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Bass, Stewart Flying from the USS Lexington (CV-16) and USS Yorktown (CV-10) and sinking the Yamato
Stewart Bass flew off the Lexington [Annotator's Note: USS Lexington (CV-16)] to the Japanese home islands over Tokyo...
Wisher, Charles Flying from Tinian in B-29s
Charles “Chuck” Wisher was based on Tinian [Annotator’s Note: as a crewman on a Boeing B-29 Superfortress very heavy...
McLaughlin, Sr., James Flying General Jacob Devers to England
In January 1943, James Kemp McLaughlin was ordered to fly the commanding general, Lieutenant General Jacob Devers, and...
Race, John "Jack Race" Flying His Hero Across Country
Once when John T. "Jack" Race was flying a cargo flight for Pan Am [Annotator's Note: Pan American Airways] from Los...
Gust, Darrell Flying in Close Formation
When he arrived in England, Darrell D. Gust knew that at least a third of the original 28 crews that had gone over in...
McGuire, Joseph Flying in India
What Joseph McGuire took to India was all he had for the duration of his duty. Many of the crews had no cold weather...
Lehigh, David Flying in the Pacific
During one of his first combat missions, one of the gunners on David Lehigh's plane panicked. He found out a few...
Reed, Robert Flying in the Pacific
Robert Frederick Reed's unit trained with rockets in Hawaii, after having trained for bombing and torpedoes. Reed...
McGuire, Joseph Flying Jets
In June 1943, Joseph McGuire was sent to India. The day before he left, his colonel admitted he had been trying to keep...
Cleveland, Carleton Flying Missions
[Annotator's Note: It is very difficult to understand Carleton Cleveland due to sound issues throughout this clip.]...
Bernardi, Joseph Flying Missions
Joseph Richard Bernardi, Senior was assigned to the 351st Bomb Group [Annotator's Note: 509th Bombardment Squadron,...
Towle, John Flying Missions from RAF Rattlesden
John W. Towle was stationed at Rattlesden, England. There are reunions with veterans of the 448th held in Rattlesden....
Gibian, Richard Flying Missions in Europe
Richard Gibian thought the ground fire was dangerous. When flying to and from a target, pilots flew in an "S" motion to...
McCowen, William Flying Missions in Vietnam
William McCowen [Annotator's Note: a pilot in the US Air Force] flew 123s [Annotator's Note: Fairchild C-123 Provider...
Lovell, James Flying Night Fighters and Becomming a Test Pilot
In James Lovell’s book [Annotator's Note: Lovell authored and co-authored multiple books and does not indicate which...
Buchert, Cyril A. Flying off Biak and other Bases
Cyril Buchert was stationed on Biak. He was overseas for a full year. He saw few locals except when he was in Manila en...
Sanders, Jack Flying out of England
Jack Sanders had the opportunity to take leave in London and some of the other towns of England while he was stationed...
Hardy, George Flying Out of Ramitelli, Italy
George Hardy flew out of Ramitelli [Annotator's Note: Ramitelli, Italy]. They would take off to the east, out over the...
Morehead, James B. Flying P-38s in Europe
On arrival in San Francisco, California, James Morehead reported to headquarters, and didn't like the planes he would...
Hissey, Paul Flying P-38s in Europe
Paul Hissey flew P-38s [Annotator's Note: Lockheed P-38 Lighting fighter aircraft] during his time in Europe. He...
Cauble, Raymond Flying the B-24
Raymond Cauble just wanted to fly. There was a boy with them on the train to California. When they graduated, he went...
Monteyne, Joseph Flying the Halifax and Dreaded Missions
The Halifax [Annotator's Note: Handley Page Halifax heavy bomber] did not carry quite as many bombs as the Lancaster [...
Martin, William Flying The Hump
William Martin had moments of terror flying every other day out of India. Once on the ground, it was okay. They had...
Saylor, Herbert Flying the Hump and Return Home
Herbert Clyde Saylor [Annotator's Note: a waist gunner with the 436th Bombardment Squadron, 7th Bombardment Group, 10th...
Inghram, Robert Flying the Spitfire
Robert Inghram went to Shrewsbury upon his outfit's [Annotator's Note: 39th Fighter Squadron, 31st Fighter Group] entry...
Alison, John R. Flying Tiger Combat
John Alison flew with Tex Hill [Annotator's Note: later Brigadier General David Lee Hill, known as Tex to friends and...
Oreck, David Flying to Japan and Back
[Annotator's Note: David Oreck served in the US Army Air Forces as a navigator on a Boeing B-29 Superfortress very...
Race, John "Jack Race" Flying to the German Surrender
John T. "Jack" Race was already flying for the British High Command [Annotator's Note: British 21st Army Group]....
Shawn, Gilbert Flying with Jimmy Stewart
Gilbert S. Shawn flew with Jimmy Stewart [Annotator's Note: later US Air Force Brigadier General James "Jimmy" Stewart...
Buchert, Cyril A. Flying with the Jolly Rogers
Cyril Buchert as well as all the units flying off the island [Annotator's Note: New Guinea] were referred to as the "...
Rolfson, Jack Flying With Various Crews
Jack Rolfson did not like the missions where he had to go behind enemy lines. When he was in the service, the Army...
Lynch, James FM Sonar and Sea of Japan
James Paul Lynch says the FM radar [Annotator's Note: or FM sonar, high-frequency, short-range sonar using frequency...
Micheel, Vernon L. Follow Up Rounds During the Battle of Midway
Vernon Micheel flew the second attack flight against the Japanese [Annotator's Note: as a pilot in Scouting Squadron 6...
Matsumoto, Roy Following Nhpum Ga
Roy H. Matsumoto and his outfit [Annotator's Note: Blue Combat Team, 2nd Battalion, 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional...
Schultz, Philip Following Normandy
Philip Schultz followed the 29th Infantry Division through its major battles through Belgium, Holland and Germany. The...
Boitnott, Monty Fondouk and Meeting Patton
Monty Joe Boitnott moved from Kasserine to Fondouk where he fought his first battle with his company. Within a couple...

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