United States
Subject
Subject Source: Naf
Scope Note: Geographic location
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
American Fighter Aces Association Oral Interviews
Collection
Identifier: 2002-02-13-OralHist
Abstract
Collection of approximately one hundred twenty (120) oral histories of Fighter Aces and several non-aces, including relatives of aces, other military pilots, and military historians.
Dates:
circa 1960s-1990s
Found in:
The Museum of Flight Archives
Jackson, Jim -- oral history interview, 2014 September 23
File
Interview Summary
Aviation mechanic James “Jim” Hawthorne Jackson is interviewed about his life and military service. Particular focus is given to Jackson’s time with the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II, when he worked as a B-29 mechanic in the United States and Guam. Afterwards, Jackson discusses his involvement with The Museum of Flight’s Restoration Center and his work restoring various aircraft, including the Museum’s B-29 Superfortress and Lockheed YO-3A Quiet Star.Introduction and...
Dates:
2014 September 23
McMurray, Henry "Sandy" -- oral history interview, 2020 February 27
File
Scope and Contents
Pilot Henry Sanford “Sandy” McMurray is interviewed about his military and commercial flying careers. He discusses his service with the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II, including his flight training with the Civilian Pilot Training Program, his service with the 305th Bombardment Group in the European Theater, and his service with the Air Transport Command in the Pacific Theater. He then shares highlights from his time as a commercial pilot for ONAT (Orvis Nelson Air Transport) and...
Dates:
2020 February 27
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