Norwald R. Quiel Logbooks
Object NameLogbook
Historic Owner
Norwald R. Quiel
Association
USS Intrepid (CV/CVA/CVS-11)
DateOctober 2, 1943–July 18, 1955
PeriodWorld War II; Cold War
Mediumpaper, ink
ClassificationsCommunication Artifacts
Credit LineCollection of the Intrepid Museum. Gift of the family of Norwald R. Quiel. A2022.16
Object numberA2022.16
DescriptionExtent: 1 Cased Volume (CA 42), 1 folderLogbook; Two Aviators Flight Log Books, attached with tape. October 2, 1943–July 18, 1955.
The logbooks contain flight logs and notes from Norwald R. Quiel's service as a pilot in the Navy from 1943 through 1955. During this time on USS Intrepid in 1945, he was a pilot with Fighting Squadron 10 (VF-10). Notable entries include April 16, 1945, when Intrepid was hit by a kamikaze. Quiel shot down four enemy aircraft that day and later earned the Silver Star for his efforts. He was an ace with six confirmed kills during his service.
On View
On viewCollections
Richard Montfort
December 3, 1942–September 25, 1945
Object number: A2020.31
William C. Ziemer
September 1942–October 1944
Object number: A2010.17
