet.

Date: May 7, 1971, 12:00 p.m.

Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)

Item Type: Script

Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

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[Clipping: "WASP Trainer Plane Restored to 1940s Glory"]

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[Clipping: 'Like a homesick angel']

[Clipping: 'Like a homesick angel']

[Letter from Lucile Wise to Mr. & Mrs. Frances, June 24, 1989]

[Clipping: "Zoot Suits, Parachutes, and Wings of Silver, Too"]

Interview with Colonel Robert Dempsey

Summary History of Abilene Army Air Field 1942-1946

[B-1B Taxiing at Dyess Air Show]

[New Large Hangar]

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[Loading Bombs at Dyess - 1981]

[Clipping: Burleson Slaps at McGovern]

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