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In this two-part oral history, fighter ace William K. Blair is interviewed by Eugene A. Valencia about his military service with the United States Navy. In part one, Blair describes his experiences as a carrier-based fighter pilot, including his assignments with Fighting Squadron 10 (VF-10) and Fighting Squadron 2 (VF-2) during World War II. Topics discussed include his flight training; his time…
[Instrument rating card issued by United States Navy to Henry B. Christensen, April 16, 1943]
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Instrument rating card issued by the United States Navy to Henry B. Christensen at Naval Air Station Pensacola (Florida), April 16, 1943. Certifies that Christensen has passed the instrument flying test and is qualified to proceed on instruments in single-engine aircraft.