Captain Leonard A. Swanson

Creator

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Identifier

20034740

Description

Captain Leonard A. Swanson is a 26-year-old Liberator pilot. He is back home in Fort Worth, Texas, after serving 18 months in India. He is spending his furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Niles Swanson, and his wife Mrs. Jane Swanson. Captain Swanson is a graduate of Taylor High School and the University of Texas. He entered the Army Air Force in November of 1941. Before going overseas, Captain Swanson piloted the first bomber to begin training of combat crews in Fort Worth, Texas. The Captain is shown standing against a wall, dressed in a military uniform.

Archival Date

1944-06-16

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-606

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

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License

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Subjects

Swanson, Leonard A. (Capt.); Military personnel; Military uniforms; Liberator; Pilots; University of Texas; Military leaves and furloughs; United States. Army Air Forces