[William Farrell oral history interview (Part 3 of 5)]

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Identifier2002-02-13-1139_AV_067SourceThe American Fighter Aces Association Oral Interviews (2002-02-13-1139)CreatorAmerican Fighter Aces AssociationIntervieweeFarrell, WilliamDescriptionAudio recording of an oral history with fighter ace William Farrell, August 15, 1989. Part 3 of 5.

Text on label: "Col. Wm. Farrell. 3. 25 Aug 89."AbstractIn this five-part oral history, fighter ace William Farrell discusses his 30+ years of service with the United States Marine Corps. In part three, he provides more clarifying details regarding his wartime experiences and some of the combat missions discussed in the previous interviews. Special focus on his World War II service with Marine Fighting Squadron 312 (VMF-312) and on a combat mission in May 1945 in which his division intercepted a large group of Japanese planes.BiographyWilliam Farrell was born on November 29, 1921 in Paterson, New Jersey. He entered the Naval Aviation Cadet program in 1942 and received his commission with the United States Marine Corps the following year. During World War II, Farrell served in the Pacific Theater with Marine Fighting Squadron 312 (VMF-312), flying missions in Okinawa and the South Pacific. He remained in the military after the war and went on to serve with Marine Fighter Squadron 513 (VMF-513) and Marine Fighter Squadron 311 (VMF-311) during the Korean War. During the Vietnam War, he once again flew with VMF-311 and also served as commander of Chu Lai Air Base. Farrell retired as a colonel in 1974 and afterwards had a 20-year teaching career in the Southern California area. He passed away in 2002.

Biographical information courtesy of: Boyce, Ward J., ed., American fighter aces album. Mesa, Ariz: American Fighter Aces Association, 1996.Creation Date1989-08-25SubjectAces (Fighter pilots)Air pilots, MilitaryFarrell, WilliamFighter pilotsUnited States. Marine CorpsUnited States. Marine Fighting Squadron 312Vought F4U Corsair FamilyWorld War, 1939-1945World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Japan--Okinawa IslandPlaceJapanKoreaOkinawa Island (Japan)VietnamExtent1 sound cassette (16 min., 22 sec.) : analog ; 4 x 2.5 inOriginal Formatoral histories (literary works)audiocassettesBibliographic CitationThe American Fighter Aces Association Materials/The Museum of FlightRightsIn copyrightTranscription[William Farrell oral history interview (Part 3 of 5)]

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