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Thomas G. Lanphier papers, before 1987
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Lanphier, Thomas G.
- Title
- Thomas G. Lanphier papers
- Dates
- before 1987 (inclusive)19861986
- Quantity
- 0.10 cubic feet (1 expandable envelope)
- Collection Number
- 10972
- Summary
- Repository
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Thomas G. Lanphier, 1915-1987, was a World War II pilot, famous for shooting down the bomber carrying Japanese Admiral Yamamoto over Bougaineville Island, April 18, 1943. After the war, as a vice president for military sales, General Dynamic, Convair Division, he served as the Washington liaison and was a strong proponent of the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile and Global Surveillance System in the 1950s.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection contains a single manuscript, "Esprit de Corps", written by Lanphier at the end of his career. It gives a family history of involvement in military aviation that includes his father's World War I experiences and his own World War II experiences in the Pacific Theater, particularly the event when Lanphier shot down Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto. Also highlighted is Lanphier's civilian career with Convair as a missile-age executive and advocate for advanced missile defense systems against the Soviet Union in the 1950s and early 1960s.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Guided missile industries -- United States.
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Aerial operations.
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives.
Personal Names
- Yamamoto, Isoroku, 1884-1943.
Corporate Names
- General Dynamics Corporation. Convair Division.
Family Names
- Lanphier family -- Genealogy.
Form or Genre Terms
- Biography.
Occupations
- Fighter pilots.
