Scope and Contents Fighter ace Newell O. Roberts discusses his military service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. He describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time in the Mediterranean Theater with the 94th Fighter Squadron of the 1st Fighter Group. Topics discussed include his service history, stories about fellow servicemen, and notable combat missions. Special focus on a reconnaissance mission on December 2, 1942 over the Tunisian coast, during which...

Scope and Contents In this six-part oral history, fighter ace John Richard Rossi discusses his military service with the American Volunteer Group during World War II. He describes his training with the United States Navy and his wartime experiences with the AVG’s 1st Pursuit Squadron in the China-Burma-India Theater. He also touches on his service with CNAC (China National Aviation Corporation) after the AVG disbanded and on his postwar activities. Topics discussed include his training and service history,...

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Fighter ace George T. Chandler discusses his military service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. He describes his experiences as a fighter pilot and his time with the 339th Fighter Squadron of the 347th Fighter Group in the South Pacific. Special focus on a combat mission on November 8, 1943 in which Chandler’s squadron provided air support for a beachhead invasion force at Bougainville.