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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 … more
Date: March 19, 2013
Creator: Aust, Abner
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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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 … more
Date: March 19, 2013
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes 40 seconds
Creator: Aust, Abner
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Business Card for O. P. Schnabel]

Description: Business card with the name "O. P. Schnabel" printed on the front middle left of the card, with "O. P. Says: 'Save Today's Pennies for Tomorrow's Dollars'" above that, company, address, and, phone number on the bottom. On the right side, red vertical text reads "Carry This and never Be Broke" and "Good Luck to You" in a circle to its left. On the card's back is a black and white photo of a man holding a large phone to his ear with the caption "O. P. Called.. to tell you 'We have attractive life… more
Date: unknown
Creator: Jefferson Standard Life Insurance Company
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library
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