Oral History Interview with John Bennett Lee, October 28, 2011
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with John Bennett Lee. Lee joined the Army Air Forces soon after the attack on Pearl Harbor. He discusses the training he received to become a fighter pilot. Lee was sent to England in October 1944 to fly P-51s. He completed 52 missions over Europe with the 79th Fighter Squadron. Lee describes what it was like to fly a P-51 and details some of the highlights his of missions. He details one mission in which he encountered German M…
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Date:
October 28, 2011
Creator:
Lee, John
Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation