Heritage Management (Investigation Type)
Studies and plans related to managing or planning for the care, interpretation, preservation, or protection of archaeological resources, including collections, records, and sites.
9,701-9,706 (9,706 Records)
This study examines the crashes that occurred at this training facility from 1942-1945. Most that are discussed are categorized as Notable Accidents, which include fatalities, major damage to aircraft, and atypical crashes. There were 59 Notable Accidents with 134 fatalities which are discussed in individual crash sections. Official accident reports follow. There were 134 minor accidents categorized as Incidents. They are situations that resulted in only minor damage to planes and humans. The...
World War II P-38G-10-LO Aircraft Restoration and Historical Context (2002)
This study was prepared in part to satisfy the need to document the planning, recovery, restoration, and display of Lockheed P-38G-10-LO, serial number 42-13400, the "Lightning". The Lightning is the only one remaining of the 1,082 G models produced during World War II. It is one of approximately 26 Lightnings remaining of the 10,038 produced. It was also the first aircraft to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The study also provides additional documentation supporting the...
The Wreck of the Libelle and other Early European Visitors to Wake Island (2005)
This paper details the early European history of the atoll and focuses on a shipwreck and the subsequent salvage events.
Wright Brothers Monument Photo at Maxwell AFB (2023)
Undated black and white photograph of the Wright Brothers monument at Maxwell Air Force Base.
WWII History Magazine: Wake Island Survivor (2012)
A short excerpt from the Military Heritage WWII History magazine about civilian World War II survivor, Glen Binge, who had lived through the battle at Wake Island and three and a half years as a Prisoner of War in Japan's most infamous prisoner of war camp.
Zones of Archaeological Potential for Hanscom Air Force Base- Main Base Map (2018)
Map describing areas of archaeological sensitivity and potential for the Main Base of Hanscom Air Force base. Includes images of diagnostic artifacts and artifacts recovered from investigations at the base.