Name/Title
Aviator Kneeboard of Gerald HennesyDescription
A plastic clipboard shaped to be worn around the thigh with a cloth strap to hold the aviator kneeboard in place. Pertinent information and documents are affixed to the clipboard on top. Information on optimum speeds, landing procedure, flight inspection test, ground check, pre-flight inspection, before start list, emergency air start list, and port to starboard can be found on the checklist.Use
A kneeboard is an accessory (usually made from cloth, plastic or metal) with various types of clips or mounts to hold objects for pilots during flight.Context
As a F4U Corsair fighter-bomber pilot in the Pacific, Gerald Hennesy flew almost 100 missions off the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown (CV-10). He received the Air Medal for downing an enemy aircraft during a rescue mission for one of his fellow pilots.Collection
Gerald Hennesy CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2022.0014Source or Donor
Theresa HennesyAcquisition Method
DonationInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
LabelLocation
Bottom centerTranscription
U.S. Property Pilot's Clip Board Mark 2
Stock No. R 88B 0690-000-000
Contract No. N383 - 91485
MFG. NO. 92-C Semco Research Inc.Update Date
October 14, 2024
