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[William K. Blair oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)] (Item)

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…

[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…

[Albert C. Slack oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)] (Item)

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Albert C. Slack discusses his military service with the United States Navy during World War II. In part two, he provides clarifying details regarding his wartime experiences and the combat missions discussed in the previous interview. Special focus on his participation in the Battle of the Philippine Sea on June 19, 1944 and on an attack against a…

[Ships in harbor] (Item)

Photographs (two, taped together) of ships in a harbor, Saipan, July 28, 1944.Inscription on verso: "Essex spent one day here to load bombs / I18."Inscription on verso: "U.S.S. Cabana / July 28, 1944 / I19."Stamped on verso: "[crossed out: 'Tincan'] just off Saipan."Caption on album page: "Saipan, July 28, 1944 -- Essex spent one day here replenishing bomb supply."Part of a disassembled album…

[Servicemen at Liberty Beach, Saipan] (Item)

Photograph of U.S. Navy servicemen at Liberty Beach, Saipan, circa August 1945.Inscription on verso: "Liberty Beach. Saipan. Aug. 1945."

[Servicemen on Japanese tank] (Item)

Photograph of U.S. Navy servicemen on a Japanese tank, Saipan, circa 1942-1945.Inscription on verso: "Jap tanks. Saipan."

[Servicemen drinking at the Poc-Pub] (Item)

Photograph of United States Navy servicemen drinking at the Poc-Pub, an open-air bar on Mañagaha Island, circa 1939-1945. The sign above the pub reads: "Los Angeles, City Limits, Maniagassa Island, Saipan, Marianas, Pocomoke Officers' Club, Tokyo 1316 miles, Hollywood & Vine 5341 miles."

[Albert C. Slack oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)] (Item)

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Albert C. Slack 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 with Fighting Squadron 15 (VF-15) in the Pacific Theater. Topics discussed include his service history, notable combat missions and encounters, and stories about fellow…

[Mayo A. "Mike" Hadden, Jr. oral history interview (Part 3 of 4)] (Item)

In this four-part oral history, fighter ace Mayo A. “Mike” Hadden, Jr. discusses his military service with the United States Navy during World War II. In part three, he continues to describe his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot with Fighting Squadron 9 (VF-9). Topics discussed include his combat tour in the Pacific Theater aboard the USS Essex (CV-9), his aerial victories and notable combat…