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Descriptive Finding Guide for Jerome Yellin Personal PApers SDASM.SC.10161

Daniel Schlachet San Diego Air and Space Museum Library and Archives July 26, 2013 2001 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park San Diego 92101 URL: http://www.sandiegoairandspace.org/

Descriptive Finding Guide for SDASM.SC.10161 1 Jerome Yellin Personal PApers SDASM.SC.10161 Language of Material: English Contributing Institution: San Diego Air and Space Museum Library and Archives Title: Jerome Yellin Personal Papers creator: Yellin, Jerry Identifier/Call Number: SDASM.SC.10161 Physical Description: 0.48 Cubic FeetOne (1) box, 10" x 15" x 5" Date (inclusive): 1943-1955 Abstract: This collection contains many photographs, records, and news articles about Jerome (Jerry) Yellin and his experiences as a World War II pilot. It also contains some spectacular items, such as a story depicting Yellin as a modern Maccabee pilot, a dog tag, different types of currency attached together with tape, and an invitation to celebrate the first long-range escort raid over mainland . Other Finding Aids Digitized images from this collectiona re available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/sdasmarchives/sets/72157634845056791/ Other Finding Aids A more detailed finding guide is available at http://www.sandiegoairandspace.org/collections/collection_item.php?id=89 Conditions Governing Use Some copyright may be reserved. Consult with the library director for more information. Conditions Governing Access The collection is open to researchers by appointment. Immediate Source of Acquisition The materials in this collection were donated to the San Diego Air & Space Museum prior to 2013. The collection has been processed and is open for research with no restrictions. Biographical / Historical Jerome Yellin was born in New Jersey in 1924, and convinced his parents to let him join the Army Air Corps in 1942. After a few years of training, cadet Yellin qualified to become a 2nd Lieutenant, and was assigned to the 78th Fighter Squadron. In 1943, Yellin experienced an engine malfunction and was forced to bail out near Haleiwa, Hawaii. He was an exceptional pilot, which is why he was specifically chosen among his squadron to be the first long-range escort fighter pilot to fly to mainland Japan and defend the B-29 bombers on their way to and was purportedly the first Jewish pilot to do so. Yellin was promoted to 1st Lieutenant and Captain while in service. Sgt. George Ammerman, part of the 78th Fighter Squadron, described Yellin as always focused on his mission and a, “Maccabee with Wings.” He flew over one thousand hours of missions in various aircraft, predominantly fighter planes. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, and was honorably discharged in May, 1955. In 1995, he published “Of War and Weddings.” Preferred Citation [Item], [Filing Unit], [Series Title], [Subgroups], [Record Group Title and Number], [Repository “San Diego Air & Space Museum Library & Archives”] Scope and Contents One box, 15" x 10" x 5". The collection is composed of photographs and text relating to Jerome Yellin and his experiences as a pilot. Also contained in the collection are a dog tag and a "short snorter" (banknotes signed by air crews and taped together). http://www.flickr.com/photos/sdasmarchives/sets/72157634845056791/ Subjects and Indexing Terms New Jersey (state) Jewish fighter pilots Japan (nation) Hawaii (state) Pacific Theater North American P-51 Mustang Family World War, 1939-1945 Tōkyō (Japan)

Descriptive Finding Guide for SDASM.SC.10161 2 Jerome Yellin Personal PApers SDASM.SC.10161 Aircraft accidents Boeing B-29 Superfortress Distinguished Flying Cross (Medal) Escort fighter planes Flight training Haleiwa (Hawaii) World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Pacific Area . Army. Air Corps United States. Army Air Forces Yellin, Jerry Yellin, Jerry United States. Army Air Forces. Fighter Group, 78th Doolittle Raiders Caterpillar Club United States. Army Air Forces. Fighter Group, 18th

Box 01 Folder 01 – Record Jacket Folder 02 – Individual Records Folder 03 – Military Forms, Military Medical Forms, Insurance, Absent Records Folder 04 – Newspaper Articles Folder 05 – In-flight Accident Papers Folder 06 – Equipment Papers Folder 07 – Restricted Documents Folder 08 – Maccabee With Wings partial story Folder 09 – Biographical Records Folder 10 – Certificates/Awards Folder 11 – Fragile Items Folder 12 – Photographs and one negative

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