[William A. Daniel oral history interview (Part 1 of 3)]

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Identifier2002-02-13-1139_AV_042Parts2002-02-13-1139_AV_042_01SourceThe American Fighter Aces Association Oral Interviews (2002-02-13-1139)CreatorAmerican Fighter Aces AssociationIntervieweeDaniel, William A.InterviewerValencia, Eugene A.DescriptionAudio recording of an oral history with fighter ace William A. Daniel, conducted by interviewer Eugene A. Valencia, circa April 1966. Part 1 of 3.

Text on label: "007. Bill Daniel #1. Group C.O. 31st."AbstractIn this three-part oral history, fighter ace William A. Daniel is interviewed by Eugene A. Valencia about his military service with the United States Army Air Corps. In part one, Daniel discusses his experiences as an Army Air Corps pilot and his time with the 31st Fighter Group during World War II. Topics discussed include his wartime missions in the Mediterranean and European Theaters and his memories of military life while stationed in Italy and Eastern Europe.BiographyWilliam A. Daniel was born on June 27, 1913 in Memphis, Tennessee. He joined the United Army Air Corps in 1936 and graduated from flight training the following year. Initially assigned to the 12th Observation Squadron as a reconnaissance pilot, Daniel joined the 31st Fighter Group when he was deployed to Italy in 1944. He served as Group Commander from December 1944 to October 1945, flying with the 307th, 308th, and 309th Fighter Squadrons. He remained in the military after the war and retired as a colonel in 1966. Daniel passed away in 1998.

Biographical information courtesy of: Boyce, Ward J., ed., American fighter aces album. Mesa, Ariz: American Fighter Aces Association, 1996.Creation Datecirca 1966-04SubjectAces (Fighter pilots)Air pilots, MilitaryBell P-39 Airacobra FamilyDaniel, William A.Fighter pilotsFocke-Wulf Fw 190 FamilyMesserschmitt Bf 109 FamilyMesserschmitt Me 262 FamilyUnited States. Army Air ForcesUnited States. Army Air Forces. Fighter Group, 31stUnited States. Army Air Forces. Fighter Squadron, 307thUnited States. Army Air Forces. Fighter Squadron, 308thUnited States. Army Air Forces. Fighter Squadron, 309thUnited States. Army. Air CorpsUnited States. Army. Air Corps. Observation Squadron, 12thWorld War, 1939-1945PlaceAfrica, NorthAustriaGermanyItalyRomaniaRussiaUkraineExtent1 sound reel (1 hr., 37 min., 4 sec.) : analog ; 1/4 inOriginal Formatoral histories (literary works)open reel audiotapesBibliographic CitationThe American Fighter Aces Association Materials/The Museum of FlightRightsIn copyright

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