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Oral History Interview with William Waggoner, December 6, 2012

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with William Waggoner. Waggoner participated in a Civilian Pilot Training program in Nogales, Arizona. He volunteered in the Air Force Reserves, and trained at various bases throughout the U.S. He provides details of his training experiences. He trained as a tow pilot for gliders in Lubbock, Texas. In the spring of 1945 Waggoner was shipped to England. He was assigned to the 440th Troop Carrier Group and 95th Squadron in Orleans,… more
Date: December 6, 2012
Duration: 1 hour 55 minutes 44 seconds
Creator: Waggoner, William
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Butler Irving, December 6, 2012

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Irving Butler. Butler joined the Navy in October of 1942. He completed Aviation Mechanic School in Memphis, Tennessee, and Gunnery School in Jacksonville, Florida. He was trained as an Air Crewman. In September of 1943 he went to Tarawa, Makin and Guam aboard the USS Enterprise (CV-6). He was made Second Class and placed in charge of 62 men going to the Admiralty Islands. He was later assigned to USS Saginaw Bay (CVE-82) as … more
Date: December 6, 2012
Duration: 33 minutes 48 seconds
Creator: Irving, Butler
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with William Waggoner, December 6, 2012

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with William Waggoner. Waggoner participated in a Civilian Pilot Training program in Nogales, Arizona. He volunteered in the Air Force Reserves, and trained at various bases throughout the U.S. He provides details of his training experiences. He trained as a tow pilot for gliders in Lubbock, Texas. In the spring of 1945 Waggoner was shipped to England. He was assigned to the 440th Troop Carrier Group and 95th Squadron in Orleans,… more
Date: December 6, 2012
Creator: Waggoner, William
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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