American Aviation Historical Society AAHS Spring 1982

Cover: Republic P-47D of The Chaplin Fighter Museum, Mesa, Arizona in the markings of Colonel Bob Basler of the 325th Fighter Group

Contents:

• NAS Lakehurst 1921 - 1941 A Pictorial History
• Guided Missiles - The U.S.Navy Pioneer
• Larry Bell Museum
• Nicolas Beazley Airplane Company - The Garage That Grew Wings
• Final Report of Development, Procurement, Performance and Acceptance of XP-39E Airplanes
• Excerpts from Bell XP-39E Flight Test Report 23-943-030
• "Big Stud" Flies Again
• The Long Rangers - Insignia of the 307th Bomb Group