Oral History Interview with William Schaper, July 19, 1997
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with William Schaper. Schaper joined the Flying Tigers as a crew chief and was soon promoted to hangar chief, handling all the heavy maintenance that could not be done on the field. Part of his job included salvaging carburetors and engines from crash sites. He recalls that many of the mechanics in his crew were not well trained after transferring in. Finally, he laments that much of the history around the AVG is obscured and for…
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Date:
July 19, 1997
Duration:
29 minutes 16 seconds
Creator:
Schaper, William
Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation