[John S. Stewart oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)]

Details

Identifier2002-02-13-1139_AV_163SourceThe American Fighter Aces Association Oral Interviews (2002-02-13-1139)CreatorAmerican Fighter Aces AssociationIntervieweeStewart, John S.DescriptionAudio recording of an oral history with fighter ace John S. Stewart, circa 1960s. Part 1 of 2.

Text on label: "039. General John Stewart, USAF. China (post AVG). Damn good."AbstractIn this two-part oral history, fighter ace John S. Stewart discusses his military service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. In part one, he describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time in the China-India-Burma Theater with the 76th Fighter Squadron of the 23rd Fighter Group. Topics discussed include his service history, notable combat missions while stationed in China, and his aerial victories.BiographyJohn S. Stewart was born on September 13, 1919 in Basin, Wyoming. He joined the United States Army Air Corps in 1941 and graduated from flight training the following year. After serving briefly in the Panama Canal Zone, Stewart joined the China Air Task Force, the successor of the American Volunteer Group. He served with and eventually commanded the 76th Fighter Squadron, flying missions over China, Formosa, and other areas of the China-India-Burma Theater. Stewart remained in the military after the end of World War II and went on to serve as command director of the North American Air Defense Command Combat Center. He retired as a colonel in 1970.Creation Datecirca 1960sSubjectAces (Fighter pilots)Air pilots, MilitaryCurtiss P-40 Warhawk FamilyFighter pilotsLockheed P-38 Lightning FamilyNorth American P-51 Mustang FamilyStewart, John S.United States. Army Air ForcesUnited States. Army Air Forces. Fighter Group, 23rdUnited States. Army Air Forces. Fighter Squadron, 76thUnited States. Army. Air CorpsWorld War, 1939-1945PlaceChinaExtent1 sound reel (34 min., 22 sec.) : analog ; 1/4 inOriginal Formatoral histories (literary works)open reel audiotapesBibliographic CitationThe American Fighter Aces Association Materials/The Museum of FlightRightsIn copyrightTranscription[John S. Stewart oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)]

Depicts or Relates to

Collection AreaArchivesOral Histories[John S. Stewart oral history interview]

DIGITAL COLLECTIONS

Menu

[John S. Stewart oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)]