[Jimmie E. Savage oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)]

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Identifier2002-02-13-1139_AV_155SourceThe American Fighter Aces Association Oral Interviews (2002-02-13-1139)CreatorAmerican Fighter Aces AssociationIntervieweeSavage, Jimmie E.DescriptionAudio recording of an oral history with fighter ace Jimmie E. "Doc" Savage, circa 1960s. Part 2 of 2.

Text on label: "J. E. Savage. 048A. #1. 0-527 J. E. Savage, Capt. USN. [includes note from Savage to Gene Valencia noting problems with tape, dated February 3, 1962]."AbstractIn this two-part oral history, fighter ace Jimmie E. “Doc” Savage discusses his military service with the United States Navy during World War II. In part two, he continues to describe his wartime experiences in the Pacific Theater with Fighting Squadron 11 (VF-11). He also touches briefly on his postwar assignments. Topics discussed include his personal background, service history, notable combat missions, and fellow aces and servicemen.BiographyJimmie E. Savage was born on October 26, 1918 in Gunter, Texas. He joined the United States Navy in 1941 and graduated from flight training in October of that year. Savage served as a flight instructor at Naval Air Station Pensacola for two years, then joined Fighting Squadron 11 (VF-11) in 1943. Stationed aboard the USS Hornet (CV-12), he flew missions over Formosa, the Philippines, Okinawa, and other areas of the Pacific Theater. Savage remained in the military after the end of World War II and went on to serve with a number of squadrons, including VBF-98, VT-2A, VA-114, and VF-121. He also served in several staff and administrative positions and was one of the founding members of the American Fighter Aces Association. Savage retired as a captain in 1972 and passed away in 1984.Creation Datecirca 1960sSubjectAces (Fighter pilots)Air pilots, MilitaryFighter pilotsGrumman F6F Hellcat FamilyHornet (Aircraft carrier : CV 12)Leyte Gulf, Battle of, Philippines, 1944Savage, Jimmie E.United States. NavyUnited States. Navy. Fighting Squadron VF-11World War, 1939-1945PlacePhilippinesTaiwanExtent1 sound reel (28 min., 50 sec.) : analog ; 1/4 inOriginal Formatoral histories (literary works)open reel audiotapesBibliographic CitationThe American Fighter Aces Association Materials/The Museum of FlightRightsIn copyrightTranscription[Jimmie E. Savage oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)]

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[Jimmie E. Savage oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)]