Scope and Contents Audio recordings of an oral history with fighter ace Paul S. Bechtel, circa 1980s-1990s. Two microcassettes.Abstract from transcripts: In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Paul S. Bechtel discusses his military service with the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II. In part one, he describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his training with the 31st Pursuit Group and his time with the 12th Pursuit Group in the Pacific Theater. He focuses in...

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Fighter aces Henry K. Champion, James B. French, and Clinton L. Smith are interviewed about their military service with the United States Navy during World War II. They describe their wartime experience as fighter pilots with Fighting Squadron 9 (VF-9) and share stories about memorable combat missions.

The interview is conducted by fellow VF-9 ace Eugene A. Valencia.

Scope and Contents Audio recording of an oral history with fighter ace Herschel H. "Herky" Green, January 22, 1992. Microcassette 1 of 1.Abstract from transcript: Fighter ace Herschel H. "Herky" Green discusses his military service with the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II. He describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot and his time with the 317th Fighter Squadron, 325th Fighter Group, in the Mediterranean Theater. Particular focus is given to a bomber escort mission to Cagliari,...