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[John R. Strane oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)] (Item)
[John R. Strane oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)]
In this two-part oral history, fighter ace John R. Strane 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.
[Jimmie E. Savage oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)] (Item)
[Jimmie E. Savage oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)]
In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Jimmie E. “Doc” Savage discusses his military service with the United States Navy during World War II. In part two, he continues to describe his wartime experiences in the Pacific Theater with Fighting Squadron 11 (VF-11). He also touches briefly on his postwar assignments. Topics discussed include his personal background, service history, notable combat…
[Daniel R. Rehm, Charles M. Mallory, Paul J. Fontana, Marion E. Carl, Robert C. Coats, Donald E. Runyon, and George Blair oral history interviews] (Item)
[Daniel R. Rehm, Charles M. Mallory, Paul J. Fontana, Marion E. Carl, Robert C. Coats, Donald E. Runyon, and George Blair oral history interviews]
This recording contains one-on-one interviews with Naval Aviators Daniel R. Rehm, Charles M. Mallory, Paul J. Fontana, Marion E. Carl, Robert C. Coats, Donald E. Runyon, and George Blair. Rehm, Mallory, Carl, Coats, and Runyon briefly describe their military careers and recall notable combat missions from their service during World War II. Blair shares a few details about an aerial victory he…
[William K. Blair oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)] (Item)
[William K. Blair oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)]
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 two, Blair continues to describe his wartime experiences with Fighting Squadron 10 (VF-10) and Fighting Squadron 2 (VF-2), including several combat missions over Iwo Jima and the Philippines. He also touches briefly on his postwar…
[Albert C. Slack oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)] (Item)
[Albert C. Slack oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)]
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…
[John R. Strane oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)] (Item)
[John R. Strane oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)]
In this two-part oral history, fighter ace John R. Strane 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 in the Pacific Theater with Fighting Squadron 15 (VF-15). Special focus on a search mission on June 19, 1944, the first day of the Battle of the Philippine Sea. Strane…
[Albert C. Slack oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)] (Item)
[Albert C. Slack oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)]
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…