[Marshall U. Beebe oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)]

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Identifier2002-02-13-1139_AV_014SourceThe American Fighter Aces Association Oral Interviews (2002-02-13-1139)CreatorAmerican Fighter Aces AssociationIntervieweeBeebe, Marshall U.InterviewerValencia, Eugene A.Florea, JohnDescriptionAudio recording of an oral history with fighter ace Marshall U. Beebe, conducted by interviewers Eugene A. Valencia and John Florea, July 2, 1965. Part 1 of 2.

Text on label: "010, 011. Marsh Beebe. July 2, 1965. Reverse."AbstractIn this two-part oral history, fighter ace Marshall U. Beebe is interviewed about his military service with the United States Navy. In part one, Beebe describes the various stages of his military career, including his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot during World War II and as an Air Group Commander during the Korean War. Topics discussed include Beebe’s training history; his time with various squadrons, including Composite Squadron 39 (VC-39) and Fighting Squadron 17 (VF-17); and his combat tours aboard the USS Liscome Bay, USS Hornet, and USS Essex.

The interview is conducted by fellow fighter ace Eugene A. Valencia and by John Florea, a former war correspondent for Life Magazine.BiographyMarshall U. Beebe was born on August 6, 1913 in Anaheim, California. He joined the United States Navy in 1935 and was designated a naval aviator two years later. He flew with Patrol Squadron One (VP-1) and briefly with Composite Squadron 64 (VC-64) before taking command of Composite Squadron 39 (VC-39) aboard the USS Liscome Bay. After the Liscome Bay was sunk near Makin in August 1943, he joined Fighting Squadron 17 (VF-17) aboard the USS Hornet. Beebe remained in the military after World War II and served aboard several carriers, including the USS Essex during the Korean War. He also served as a test pilot and director at Naval Air Station Patuxent River in Maryland and held several administrative and command positions with the Navy Department. He retired as a captain in March 1963 and passed away in 1991.

Biographical information courtesy of: Boyce, Ward J., ed., American fighter aces album. Mesa, Ariz: American Fighter Aces Association, 1996.Creation Date1965-07-02SubjectAces (Fighter pilots)Air pilots, MilitaryBarber, Rex T.Chennault, Claire Lee, 1893-1958Fighter pilotsLockheed P-38 Lightning FamilyMitsubishi A6M Reisen (Zero Fighter) Zeke (Ben, Ray) FamilyUnited States. Army Air Forces. Fighter Squadron, 449thUnited States. Marine CorpsWorld War, 1939-1945PlaceChinaIndiaExtent1 sound reel (2 hr., 6 min., 30 sec.) : analog ; 1/4 inOriginal Formatoral histories (literary works)open reel audiotapesBibliographic CitationThe American Fighter Aces Association Materials/The Museum of FlightRightsIn copyrightTranscription[Marshall U. Beebe oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)]

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