[Jacques M. Swaab oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)]

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Identifier2002-02-13-1139_AV_169SourceThe American Fighter Aces Association Oral Interviews (2002-02-13-1139)CreatorAmerican Fighter Aces AssociationIntervieweeSwaab, Jacques M.InterviewerValencia, Eugene A.DescriptionAudio recording of an oral history with fighter ace Jacques M. Swaab, conducted by interviewer Eugene A. Valencia, circa 1960s. Part 1 of 2.

Text on label: "080. Tape #1. Capt Swaab #1. (uncut) original. WWI. 2 of 5 [on box]."AbstractIn this two-part oral history, fighter ace Jacques M. Swaab is interviewed about his military service with the United States Army Air Service during World War I. In part one, Swaab describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time in Europe with the 22nd Pursuit Squadron. Topics discussed include his personal background, his training and service history, and the logistics of military aviation during the war.

The interview is conducted by fellow fighter ace Eugene A. Valencia.BiographyJacques M. Swaab was born on April 21, 1894 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He joined the United States Army Air Service in 1917 and received his commission in November of that year. Deployed to Europe, Swaab initially served with the 107th Aero Squadron while completing additional flight training in France and Italy. He then joined the 22nd Pursuit Squadron, flying missions over France and Germany. Swaab retired from the military after the war and later became an active member of the Society of World War I Aviation Historians. He also served as a technical advisor for the 1938 movie Dawn Patrol. Swaab passed away in 1963.Creation Datecirca 1960sSubjectAces (Fighter pilots)Air pilots, MilitaryFighter pilotsSwaab, Jacques M.United States. Army. Air ServiceUnited States. Army. Air Service. Aero Squadron, 107thUnited States. Army. Air Service. Pursuit Squadron, 22ndUnited States. Army. Signal Corps. Aviation SectionWorld War, 1914-1918PlaceEnglandFranceGermanyExtent1 sound reel (28 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[Jacques M. Swaab oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)]

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