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[George T. Chandler oral history interview] (Item)

Fighter ace George T. Chandler discusses his military service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. He describes his experiences as a fighter pilot and his time with the 339th Fighter Squadron of the 347th Fighter Group in the South Pacific. Special focus on a combat mission on November 8, 1943 in which Chandler’s squadron provided air support for a beachhead invasion force…

[Thomas G. Lanphier, Jr. oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)] (Item)

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Thomas G. Lanphier, Jr. is interviewed about his military career with the United States Army Air Forces and United States Air Force. In part one, he describes his experiences as a fighter pilot during World War II and shares details about his personal background. Topics discussed include his time stationed in Fiji and Guadalcanal; his participation in…

[Sidney S. Woods oral history interview] (Item)

Fighter ace Sidney S. Woods 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 9th Fighter Squadron in the Pacific Theater and with the 479th and 4th Fighter Groups in the European Theater. Topics discussed include his assignments in Australia, Papua New Guinea,…