William R. Blaikie

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William R. Blaikie Years Served: 1942-1953
Branch: Marine Corps
Wars: WWII, Korea
Unit: Air Wing
Service Locations: United States + Pacific Theater
Highest Rank: Major (fighter pilot)
Age Entered: 26
Age at Interview: 89 (2005)
Place of Birth: Oak Park, Ill.
Interviewer:

Sandra Arnold

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Farmers plowed fields to make landing strips
Fighting in the sky
Keeping an eye out on the home front
Learning to fly
The Corsair’s capabilities

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