[Paul E. Drury oral history interview]

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Identifier2002-02-13-1139_AV_060SourceThe American Fighter Aces Association Oral Interviews (2002-02-13-1139)CreatorAmerican Fighter Aces AssociationIntervieweeDrury, Paul E.DescriptionAudio recording of an oral history with fighter ace Paul E. Drury, circa 1990s.

Text on tape: "D.C. WW II Conf."

Text on container: "8-12-94. D.C. WW II Conf."AbstractFighter ace Paul E. Drury discusses his military service with the United States Navy during World War II. He focuses in particular on his experiences during the Battle of Leyte Gulf on October 24, 1944. A member of Fighting Squadron 27 (VF-27) stationed aboard the USS Princeton (CVL-23), Drury was on the ship when it was attacked by a Japanese dive bomber. He describes his escape to the USS Irwin (DD-794), the fleet’s attempts to save the Princeton, and the ultimate decision to torpedo the damaged ship.BiographyPaul E. Drury was born on January 16, 1922 in Hubbard, Ohio. He joined the United States Navy in 1942 and graduated from flight training the following year. Drury served with Fighting Squadron 27 (VF-27) aboard the USS Princeton (CVL-23) and was on the ship when it was critically damaged during the Battle of Leyte Gulf in October 1944. He survived the attack and continued serving with VF-27 when it re-deployed aboard the USS Independence (CVL-22). Drury left the military after the war and worked in the insurance and financial planning industries. He retired in 1985 and passed away in 2002.Creation Datecirca 1990sSubjectAces (Fighter pilots)Air pilots, MilitaryDrury, Paul E.Fighter pilotsIrwin (Destroyer : DD-794)Leyte Gulf, Battle of, Philippines, 1944Princeton (Aircraft carrier)United States. NavyUnited States. Navy. Fighting Squadron 27World War, 1939-1945PlacePhilippinesExtent1 sound cassette (16 min., 26 sec.) : analog ; 4 x 2.5 inOriginal Formatoral histories (literary works)audiocassettesBibliographic CitationThe American Fighter Aces Association Materials/The Museum of FlightRightsIn copyrightTranscription[Paul E. Drury oral history interview]

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