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[Michael R. Yunck oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)]
In this two-part oral history, Michael R. Yunck is interviewed about his military service with the United States Marine Corps. In part one, he describes his wartime experiences as a pilot during World War II, including his time with Marine…

[Henry S. White oral history interview]
Fighter ace Henry S. White is interviewed about his military service with the United States Navy during World War II. He describes his wartime experiences as a naval aviator, including his time with Fighting Squadron 11 (VF-11) while stationed in…

[Stanley W. “Swede” Vejtasa oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)]
In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Stanley W. “Swede” Vejtasa discusses his military service with the United States Navy during World War II. In part one, he describes his wartime experiences as a naval aviator, including his time with…

[VMF-214 with squadron victory boards, Guadalcanal]
Photographic group portrait of VMF-214 (Marine Fighter Squadron 214) with their squadron victory boards, Guadalcanal, April 1943. The men are identified by last name in the included caption. Inscription on verso: "VMF-214. 1st tour. April 1943.…

[VMF-214 camp at Fighter One, Guadalcanal]
Photograph of the VMF-214 (Marine Fighter Squadron 214) camp at Fighter One, Guadalcanal, May 1943. Inscription on verso: "VMF-214 camp on Fighter-1, Guadalcanal, May 1943."Included caption: "VMF 214. Camp on Fighter One, Guadalcanal, March, April,…

[Field shower at VMF-214 camp, Guadalcanal]
Photograph of a field shower at the VMF-214 (Marine Fighter Squadron 214) camp, Guadalcanal, March 1943.Included caption: "VMF 214 camp near Fighter One. Home made shower. 1943 March."

["Officers Only" pit toilet at Marine air base in Guadalcanal]
Photograph of the "Officers Only" pit toilet at a Marine air base in Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, April 1943.Included caption: "VMF 213, 214, and 221. Gudalcanal [Guadalcanal] April 1943. Rest room very comfortable."

[John L. Smith oral history interview]
Fighter ace John L. Smith discusses his military service with the United States Marine Corps during World War II. He describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time with Marine Fighting Squadron 223 (VFM-223) in the Pacific…

[Elbert Scott McCuskey oral history interview]
Fighter ace Elbert Scott McCuskey is interviewed about his military service with the United States Navy during World War II. He describes his experiences as a military pilot, including his time stationed in the North Atlantic aboard the USS Ranger…

[Thomas G. Lanphier, Jr. oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)]
In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Thomas G. Lanphier, Jr. is interviewed about his military career with the United States Army Air Forces and United States Air Force. In part two, he discusses his post-World War II service and shares more…
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