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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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Audio Clips
• 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