Colonel Hewitt T. Wheless

Creator

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Identifier

20026188

Description

Colonel (Col.) Hewitt T. Wheless of Menard, Texas, served as a pilot in the Air Force. He was one of America's and Texas' greatest air heroes of World War II. He is shown seated at a desk and talking on the telephone. He is dressed in military uniform. On the desk there are pieces of paper, a pen, keys, and the telephone. There is mirror on the wall beside him. On December 14, 1941, he piloted a bomber which successfully fought off 18 Japanese planes. He is pleased on new plane plans that Army Air Force is continuing the development and production of "bigger and better bombers." Published in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram morning edition, January 1, 1946.

Archival Date

1945-12-31

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-379

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

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License

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Subjects

Military officers; Military air pilots; Bombers; Telephones; Desks; Mirrors; Pens