James H. Flatley Reunited with Friends and Family

Name/Title

James H. Flatley Reunited with Friends and Family

Description

Photograph of James Flatley reunited with his parents, and friends Albert Nead and Dusty Rhoades. This photograph was taken in Corpus Christi, Texas in 1946.

Context

James H. Flatley was an accomplished aviator and Navy ace who served during the Second World War. Having served aboard three different carriers, including the USS Yorktown (CV-10), Flatley was an early innovator in carrier aviation. Flatley continued to be an advocate for the importance of carrier aviation throughout his career. Flatley retired in 1958 with the rank of Vice Admiral.

Collection

James H. Flatley Jr. Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2001.00012

Source or Donor

Steve F. Ewing

Acquisition Method

Produced by Staff

Made/Created

Date made

1946

Update Date

July 31, 2024