France
Subject
Subject Source: Naf
Scope Note: http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n79006404
Found in 44 Collections and/or Records:
World War I Stereographs
Collection
Identifier: 2016-00-00-5
Abstract
Stereoscopic photographs of scenes from World War I scenes.
Dates:
circa 1914-1919
Found in:
The Museum of Flight Archives
Nelms, Dick -- oral history interview, 2017 March 17
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Interview Summary
U.S. Army Air Forces veteran Richard “Dick” Alan Nelms is interviewed about his service as a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress copilot and pilot during World War II. He describes his wartime experiences with the 710th Bombardment Squadron of the 447th Bombardment Group and recounts notable events from his service in the European Theater. Topics discussed include his training and service history, bombing missions over Germany, his thoughts on handling fear in combat situations, and his involvement...
Dates:
2017 March 17
Polocz, Joseph -- oral history interview, 2014 October 22
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Interview Summary
World War II veteran Joseph Polocz is interviewed about his military service and his expertise in mechanics and machine restoration. He describes his wartime experiences as a member of the Royal Hungarian Army and Royal Hungarian Air Force, his time in a French prisoner-of-war camp, and his post-war life as a laborer in Germany and France. He then discusses his immigration to the United States and his technician career with Philco and RCA. The interview concludes with an overview of Polocz’s...
Dates:
2014 October 22