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Oral History Interview with Francis Manniello, March 19, 2012

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Francis Manniello. Manniello joined the Army Air Corps in April 1941 after being drafted. In his county, the sons of Democrats were drafted before Republicans, so Manniello had been expecting this and took the aviation cadet exam early on. He was ultimately trained as a bombardier and navigator and in 1943 he deployed to England as a replacement for the 96th Bomb Group, 337th Squadron. He came under heavy fire during his fir… more
Date: March 19, 2012
Duration: 1 hour 48 minutes 47 seconds
Creator: Manniello, Francis
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Francis Manniello, March 19, 2012

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Francis Manniello. Manniello joined the Army Air Corps in April 1941 after being drafted. In his county, the sons of Democrats were drafted before Republicans, so Manniello had been expecting this and took the aviation cadet exam early on. He was ultimately trained as a bombardier and navigator and in 1943 he deployed to England as a replacement for the 96th Bomb Group, 337th Squadron. He came under heavy fire during his fir… more
Date: March 19, 2012
Creator: Manniello, Francis
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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