Oral History Interview with Floyd Thorn, August 14, 2000
Description:
Interview with Floyd Thorn, a Navy veteran (VP-44), concerning his experiences as a pilot in the Pacific Theater during World War II. His youth in Texas; pre-war flying experience; decision to join the Navy Aviation Cadet Program, 1938; flight training, Pensacola Naval Air Station, Florida, 1938-39; Mine Warfare Laboratory, Yorktown, Virginia, 1939; operational training, North Island, San Diego, California, 1939-40; assignment to VP-44; training with PBYs, Ford Island, Oahu, Hawaii, 1941; his e…
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Date:
August 14, 2000
Creator:
Alexander, William J. & Thorn, Floyd
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Partner:
UNT Oral History Program