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In this four-part oral history, fighter ace Ralph J. “Doc” Watson discusses his military service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. In part two, he focuses on his flight training and his combat tour with the 48th Fighter Squadron in the European and Mediterranean Theaters. Topics discussed include his Aviation Cadet training, his time stationed in England and North Africa,…
Fighter ace Herman W. Visscher is interviewed about his military service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. He describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time with the 97th Fighter Squadron, 82nd Fighter Group, in the Mediterranean Theater. He also touches briefly on his Air Force service during the Korean War. Topics discussed include his training…