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Richard Gordon oral history interview (Item)

Born-digital video recording of an oral history with Richard F. "Dick" Gordon and interviewer Jake Schultz, recorded as part of The Museum of Flight Oral History Program, April 18, 2017.

[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…

Paul Bloch oral history interview (Item)

Born-digital video recording of an oral history with Paul S. Bloch and interviewer Steve Ellis, recorded as part of The Museum of Flight Oral History Program, June 4, 2019.

[Mayo A. "Mike" Hadden, Jr. oral history interview (Part 1 of 4)] (Item)

In this four-part oral history, fighter ace Mayo A. “Mike” Hadden, Jr. discusses his military service with the United States Navy during World War II. In part one, he describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time in the Mediterranean Theater and Pacific Theater with Fighting Squadron 9 (VF-9). Topics discussed include his training history, his participation in Operation…

[Richard L. Cormier oral history interview (Part 1 of 3)] (Item)

In this three-part oral history, fighter ace Richard L. “Zeke” Cormier is interviewed by Eugene A. Valencia about his military service with the United States Navy. In part one, Cormier describes his experiences as a carrier-based pilot during World War II, including his assignments with Composite Squadron 1 (VC-1) in the North Atlantic and with Fighting Squadron 80 (VF-80) in the Pacific Theater.…

[Albert C. Slack oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)] (Item)

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Albert C. Slack 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. Special focus on his participation in the Battle of the Philippine Sea on June 19, 1944 and on an attack against a…

[Alexander Vraciu oral history interview (Part 1 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 one, he describes his wartime experiences as a naval aviator, including his time with Fighting Squadron 3/6 (VF-3/VF-6) and other units in the Pacific Theater. Topics discussed include his personal background, his tours of duty aboard the…

[Henry B. Christensen World War II Collection, Box One, Folder 7 - Naval Reserve service record, 1940-1946] (Item)

Items from Box One, Folder 7 of the Henry B. Christensen World War II Collection, circa 1941-1944. Folder contains 35 military documents from Henry B. Christensen's service with the United States Navy during World War II. Includes professional qualifications, beneficiary slips, and other documents related to his service record.

[Henry B. Christensen World War II Collection, Box One, Folder 5 - Military personnel documents, 1941-1944] (Item)

Items from Box One, Folder 5 of the Henry B. Christensen World War II Collection, circa 1941-1944. Folder contains 27 military documents from Henry B. Christensen's service with the United States Navy during World War II. Includes memorandums, orders, course and qualification documents, and travel vouchers.

[Henry B. Christensen World War II Collection, Box One, Folder 6 - Military personnel documents, 1941-1944] (Item)

Items from Box One, Folder 6 of the Henry B. Christensen World War II Collection, circa 1941-1944. Folder contains 13 military documents from Henry B. Christensen's service with the United States Navy during World War II. Includes transfer orders, memorandums, and correspondence cards.