Oral History Interview with Frederick Gilsinger, July 20, 2009 transcript

Oral History Interview with Frederick Gilsinger, July 20, 2009

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Frederick Gilsinger. Gilsinger joined the Army Air Forces in August of 1943. He completed basic training in Biloxi, Mississippi and navigation at Butler University, Indianapolis. He was a second lieutenant and served as a B-26 pilot. He provides vivid details of the various planes he flew during wartime, including the B-26, B-25, A-26, Piper Cub, PT-19, BT-13 and the AT-17. Gilsinger remained stateside throughout his service in the war. He was discharged in September of 1945.
Date: July 20, 2009
Creator: Gilsinger, Frederick
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Frederick Gilsinger, July 20, 2009 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Frederick Gilsinger, July 20, 2009

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Frederick Gilsinger. Gilsinger joined the Army Air Forces in August of 1943. He completed basic training in Biloxi, Mississippi and navigation at Butler University, Indianapolis. He was a second lieutenant and served as a B-26 pilot. He provides vivid details of the various planes he flew during wartime, including the B-26, B-25, A-26, Piper Cub, PT-19, BT-13 and the AT-17. Gilsinger remained stateside throughout his service in the war. He was discharged in September of 1945.
Date: July 20, 2009
Creator: Gilsinger, Frederick
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History