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[Harry W. Swinburne oral history interview] (Item)

Fighter ace Harry W. Swinburne is interviewed about his military service with the United States Navy during World War II. He describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time stationed on the USS San Jacinto (CVL-30) with Fighting Squadron 45 (VF-45). Special focus on a combat mission on March 28, 1944, in which Swinburne scored victories against two Japanese gunboats east…

[John T. Crosby oral history interview] (Item)

Fighter ace John T. “Ted” Crosby is interviewed by historian Eric M. Hammel about his military service with the United States Navy during World War II. Crosby describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot and his time in the Pacific Theater with Fighting Squadron 18 (VF-18) and Fighting Squadron 17 (VF-17). He also touches briefly on his postwar military career. Special focus on a photo…

[Jimmie E. Savage oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)] (Item)

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…

[Fred L. Dungan oral history interview (Part 2 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 two, he provides clarifying details regarding his wartime experiences and the combat missions discussed in the previous interview. He also shares additional information about his training and service history and describes other notable incidents from his…

[Marshall U. Beebe oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)] (Item)

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Marshall U. Beebe is interviewed about his military service with the United States Navy. In part two, he continues to discuss the various stages of his military career, including his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot during World War II and as an Air Group Commander during the Korean War. Topics discussed include Beebe’s training history; his time…