Search for Aircraft of WWII by Serial number

AFHSO responds to requests for information about the Air Force's history from private organizations, government agencies, and the general public.  monographs, studies, and reports to preserve the history of the U.S. Air Force. Many of these are available for purchase through the Government Printing Office.

Listing of Aircraft by Serial Number and description of AC

Probably the most helpful site on the internet today.  Great place to help you do research on Veterans service, Aircraft and Units of the USAAF

Best message board on the internet for getting answers to your inquiries regarding USAAF in WWII

Another good research source.  Also a good message board

    (Missing Air Crew Report)

Search for people that are deceased in the Social Security Data base this can at least answer if the veteran you are looking for is still alive.  Very easy to use

I hope you find this site helpful in gaining understanding of the 8^th Air Force during WWII, especially if you are just starting to research what Dad or Uncle Jimmie did during the war.

Share your stories...this Institute is dedicated to the collection and preservation of diaries, letters, memorabilia, and comparable materials relating to the everyday experiences of the participants in World War II;

The Commission was established by Congress at the request of General John J. Pershing to honor the accomplishments of the American Armed Forces where they have served since World War I.  Locate Cemetaries and Monuments to all War Veterans

Search for the burial place of WWII servicemen and women

Access to the Florida State University Photograph Collection

Search the maxwell.af.mil domain (Maxwell AFB is the USAF Historians Library)
(includes AFHRA)

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Aviation Archives is the research arm of Historic Wings. Our goal is to help veterans, veterans' families, and others to open a door into the past. Our record involves helping hundreds of individuals to find peace in the passing of loved ones in war, and in researching the careers of fathers, mothers, and relatives who have served