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Plank Owner Certificate of Lt. Joseph R. Kristufek for USS Yorktown (CV-10).
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Photograph of mass being held on the forecastle of the USS Yorktown (CV-10).
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October 1944 issue of National Geographic Magazine with a collection of Pacific War artwork by US Navy combat artist Lt. William F. Draper. Included in the collection is the painting "Shock Troops of...
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Notice of separation from the U.S. Naval Service for Joseph Kristufek. This paperwork provides a brief overview of Kristufek's service history and even some information on his life before World War II...
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Photograph of SB2C Helldivers on the flightdeck of the USS Yorktown (CV-10).
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This month we profile our volunteer with the most longevity at Patriots Point...Lloyd Conard has been greeting visitors and conducting tours for our guests since January 1995. A native of Abington...
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Selected scrapbook pages featuring Joseph Kristufek. The pages show newspaper photos and features about his service during World War II.
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The typed diary of Joseph Kristufek. Kristufek was a member of Torpedo Squadron Five (VT-5). VT-5 was attached to USS Yorktown (CV-10). The diary covers from May 18, 1943 to May 12, 1944.
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A signed photograph of Joseph "Jocko" Clark. The photograph was signed "To Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kristufek, with best regards, J.J. Clark."
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Copy of the "Flaming Kate" that the USS Yorktown (CV-10) shot down on December 4th, 1943. The Japanese plane is seen engulfed in flames as it crashes into the ocean without delivering its payload. The...
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The view of the starboard side of the USS Yorktown (CV-10) sitting offshore of Puget Sound Navy Yard.
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A black, rubber and plastic World War II era Type TH 37 radio Headset and patch cord, manufactured by the Telephonica Corporation of New York, NY.
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A black, plastic and rubber World War II era Telephonica Corporation Type RS-76 radio headset.
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Panoramic photograph of planes getting ready to attack an enemy ship. In the distance the Imperial Japanese vessel can be seen taking evasive maneuvers in anticipation of the attack.
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This photograph shows the aircrews of Torpedo Squadron Five (VT-5) on the flightdeck of the USS Yorktown (CV-10).
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Photograph of Marcus Island after an attack on August 31, 1943.
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Our flight deck and parking lot continues to be filled with families vacationing from all over the United States and the world. Just this week I have talked to visitors from Scotland, France, Germany...
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Type 6530 World War II era aviator's goggles with an adjustable elastic band, metal frames, leather face cushion, and green tinted glass.
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Type 6530 World War II era aviator's goggles with an adjustable elastic band, metal frames, leather face cushion, and green tinted glass, and all in the original manufacturer's box.
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A brown, leather World War II era flight helmet manufactured by Bradd's Inc. The helmet includes two silver metal buckles with a detachable leather chin strap.