Shipboard Diary of Joseph Kristufek While Aboard the USS Yorktown (CV-10) and an Accompanying Summary of Air Group Five's Accomplishments

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Name/Title

Shipboard Diary of Joseph Kristufek While Aboard the USS Yorktown (CV-10) and an Accompanying Summary of Air Group Five's Accomplishments

Scope and Content

The typed diary of Joseph Kristufek. Kristufek was a member of Torpedo Squadron Five (VT-5). VT-5 was attached to USS Yorktown (CV-10). The diary covers from May 18, 1943 to May 12, 1944.

Context

Kristufek was a plank owner on the USS Yorktown (CV-10) and flew missions off the Yorktown as an Avenger pilot in Torpedo Squadron Five (VT-5) during World War II.

Collection

Joseph R. Kristufek Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2021.0011

Source or Donor

Rick Kristufek

Acquisition Method

Gift

Update Date

August 2, 2024