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[Footage taken during flights over Japan and Shemya Island (Alaska), circa 1930s-1940s] (Item)

Film footage taken during flights over Japan and Shemya Island (Alaska), circa 1930s-1940s. The footage begins with aerial views filmed from an unidentified aircraft, showing houses, streets, and a shoreline; presumably these shots are of Kobe and Osaka, as noted on the film container label. The next segment, starting at 00:00:40, depicts a shoreline and runway, filmed from inside an aircraft as…

[Footage taken in Manila, Philippines, and during flight to Okinawa (Japan), circa 1930s-1940s] (Item)

Film footage taken in Manila, Philippines, and during a flight to Okinawa (Japan), circa 1930s-1940s. The footage begins with shots of unidentified neighborhoods and street scenes in Manila; some of the shots include children and adults. The footage then transitions to aerial views taken from an unidentified aircraft during a flight to Okinawa, showing coastlines, rice paddies, and the Ryukyu…

[Footage taken during flight from Japan to Shanghai (China), including travel footage in Shanghai, circa 1930s-1940s] (Item)

Film footage taken during a flight from Japan to Shanghai (China), including travel footage in Shanghai, circa 1930s-1940s. The footage begins with aerial views of Mount Fuji taken from an unidentified airliner. The next segment is comprised of travel footage, most likely taken in or near Shanghai, China. The shots feature a temple or shrine, a busy harbor, and various street scenes. No exterior…

[Travel in Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan, circa 1950s] (Item)

Film footage of travel in Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan, likely filmed by James C. Stewart and his friends and family, circa 1950s. The footage is comprised of short clips of street scenes, shrines and temples, harbors, military camps, and other landscapes. Signs and landmarks identify some of the locations as Pyeongtaek (South Korea), Taipei (Taiwan), Okinawa (Japan), and Tokyo (Japan). Also…

[Fred L. Dungan oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)] (Item)

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Fred L. Dungan discusses his military service with the United States Navy during World War II. In part one, he describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time stationed aboard the USS Yorktown (CV-10) and USS Hornet (CV-12) with Night Fighting Squadron 76 (VF(N)-76). Topics discussed include his training history, his involvement…

[John T. Crosby oral history interview] (Item)

Fighter ace John T. “Ted” Crosby is interviewed by historian Eric M. Hammel about his military service with the United States Navy during World War II. Crosby describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot and his time in the Pacific Theater with Fighting Squadron 18 (VF-18) and Fighting Squadron 17 (VF-17). He also touches briefly on his postwar military career. Special focus on a photo…

[George C. Duncan and John R. Strane oral history interview] (Item)

Fighter aces George C. Duncan and John R. Strane are interviewed about their military service with the United States Navy during World War II. They describe their wartime experiences as fighter pilots and their time in the Pacific Theater with Fighting Squadron 15 (VF-15). Duncan also touches briefly on memorable incidents from his postwar Navy career. Topics discussed include the service history…

Robert Scarff oral history interview (Item)

Born-digital video recording of an oral history with Robert W. Scarff and interviewer Jim Stott, recorded as part of The Museum of Flight Oral History Program, June 27, 2017.

Donald Scott oral history interview (Item)

Born-digital video recording of an oral history with Donald L. Scott and interviewer Ted Lehberger, recorded as part of The Museum of Flight Oral History Program, March 8, 2018.