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[Richard L. Cormier oral history interview (Part 1 of 3)] (Item)

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 one, Cormier describes his experiences as a carrier-based pilot during World War II, including his assignments with Composite Squadron 1 (VC-1) in the North Atlantic and with Fighting Squadron 80 (VF-80) in the Pacific Theater.…

[George C. Duncan and John R. Strane oral history interview] (Item)

Fighter aces George C. Duncan and John R. Strane are interviewed about their military service with the United States Navy during World War II. They describe their wartime experiences as fighter pilots and their time in the Pacific Theater with Fighting Squadron 15 (VF-15). Duncan also touches briefly on memorable incidents from his postwar Navy career. Topics discussed include the service history…

[Joseph J. Foss, Earling W. Zaeske, Daniel G. Cunningham, and Frank L. Lawlor oral history interviews] (Item)

This recording contains one-on-one interviews with fighter aces Joseph J. Foss, Earling W. Zaeske, Daniel G. Cunningham, and Frank L. Lawlor. The interviewees discuss their wartime experiences as fighter pilots and share details about their naval aviation careers during World War II. Topics discussed include notable combat missions, aerial victories, and stories about fellow pilots. The interviews…

[Marshall U. Beebe oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)] (Item)

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Marshall U. Beebe is interviewed about his military service with the United States Navy. In part two, he continues to discuss the various stages of his military career, including his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot during World War II and as an Air Group Commander during the Korean War. Topics discussed include Beebe’s training history; his time…