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Oral History Interview with Bob Layher, September 8, 1998

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Bob Layher. Layher was a member of the first squadron of the American Volunteer Group (AVG), nicknamed the Flying Tigers. While stationed in Rangoon in January 1942, the group sent Pete Wright into the air to scare off an enemy bomber. Wright's plane malfunctioned on the approach, and he veered off the runway, killing a captain. On 5 March 1942, Layher nearly lost control of his own plane during a close formation drill. The … more
Date: September 8, 1998
Duration: 1 hour 5 minutes 45 seconds
Creator: Layher, Bob
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Ken Jernstedt, September 10, 1998

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Ken Jernstedt. Upon completion of flight training at Pensacola, Jernstedt joined the third squadron of the American Volunteer Group of the Chinese Air Force (AVG), nicknamed the Flying Tigers. In this interview, Jernstedt describes the social complexities of the group, such as Pappy Boyington's unruly behavior as an experienced Marine who was unsatisfied with his rank with the AVG. He also recounts accidental encounters with… more
Date: September 10, 1998
Duration: 1 hour 33 minutes 52 seconds
Creator: Jernstedt, Ken
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Marie Castro, September 30, 1998

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Marie Castro. As a child, Castro lived in Saipan under Japanese occupation, living with rationing and blackout conditions. As a Chamorro, she received corporal punishment from her teachers, and one of her cousins was beaten to death. When Japanese Marines came to Garapan seeking comfort women, Castro hid in an attic to avoid being taken. She then moved with her family to Marpi Point, but her father was sent to a labor camp. … more
Date: September 30, 1998
Duration: 1 hour 48 minutes 05 seconds
Creator: Castro, Marie
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Nubuo Kishiue, September 29, 1998

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral monologue by Nubuo Kishiue. Kishiue, the son of Japanese immigrants, joined the Army in November 1941 and received training at Camp Robertson. After the war began, he was granted leave to help his family relocate to an internment camp. Upon his return, he was sent to language school at Camp Savage. He was then assigned to the 27th Infantry Division and shipped to Saipan. There he served as a medical interpreter for civilians at Camp Susupe… more
Date: September 29, 1998
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes 18 seconds
Creator: Kishiue, Nubuo
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Levi and Evelyn Taylor, September 19, 1998

Description: Interview with Levi and Evelyn Taylor, owners of a drive-in restaurant, The Grove, in Kerrville, Texas.
Date: September 19, 1998
Duration: 1 hour 34 minutes 16 seconds
Creator: Rector, Bill; Taylor, Levi; Taylor, Evelyn; Grayson, Dorothy & Bethel, Ann
Partner: Kerr County Historical Commission
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