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[William K. Blair oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)] (Item)

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace William K. Blair is interviewed by Eugene A. Valencia about his military service with the United States Navy. In part one, Blair describes his experiences as a carrier-based fighter pilot, including his assignments with Fighting Squadron 10 (VF-10) and Fighting Squadron 2 (VF-2) during World War II. Topics discussed include his flight training; his time…

[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…

[Fred L. Dungan oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)] (Item)

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Fred L. Dungan discusses his military service with the United States Navy during World War II. In part one, he describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time stationed aboard the USS Yorktown (CV-10) and USS Hornet (CV-12) with Night Fighting Squadron 76 (VF(N)-76). Topics discussed include his training history, his involvement…

[John R. Strane oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)] (Item)

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace John R. Strane discusses his military service with the United States Navy during World War II. In part two, he provides clarifying details regarding his wartime experiences and the combat missions discussed in the previous interview.

[Aerial view of Northwest Field, Guam] (Item)

Aerial photograph of Northwest Field, Guam, circa 1945. Typed caption on album page: "Northwest Field, home of the 315th Wing (B-29) Summer 1945. Two asphalt runways made from crushed coral." Part of a photograph album page containing captioned photos of the Pacific Theater during World War II, circa 1945.

[Boeing B-29 Superfortresses at Northwest Field, Guam] (Item)

Photograph of several B-29 Superfortress aircraft (visible tail numbers 3979, 3888) parked at Northwest Field, Guam, circa 1945. Typed caption on album page: "Parking spaces for B-29's undergoing heavy maintenance. Black camouflage made them less reflective at night." Part of a photograph album page containing captioned photos of the Pacific Theater during World War II, circa 1945.

[Boeing B-29 Superfortresses at Northwest Field, Guam] (Item)

Photograph of several Boeing B-29 Superfortress aircraft at Northwest Field, Guam, circa 1945. The caption notes that this photo was taken just prior to the final mission against Japan. Typed caption on album page: "Squadron lined up for final mission against Japan." Part of a photograph album page containing captioned photos of the Pacific Theater during World War II, circa 1945.

Henry “Sandy” McMurray oral history interview (Item)

Born-digital video recording of an oral history with Henry "Sandy" McMurray and interviewer Steve Little, recorded as part of The Museum of Flight Oral History Program, February 27, 2020.

[General Motors TBM Avenger aircraft in flight] (Item)

Photograph of U.S. Navy General Motors TBM Avenger aircraft (fuselage designations 7, 13, 16, 8) in flight, Guam, July 1944.Inscription on verso: "D-Day Guam / July 1944 / Torpedo planes from Essex / Guam in background / D32."Caption on album page: "D-Day, Guam, July 1944 -- TBM's of AG-15 -- Pic taken by P. Rundall."Part of a disassembled album containing materials related to Paul J. Madden's…

[Depreservation line at military base] (Item)

Photographic negative of the depreservation line at a military base, Guam, circa 1945.

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