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[Marvin J. Franger oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)] (Item)

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Marvin J. Franger discusses his military service with the United States Navy during World War II. In part two, he continues to describe his wartime experiences with Fighting Squadron 9 (VF-9) and their participation in Operation Torch (November 1942) during the North Africa Campaign. Topics discussed include day-to-day operations aboard the USS Ranger…

[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…

[Michael R. Yunck oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)] (Item)

In this two-part oral history, Michael R. Yunck is interviewed about his military service with the United States Marine Corps. In part one, he describes his wartime experiences as a pilot during World War II, including his time with Marine Observation Squadron 251 (VMO-251) and Marine Fighting Squadron 112 (VMF-112) in Guadalcanal and with Marine Fighting Squadron 311 (VMF-311) in Okinawa. Topics…

[Alexander Vraciu oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)] (Item)

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Alexander Vraciu is interviewed about his military service with the United States Navy during World War II. In part two, he continues to describe his wartime experiences as a naval aviator and also shares stories about his personal life. Topics discussed his training and service history, his college years at DePauw University (Indiana), notable combat…

[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…

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

In this two-part oral history, Harrison R. “Harry” Thyng discusses his military career with the United States Army Air Forces and United States Air Force. In part two, he continues to describe his World War II experiences, including his time in the Mediterranean Theater with the 31st Fighter Group and in the Pacific Theater with the 413th Fighter Group. He also touches on his service during the…

[Daniel R. Rehm, Charles M. Mallory, Paul J. Fontana, Marion E. Carl, Robert C. Coats, Donald E. Runyon, and George Blair oral history interviews] (Item)

This recording contains one-on-one interviews with Naval Aviators Daniel R. Rehm, Charles M. Mallory, Paul J. Fontana, Marion E. Carl, Robert C. Coats, Donald E. Runyon, and George Blair. Rehm, Mallory, Carl, Coats, and Runyon briefly describe their military careers and recall notable combat missions from their service during World War II. Blair shares a few details about an aerial victory he…

[Roger A. Haberman oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)] (Item)

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Roger A. Haberman discusses his military service with the United States Marine Corps during World War II. In part one, he describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot and his time with Marine Fighting Squadron 121 (VMF-121) in the Pacific Theater. Topics discussed include his training history and his combat missions while stationed at Guadalcanal,…

[John L. Smith oral history interview] (Item)

Fighter ace John L. Smith discusses his military service with the United States Marine Corps during World War II. He describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time with Marine Fighting Squadron 223 (VFM-223) in the Pacific Theater. Topics discussed include his training and service history, squadron operations at Guadalcanal, and notable combat missions and aerial…

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