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In this four-part oral history, fighter ace Gordon M. Graham discusses his military service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. In part two, he continues to describe his experiences as a fighter pilot while serving with the 355th Fighter Group in England. Topics discussed include a bomber escort mission over Germany on December 25, 1944 and stories about fellow pilots.
In this nine-part oral history, Hubert “Hub” Zemke is interviewed about his military service with the U.S. Army Air Forces and U.S. Air Force. In part three, he continues to discuss his wartime experiences in Europe during World War II, focusing in particular on his time as group commander of the 56th Fighter Group in England. Topics discussed include combat operations and logistics, the…
In this nine-part oral history, Hubert “Hub” Zemke is interviewed about his military service with the U.S. Army Air Forces and U.S. Air Force. In part one, he describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot during World War II, focusing in particular on his time as group commander of the 56th Fighter Group in England. He also touches on his time as a prisoner of war at Stalag Luft I…
In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Carroll W. McColpin is interviewed about his military service with the Royal Air Force and United States Army Air Forces during World War II. In part two, he continues to describe his experiences in the European Theater, including his time with the three Eagle Squadrons (No. 121, No. 71, and No. 133), the 404th Fighter Group, 29th Tactical Air Command.…
In this two-part oral history, fighter ace John L. Sublett is interviewed about his military service and aviation career. In part one, Sublett describes his experiences as a fighter pilot with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. Topics discussed include his training history, his service in England with the 362nd Fighter Squadron, and stories about fellow servicemen.
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In this nine-part oral history, Hubert “Hub” Zemke is interviewed about his military service with the U.S. Army Air Forces and U.S. Air Force. In part six, he continues the story from part five about his time as a prisoner of war in Germany. The discussion then returns to his wartime experiences as a group commander in England, focusing mainly on his time with the 56th Fighter Group but also…
Fighter ace Gregory A. “Gus” Daymond is interviewed by Eugene A. Valencia about his military service with the Royal Air Force during World War II. Daymond describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot and his time in England with No. 71 Squadron, one of the RAF Eagle Squadrons made up of American volunteers. Topics discussed include Daymond’s early interest in aviation and experiences as a…
Fighter ace Sidney S. Woods is interviewed about his military service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. He describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time with the 9th Fighter Squadron in the Pacific Theater and with the 479th and 4th Fighter Groups in the European Theater. Topics discussed include his assignments in Australia, Papua New Guinea,…
In this nine-part oral history, Hubert “Hub” Zemke is interviewed about his military service with the U.S. Army Air Forces and U.S. Air Force. In part five, he continues to discuss his wartime experiences in Europe during World War II, focusing in particular on his time as group commander of the 56th Fighter Group in England. The first half of the interview predominantly focuses on topics related…