[Gordon M. Graham oral history interview (Part 1 of 4)]

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Identifier2002-02-13-1139_AV_079SourceThe American Fighter Aces Association Oral Interviews (2002-02-13-1139)CreatorAmerican Fighter Aces AssociationIntervieweeGraham, Gordon M. (Gordon Marion), 1918-DescriptionAudio recording of an oral history with fighter ace Gordon M. Graham, circa 1960s. Part 1 of 4.

Text on label: "Frank Gailer, Gordon Graham. 013."AbstractIn this four-part oral history, fighter ace Gordon M. Graham discusses his military service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. In part one, he describes his experiences as a fighter pilot and begins to discuss his time with the 355th Fighter Group in England. Topics discussed include his personal background, his training history, and a bomber escort mission over Germany on December 25, 1944.BiographyGordon M. Graham was born on February 16, 1918 in Ouray, Colorado. In 1940, he graduated from the University of California with a degree in petroleum engineering and shortly afterward joined the United States Army Air Forces. After serving for several years as a flight instructor, Graham joined the 355th Fighter Group as commander of the 354th Fighter Squadron in England. He remained in the military after World War II and held a number of command positions with the Air Force. He also flew missions in both the Korean War and the Vietnam War; between the three wars, he accumulated over 1,000 combat hours in fighter aircraft. Over the course of his career, Graham served with the 31st Tactical Fighter Wing, the 4th Tactical Fighter Wing, the Nineteenth Air Force, the Seventh Air Force, the Ninth Air Force, Tactical Air Command, and the Sixth Allied Tactical Air Force. He retired as a lieutenant general in 1973 and passed away in 2008.Creation Datecirca 1960sSubjectAces (Fighter pilots)Air pilots, MilitaryFighter pilotsGraham, Gordon M. (Gordon Marion), 1918-Stearman (1927) PT-13 Kaydet (Model 75)United States. Army Air ForcesUnited States. Army Air Forces. Fighter Group, 353rdUnited States. Army. Air CorpsUniversity of RedlandsWorld War, 1939-1945PlaceCaliforniaEnglandExtent1 sound reel (12 min.) : analog ; 1/4 inOriginal Formatoral histories (literary works)open reel audiotapesBibliographic CitationThe American Fighter Aces Association Materials/The Museum of FlightRightsIn copyrightTranscription[Gordon M. Graham oral history interview (Part 1 of 4)]

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[Gordon M. Graham oral history interview (Part 1 of 4)]