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[Edward C. Outlaw oral history interview] (Item)

Fighter ace Edward C. Outlaw discusses his military service with the United States Navy during World War II. He describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time with Fighting Squadron 32 (VF-32) in the Pacific Theater. Special focus on a combat mission over Truk Atoll on April 29, 1944 in which Outlaw’s flight encountered a large group of Japanese fighter aircraft. Outlaw…

[Armistead B. Smith, Jr. oral history interview] (Item)

Fighter ace Armistead B. Smith, Jr. discusses his military service with the United States Navy during World War II. He describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time with Fighting Squadron 9 (VF-9) in the Mediterranean and Pacific Theaters. Topics discussed include the comradery of VF-9 and a combat mission to Truk Lagoon.