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Audio recording of an oral history with fighter ace Paul S. Bechtel, circa 1980s-1990s. Microcassette 1 of 2.
Abstract from transcript: In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Paul S. Bechtel discusses his military service with the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II. In part one, he describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his training with the 31st Pursuit Group…
Audio recording of William P. Lear's speech to the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce, Michigan, circa 1960s.
Handwritten label on reel: "Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce. WPL."
Typed label on back of box: "Wm Lear speech for Chamber of Commerce, All America City."