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Photograph of a Japanese Kawanishi H8K Emily aircraft crashing into water, October 31, 1944. Part of a series photographs showing the Emily aircraft's pursuit and shoot-down.

Photograph of a Japanese Kawanishi H8K Emily aircraft in flight above water, October 31, 1944. Splashes from bullets are visible behind the aircraft. Part of a series photographs showing the Emily aircraft's pursuit and shoot-down.

Photograph of a Japanese Kawanishi H8K Emily aircraft in flight above water, October 31, 1944. The view is partly obscured by the photographing aircraft. Part of a series photographs showing the Emily aircraft's pursuit and shoot-down.

Photograph of a Japanese Kawanishi H8K Emily aircraft in flight above water, October 31, 1944. Part of a series photographs showing the Emily aircraft's pursuit and shoot-down.

Photograph of a Japanese Kawanishi H8K Emily aircraft in flight above water, October 31, 1944. The view is partly obscured by the photographing aircraft. Part of a series photographs showing the Emily aircraft's pursuit and shoot-down. Caption:…

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace William K. Blair is interviewed by Eugene A. Valencia about his military service with the United States Navy. In part one, Blair describes his experiences as a carrier-based fighter pilot, including his…