[Edward M. “Teddy” Donaldson oral history interview]

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Identifier2002-02-13-1139_AV_055SourceThe American Fighter Aces Association Oral Interviews (2002-02-13-1139)CreatorAmerican Fighter Aces AssociationIntervieweeDonaldson, E. M. (Edward Mortlock), 1912-1992Interviewerunidentified interviewerDescriptionAudio recording of an oral history with fighter ace Edward M. "Teddy" Donaldson, conducted by an unidentified interviewer, circa 1960s.

Text on label: "023. Air Commodore Teddy Donaldson, RAF. Hurricane. Dunkirk. Shot down by Galland."AbstractFighter ace Edward M. “Teddy” Donaldson is interviewed about his military service with the Royal Air Force during World War II. He describes his experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time stationed in England and France with No. 151 Squadron and his time in the United States as a gunnery instructor. Topics discussed include his involvement in the Battle of Britain and Dunkirk Campaign and his gunnery instruction in the United States. He also describes a bomber escort mission in June 1940 in which he was shot down by German ace Adolf Galland.

The interview is conducted by an unidentified interviewer, referred to as “Bob,” who may be a fellow fighter ace.BiographyEdward M. “Teddy” Donaldson was born on February 12, 1912 in British Malaysia. He joined the Royal Air Force in 1931 and was initially assigned to No. 3 Squadron, where he distinguished himself as a marksman and skilled aerobatic pilot. In 1938, Donaldson was appointed Commander of No. 151 Squadron and led the squadron during the early campaigns of World War II, including the Battle of Britain and Battle of Dunkirk. He also helped establish several gunnery schools in the United States. Donaldson remained in the military after the war and served in a number of command positions, including at RAF Fassberg and RAF Wunstorf in Germany and as Deputy Commander of Air Forces in the Arabian Peninsula. He retired in 1961 and passed away in 1992.Creation Datecirca 1960sSubjectAces (Fighter pilots)Air pilots, MilitaryBritain, Battle of, Great Britain, 1940Donaldson, E. M. (Edward Mortlock), 1912-1992Dunkirk, Battle of, Dunkerque, France, 1940Fighter pilotsGalland, Adolf, 1912-1996Great Britain. Royal Air ForceGreat Britain. Royal Air Force. Group, 11Great Britain. Royal Air Force. Squadron, No. 151Hawker Hurricane FamilySupermarine Spitfire FamilyWorld War, 1939-1945PlaceEnglandFloridaFranceGermanyTexasExtent1 sound reel (27 min., 6 sec.) : analog ; 1/4 inOriginal Formatoral histories (literary works)open reel audiotapesBibliographic CitationThe American Fighter Aces Association Materials/The Museum of FlightRightsIn copyrightTranscription[Edward M. “Teddy” Donaldson oral history interview]

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