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Oral History Interview with Thomas Fitzgerald, February 19, 2015

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Thomas Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald joined the Army Air Forces and became a bombardier in 1943 and arrived in England later that year. He began flying combat missions over France and Germany. After one mission, Fitzgerald had a meeting with General LeMay about the results of a bomb run. Mostly, Fitzgerald's missions over Europe prior to D-Day were to soften up German defense and industrial capabilities. After completing about 30 combat… more
Date: February 19, 2015
Duration: 1 hour 26 minutes 11 seconds
Creator: Fitzgerald, Thomas A.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Thomas Fitzgerald, February 19, 2015

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Thomas Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald joined the Army Air Forces and became a bombardier in 1943 and arrived in England later that year. He began flying combat missions over France and Germany. After one mission, Fitzgerald had a meeting with General LeMay about the results of a bomb run. Mostly, Fitzgerald's missions over Europe prior to D-Day were to soften up German defense and industrial capabilities. After completing about 30 combat… more
Date: February 19, 2015
Creator: Fitzgerald, Thomas A.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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