Eight (8) manuals to Civil Air Patrol Members in 1944 and 1945, believed to come from Base #19 in Portland, ME. One (1) Chinese phrase book is also included in this collection.
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.