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York, Robert M. -- oral history interview, circa 1980s-1990s
File — Box: 11
Scope and Contents
Fighter ace Robert M. “Rudy” York discusses his military service with the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II. He describes his wartime experiences in the European Theater with the 370th Fighter Squadron of the 359th Fighter Group. Special focus on a bomber escort mission to Germany on November 26, 1944, during which York scored several aerial victories and earned the Silver Star.
Dates:
circa 1980s-1990s
Strane, John R. -- oral history interview, 1989 December, circa 1990 January, 1990-01
File — Box: 11
Scope and Contents
In this two-part oral history, fighter ace John R. Strane discusses his military service with the United States Navy during World War II. In part one, he describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time in the Pacific Theater with Fighting Squadron 15 (VF-15). Special focus on a search mission on June 19, 1944, the first day of the Battle of the Philippine Sea. Strane scored his first aerial victories on this mission while escorting a Curtiss SB2C Helldiver....
Dates:
1989 December, circa 1990 January; 1990-01
Desert Storm: The Pilots' Stories Eagle Over the Gulf, 1991
File — Box: 11
Scope and Contents
Audio program, "Eagles Over the Gulf," produced by Louisville Productions in association with Blue Heron Films and Audio Renaissance Tapes, 1991. Describes the experiences of military pilots and personnel who fought in the Gulf War. Includes interviews and inflight radio conversations. Two audiocassettes.
Dates:
1991