The United States Air Force and Army Air Corps Story Archive preserves the experiences of Norwood residents who served in the skies and supported America’s military aviation missions. From the pioneering days of the Army Air Corps and the Army Air Forces during World War II to the establishment of the United States Air Force in 1947 and beyond, these stories reflect the courage, innovation, and dedication of local men and women who served their country through air power.
This archive features photographs, documents, newspaper articles, military records, mission histories, and personal recollections that help tell the stories of Norwood’s airmen. Whether serving as pilots, navigators, mechanics, crew members, or support personnel, their contributions played an important role in some of the most significant events in modern military history.
If you or a family member served in the Army Air Corps, Army Air Forces, or the United States Air Force, or if you have photographs, letters, documents, memories, or other materials related to a Norwood airman, we invite you to share them with the Norwood Historical Society. Community contributions help preserve these stories and ensure that the service, achievements, and sacrifices of Norwood’s aviation veterans continue to be remembered and honored for generations to come.
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Hero’s Welcome For Colonel George T Lee-This Day In Norwood History-October 5, 1945
It was VJ Day All over again in Norwood on Monday afternoon. For more than 30 minutes, sirens shrieked, bells chimed, and people shouted a tremendous welcome to Colonel George T. Lee who came back to his hometown in a blaze of Glory for the second time since his accomplishments as a fighter pilot elevated…
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Lee’s Lieutenants Honor “Jim” Curran-This Day in Norwood History-September 16, 1945
Lee’s Lieutenants Honor “Jim” Curran-This Day in Norwood History- September 16, 1945
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No Word Received Of Fate Of Lieut. Gallant-This Day in Norwood History-June 29, 1945
This Day in Norwood History-June 29, 1945-No Word Received Of Fate Of Lieut. Gallant
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Norwood’s Col Lee Flies 252d Mission to Set New Record-This Day In Norwood History-April 28, 1945
Lt Col George T. Lee, 25, son of Mrs. Mary J. Lee of 26 Rock st., this town, recently flew his 252d mission to set a new 1st Tactical Air Force record. Commanding officer of “Lee’s Invaders” and a veteran P-47 Thunderbolt pilot he has earned an enviable reputation in several theaters of war. He…
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First Lieutenant Raymond G Pendergast, Jr. Wins Cluster To Air Medal-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1945
AN EIGHTH AIR FORCE BOMBER STATION, England — A Norwood Eighth Air Force B-17 Flying Fortress crewman has recently been awarded an Oak Leaf Cluster to his Air Medal, equivalent to another award of the medal, at the 388th Bomb. Group, commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Chester C. Cox, of Superior, Wisc. He is First Lieutenant…
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Technical Sgt Arthur C Webber Promoted to Master Sergeant-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1945
HEADQUARTERS. 13th AAF, Southwest Pacific—Arthur C Webber of Norwood, recently was promoted from technical to the highest enlisted rank of Master Sergeant at an advanced base of the “Fightin’ 13th AAF” in the Southwest Pacific. Son of Roy C. and Mrs. Inez B Webber of 39 Phillips avenue. Norwood. Sergeant Webber recently completed 18 months…
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Sgt. Dominic Gemelli Awarded Good Conduct Medal-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1945
15th ARMY AIR FORCE IN ITALY—S/Sgt. Dominic Gemelli, 24, of 284 Lenox street, Norwood, has been awarded the good conduct, according to a recent announcement at this 15th Air Force heavy bombers base in Italy. In the words of the Citation which accompanied the award, Sgt. Gemelli’s work has “demonstrated fidelity through faithful and exact…
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Lt. Gallant With 8th AAF Hard-Hitting Fighter Group-This Day In Norwood History-January 12, 1945
EIGHTH AIR FORCE FIGHTER STATION, England — Smiling as he sits in the cockpit of his P-51’Mustang fighter plane “Miss Janice” just before taking off on a mission, is1st Lt. Morris E. Gallant, former employee of Holliston Mills, Inc., of Norwood. A member of the hard-hitting 357th Fighter Group of the Eighth Air Force. Lt.…
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James Porter Made Lieut. In Air Force-This Day in Norwood History-December 29, 1944
James Porter, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Porter of 61 Washington street, recently graduated from the pilot school at Napier Field, Dothan, Alabama, receiving his commission as 2nd Lieutenant and his silver wings. Lt. Porter is now on a five-day furlough and will return to Alabama for six weeks of training in gunnery.…
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Lt. Col. George T. Lee Has Flown Over 200 Missions-This Day in Norwood History-December 29, 1944
LT. COL. GEORGE T. LEE, of Norwood, recently promoted from Major in the Army Air Forces, is Deputy Group Commander of a veteran P-47 Thunderbolt Fighter Group supporting Allied Ground Forces in northern Italy and has flown ever 200 combat missions. (12th Air Force Photo) Discover more from Norwood Historical Society Subscribe to get the…
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