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Oral History Interview with Abner Aust, March 19, 2013 transcript

Oral History Interview with Abner Aust, March 19, 2013

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Abner Aust. Aust joined the Army Air Forces in September 1941 and completed flight school in April 1943. He was assigned to Venice, Florida, as an instructor, often receiving extra runway duty on account of his mischievous acrobatics. In October 1944, he joined the 506th Fighter Group, 457th Fighter Squadron, as flight commander. Upon familiarizing himself with the P-51, he flew his first missions out of Tinian, moving next to Iwo Jima. While escorting B-29s, he sometimes broke away to lead his group of eight fighters to strafe opportunistically. He is credited with five victories, the last of which occurred on 10 August 1945, distinguishing him as the last fighter ace of World War II. Aust then served in the Air Force and participated in the Vietnam War. Just before his retirement, he worked at Bolling Air Force Base to develop the F-15. After all of his experience in fighters, his favorite plane is the P-40N.
Date: March 19, 2013
Creator: Aust, Abner
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Abner Aust, March 19, 2013 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Abner Aust, March 19, 2013

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Abner Aust. Aust joined the Army Air Forces in September 1941 and completed flight school in April 1943. He was assigned to Venice, Florida, as an instructor, often receiving extra runway duty on account of his mischievous acrobatics. In October 1944, he joined the 506th Fighter Group, 457th Fighter Squadron, as flight commander. Upon familiarizing himself with the P-51, he flew his first missions out of Tinian, moving next to Iwo Jima. While escorting B-29s, he sometimes broke away to lead his group of eight fighters to strafe opportunistically. He is credited with five victories, the last of which occurred on 10 August 1945, distinguishing him as the last fighter ace of World War II. Aust then served in the Air Force and participated in the Vietnam War. Just before his retirement, he worked at Bolling Air Force Base to develop the F-15. After all of his experience in fighters, his favorite plane is the P-40N.
Date: March 19, 2013
Creator: Aust, Abner
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Denny Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner, October 19, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Denny Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner, October 19, 1956]

Letter from Denny Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Kempner discussing the passing of Uncle Dan, which he expresses his sympathies for. He updates on where they have moved to, and states he will soon go out to sea.
Date: October 19, 1956
Creator: Kempner, Isaac Herbert, III
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[News Script: Nixon] (open access)

[News Script: Nixon]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about president Nixon who has again predicted that he will fight against impeachment and complete his full second term in office.
Date: July 19, 1974, 12:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Lt. I. H. Kempner, III, June 19, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Lt. I. H. Kempner, III, June 19, 1956]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to I. H. Kempner III requesting an answer regarding Tom James being his inactive partner and discussing general points of interest.
Date: June 19, 1956
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Cardoza Gardens, February 19, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Cardoza Gardens, February 19, 1954]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Cardoza Gardens inquiring about the shipper of a package of plants that were received in bad order, a week or so ago.
Date: February 19, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[News Script: Nixon] (open access)

[News Script: Nixon]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
Date: April 19, 1970, 10:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Closer] (open access)

[News Script: Closer]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
Date: March 19, 1970, 10:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Oil & Ships] (open access)

[News Script: Oil & Ships]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas relating a news story.
Date: March 19, 1969
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
Let's Celebrate Democracy (open access)

Let's Celebrate Democracy

Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan at the United Auto Workers 29th Constitutional Convention in Anaheim, California.
Date: June 19, 1989
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ray A. Gano to Eduardo Morga - 1977-09-19] (open access)

[Letter from Ray A. Gano to Eduardo Morga - 1977-09-19]

Letter from Ray A. Gano to Honorable Eduardo Morga, National LULAC President, dated September 19, 1977. The letter apologizes for any embarrassment suffered due to the security detail accompanying Morga at LULAC's Phoenix event.
Date: September 19, 1977
Creator: Gano, Ray A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History