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COLLIER, William F. (b. 1943)

Oral Histories

OH 1760

For the Air America Oral History Project. Marine veteran and Air America helicopter pilot. Early love of aviation; the Marine Aviation Cadet program; experiences as a Marine helicopter pilot in Vietnam; living with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder; interaction with the local populations in Southeast Asia; interaction with the “Customer;” search and rescue missions; rumors about Air America; thoughts on the Air America movie; living in Thailand; leaving Air America; thoughts on U.S. involvement in Laos; thoughts on own involvement in Laos.