Colorado Air National Guard Heritage Committee Collection —— Wings Over the Rockies

Display
2015.29.0001
Multiple displays (6) each containing Army and Air Force uniform patches which span a number of years; patches are a portion of the collection which belonged to MSgt Frank Stevens.... View Full Record
Model
2015.29.0002
Model of an F-16C fighter jet, like the ones currently flown by Colorado Air National Guard pilots; model is hanging outside the COANG Heritage Room.... View Full Record
Model
2015.29.0003
Model of a Curtis JN-4D, like the ones flown by the Colorado National Guard; this type of plane was used by the 120th Observation Squadron; model is hanging outside the COANG Heritage Room.... View Full Record
Model
2015.29.0004
Model of a F-100C Hun, like the ones flown by the Colorado National Guard; model is hanging outside the COANG Heritage Room.... View Full Record
Model
2015.29.0005
Model of a P-51 Mustang, like the ones flown by the Colorado National Guard; model is hanging outside the COANG Heritage Room.... View Full Record
Display
2015.29.0006
Display detailing the history of the COANG unit, the 138th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron.... View Full Record
Display
2015.29.0007
Display containing photographs of planes and personnel which belonged to the Colorado Air National Guard Flinstone Airlines unit.... View Full Record
Display
2015.29.0008
Display containing photographs and information about the Colorado Air National Guard unit, 120th Weather Flight.... View Full Record
Photograph
2015.29.0009
Photograph of a satellite, which was donated by the 137th Space Warning Squadron from Greeley, Colorado.... View Full Record
Display
2015.29.0010
Display containing information about state call-ups for the Colorado Air National Guard in the recent past.... View Full Record
Photograph
2015.29.0011
Photograph of four 138th Weapon's Controllers receiving the award of "Master of Air Defense" on 04 AUG 1967... View Full Record
Insignia
2015.29.0012
Small display case with the Master of Air Defense patch inside.... View Full Record
Cap, Baseball
2015.29.0013
Baseball cap with the the number "138" on it, representing the 138th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron.... View Full Record
Photograph
2015.29.0014
Photograph of a mobile radar / detection system used by 138th personnel.... View Full Record
Photograph
2015.29.0015
Photograph of display board at 138th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron.... View Full Record
Letter
2015.29.0016
Framed letter of commendation about the 138th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron written by COL E.C. Morrisey.... View Full Record
Certificate, Achievement
2015.29.0017
Certificate for The Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, given to the 138th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron for their service from 01 MAY1964 to 31 MAR 1966.... View Full Record
Glass, Flute
2015.29.0018
Glass flute from a ceremony honoring COL E.C. Morrisey in 1990.... View Full Record
Trophy
2015.29.0019
Trophy from the 138th AC & W Squadron Weapons Meet from 1984; awarded to 1LT Westfall, TSgt Ezell, and SSgt Rounsavell.... View Full Record
Photograph
2015.29.0020
Framed photograph of COL E.C. Morrisey, the first commander of the 138th AC & W Squadron.... View Full Record
Plaque, Award
2015.29.0021
Plaque given to the 138th Tactical Control Squadron on 15 OCT 1975 by the Board of Weld County Commissioners in appreciation for their help in restoring and Atlas missle site into a park and archives.... View Full Record
Plaque, Award
2015.29.0022
Plaque honoring the 138th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron for being the first non-flying unit to receive Air Defense Command's highest rating in operational effectiveness.... View Full Record
Statue
2015.29.0023
Statue commemorating the 20th anniversary of the 138th AC&W Squadron.... View Full Record
Trophy
2015.29.0024
C & E Trophy awarded to the 138th Tactical Control Flight.... View Full Record
Pamphlet
2015.29.0025
Pamphlet which discusses the 138th Tactical Control Flight unit of the Colorado Air National Guard from Greeley, Colorado.... View Full Record
Photograph
2015.29.0026
6 Photographs of the former commanders of the 138th Tactical Control Flight.... View Full Record
Photograph
2015.29.0027
45th anniversary photo of 138th personnel.... View Full Record
Photograph
2015.29.0028
Photograph of 138th unit citations and awards.... View Full Record
Plaque
2015.29.0029
Plaque commemorating the retirements of various members of the 138th.... View Full Record
Photograph
2015.29.0030
Photograph of a former commander of the 138th.... View Full Record
Display
2015.29.0031
Wooden, painted display regarding the 138th TCF.... View Full Record
Display
2015.29.0032
Display with the unit insignia of the 138th TCF.... View Full Record
Display
2015.29.0033
Display with photographs of Commanders and Command Chief Master Sergeants of the 140th Tactical Fighter Wing.... View Full Record
Propeller, Aircraft
2015.29.0034
Wooden propeller from an O-19E Observor Aircraft presented to the 140th TFW by retired MSgt Joe Bahmeier; O-19E was used by the Colorado National Guard in the 1930s.... View Full Record
Bomb, Air-to-Surface
2015.29.0035
Two air-to-surface dummy bombs; one painted blue; one with a "Mile High Militia" sticker on it.... View Full Record
Photograph
2015.29.0036
Large photograph of the Minutemen aerial precision team conducting manuevers in F-86 Super Sabre fighter jets.... View Full Record
Display
2015.29.0037
Red, white and blue panel explaining functions of the Air National Guard. Display includes dedication plaque.... View Full Record
Camera
2015.29.0038
Folmer Aero Camera Model K5, used by the 120th Aerial Observation Squadron, Army Air Forces.... View Full Record
Photograph
2015.29.0039
Photo of Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Howard Belles, early pictoral historian of Buckley Air National Guard Base.... View Full Record
Photograph
2015.29.0040
Photographs of 120th Observation Squadron personnel and equipment, Army Air Forces.... View Full Record
Display
2015.29.0041
Pictoral and artistic representation of aicraft used by Colorado Air National Guard painted by James Hopper in 1987-1988.... View Full Record
Display
2015.29.0042
History exhibit telling LT John Harold Buckley's story and why Buckley Air National Guard Base (eventually Buckley Air Force Base) was named for him.... View Full Record
Picture, History
2015.29.0043
Framed photograph of the Minute Men (aerial precision demonstration team) insignia... View Full Record
Reprint
2015.29.0044
Copy of framed painting of Minute Men (aerial precision demonstration team) flying aircraft in formation... View Full Record
Display
2015.29.0045
Display of Lt.Col. Bob Beabout's parachute, which he was forced to use during a bail out on December 6, 1976. The parachute saved his life.... View Full Record
Engraving
2015.29.0046
Engraving honoring the COANG members of the 140th SVF deployment to Rhein Main Air Base in support of OPERATION DESERT SHIELD / DESERT STORM from December 6, 1990 - June 3, 1991... View Full Record
Display
2015.29.0047
Framed ceramic display commemorating the team which accepted the F-16 on behalf of the COANG.... View Full Record
Sticker
2015.29.0048
Sticker with the 120th TFW "Redeye" patch design.... View Full Record
Patch, Military
2015.29.0049
Uniform patch commemorating the Gunsmoke 1993 aerial gunnery competition in which the COANG participated... View Full Record
Buckle, Belt
2015.29.0050
Belt buckle commemorating the Gunsmoke 1993 aerial gunnery competition in which the COANG participated... View Full Record
Badge, Identification
2015.29.0051
Identification badge from the Gunsmoke 1993 aerial gunnery competition in which the COANG participated.... View Full Record
Program
2015.29.0052
Program from the banquet commemorating the Gunsmoke 1993 aerial gunnery competition in which the COANG participated; the banquet occurred on 22 October 1993 at the Sahara Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.... View Full Record
Model
2015.29.0053
Model of an F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet made by General Dynamics; same aircraft currently used by the 120th Tactical Fighter Squadron, COANG.... View Full Record
Glass, Champagne
2015.29.0054
Champagne glass from the banquet commemorating the Gunsmoke 1993 aerial gunnery competition in which the COANG participated; the banquet occurred on 22 October 1993 at the Sahara Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.... View Full Record
Photograph
2015.29.0055
Photograph of 120th TFS personnel in old Western clothing, standing in front of a COANG F-16 fighter jet; photograph was taken during the 1993 Gunsmoke competition.... View Full Record
Patch, Military
2015.29.0056
Multiple patches commemorating the Gunsmoke 1983 aerial gunnery competition in which the COANG participated.... View Full Record
Sticker
2015.29.0057
Sticker commemorating the Gunsmoke 1983 aerial gunnery competition in which the COANG participated.... View Full Record
Buckle, Belt
2015.29.0058
Belt buckle commemorating the Gunsmoke aerial gunnery competition in which the COANG participated.... View Full Record
Buckle, Belt
2015.29.0059
Belt buckle commemorating the A-7D fighter jet flown by the COANG from 1974 to 1991.... View Full Record
Matchbox
2015.29.0060
Matchbox commemorating the Gunsmoke 1983 aerial gunnery competition in which the COANG participated.... View Full Record
Buckle, Belt
2015.29.0061
Belt buckle commemorating the 1987 Gunsmoke aerial gunnery competition in which the COANG participated.... View Full Record
Buckle, Belt
2015.29.0062
Three uniform patch commemorating the 1985 and 1987 Gunsmoke aerial gunnery competition in which the COANG participated.... View Full Record
Plaque, Award
2015.29.0063
Plaque presented to TSgt John R. Kirpatrick on 27 FEB 1988 for his unit's performance during the 1987 Gunsmoke aerial gunnery; his unit was the 140th Munitions Maintenance Branch.... View Full Record
Model
2015.29.0064
Model of an A-7 fighter jet; same aircraft used by the 120th Tactical Fighter Squadron, COANG from 1974 to 1991.... View Full Record
Placecard
2015.29.0065
Placecard for the COANG personnel that attended the banquet in Las Vegas, Nevada for the Gunsmoke 1981 competition.... View Full Record
Photograph
2015.29.0066
Photograph of the awards and trophies received by COANG personnel that participated in the 1981 Gunsmoke Aerial Gunnery Competition.... View Full Record
Sticker
2015.29.0067
Sticker, Distinguished Unit Insignia of 140th Concolidated Aircraft Maintenance (CAM) Squadron of the COANG.... View Full Record
Patch, Insignia
2015.29.0068
Patch, Distinguished Unit Insignia of 140th Concolidated Aircraft Maintenance (CAM) Squadron of the COANG.... View Full Record
Patch, Insignia
2015.29.0069
Patch, Distinguished Unit Insignia of 120th Tactical Fighter Squadron (TFS) of the 140th Wing, COANG.... View Full Record
Sticker
2015.29.0070
Sticker, Distinguished Unit Insignia of 120th Tactical Fighter Squadron (TFS) of the 140th Wing, COANG.... View Full Record
Patch, Military
2015.29.0071
Sticker, Distinguished Unit Insignia of 120th Tactical Fighter Squadron (TFS) of the 140th Wing, COANG.... View Full Record
Badge, Identification
2015.29.0072
Badge showing MSgt Hoffman as a participant in the 1981 Gunsmoke Gunnery Meet... View Full Record
Buckle, Belt
2015.29.0073
Commemorative belt buckle from the 1981 Gunsmoke Gunnery Meet... View Full Record
Cartridge, Dummy
2015.29.0074
Dummy .50 caliber round set up as a display.... View Full Record
Trophy
2015.29.0075
Trophy presented to personnel from the 140th TFW for achieving Top Team Award in the 1983 Gunsmoke Aerial Gunnery Competition.... View Full Record
Trophy
2015.29.0076
Trophy presented to personnel from the 140th TFW for achieving Top Team Award in the 1981 Gunsmoke Aerial Gunnery Competition.... View Full Record
Photograph
2015.29.0077
Photograph honoring Colorado Air National Guardsman Michael Thomas who was killed performing his duties as a Detective for the Aurora Police Department on September 20, 2006.... View Full Record
Helmet, Aviator's
2015.29.0078
Aviator's helmet used by COANG pilot COL Don "D.O." Neary.... View Full Record
Photograph
2015.29.0079
Photograph of COL Don "D.O." Neary in 1969, presumably during the 120th TFS deployment to Vietnam... View Full Record
Photograph
2015.29.0080
Framed photograph of COANG pilot COL Don "D.O." Neary near aircraft in service of 120th TFS... View Full Record
Article
2015.29.0081
News article dated November 9, 1950 informing that all pilots in the COANG were active in Korea in 1950. News photograph shows and identifies the P-51 pilots prior to deployment.... View Full Record
Article
2015.29.0082
News article dated Saturday, November 7 in which is described the experience of LT Donald D. Dishon, a COANG pilot and member of the 120th TFS, who was shot down over Korea when flying a P-51 on mission, and spent 19 months in a POW camp.... View Full Record
Program, Concert
2015.29.0083
Program from the Christmas Eve program that occurred at the Clovis Air Force Base Chapel on 24 DEC 1951.... View Full Record
Card, Holiday
2015.29.0084
Christmas Greetings holiday card sent out on behalf of the 140th Fighter Bomber Wing of the US Air Force, then stationed at Clovis Air Force Base in Clovis, New Mexico.... View Full Record
Photograph
2015.29.0085
Photograph of women, presumably the wives of members of the 140th.... View Full Record
Set, Cup and Saucer
2015.29.0086
Tea cup and saucer made by the women of the NCO Wives Club for the COANG during the Vietnam War deployment of the 120th TFS.... View Full Record
Hat
2015.29.0087
Mesh ball cap style hat, sky blue, reading "Air Guard Chief".... View Full Record
Preserver, Life
2015.29.0088
Pneumatic underarm life preserver, United States Air Force.... View Full Record
Photograph
2015.29.0089
Photograph of the F-35 Fighter Jet... View Full Record
Photograph
2015.29.0090
Photograph of the F-35A jet fighter.... View Full Record
Display
2015.29.0091
Memorial Flag, United States, folded, with certificate exaplaining the flag was flown over Iraq March 19, 2003.... View Full Record
Bottle, Drinking
2015.29.0092
Bottle of sand from the middle east, presumably from Iraq during the COANG's 2003 deployment.... View Full Record
Patch, Military
2015.29.0093
COANG patch for F-16 pilots. "Redeye" nickname is a callout to Walt Williams, whose call sign was "Redeye"... View Full Record
Patch, Military
2015.29.0094
F-16 Fighting Falcon Patch... View Full Record
Coaster
2015.29.0095
Colorado Air National Guard Coaster... View Full Record
Model
2015.29.0096
F-16 Fighting Falcon model recognizing COL Don "D.O." Neary as the Vice Commander of the 140th Tactical Fighter Wing when COANG's F-16 fleet was activated. Dated 04 April 1992.... View Full Record
Uniform, Military
2015.29.0097
COANG Maj. Timothy Conklin's flight suit, patrol cap and boots worn while deployed to Iraq with the 120th TFS... View Full Record
Bible
2015.29.0098
Military issue Holy Bible, OPERATION DESERT STORM... View Full Record
Holder, Flagpole
2015.29.0099
Metalic art minute man holding a miniature U.S. flag... View Full Record
Charter
2015.29.0100
Charter document making the Colorado Air National Guard Heritage Committee a permanent committee of the National Guard Association of Colorado.... View Full Record
Plaque
2015.29.0101
Two plaques with photos and names of members of the Colorado Air National Guard Heritage Committee members.... View Full Record
Display
2015.29.0102
Display outlining the history of State Call-Ups for the Colorado Air National Guard.... View Full Record
Display
2015.29.0103
Display outlining the organizational structure of the Colorado Air National Guard.... View Full Record
Display
2015.29.0104
Display outlining the history of Federal Call-Ups for the Colorado Air National Guard.... View Full Record
Display
2015.29.0105
Display outlining the Dual Status nature of personnel within the Colorado Air National Guard.... View Full Record
Chair, Desk
2015.29.0106
Desk chair used by all of the 140th Tactical Fighter Wing (TFW) Commanders from 1948 through 2007.... View Full Record
Picture
2015.29.0107
Framed picture of an F-16, signed by members of the 120th TFS.... View Full Record
Photograph
2015.29.0108
Framed photograph of members of the Colorado Air National Guard Heritage Committee standing outside the entrance to the Colorado Air National Guard Heritage Room at the Wings Over the Rockies Museum.... View Full Record
Display
2015.29.0109
Framed display listing all previous commanders of the 120th Tactical Fighter Squadron.... View Full Record
Collage
2015.29.0110
Photographic collage / display which includes photographs of Colorado Air National Guard members and their family members, before, during, and after deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.... View Full Record
Map
2015.29.0111
Framed map of Iraq from the Air Force Times.... View Full Record
Photograph
2015.29.0112
Framed photograph of the COANG Gunsmoke Aerial Gunnery Competition team from 1981.... View Full Record
Photograph
2015.29.0113
Framed photograph of the COANG Gunsmoke Aerial Gunnery Competition team from 1983.... View Full Record
Photograph
2015.29.0114
Framed photograph of the COANG Gunsmoke Aerial Gunnery Competition team from 1987... View Full Record
Photograph
2015.29.0115
Framed photograph of the COANG Gunsmoke Aerial Gunnery Competition team from 1993... View Full Record
Display
2015.29.0116
Display with the "Overall Top Team" patch from the Gunsmoke Aerial Gunnery Competition 1981 mounted on a wooden plaque.... View Full Record
Sign, Informational
2015.29.0117
Metal office sign which hung outside the office door of MSG Doug Teasdale at the 140th CAM Squadron Hanger 801 at Buckley Air National Guard base.... View Full Record
Jacket, Flight
2015.29.0118
WWII flying jacket.... View Full Record
Jacket
2015.29.0119
Blue U.S. Air Force uniform jacket worn by BG John L. France, the former TAG of the CONG.... View Full Record
Trophy
2015.29.0120
Award to 140th Tactical Fighter Wing (TFW) Maintenance Crew for being the Top A-7 Maintenance Team at the 1987 Gunsmoke.... View Full Record
Trophy
2015.29.0121
Award to 140th Tactical Fighter Wing (TFW) for being the Top A-7 Load Crew at the 1987 Gunsmoke.... View Full Record
Photograph
2015.29.0122
Series of photos of Minutemen Aerial Precision Demonstration Team rehearsing formations. Pilots are Curran, Williams, Ferrier, and Cherry... View Full Record
Newspaper
2015.29.0123
Newspaper clipping explaining the discontinuation of the MinuteMen aerial precision demonstration team... View Full Record
Card, Business
2015.29.0124
Business card of Col Walter Williams as the leader of the MinuteMen Aerial Precision Demonstration Team... View Full Record
Sticker
2015.29.0125
Sticker of the Minutemen aerial precision demonstration team logo... View Full Record
Folder, File
2015.29.0126
Pocket folder conatining letters and stories pertaining to the Minutemen Air National Guard Supersonic Precision Flying Team... View Full Record
Newspaper
2015.29.0127
Newspaper story describing an upcoming performance of the Minutemen Aerial precision demonstration team at an upcoming Air Force Day in the Caribbean... View Full Record
Magazine
2015.29.0128
Magazine from the Denver Post dated 02 SEP 56, which highlights the COANG Minute Men Precision Aerial Team.... View Full Record
Photograph
2015.29.0129
Photograph of a COANG F-86 Sabre and F-16 fighter jets painted in the pattern of the Minutemen Aerial Precision Demonstration Team.... View Full Record
Uniform, Military
2015.29.0130
Manikin / mannequin wearing the MinuteMen pilot Robert D. Odle's fight suit of the Minutemen Aerial Precision Demonstration Team. Boots, gloves, name tag and garrison cap are included.... View Full Record
Photograph
2015.29.0131
Series of photos showing the F-100 Super Sabres and pilots on the runway and in formation. The jets belonged to the MinuteMen Precision Aerial Demonstration Team.... View Full Record
Trophy
2015.29.0132
Trophy awarded to Col. Walt Williams for founding and leading the MinuteMen Aerial Precision Demonstration Team, 1953-1959.... View Full Record
Trophy
2015.29.0133
Trophy presented to the COANG MinuteMen, the Precision Aerial Demonstration Team of the Air National Guard. From the Denver Chapter International Plastic Modeller's Society.... View Full Record
Photograph
2015.29.0144
Series of photographs of MinuteMen pilots and aircraft, both group and individual.... View Full Record
Drawing
2015.29.0145
Drawing of a MinuteMen F86 Sabre... View Full Record
Ad, Newspaper
2015.29.0146
Copy of newspaper ad describing MinuteMen pilot CPT John T. Ferrier's accident during an aerial show.... View Full Record
Obituary
2015.29.0147
Obituary of COANG member and MinuteMen pilot Wynn Coomer... View Full Record
Invitation
2015.29.0148
Invitation for COANG member and MinuteMen pilot Bob Cherry's memorial service, September 19th, 2002 in Hangar 909 at Buckley Air Force Base... View Full Record
Patch, Military
2015.29.0149
MinuteMen Precision Aerial Demonstration Team patch... View Full Record
Sandal
2015.29.0150
Sandals worn by MAJ Gobel James while a POW during the Vietnam War.... View Full Record
Uniform, Organizational
2015.29.0151
Summer clothing including shirt and shorts worn by MAJ Gobel James during his time in captivity as a Prisoner of War in Vietnam... View Full Record
Uniform, Organizational
2015.29.0152
Winter clothing including shirt and pants worn by MAJ Gobel James during his time in captivity as a Prisoner of War in Vietnam. Uniform was also used during interrogation and propoganda sessions... View Full Record
Soap
2015.29.0153
Tooth paste / tooth cleaner and case used by Gobel James while in captivity in a Prisoner of War Camp in Vietnam... View Full Record
Toothbrush
2015.29.0154
Tooth brush used by Gobel James while in captivity in a Prisoner of War Camp in Vietnam... View Full Record
Spoon, Soup
2015.29.0155
Spoon used by Gobel James while in captivity in a Prisoner of War Camp in Vietnam... View Full Record
Bracelet, Identification
2015.29.0156
Identification Bracelet used by Gobel James while in captivity in a Prisoner of War Camp in Vietnam... View Full Record
Pipe, Smoking
2015.29.0157
Pipe kit used by Gobel James while in captivity in a Prisoner of War Camp in Vietnam.... View Full Record
Photograph
2015.29.0158
Photograph of Gobel James returning home following captivity in a Prisoner of War Camp in Vietnam.... View Full Record
Photograph
2015.29.0159
Photograph of Gobel James on his aircraft... View Full Record
Letter
2015.29.0160
Letter to Mrs Betty James from the USAF personnel center notifying her of her husband Gobel James' status of missing in action (MIA)... View Full Record
Letter
2015.29.0161
Letter to Maj. Gen. John France explaining items donated to Air Heritage Committee.... View Full Record
Painting
2015.29.0162
Painting by Jim Potter of 120th Tactical Fighter Squadron F-100C Super Sabres dropping bombs on a North Vietnamese ammo supply boat along the Mekong Delta. Painting appears to be completed in 1989. Painting is titled "Mission Vietnam"... View Full Record
Photograph
2015.29.0163
Framed photograph with the poem "High Flight" printed on it.... View Full Record
Newspaper
2015.29.0164
Two clippings of newspaper articles detailing two Colorado Air National Guard casualties in the Vietnam War.... View Full Record
Photograph
2015.29.0165
Foam board photograph with two men, one in civilians and one in uniform, from the Vietnam era.... View Full Record
Photograph
2015.29.0166
Foam board photograph of COANG pilots and personnel standing next to a fighter jet.... View Full Record
Plaque
2015.29.0167
Plaque in memorial MAJ Clyde Seiler, the COANG pilot who died in on March 28, 1969 performing his duties, while serving in the Vietnam War; plaque was presented by his fellow Continental Airlines pilots.... View Full Record
Checklist
2015.29.0168
Pilots' abbreviated flight crew checklist for the F-100D(1) and F-100F(1) fighter jets.... View Full Record
Photograph
2015.29.0169
Foam board photograph of COANG F-100 fighter jet at Phan Rang Airbase in Vietnam.... View Full Record
Model
2015.29.0170
Model of Colorado Air National Guard F-100D labeled Hank Meis... View Full Record
Insignia
2015.29.0171
Metal patch for 120th Tactical Fighter Squadron... View Full Record
Ad, Newspaper
2015.29.0172
Copy of newspaper article addressing COANG's two pilot casualties during the 1968 Call Up in Vietnam, Perry Jefferson and Clyde Seiler... View Full Record
Etching, Relief
2015.29.0173
Etchings from the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, D.C. honoring the 120th TFS KIA in the 1968 Call Up. Perry Jefferson and Clyde Seiler.... View Full Record
Plaque
2015.29.0174
Plaque memorializing the death in combat of CPT Perry Jefferson of the COANG on 03 APR 15 during the Vietnam War.... View Full Record
Bracelet, Identification
2015.29.0175
Bracelet memorializing the death in combat of CPT Perry Jefferson of the COANG on 03 APR 15 during the Vietnam War.... View Full Record
Mortar, Artillery
2015.29.0176
Mortar fragment from a round shot at U.S. personnel on 28 JAN 1969 at Phan Rang airbase; recovered by COANG personnel.... View Full Record
Bomb
2015.29.0177
M 117 bomb fragment from a round shot at U.S. personnel on 28 JAN 1969 at Phan Rang airbase; recovered by COANG personnel.... View Full Record
Lighter
2015.29.0178
Zippo-like lighter with the inscription: "To those who never fought for it the price of freedom shall never be known."... View Full Record
Magazine
2015.29.0179
Magazine titled "Mission Vietnam".... View Full Record
Newspaper
2015.29.0180
Two newspaper articles about the service of Colorado Air National Guardsmen in the Vietnam War.... View Full Record
Display
2015.29.0181
Display that is a recreation of a plaque commemorating the COANG fighter pilots that served in the Vietnam War.... View Full Record
Display
2015.29.0182
Display that details a visit that the members of the 120th TFS received at Phan Rang AB from GEN Westmoreland, the then commmander of U.S. forces in Vietnam during the Vietnam War.... View Full Record
Display
2015.29.0183
Display that details comat stories related to COANG personnel that served in the Vietnam War.... View Full Record
Photograph
2015.29.0184
Framed photograph of those that participated in the COANG Vietnam/Pueblo Reunion which occurred in 1989.... View Full Record
Newspaper
2015.29.0185
Reproduced newspaper article from the Denver Post about the redeployment home of the COANG personnel which served in Vietnam during the Vietnam War.... View Full Record
Plaque
2015.29.0186
Wood plaque with the Cougar insignia of the 120th TFW on it and a dedication to MG Joe C. Moffitt from The Raggedy Assed Milita (name those in the 120th which served in Vietnam gave themselves), from Phan Rang, Vietnam 1968... View Full Record
Photograph
2015.29.0187
Photograph of a COANG aircraft which was destroyed by an enemy attack at Phan Rang AB in Vietnam in 1969.... View Full Record
Helmet, Aviator's
2015.29.0188
Helmet which belonged to GEN Robin Olds; has decals indicating enemy aircraft kills of Communist MiG fighter jets. Also included is a blue ascot with white jet figures on it.... View Full Record
Boomerang
2015.29.0189
Boomerang from Austalia brought back to the U.S. by Tom Emmett who got it while on R & R in Austalia.... View Full Record
Trophy
2015.29.0190
Frank Kistler Trophy awarded to 1LT Carlos Reavis of the 45th DIV, A.S., U.S. Army (precursor to the 140th TFW and 120th TFS) for winning the Denver to Parco Air Race on 09 AUG 1925; includes a photograph of 1LT Carlos Reavis.... View Full Record
Trophy
2015.29.0191
Trophy for the Second Annual Pikes Peak Sportsman's Air Meet, the Tri Ford Motor Race. Received by Curtis Reavis, who was a pilot in the race who was flying for Curtis Flying Service.... View Full Record
Photograph
2015.29.0192
Photograph of a damaged 45th IN DIV Air Services plane in Casper, WY.... View Full Record
Calendar
2015.29.0193
1933 Calender from the 120th Observation Squadron, 45th Division out of Lowry Field in Denver, Colorado... View Full Record
Model
2015.29.0194
Two metal model airplanes: Douglas O-2H used by 120th Observation Squadron form 1928-34 and the Consolidated O-17 used from 1930-35.... View Full Record
Photograph
2015.29.0195
Photograph of a two 120th Observation Squadron personnel: SGT Rudoloph and MAJ Stone standing in front of an aircraft.... View Full Record
Photograph
2015.29.0196
Photograph of Lowry Field.... View Full Record
Pin, Insignia
2015.29.0197
Pilot's / Air Services personnel "Wings" pin.... View Full Record
Photograph
2015.29.0198
Photograph of LT Stanford Gregory of the 120th Observation Squadron... View Full Record
Wheel, Vehicle Steering
2015.29.0199
Steering wheel from an unknown aircraft from 1912... View Full Record
Trophy
2015.29.0200
Frank Kistler Trophy for the Pony Express Race National Mile High Air Meet of 1926 in Denver, Colorado; awarded to LT Daniel F. Kearns of the 120th Observation Squadron.... View Full Record
Record, Military
2015.29.0201
Federal Recognition form for 1LT Daniel F. Kearns of the 120th Observation Squadron dated 30 JUL 1926.... View Full Record
Card, Identification
2015.29.0202
Two identification cards for Daniel F. Kearns; one as a 1LT and the other as a LTC.... View Full Record
Card, Identification
2015.29.0203
Leather U.S. Army Air Services wallet with an identification cards for MAJ Daniel F. Kearns.... View Full Record
Photograph
2015.29.0204
Photograph of the officers of the 120th Observation Squadron in 1941.... View Full Record
Photograph
2015.29.0205
Photograph of the Enlisted Soldiers of the 120th Observation Squadron in 1941.... View Full Record
Log, Flight
2015.29.0206
Set of flight log books which belonged to Daniel Kearns of the 120th Observation Squadron.... View Full Record
Medal
2015.29.0207
State of Colorado award for Active Service for the Colorado Air National Guard.... View Full Record
Bible
2015.29.0208
Bible which belonged to CPL Roy Mentzer.... View Full Record
Sunglasses
2015.29.0209
Flight sunglasses and pouch from the U.S. Army Air Forces.... View Full Record
Roster
2015.29.0210
Induction Roster
Colorado National Guard
Induction roster for Soldiers inducted into the Colorado National Guard during the years of 1940 through 1941, World War II; produced by the Office of the Adjutant General, State of Colorado, 1942; roster belonged to CPT Charles L. Schliecker of the... View Full Record
Newspaper
2015.29.0211
Newspaper article about the formal declaration of "presumeable death" for CPT Howard S. Thatcher, from the Colorado National Guard, who went missing along with the rest of his crew of his B-24 Liberator while conducting a reconnaissance mission in t... View Full Record
Record, Medical
2015.29.0212
Infirmary records from Buckley Field, CO from 02 JUN 1942 through 02 MAY 1943; records were taken by Mary G. Nigro, R.N., the nurse, and W.E. Blanchard, M.D., the attending surgeon.... View Full Record
Pennant
2015.29.0213
Pennant for Buckley Field, Colorado and the U.S. Army Air Forces.... View Full Record
Map
2015.29.0214
Servicemen's World War Map.... View Full Record
Log, Flight
2015.29.0215
Flight log from SGT Harry S. Emily of the 120th Observation Squadron; the instructor listed for his flights was 1LT Joe C. Moffitt, future TAG of the State of Colorado.... View Full Record
Pin, Insignia
2015.29.0216
Collar brass pins / insignia worn by SGT Harry S. Emily of the 120th Observation Squadron during WW II.... View Full Record
Photograph
2015.29.0217
Photographs of pilots from the 120th Observation Squadron during WW II, some of whom were the first of the "Flying Sergeants" to arrive in England. Those shown are: MSgt Howard Belles, MSgt Wayne Carlton, Albert Metzger, John "Mutts" Williams, and H... View Full Record
Menu
2015.29.0218
Thanksgiving Day Meal menu from 20 NOV 1941 for the 120th Observation Squadron while station at Biggs Field.... View Full Record
Uniform, Military
2015.29.0219
U.S. Army Air Forces uniform which belonged to then 1LT Joe C. Moffitt. Uniform includes: OD green dress jacket, tan dress shirt, tan necktie, OD green service cap; includes unit patches, pins, insignia, etc; 1LT Joe C. Moffitt was a member of the 1... View Full Record
Picture, History
2015.29.0220
Framed picture of MG Joe C. Moffitt. Picture was presented by the National Guard Association of Colorado in 1968. Picture is signed by members of the organization and also includes a small photograph of a training aircraft used by MG Moffitt when he... View Full Record
Patch, Military
2015.29.0221
Leather, painted patch with the Cougar mascot of the 120th Observation Squadron.... View Full Record
Display
2015.29.0222
Hanging display recognizing the 45th IN, 120th Observation Squadron, and J.C. Moffitt.... View Full Record
Model
2015.29.0223
Two abstract models of airplanes made using metal and spark plugs.... View Full Record
Paperweight
2015.29.0224
Paperweight which belonged to MG Moffitt, which has a card with a note inside from then Governor of Colorado John Love.... View Full Record
Board, Shoulder
2015.29.0225
MG shoulder board for a U.S. Air Force dress uniform shirt which belonged to MG Joe C. Moffitt.... View Full Record
Statue
2015.29.0226
Statue given to MG Joe C. Moffitt by the "COANG Gang" in 1976.... View Full Record
Plaque
2015.29.0227
Plaque from the Colorado Aviation Historical Society inducting MG Joe C. Moffitt into the Colorado Aviation Hall of Fame in 1974.... View Full Record
Program
2015.29.0228
Program with MG Joe C. Moffitt and the Guard Minuteman on it.... View Full Record
Card, Membership
2015.29.0229
Membership card to the NCO Club which belonged to Joe C. Moffitt.... View Full Record
Photograph
2015.29.0230
Photograph of LT Joe C. Moffitt in dress uniform.... View Full Record
Photograph
2015.29.0231
Framed photograph of SGT Joe C. Moffitt at Lowry Field in 1938.... View Full Record
Helmet, Military
2015.29.0232
Helmet with two stars and "Moffitt" painted on; used by MG Joe Moffitt while serving as TAG.... View Full Record
Uniform, Occupational
2015.29.0233
Dress Mess uniform top worn MG Joe Moffitt while serving as TAG. Includes the jacket, dress shirt, bowtie, and service cap.... View Full Record
Display
2015.29.0234
Display detailing the origins of the Colorado Air National Guard. Includes a photograph of Buckley Air National Guard base in the 1960s.... View Full Record
Display
2015.29.0235
Display detailing the snow mission to Silverton, CO flown by LT Danny Kearns in 1927. Includes a letter to Kearns from Beula Beeler Evans of Guffey, CO.... View Full Record
Plaque
2015.29.0236
Plaque listing the past sponsor of the Heritage Committee.... View Full Record
Display
2015.29.0237
Display showing the progression of the Cougar unit insignia for the 120th.... View Full Record
Painting
2015.29.0238
Painting of COANG A-7D jets flying in formation.... View Full Record
Painting
2015.29.0239
Painting of COANG F-100C fighter jet in flight.... View Full Record
Painting
2015.29.0240
Painting of COANG A-7D jet being serviced on the tarmac at Buckley.... View Full Record
Mug, Coffee
2015.29.0241
Coffee mugs which belonged to Walt Williams, a former member of the 120th TFS and commander of the 140th TFW.... View Full Record
Softball
2015.29.0242
Softball used by CPT Walt Williams during a game played on 08 MAY1945 in England during service in WW II.... View Full Record
Nametag
2015.29.0243
Nametape for Walt E. Williams when he was a part of the 140th TFW.... View Full Record
Patch, Insignia
2015.29.0244
Patch with Walt Williams Colo ANG stiched on it around a skiier.... View Full Record
Photograph
2015.29.0245
Photograph of BG Walt Williams.... View Full Record
Display
2015.29.0246
Display / license plate with One Star and the Air National Guard insignia.... View Full Record
Patch, Insignia
2015.29.0247
Leather patch with a flying helmet and torch.... View Full Record
Medal
2015.29.0248
U.S. Armed Forces Expeditionary Service medal.... View Full Record
Display
2015.29.0249
Mirror display with the Minuteman Insignia, Air National Guard insignia, and Brigadier General Walter E. Williams OCT 1946 - June 1975 on it.... View Full Record
Plaque
2015.29.0250
Metal plaque with Walter E. Williams Brig. General written.... View Full Record
Record, Medical
2015.29.0251
Army Air Forces physical records card with belonged to Walt Williams.... View Full Record
Patch, Military
2015.29.0252
Army Air Forces unit patch.... View Full Record
Jug, Whiskey
2015.29.0253
Little Brown Jug given to BG Walt Williams upon his retirement, with all aircraft that he flew during his career written on it and a Redeye patch on it.... View Full Record
Trophy
2015.29.0254
Trophies awarded to LTC Walt Williams and his team for aerial gunnery competitions.... View Full Record
Plaque
2015.29.0255
Plaque awarded to LTC Walt Williams and his team for winning an aerial gunnery competition.... View Full Record
Patch, Insignia
2015.29.0256
Patch representing the winning team of the ANG Fighter Gunnery Meet in 1954... View Full Record
Uniform, Military
2015.29.0257
U.S. Air Force uniform jacket which belonged to BG Walt Williams.... View Full Record
Model
2015.29.0258
Model of an F-86 Sabre fighter jet painted in the Minutemen pattern in a display honoring Walt Williams and the Minutemen Air Demonstration Team.... View Full Record
Helmet, Aviator's
2015.29.0259
Helmet worn by Walt Williams when serving on the Minutemen Air Demonstration Team; in the display outside the Heritage Room with the F-86 Sabre model.... View Full Record
Plaque, Award
2015.29.0260
Plaque from the Colorado Aviation Historical Society (Hall of Fame) recognizing the Minutemen Air Demonstration Team and giving them the Organization Award.... View Full Record
Photograph
2015.29.0261
Photograph of F-86 Sabre fighter jets belonging to the Minutemen Air Demonstration Team on the runway.... View Full Record
Display
2015.29.0262
Display detailing the history and activities of the Colorado National Guard Army Air Forces in the 1920s.... View Full Record
Display
2015.29.0263
Display detailing the history and activities of the Colorado National Guard Army Air Forces in the 1930s.... View Full Record
Display
2015.29.0264
Display detailing the history and activities of the Colorado National Guard Army Air Forces and the newly created Colorado Air National Guard in the 1940s.... View Full Record
Display
2015.29.0265
Display detailing the history and activities of the Colorado Air National Guard in the 1950s.... View Full Record
Display
2015.29.0266
Display detailing the history and activities of the Colorado Air National Guard in the 1960s.... View Full Record
Display
2015.29.0267
Display detailing the history and activities of the Colorado Air National Guard in the 1970s.... View Full Record
Display
2015.29.0268
Display detailing the history and activities of the Colorado Air National Guard in the 1980s.... View Full Record
Display
2015.29.0269
Display detailing COANG activities after the 9/11 terroist attacks, including deployment to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.... View Full Record
Photograph
2015.29.0270
Unit photograph of the 120th Observation Squadron during the interwar years.... View Full Record
Painting
2015.29.0271
Painting of an F-100C fighter jet.... View Full Record
Display
2015.29.0272
Display with the Colorado State Flag which was flown by COANG personnel at Phan Rang AB during their service in the Vietnam War.... View Full Record
Plaque
2015.29.0273
Plaque presented to the 140th TFW by the Greater Aurora Chamber of Commerce in recognition of the units service during the Vietnam War.... View Full Record
Painting
2015.29.0274
Print of a painting depicting the experience of LT Walt Williams during an emergency landing and encounter with author Ernest Hemingway in France.... View Full Record
Log, Flight
2015.29.0275
Log book which belonged to 2LT Walt Williams while serving in WW II.... View Full Record
Display
2015.29.0276
Display with news articles regarding the funeral of Colorado's last MIA from the Vietnam War.... View Full Record
Map
2015.29.0278
Map of Vietnam from Stars and Stripes.... View Full Record
Poster
2015.29.0279
Recruitment poster from 1940s for the Army Air Forces.... View Full Record
Display
2015.29.0280
Display detailing the history and activities of the Colorado Air National Guard in the 1990s.... View Full Record