Roland Wright, 2000

File — Box: 17, Folder: 6

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Scope and Contents

Wright (b. 1919) recalls growing up on a farm near Blackfoot, Idaho, and talks about the effects of the Depression on his family. He developed an interest in flying through his association with a barnstormer. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps and was assigned to the 8th Air Force, 357th Fighter Group, 364th Squadron, stationed in England. Other topics include experiences flying P-51s, occupation duty in Munich, and post-war education and service with the Air National Guard. He was called to active duty during the Korean conflict and the Vietnam War, where he flew air transport. 54 pages.

Dates

2000

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