Beebe, Marshall U. -- oral history interview, 1965 July 2

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In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Marshall U. Beebe is interviewed about his military service with the United States Navy. In parts one and two, Beebe describes 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 with various squadrons, including Composite Squadron 39 (VC-39) and Fighting Squadron 17 (VF-17); and his combat tours aboard the USSLiscome Bay, USSHornet, and USSEssex; his postwar assignments with the Navy Department; and his time as a test pilot at Naval Air Station Patuxent River.

Dates

Creation: 1965 July 2

Creator

From the Collection: American Fighter Aces Association (Organization)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

All materials are in English.

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This collection is open for research. Due to preservation concerns, digital copies should be utilized instead of original materials. There is limited access to undigitized content.

Biographical Note: Marshall U. Beebe

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Marshall U. Beebe was born on August 6, 1913 in Anaheim, California. He joined the United States Navy in 1935 and was designated a naval aviator two years later. He flew with Patrol Squadron One (VP-1) and briefly with Composite Squadron 64 (VC-64) before taking command of Composite Squadron 39 (VC-39) aboard the USSLiscome Bay. After theLiscome Bay was sunk near Makin in August 1943, he joined Fighting Squadron 17 (VF-17) aboard the USSHornet. Beebe remained in the military after World War II and served aboard several carriers, including the USSEssex during the Korean War. He also served as a test pilot and director at Naval Air Station Patuxent River in Maryland and held several administrative and command positions with the Navy Department. He retired as a captain in March 1963 and passed away in 1991.