OH 1501 | Oral History

OH 1501

His experiences as a flying boat pilot in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Decision to enlist in the Navy, May, 1942; basic flight training, Naval Air Station, Grand Prairie, Texas, 1942; advanced flight training, Naval Air Station, Corpus Christi, Texas, 1942; PBY flying boat training at Corpus Christi, 1942-43; his tenure as a flight instructor, Chase Field, Beeville, Texas, 1943; assignment as a base personnel officer at Chase Field, 1943-45; flying PB2Y flying boats with cargo and personnel in the Pacific, 1945; activities on Majuro Island; his experience flying the Martin Mars flying boat; mustering out of the service, August, 1946.

About this Oral History

Physical Description 49 pp.
Terms of Use Open
Interviewer(s) William J. Alexander
Date of Interview April 12, 2003

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