Oral History Interview with Abner Aust, March 19, 2013
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Abner Aust. Aust joined the Army Air Forces in September 1941 and completed flight school in April 1943. He was assigned to Venice, Florida, as an instructor, often receiving extra runway duty on account of his mischievous acrobatics. In October 1944, he joined the 506th Fighter Group, 457th Fighter Squadron, as flight commander. Upon familiarizing himself with the P-51, he flew his first missions out of Tinian, moving next …
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Date:
March 19, 2013
Duration:
1 hour 20 minutes 40 seconds
Creator:
Aust, Abner
Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation