Title:
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Guide to the Allen E. Cates Papers |
Author(s): |
Nava, Patrizia |
Date Created:
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2017-10-12 |
Format:
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Text |
Item Type:
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Finding aid |
Keywords: |
Show Keywords
CAT/Air America Archives
Air America.
United States. Marine Corps.
Vietnam War, 1961-1975 Aerial operations, American.
Curtiss CW-20 (Transport plane).
Choctaw (Military transport helicopter)
Sikorsky helicopters.
Cates, Allen E., Mr.
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Description:
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This is a guide to materials in The Allen E. Cates Collection housed in the History of Aviation Collection, Special Collections Department, The University of Texas at Dallas. |
Abstract:
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Allen Cates served with the United States Marine Corps from 1960
until 1996. After his discharge he joined Air America as a pilot from
July 1966 to May 1974. During his eight years with Air America he
logged 7,000 hours in various aircraft both fixed-wing and helicopters.
He was active in Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam, and flew rescue
missions and evacuations, many under fire. Allen Cates also served as
a President of the Air America Association, as well as a board member
for five years. Allen Cates is currently working to obtain veteran's
status for those pilots who served with Air America. Much of the
material in this collection represent items he collected as support for
this goal. |
Language:
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English |
Persistent Link:
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http://hdl.handle.net/10735.1/5563
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Collection No.:
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CA066-03 |