[John T. Crosby oral history interview]

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Identifier2002-02-13-1139_AV_039SourceThe American Fighter Aces Association Oral Interviews (2002-02-13-1139)CreatorAmerican Fighter Aces AssociationIntervieweeCrosby, John T.InterviewerHammel, Eric M.DescriptionAudio recording of an oral history with fighter ace John T. “Ted” Crosby, conducted by interviewer Eric M. Hammel, December 3, 1996.

Text on label: "J. T. Crosby. 12/3/96."AbstractFighter ace John T. “Ted” Crosby is interviewed by historian Eric M. Hammel about his military service with the United States Navy during World War II. Crosby describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot and his time in the Pacific Theater with Fighting Squadron 18 (VF-18) and Fighting Squadron 17 (VF-17). He also touches briefly on his postwar military career. Special focus on a photo reconnaissance mission over Shikoku, Japan on March 19, 1945 in which Crosby witnessed the bombing of the USS Franklin.BiographyJohn T. Crosby was born on July 30, 1920 in Eureka, California. He joined the United States Navy in 1942 and was commissioned the following year. He served two tours of duty in the Pacific Theater, one with Fighting Squadron 18 (VF-18) on the USS Bunker Hill and one with Fighting Squadron 17 (VF-17) stationed aboard the USS Hornet. Crosby remained in the Navy Reserves after World War II and retired as a commander in 1969.

Biographical information courtesy of: Boyce, Ward J., ed., American fighter aces album. Mesa, Ariz: American Fighter Aces Association, 1996.Creation Date1996-12-03SubjectAces (Fighter pilots)Air pilots, MilitaryCrosby, John T.Fighter pilotsFranklin (Aircraft carrier)Grumman F6F Hellcat FamilyHornet (Aircraft carrier : CV 12)Kawanishi N1K2-J Shiden Kai, George (Navy Interceptor Fighter)McDonnell F2H (F2D, F-2) Banshee FamilyUnited States. NavyUnited States. Navy. Fighting Squadron 18United States. Navy. Fighting Squadron VF-17World War, 1939-1945PlaceCaliforniaJapanKoreaExtent1 sound cassette (1 hr., 8 min., 3 sec.) : analog ; 4 x 2.5 inOriginal Formatoral histories (literary works)audiocassettesBibliographic CitationThe American Fighter Aces Association Materials/The Museum of FlightRightsIn copyrightTranscription[John T. Crosby oral history interview]

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