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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…

[Harry C. Crim, Jr. oral history interview] (Item)

Fighter ace Harry C. Crim, Jr. 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 with the 21st Fighter Group while stationed in Hawaii, the Northern Mariana Islands, and Iwo Jima. Special focus on a banzai attack on Iwo Jima in March 1945 and on a combat mission in April 1945 in which Crim…

[Albert C. Slack oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)] (Item)

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Albert C. Slack 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. Special focus on his participation in the Battle of the Philippine Sea on June 19, 1944 and on an attack against a…

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.

[Ships in harbor] (Item)

Photographs (two, taped together) of ships in a harbor, Saipan, July 28, 1944.Inscription on verso: "Essex spent one day here to load bombs / I18."Inscription on verso: "U.S.S. Cabana / July 28, 1944 / I19."Stamped on verso: "[crossed out: 'Tincan'] just off Saipan."Caption on album page: "Saipan, July 28, 1944 -- Essex spent one day here replenishing bomb supply."Part of a disassembled album…

[Servicemen in chow line, Saipan] (Item)

Photograph of servicemen in a chow line, Saipan, circa 1944-1945.Inscription in corner: "G99."Caption on accompanying document: "10. Chow line."

[Servicemen building field showers, Saipan] (Item)

Photograph of servicemen building field showers, Saipan, circa 1944-1945.Caption on accompanying document: "8. Building our shower."

[Tents at military camp, Saipan] (Item)

Photograph of tents at a military camp, Saipan, circa 1944-1945.Caption on accompanying document: "2. After we moved in."

[Officers' quarters at military camp, Saipan] (Item)

Photograph of the officers' quarters at a military camp, Saipan, circa 1944-1945.Caption on accompanying document: "25. Officers quanset [Quonset] houses."

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