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[Phillip C. DeLong oral history interview]
Fighter ace Phillip C. DeLong discusses his nearly three decades of military service with the United States Marine Corps. He describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time with Marine Fighting Squadron 212 (VMF-212) during World War II and with Marine Fighter Squadron 312 (VMF-312) during the Korean War. He also touches on other assignments from his military career, such…
[William Farrell oral history interview (Part 1 of 5)]
In this five-part oral history, fighter ace William Farrell discusses his 30+ years of service with the United States Marine Corps. In part one, he describes his experiences as a fighter pilot and shares memorable moments from his combat tours during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. Topics discussed include his time stationed in Okinawa with Marine Fighting Squadron 312…
[William Farrell oral history interview (Part 4 of 5)]
In this five-part oral history, fighter ace William Farrell discusses his 30+ years of service with the United States Marine Corps. In part four, he describes several memorable incidents from his combat tours during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Topics discussed include an air strike in 1952 on a North Korean leader’s pleasure house and two stories involving Vietnamese families who needed…
[Richard L. Cormier oral history interview (Part 2 of 3)]
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 two, Cormier continues to describe his experiences with Composite Squadron 1 (VC-1) and Fighting Squadron 80 (VF-80) during World War II. He also discusses his postwar assignments, including his time with the Blue Angels and his…
[Richard L. Cormier oral history interview (Part 3 of 3)]
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 three, Cormier discusses his time with the Blue Angels, shares more stories from World War II, and reflects on his military career. He concludes the interview with his thoughts on fighter aces and fighter pilots.
[Mrs. Garrison (mother of Vermont Garrison) oral history interview]
In this brief oral history, Mrs. Garrison is interviewed about her son, fighter ace Vermont Garrison. She shares a few details about his childhood and military career and discusses her views on America’s role in future global conflicts. The interview is conducted by Delvina Wheeldon, a journalist and radio broadcaster based in Cincinnati, Ohio. The segment appeared in the Continental Air Defense…
Bill Redmon oral history interview
Born-digital video recording of an oral history with Bill Redmon and interviewer John Barth, recorded as part of The Museum of Flight Oral History Program, March 27, 2018.
Mark Armstrong oral history interview
Born-digital video recording of an oral history with Mark Armstrong and interviewer Geoff Nunn, recorded as part of The Museum of Flight Oral History Program, October 20, 2016.
[Harrison R. Thyng oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)]
In this two-part oral history, Harrison R. “Harry” Thyng discusses his military career with the United States Army Air Forces and United States Air Force. In part two, he continues to describe his World War II experiences, including his time in the Mediterranean Theater with the 31st Fighter Group and in the Pacific Theater with the 413th Fighter Group. He also touches on his service during the…
[Aviator's flight logbook used by Remi Charles O'Connor during U.S. Navy service,, 1949-1956]
Aviator's flight logbook used by Remi Charles O'Connor during his U.S. Navy service, November 2, 1949 - June 22, 1956. Includes an inscription on the inside cover written by O'Conner and dated June 30, 1964. Also included are some pieces of paper with handwritten notes, either attached to or tucked into the pages, as well as an accident and flight rule violation document. Inscription on inside…