Oral History Interview with Samuel Cole, February 19, 2018
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Samuel Cole. Cole joined the Army Air Forces in January of 1943. He completed schooling for navigation, and was commissioned in August of 1944. He was then sent to Florida for radar operator training. He flew in a B-29 with the 41st Bomb Squadron, 501st Bombardment Group, 315th Bomb Wing, 20th Air Force. In 1945 they flew 10 missions, bombing oil refineries in Japan. He returned to the US and was discharged in April of 1946.
Date:
February 19, 2018
Duration:
1 hour 6 minutes
Creator:
Cole, Samuel
Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation