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Photograph of George Winne awarding the Distinguished Flying Cross and four clusters to Joseph Kristufek for his service in the Pacific theater.
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Plank Owner Certificate of Lt. Joseph R. Kristufek for USS Yorktown (CV-10).
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Plank Owner Certificate of Lt. Joseph R. Kristufek for the USS Randolph (CV-15).
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This photograph shows the aircrews of Torpedo Squadron Five (VT-5) on the flightdeck of the USS Yorktown (CV-10).
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Photograph of SB2C Helldivers on the flightdeck of the USS Yorktown (CV-10).
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Photograph of Joseph Kristufek dropping a torpedo from his TBF Avenger torpedo plane.
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Photograph of a TBF Avenger on the flightdeck while officers talk under the plane's wing. The officer on the lefthand side has his head in his hands while the others listen in.
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The typed diary of Joseph Kristufek. Kristufek was a member of Torpedo Squadron Five (VT-5). VT-5 was attached to USS Yorktown (CV-10). The diary covers from May 18, 1943 to May 12, 1944.
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Panoramic photograph of planes getting ready to attack an enemy ship. In the distance the Imperial Japanese vessel can be seen taking evasive maneuvers in anticipation of the attack.
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Photograph of Joseph Kristufek in the cockpit of a TBF Avenger while aboard the USS Yorktown (CV-10) in 1943. Bombing strike markers can be seen on the side of the plane.
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Photograph of Joseph Kristufek in a TBF Avenger flying over Wake Island after a raid in October of 1943.
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Photograph of Joe Kristufek of Torpedo Squadron 5 flying his Avenger past Wake Island after a raid in October of 1943.
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Copy of a handwritten battle report by Joseph Kristufek dated August 31, 1943. The report discusses how Torpedo Squadron Five (VT-5) took part in bombing raids on the Marcus islands. The report also...
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Torpedo Squadron Five (VT-5) activity report for Joseph Kristufek. This activity report covers actions between August 31, 1943, and April 30, 1944. The report details the dates of action, the type of...
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Photograph of Marcus Island after an attack on August 31, 1943.
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The view of the starboard side of the USS Yorktown (CV-10) sitting offshore of Puget Sound Navy Yard.
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Photograph of mass being held on the forecastle of the USS Yorktown (CV-10).
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Photograph of Joseph Kristufek writing on his plotting board while he and fellow aircrewmen passing time in a ready room. Lt. Commander Richard Upson (left) and Lt. William Laliberte (right) play...
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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...
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A yellow, World War II inflatable Type B-4 life preserver with 'Joe Kristufek' stenciled across the front in black block lettering. The vest's inflatable chest piece is secured to the pilot with two...