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 Summary

One Chinese phrase book in addition to eight manuals issued to Civil Air Patrol Members in 1944 and 1945, believed to come from Base #19 in Portland, ME.

 Biographical / Historical

The Civil Air Patrol (CAP), established in 1941, was the official civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force during World War II. Providing essential aerial surveillance and reconnaissance, CAP played a crucial role in various military operations. With thousands of volunteers, the organization focused on training and education of new pilots by supplying structured curriculum and practical experience to ensure that aviators had the knowledge and skills necessary to assist in logistical support.

 Identifier

NASM.2024.0057

Creator

United States. War Department

Date

1940-1945

Provenance

Andrew Butsch, Gift, 2024, NASM.2024.0057

Extent

.39 Cubic feet (1 box)

Archival Repository

National Air and Space Museum Archives

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of manuals collected by Andrew Butsch. Materials include three field manuals, three technical manuals, and three miscellaneous manuals. Excluding the Chinese Phrase Book, the eight other manuals were issued to members of the Civil Air Patrol circa 1944.

Arrangement note

Arranged by manual number, thereunder by date.

Rights

Material is subject to Smithsonian Terms of Use. Should you wish to use NASM material in any medium, please submit an Application for Permission to Reproduce NASM Material, available at Permissions Requests.

Restrictions

No restrictions on access

Citation

Aviation Technical Manuals [Butsch], NASM.2024.0057, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution.

Topics

Aeronautics

Type

Collection descriptions

Archival materials

Technical manuals