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Edgar J. Wynn (1913--1947) was a barnstormer and civilian air transport pilot who served in both the Royal Canadian Air Force and later the US Air Force. This collection consists of several copies of a publication written by Wynn as well as a photo album.
Identifier
NASM.1993.0029
Creator
Wynn, Edward J., 1914-
Date
1939-[ca. 1940s]
Provenance
Gardette L. Cumpston, Gift, 1993, NASM.1993.0029.
Extent
0.23 Cubic feet (1 flatbox; 1 folder)
Archival Repository
National Air and Space Museum Archives
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of several copies of Edgar J. Wynn's So You're Going to Fly the Big Stuff and a photo album. The album measures approximately 10 x 11 inches and contains images dating mainly from 1939 to 1941, many taken in Canada or New York. The album also contains extensive captioning by Wynn. Aircraft shown in the album include the Luscombe Model 8; Waco F-2; Douglas DC-3; Consolidated B-24 Liberator; North American Harvard; and the Sikorsky S-42 Clipper.
Arrangement note
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Rights
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Restrictions
No restrictions on access
Citation
Edgar J. Wynn Collection, NASM.1993.0029, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution.
Topics
Aeronautics, Military
Aeronautics
Air pilots
Airplanes -- Ferrying
Aeronautics, Commercial
Aeronautics -- Exhibitions
Type
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Photograph albums
Publications