[William Farrell oral history interview (Part 5 of 5)]

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Identifier2002-02-13-1139_AV_069Parts2002-02-13-1139_AV_069_01SourceThe American Fighter Aces Association Oral Interviews (2002-02-13-1139)CreatorAmerican Fighter Aces AssociationIntervieweeFarrell, WilliamDescriptionAudio recording of an oral history with fighter ace William Farrell, June 16, 1996. Part 5 of 5.

Text on label: "Farrell, Wm. Col."AbstractIn this five-part oral history, fighter ace William Farrell discusses his 30+ years of service with the United States Marine Corps. In part five, he provides more clarifying details regarding his wartime experiences during the Vietnam War. Topics discussed include his combat missions flying the Douglas A-4 Skyhawk and his participation in the Battle of Khe Sanh in 1968.BiographyWilliam Farrell was born on November 29, 1921 in Paterson, New Jersey. He entered the Naval Aviation Cadet program in 1942 and received his commission with the United States Marine Corps the following year. During World War II, Farrell served in the Pacific Theater with Marine Fighting Squadron 312 (VMF-312), flying missions in Okinawa and the South Pacific. He remained in the military after the war and went on to serve with Marine Fighter Squadron 513 (VMF-513) and Marine Fighter Squadron 311 (VMF-311) during the Korean War. During the Vietnam War, he once again flew with VMF-311 and also served as commander of Chu Lai Air Base. Farrell retired as a colonel in 1974 and afterwards had a 20-year teaching career in the Southern California area. He passed away in 2002.

Biographical information courtesy of: Boyce, Ward J., ed., American fighter aces album. Mesa, Ariz: American Fighter Aces Association, 1996.Creation Date1996-06-16SubjectAces (Fighter pilots)Air pilots, MilitaryDouglas A4D (A-4) Skyhawk FamilyFarrell, WilliamFighter pilotsUnited States. Marine CorpsUnited States. Marine Fighter Squadron 311Vietnam War, 1961-1975PlaceKhé Sanh (Vietnam)VietnamExtent1 sound cassette (8 min., 7 sec.) : analog ; 4 x 2.5 inOriginal Formatoral histories (literary works)audiocassettesBibliographic CitationThe American Fighter Aces Association Materials/The Museum of FlightRightsIn copyright

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