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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…

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 two, Blair continues to describe his wartime experiences with Fighting Squadron 10…

Memorandum to Clyde E. Pangborn from United States Naval Reserve, circa October 1956. Notifies Pangborn that his service record has been forwarded for retention in his personal file following his discharge and requests return of his identification…

Certification of promotion issued by the United States Naval Reserve to Clyde Pangborn, October 22, 1934. Announces Pangborn's promotion to the rank of lieutenant.Item included in Clyde Pangborn's officer service record.

Memorandum from the United States Naval Reserve, circa 1930s-1950s. States that the officer in question (likely Clyde Pangborn) is on inactive status. On verso is a form letter from the Commandant's Office of the Eleventh Naval District, used to…

Memorandum to Clyde Pangborn from Acting Secretary of the Navy Albert Pratt, June 18, 1956. Informs Pangborn that he will be honorably discharged from the United States Naval Reserve on October 1, 1956. One (1) typed page.Item included in Clyde…

Memorandum to Clyde Pangborn from Chief of Naval Personnel J. L. Holloway Jr., August 1, 1955. Discusses Pangborn's current inactive status in the United States Naval Reserve and advises him of his options. Two (2) typed pages.Item included in Clyde…

Memorandum to Clyde Pangborn from the Commandant of the Eleventh Naval District, November 17, 1954. Notes that Pangborn has not yet forwarded the requested paperwork for his officer service record. Ink on document is faded and difficult to read. One…

Memorandum to Clyde Pangborn from the Commandant of the Eleventh Naval District, April 5, 1955. Notes that Pangborn's physical qualifications for flying has been readdressed and delivered. One (1) typed page.Item included in Clyde Pangborn's officer…

Memorandum to Clyde Pangborn from Chief of Naval Personnel J. L. Holloway Jr., April 5, 1955. Verifies Pangborn's qualifications for flying. One (1) typed page.Item included in Clyde Pangborn's officer service record.