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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…

[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 R. Strane oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)] (Item)

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.

[Servicemen with volleyball] (Item)

Photographic group portrait of U.S. Navy servicemen with a volleyball, Guam, circa 1945.

[Servicemen of Structures Division] (Item)

Photographic group portrait of U.S. Navy servicemen of the Structures Division, Guam, circa 1944.

[American military cemetery near Asan, Guam] (Item)

Photographic negative of an American military cemetery near Asan, Guam, circa 1944-1950.

[Servicemen and children riding in ox cart] (Item)

Photographic negative of U.S. Navy servicemen and children riding in an ox cart, Guam, November 1944. Military vehicles are visible on the road behind them.

[Elmer A. Ball seated on M1888 coastal artillery gun] (Item)

Photographic negative of U.S. Navy serviceman Elmer A. Ball seated on an M1888 coastal artillery gun, Tumon Beach, Guam, circa November 1944.

[Servicemen outside Quonset hut] (Item)

Photographic group portrait of U.S. Navy servicemen outside a Quonset hut, Guam, circa 1945. Elmer A. Ball is seated in the front row, sixth from the left. The sign on the hut reads: "Structural Dept. / CASU-F-12."