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Alan Nelson was an aviation radioman for VPB-117 (Patrol Bombing Squadron) during WWII. Later he became a pilot -captain in the U.S. Airforce. He worked in WWII in the Pacific theatre. The collection includes a manuscript with the history of his life from 1924-2004 entitled "Alan, family and friends." In the manuscript from page 10 to page 17, he narrated his experience in WWII. The manuscript included pictures from his friends, family, crew, missions and airplanes among others. It describes in details how he scaled from one position up to another in order to become a pilot and a Captain. He attended Florida State University from 1960-1962. It also contains multiple photos of him in various locations.