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[John E. Purdy oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)] (Item)

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace John E. Purdy discusses his military service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. In part one, he describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time in the South Pacific Theater with the 475th Fighter Group. Special focus on a search-and-rescue mission over Leyte on December 11, 1944 in which Purdy and his…

[John E. Purdy oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)] (Item)

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace John E. Purdy discusses his military service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. In part two, he provides clarifying details regarding his wartime experiences and the combat missions discussed in the previous interview.