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[Native Ruins]

Description: Photograph of native ruins in New Guinea. The unknown structure seems to be two levels and stands in front of a stretch of bushes and palm trees.
Date: October 20, 1943
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[HQ VBC]

Description: Photograph of the Headquarters at VBC in New Guinea. Several structures and huts can be seen in between the trees at the bottom of the hill.
Date: November 4, 1943
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Camp]

Description: Photograph of a camp in New Guinea. The main building of the camp can be seen near the center of the photo and several tents are shown to be spread out amongst a field in the background.
Date: July 30, 1943
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Spartan School of Aeronatics]

Description: Photograph of a group photo of a class at the Spartan School of Aeronautics. The class is divided into three rows and are standing in front of the radio laboratory of the school.
Date: February 21, 1941
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Pet Crocodiles]

Description: Photograph of an unidentified man with a crocodile on a rope in New Guinea. The man is wearing a button up shirt and hat and is facing towards the camera. There is writing on the bottom of the photo that says "March 43 (Freshwater Croc in New Guinea)".
Date: 1943-03~
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Heading to Australia]

Description: Photograph of a ship of men headed to Australia during the war. The men are all wearing similar uniforms and life jackets. A group of men are sat on the boat behind a line of men looking over the edge of the ship. Several others are sat on the upper decks of the ship.
Date: 1941-01~
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Maintenance Management Certificate]

Description: A certificate award to 1st Lt. Clifford R. Baird for completion of a Maintenance Management course at Special Staff School at the AAF center in Orlando, Florida.
Date: February 21, 1946
Creator: Army Air Forces Special Staff School
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Movement Order from Merian C. Cooper, June 11, 1943]

Description: Movement order from Merian C. Cooper to the Commanding General of the V Bomber Command and the Commanding Officers of the Third Attack Group and 13th and 90th Attack Squadrons by command of Brigadier General Paul Wurtsmith.
Date: June 11, 1943
Creator: Cooper, Merian C.; Wurtsmith, Paul; Ackerman, E. C. & Fail, Alvin H., Jr.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Barksdale Field Welfare Association Membership Card, March 21, 1940]

Description: Membership card issued by Barksdale Field Welfare Association and signed by the Secretary and President of the association certifying that Clifford Baird has made a contribution to and is a member of the association.
Date: March 21, 1940
Creator: Barksdale Field Welfare Association
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Strategic Air Command: Personal Affairs Pamphlet

Description: Booklet providing information on benefits the family of a serviceman is entitled to in the event of their death. The booklet discusses the kinds of benefits and income available to the family, the amount of income given, how to apply and obtain it, wills and powers of attorney, and insurance options.
Date: April 20, 1949
Creator: Strategic Air Command
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Efficiency Report: Smyrna Army Air Field, Smyrna, Tenn., June 30, 1945]

Description: Efficiency report prepared by Victor E. Balant discussing Clifford B. Baird's military assignments and status as officer, stations, degrees of success regarding teamwork and physical work and other general information, also discussing his reliability and interest in learning training organization.
Date: June 30, 1945
Creator: Squadron C, 2140th AAF Base Unit
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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