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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 two, he continues to describe his wartime experiences as a naval aviator and also shares stories about his personal life. Topics discussed his training and service history, his college years at DePauw University (Indiana), notable combat…
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…
Born-digital video recording of an oral history with Paul L. Weaver and interviewer Steve Little, recorded as part of The Museum of Flight Oral History Program, March 11, 2019. Part 1 of 2.