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[John S. Thach oral history interview]
Fighter ace John S. “Jimmy” Thach is interviewed about his military service with the United States Navy during World War II. He describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time as gunnery officer and skipper of Fighting Squadron 3 (VF-3). Topics discussed include his training and service history, his development of the Thach Weave aerial combat maneuver, and his initial…
[Frank G. Tallman oral history interview]
Stunt pilot and aviation historian Frank G. Tallman is interviewed about his collection of vintage aircraft and his work with Tallmantz Aviation. He describes his experiences restoring and flying historic warbirds and discusses the characteristics of various aircraft. Topics discussed include the capabilities of World War I-era aircraft, his thoughts on specific vintage airplanes, and his…
[Jacques M. Swaab oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)]
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…
[Jacques M. Swaab oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)]
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…
[Thomas G. Lanphier, Jr. oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)]
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…
[Thomas G. Lanphier, Jr. oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)]
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 two, he discusses his post-World War II service and shares more details about his personal background and political viewpoints. Topics discussed include his interactions with prominent political figures, his thoughts…
[Charles M. Kunz oral history interview]
Fighter ace Charlie M. Kunz is interviewed about his military service with the United States Marine Corps during World War II. He describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time with Marine Fighting Squadron 221 (VMF-221) and Marine Fighting Squadron 224 (VMF-224) in the Pacific Theater. Topics discussed include his training and service history, his participation in the…
[Frederick Libby oral history interview (Part 1 of 8)]
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 one, he describes his childhood in Colorado and the Midwest and discusses his family’s profession as cowboys and horse breakers. The interview is conducted by fellow fighter ace Eugene A. Valencia.
[Frederick Libby oral history interview (Part 2 of 8)]
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 two, he describes his adventures as a young adult in the American West, Mexico, and Canada. Topics discussed include his financial wins and losses, a story about being “rolled” (robbed) in a bar, and his enlistment in the…
[Charles H. Older oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)]
In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Charles H. Older is interviewed about his military service during World War II. In part one, he describes his experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time with the American Volunteer Group and with the United States Army Air Forces in the China-India-Burma Theater. Topics discussed include his service and training history, his missions in Burma and…