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[Edward V. “Eddie” Rickenbacker oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)] (Item)

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Edward V. “Eddie” Rickenbacker is interviewed about his life and his military service during World War I. In part one, he shares stories from his racing, military, and business careers. Topics discussed include his time with the 94th Aero Squadron in France, the evolution of aviation technology and aerial warfare, and stories about fellow servicemen and…

[Jacques M. Swaab oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)] (Item)

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Jacques M. Swaab is interviewed about his military service with the United States Army Air Service during World War I. In part two, Swaab continues to describe his wartime experiences with the 22nd Pursuit Squadron in Europe. Topics discussed include military life, notable incidents from his service, and the logistics of military aviation during the…

[Frederick Libby oral history interview (Part 8 of 8)] (Item)

In this eight-part oral history, fighter ace Frederick Libby is interviewed about his life and his military service with the Royal Flying Corps during World War I. In part eight, he discusses his final weeks with the Royal Flying Corps and his transfer to the United States Army Air Service. Topics discussed include stories from his time in England and Ireland, his brief experiences with a…

[Jacques M. Swaab oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)] (Item)

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Jacques M. Swaab is interviewed about his military service with the United States Army Air Service during World War I. In part one, Swaab describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time in Europe with the 22nd Pursuit Squadron. Topics discussed include his personal background, his training and service history, and the logistics of…

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