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[George T. Buck oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)]
In this two-part oral history, fighter ace George T. Buck discusses his military service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. In part one, he describes his experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time in Europe with the 307th and 309th Fighter Squadrons of the 31st Fighter Group. Special focus on his bomber escort missions in Romania and Germany and on an incident in…
[George T. Buck oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)]
In this two-part oral history, fighter ace George T. Buck 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.
[Soviet Air Force pilot shaking hands with Captain William Thompson]
Photograph of an unidentified Soviet Air Force pilot shaking hands with Captain William Thompson, U.S. Army Air Forces, in front of a Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft, Mukden (present-day Shenyang), China, circa 1940s.Typed on verso: "Hqs. Tenth Air Force, China---A pilot of the Red Air Force and a pilot of the Tenth Air Force [handwritten addition: Capt. William Thompson] shake hands before…
[Consolidated B-24 Liberator engine]
Photograph of a Consolidated B-24 Liberator engine, taken while the aircraft is in flight, circa 1944-1945. Stamped on verso: "Passed by Examiner. Base 2452. U.S. Army."