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Visiting the Agency

Potential visitors to the AFHRA are encouraged to contact the Agency to let us know when you plan to arrive and how long you plan to stay. We will attempt to accommodate all visitors. To schedule a visit or request digitized copies of AFHRA holdings please utilize the "Contact Us" page or call (334) 953-5697. Please note, the Agency processes requests on a priority, first in, first out basis. Current wait times for general public requests are 150 days to receive a response. 

 

 

Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday
8:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. (Central Time Zone)  

AFHRA
600 Chennault Circle
Maxwell AFB, AL
36112-6424

(334) 953-5697

*The AFHRA is closed on all Federal Holidays and the Reading Rooms are closed to the public on AETC Family Days. 

AFHRA Announcements

New Blog Post: Panama Series: Part Two-Aviation and Strategy: The Defense of the Panama Canal Zone during World War II - Tuesday, April 22, 2025

🌎 Did you know the Panama Canal was once considered one of the most strategic points for U.S. defense during WWII? Discover the incredible story of how the Army Air Corps (AAC) navigated challenges in manpower, outdated equipment, and unpredictable weather to protect this critical asset.

From the Stacks continues its series on Panama to explore how the AAC transformed the Canal Zone into a powerhouse of defense strategies and innovations, all while preparing for and responding to global conflict. ✈️

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New Hangar Highlight! "From Bombing Tokyo to Escaping the Soviets: The Incredible Story of Doolittle Raider Col Robert G. Emmens" - Friday, April 18, 2025

In the aftermath of Pearl Harbor, America faced dark and uncertain days. Retired Air Force Colonel Richard L. Uppstrom, former Director of the Air Force Museum (now National Museum of the United States Air Force), described it best: "To say our backs were to the wall was perhaps an understatement." In today’s Hangar Highlight we're spotlighting a riveting oral history lecture from our audio collection at the Air Force Historical Research Agency. In this recording, Retired Colonel Robert G. Emmens—a member of the legendary Doolittle Raiders—shares his firsthand account of the daring Tokyo raid that took place just four months after Pearl Harbor. This lecture, delivered around the 43rd anniversary of the raid (circa 1985), takes you inside the operation and recounts the 14 months Colonel Emmens spent interned in the Soviet Union afterward. If you have two hours to spare, the full recording is an absolute must-listen. But for those on the go, here are the highlights! 

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New Blog Post: The Blueprint for Rapid Wartime Employment: The P-47 - Monday, April 21, 2025

Dive into the story of this iconic World War II aircraft that redefined airpower! ✈️

From revolutionary tactics across the European and Pacific theaters, the P-47 stands as a testament to American ingenuity and rapid wartime innovation. 🛠️🔥

📖 Read more about its groundbreaking development and adaptations by P-47 pilots and maintainers here: 

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