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[Paul A. Conger oral history interview] (Item)

Fighter ace Paul A. Conger discusses his military service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. He describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot and his time in Europe with the 61st and 63rd Fighter Squadrons of the 56th Fighter Group. Special focus on several of his combat missions in Germany and the Netherlands, including one in which he encountered a large group of…

[Frank L. Gailer, Jr. oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)] (Item)

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Frank L. Gailer, Jr. discusses his military service with the United States Army Air Forces and United States Air Force. In part one, he describes his experiences as a fighter pilot and his time with the 353rd Fighter Squadron in England during World War II. Topics discussed include his personal background, his training history, and several combat missions…

[Harold E. Comstock oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)] (Item)

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Harold E. Comstock discusses his military service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. In part two, Comstock is interviewed by historian Eric M. Hammel and provides clarifying details regarding the wartime experiences and missions discussed in part one. He also describes his training history and touches briefly on his postwar…

[Gordon M. Graham oral history interview (Part 3 of 4)] (Item)

In this four-part oral history, fighter ace Gordon M. Graham discusses his military service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. In part three, he continues to describe his experiences as a fighter pilot while serving with the 355th Fighter Group in England. Special focus on a bomber escort mission over Germany on December 25, 1944.

[John L. Sublett oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)] (Item)

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace John L. Sublett is interviewed about his military service and aviation career. In part one, Sublett describes his experiences as a fighter pilot with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. Topics discussed include his training history, his service in England with the 362nd Fighter Squadron, and stories about fellow servicemen. The…

[Hubert Zemke oral history interview (Part 7 of 9)] (Item)

In this nine-part oral history, Hubert “Hub” Zemke is interviewed about his military service with the U.S. Army Air Forces and U.S. Air Force. In part seven, he continues to discuss his wartime experiences during World War II. Most of the interview focuses on topics related to his time as a group commander in Europe, such as notable combat missions, aircraft capabilities and development, fighter…

[Frank L. Gailer, Jr. oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)] (Item)

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Frank L. Gailer, Jr. discusses his military service with the United States Army Air Forces and United States Air Force. In part two, he continues to describe his experiences as a fighter pilot with the 353rd Fighter Squadron during World War II and touches on his postwar assignments with the Pentagon. Topics discussed include his personal background, his…

Dick Nelms oral history interview (Item)

Born-digital video recording of an oral history with Richard "Dick" Alan Nelms and interviewer Bruce Florsheim, recorded as part of The Museum of Flight Oral History Program, March 17, 2017.

[Gregory A. Daymond oral history interview] (Item)

Fighter ace Gregory A. “Gus” Daymond is interviewed by Eugene A. Valencia about his military service with the Royal Air Force during World War II. Daymond describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot and his time in England with No. 71 Squadron, one of the RAF Eagle Squadrons made up of American volunteers. Topics discussed include Daymond’s early interest in aviation and experiences as a…

[Donald S. Bryan oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)] (Item)

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Donald S. Bryan discusses his military service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. In part two, he provides clarifying details regarding his wartime experiences and the combat missions discussed in the previous interview.