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Oral History Interview with Lee Young, January 8, 2008

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Lee Young. Young joined the Army Air Forces in March 1943. Upon completion of pilot training he was assigned to the 95th Bombardment Group, Eighth Air Force. Stationed in England, he enjoyed good relations with the British. As pilot of a B-17, he felt vulnerable in combat, yet he carries great remorse for the civilian casualties he caused in Dresden. In Berlin, he faced a barrage of antiaircraft fire and was hit in the wing … more
Date: January 8, 2008
Duration: 1 hour 27 minutes 52 seconds
Creator: Young, Lee
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Lee Young, January 8, 2008

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Lee Young. Young joined the Army Air Forces in March 1943. Upon completion of pilot training he was assigned to the 95th Bombardment Group, Eighth Air Force. Stationed in England, he enjoyed good relations with the British. As pilot of a B-17, he felt vulnerable in combat, yet he carries great remorse for the civilian casualties he caused in Dresden. In Berlin, he faced a barrage of antiaircraft fire and was hit in the wing … more
Date: January 8, 2008
Creator: Young, Lee
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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