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In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Jacques M. Swaab is interviewed about his military service with the United States Army Air Service during World War I. In part one, Swaab describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time in Europe with the 22nd Pursuit Squadron. Topics discussed include his personal background, his training and service history, and the logistics of…
In this eight-part oral history, fighter ace Frederick Libby is interviewed about his life and his military service with the Royal Flying Corps during World War I. In part one, he describes his childhood in Colorado and the Midwest and discusses his family’s profession as cowboys and horse breakers.
The interview is conducted by fellow fighter ace Eugene A. Valencia.
In this eight-part oral history, fighter ace Frederick Libby is interviewed about his life and his military service with the Royal Flying Corps during World War I. In part two, he describes his adventures as a young adult in the American West, Mexico, and Canada. Topics discussed include his financial wins and losses, a story about being “rolled” (robbed) in a bar, and his enlistment in the…