[Anthony J. Denman oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)]

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Identifier2002-02-13-1139_AV_053SourceThe American Fighter Aces Association Oral Interviews (2002-02-13-1139)CreatorAmerican Fighter Aces AssociationIntervieweeDenman, Anthony J.DescriptionAudio recording of an oral history with fighter ace Anthony J. Denman, August 1989. Part 1 of 2.

Text on label: "A. J. Denman. VF-18. 8/89."AbstractIn this two-part oral history, fighter ace Anthony J. Denman discusses his military service with the United States Navy during World War II. In part one, he describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time in the Pacific Theater with Fighting Squadron 36 (VF-36) and Fighting Squadron 18 (VF-18). Special focus on a combat air patrol mission in October 1944 in which Denman helped defend Task Group 38.2 against a group of Japanese dive-bombers and fighter planes.BiographyAnthony J. Denman was born on November 25, 1918 in Chicago, Illinois. He joined the United States Navy as an Aviation Cadet in 1940 and was designated a Naval Aviator the following year. Initially a member of Fighting Squadron 36 (VF-36), Denman later joined Fighting Squadron 18 (VF-18) when the squadron reformed in 1944. He served aboard a number of carriers during his combat tours in the Pacific Theater, including the USS Nassau (CVE-16), USS Intrepid (CV-11), USS Hancock (CV-19), and USS Saratoga (CV-3). Denman joined the Navy Reserve after World War II and commanded Fighter Squadron 831 (VF-831) during the Korean War. He retired from the military in 1977 and passed away in 1992.Creation Date1989-08SubjectAces (Fighter pilots)Air pilots, MilitaryDenman, Anthony J.Fighter pilotsGrumman F6F-5 HellcatHancock (Aircraft carrier : 1944-1976)Intrepid (Aircraft carrier)Nassau (Escort Carrier : CVE 16)Saratoga (Aircraft carrier : CV-3)United States. NavyUnited States. Navy. Fighting Squadron 18United States. Navy. Fighting Squadron 36World War, 1939-1945PlacePhilippinesTaiwanExtent1 sound cassette (12 min., 8 sec.) : analog ; 4 x 2.5 inOriginal Formatoral histories (literary works)audiocassettesBibliographic CitationThe American Fighter Aces Association Materials/The Museum of FlightRightsIn copyrightTranscription[Anthony J. Denman oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)]

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[Anthony J. Denman oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)]