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[Raymond L. Callaway oral history interview] (Item)
[Raymond L. Callaway oral history interview]
Fighter ace Raymond L. Callaway discusses his military service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. He describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot and his time in China with the 8th Fighter Squadron of the Chinese-American Composite Wing (CACW). Special focus on a bomber escort mission in 1944 in which he helped down a Japanese photo plane.
[Marshall U. Beebe oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)] (Item)
[Marshall U. Beebe oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)]
In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Marshall U. Beebe is interviewed about his military service with the United States Navy. In part one, Beebe describes the various stages of his military career, including his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot during World War II and as an Air Group Commander during the Korean War. Topics discussed include Beebe’s training history; his time with…
[Joseph J. Foss, Earling W. Zaeske, Daniel G. Cunningham, and Frank L. Lawlor oral history interviews] (Item)
[Joseph J. Foss, Earling W. Zaeske, Daniel G. Cunningham, and Frank L. Lawlor oral history interviews]
This recording contains one-on-one interviews with fighter aces Joseph J. Foss, Earling W. Zaeske, Daniel G. Cunningham, and Frank L. Lawlor. The interviewees discuss their wartime experiences as fighter pilots and share details about their naval aviation careers during World War II. Topics discussed include notable combat missions, aerial victories, and stories about fellow pilots. The interviews…
[Charles H. Older oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)] (Item)
[Charles H. Older oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)]
In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Charles H. Older is interviewed about his military service during World War II. In part one, he describes his experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time with the American Volunteer Group and with the United States Army Air Forces in the China-India-Burma Theater. Topics discussed include his service and training history, his missions in Burma and…
[John Richard Rossi oral history interview (Part 6 of 6)] (Item)
[John Richard Rossi oral history interview (Part 6 of 6)]
In this six-part oral history, fighter ace John Richard Rossi discusses his military service with the American Volunteer Group during World War II. In part six, he continues to describe his wartime experiences with the AVG’s 1st Pursuit Squadron in the China-Burma-India Theater. Topics discussed include a combat mission over Moulmein, Burma on February 26, 1942 and details about the AVG’s…
[Edward F. Rector oral history interview] (Item)
[Edward F. Rector oral history interview]
Fighter ace Edward F. Rector discusses his military service during World War II. He describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his flight training with the United States Navy and his time in the China-Burma-India Theater with the American Volunteer Group. Topics discussed include his personal background, his training and service history, notable encounters with Japanese…
[John Richard Rossi oral history interview (Part 5 of 6)] (Item)
[John Richard Rossi oral history interview (Part 5 of 6)]
In this six-part oral history, fighter ace John Richard Rossi discusses his military service with the American Volunteer Group during World War II. In part five, he discusses his wartime experiences with the AVG’s 1st Pursuit Squadron in the China-Burma-India Theater. He provides an overview of the group’s movements and missions, beginning with his arrival in Burma in November 1941 and concluding…
[Robert H. Neale Flying Tigers Collection, Box One, Folder 3 - War-time correspondence, 1941-1943] (Item)
[Robert H. Neale Flying Tigers Collection, Box One, Folder 3 - War-time correspondence, 1941-1943]
Items from Box One, Folder 3 of the Robert H. Neale Flying Tigers Collection, circa 1941-1943. Folder contains war-time correspondence sent during Neale's service with the American Volunteer Group. Includes 37 total documents, including many telegrams sent between Neale and his wife.
[John Richard Rossi oral history interview (Part 2 of 6)] (Item)
[John Richard Rossi oral history interview (Part 2 of 6)]
In this six-part oral history, fighter ace John Richard Rossi discusses his military service with the American Volunteer Group during World War II. In part two, he continues to describe his wartime experiences with the AVG’s 1st Pursuit Squadron in the China-Burma-India Theater. Topics discussed include notable missions and stories about fellow service members. The interview is conducted by fellow…