[Henry S. White oral history interview]

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Identifier2002-02-13-1139_AV_197SourceThe American Fighter Aces Association Oral Interviews (2002-02-13-1139)CreatorAmerican Fighter Aces AssociationIntervieweeWhite, Henry S.InterviewerValencia, Eugene A.DescriptionAudio recording of an oral history with fighter ace Henry S. White, conducted by interviewer Eugene A. Valencia, March 23, 1965.

Text on label/container: "Henry White, USN, WW II. 3/23/65."AbstractFighter ace Henry S. White is interviewed about his military service with the United States Navy during World War II. He describes his wartime experiences as a naval aviator, including his time with Fighting Squadron 11 (VF-11) while stationed in Guadalcanal. He also touches on his experiences as a test pilot. Topics discussed include his training and service history, conditions and notable missions in Guadalcanal, and his thoughts on the Mitsubishi A6M “Zero” and other aircraft.

The interview is conducted by fellow fighter ace Eugene A. Valencia. Note that the audio may be difficult to hear in some spots due to uneven volume and spots of distortion present in the original recording.

The interview is conducted by fellow fighter ace Eugene A. Valencia. Note that the audio may be difficult to hear in some spots due to uneven volume and spots of distortion present in the original recording.BiographyHenry S. White was born on November 7, 1915 in Matewan, West Virginia. He joined the United States Navy in 1941 and earned his naval aviator designation the following year. White was initially assigned to Fighting Squadron 5 (VF-5) aboard the USS Yorktown (CV-5), but the ship was sunk at the Battle of Midway before his arrival. Instead, he joined Fighting Squadron 11 (VF-11), serving in Guadalcanal and later aboard the USS Hornet (CV-12). In 1945 or 1946, he attended the Naval Test Pilot School and had the opportunity to test fly a Mitsubishi A6M “Zero” aircraft. White passed away in 1972.Creation Date1965-03-23SubjectAces (Fighter pilots)Air pilots, MilitaryFighter pilotsMitsubishi A6M Reisen (Zero Fighter) Zeke (Ben, Ray) FamilyTest pilotsUnited States. NavyUnited States. Navy. Fighting Squadron VF-11White, Henry S.World War, 1939-1945PlaceGuadalcanal (Solomon Islands) Solomon IslandsExtent1 sound reel (1 hr., 3 min., 14 sec.) : analog ; 1/4 inOriginal Formatoral histories (literary works)open reel audiotapesBibliographic CitationThe American Fighter Aces Association Materials/The Museum of FlightRightsIn copyrightTranscription[Henry S. White oral history interview]

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