Name/Title
National Geographic October 1944 IssueScope and Content
October 1944 issue of National Geographic Magazine with a collection of Pacific War artwork by US Navy combat artist Lt. William F. Draper. Included in the collection is the painting "Shock Troops of the Air" on page 424. This painting shows Joseph Kristufek and other pilots in a ready room.Context
Joseph Kristufek was a plank owner and Avenger pilot in Torpedo Squadron Five (VT-5) aboard USS Yorktown (CV-10) during World War II.
William Draper roomed with Kristufek while the combat artist was aboard the USS Yorktown.Collection
USS Yorktown CV-10, Joseph R. Kristufek CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2021.0011Source or Donor
Rick KristufekAcquisition Method
GiftUpdate Date
August 2, 2024
