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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Lieutenant Charles M. Farren Jr. Assigned to First Troop Command-This Day in Norwood History-January 21, 1944
Lieut. Charles M. Farren. Jr, of Norwood, has been assigned to the First Troop Carrier Command after receiving his wings in the Army Air Forces, and is now continuing his ground school and flying training at Bergstrom Field, Austin, Texas. The Lieutenant graduated from Norwood High School and later went to Boston College. He was…
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Air Hero Robert E. Grow Helped Destroy Rumanian Oil Field-This Day in Norwood History-January 14, 1944
Tech. Sergt. Robert E. Grow, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert G. Grow, of Norwood, has been awarded the Air Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross, and Oak Leaf Cluster, for his part in the daring Ploesti oil field raid in Ruranai last August. Radioman and an aerial gunner on a B-24 Liberator bomber. Grow and his…
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Capt. George T. Lee Still Flying After 6 Crashes-This Day In Norwood History-December 9, 1943
NORWOOD. Dec. 8—Capt. George T. Lee has crashed six times, but he’s In the air again with a new P-40 Warhawk to fight and fly with the United States Army Air Force once more, he wrote his mother, Mrs. Mary J. Lee, 26 Rock st., in a letter she received today. Capt. Lee’s flirtations with…
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Lt. Lee Gets Flying Cross, Air Medal, Promotion-This Day In Norwood History-September 3, 1943
Norwood Pilot Wins Awards By Action In African and Mediterranean Theatres Word has come that the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal with two clusters have been awarded to Lt. George T Lee, 26 Rock Street, Norwood, who is a member of the 87th Fighter Squadron which has been passing the Axis in the…
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Five Elias Brothers Now In Service Rivals To Breens-This Day In Norwood History-March 12, 1943
The recent induction of Charles Elias, 26, of 1151 Washington Street, marked the fifth brother to enter the armed forces, and put the well-known Elias family of the South Norwood section in close chase of the Breens for having the most sons in the service. Longest in the service of the five brothers has been…
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Air Cadet Wiesmann Killed In Mid-air Crash Tuesday-This Day In Norwood History-October 9, 1942
Air Cadet Wiesmann Killed In Mid-air Crash Tuesday-This Day In Norwood History-October 9, 1942
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In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-September 4, 1942
In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-September 4, 1942
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George T. Lee Gets “Wings” In Air Corps- August 13, 1942
August 13, 1942- The Norwood Messenger George T. Lee, 23, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Lee of 26 Rock Street, Norwood, has been commissioned a second lieutenant in the Army Air Forces. He received his “wings*’ at the graduation exercises held here on Wednesday, August 5th. Lieutenant Lee graduated from Norwood High School…
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