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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
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

[Church and Synagogue Library Association 2006 logo]

Photograph of the Church and Synagogue Library Association 2006 logo used for the 39th annual CSLA conference, held in Greensboro, North Carolina during July 30 - August 1, 2006.
Date: 2006-07-30~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[2006 CSLA conference attendees]

Photograph of eight women posing together during the 39th annual Church and Synagogue Library Association conference, held at the Joseph Koury Convention Center, Greensboro, North Carolina. The woman the the far left has been identified as Dottie.
Date: 2006-07~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[2006 CSLA conference guests]

Photograph of two unidentified woman seated at dinner tables with water and iced tea refreshments seen talking to one another as they are in attendance for the 39th annual Church and Synagogue Library Association conference, held in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Date: 2006-07~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Bill, Jim, Craig and Maryann]

Photograph of (L-R) Bill, Jim, Craig Kubic and Maryann taken during the 39th annual Church and Synagogue Library Association conference, held in Greensboro, North Carolina. The four individuals are board members or guest speaking at the conference.
Date: 2006-07~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Cornelia Corson attending 2006 CSLA conference]

Photograph of Cornelia Corson, dressed in a floral shirt and seen attending the 39th annual Church and Synagogue Library Association conference, held at the Joseph Koury Convention Center, Greensboro, North Carolina.
Date: 2006-07~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[CSLA banner at the 2006 conference]

Photograph of a blue and yellow CSLA banner hanging up during the 39th annual Church and Synagogue Library Association conference, held at the Joseph Koury Convention Center, Greensboro, North Carolina.
Date: 2006-07~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[CSLA Board member at 2006 conference]

Photograph of CSLA board member, named Alice, taken during the 39th annual Church and Synagogue Library Association conference, held in Greensboro, North Carolina. Alice is seen engaging with the audience, using her hands as emphasis.
Date: 2006-07~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[CSLA board member Craig Kubic]

Photograph of a man identified as Craig Kubic by his name tag taken during the 39th annual Church and Synagogue Library Association conference, held in Greensboro, North Carolina. Craig Kubic is a CSLA board member and presenter at the conference.
Date: 2006-07~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[CSLA board members at 2006 conference]

Photograph of six CSLA board members standing shoulder and shoulder, during the 39th annual Church and Synagogue Library Association conference, held in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Date: 2006-07~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[CSLA conference guests during dinner]

Photograph of Craig Kubic (standing) and other guests seated for dinner during the 39th annual Church and Synagogue Library Association conference, held in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Date: 2006-07~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[CSLA guests attending dinner]

Photograph of guests seated at round tables with water and iced tea refreshments, taken during the 39th annual Church and Synagogue Library Association conference, held in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Date: 2006-07~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[CSLA staff members on stage]

Photograph of seven women standing on stage and wearing gold and red sparkling hats, during the 39th annual Church and Synagogue Library Association conference, held in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Date: 2006-07~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[CSLA staff members on stage, 2]

Photograph of seven women standing on stage and wearing gold and red sparkling hats, during the 39th annual Church and Synagogue Library Association conference, held in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Date: 2006-07~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Guests attending CSLA 2006 conference]

Photograph of three women seated at a dinner tale with water and iced tea refreshments, during the 39th annual Church and Synagogue Library Association conference, held in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Date: 2006-07~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Guests attending CSLA conference]

Photograph of many guests seated at elongated tables and listening to a presentation during the 39th annual Church and Synagogue Library Association conference, held in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Date: 2006-07~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Guests attending the Hatteras Workshop at the 2006 CSLA conference]

Photograph of a woman standing in front of a sign that reads, "Hatteras Workshops. Faithography: Lives of the Spirit. Sunday, 2:30 - 3:45 pm, taken during the 39th annual Church and Synagogue Library Association conference, held at the Joseph Koury Convention Center, Greensboro, North Carolina.
Date: 2006-07~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Guests reviewing pamphlets and listening to speeches at the 2006 CSLA conference]

Photograph of guests reviewing their pamphlets and listening to guests speakers as they are attending the 39th annual Church and Synagogue Library Association conference, held at the Joseph Koury Convention Center, Greensboro, North Carolina.
Date: 2006-07~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Guests seated in hall during CSLA 2006 conference]

Photograph of many guests seated at elongated tables and listening to a presentation, during the 39th annual Church and Synagogue Library Association conference, held in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Date: 2006-07~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Jeanne Johnson taking notes]

Photograph of Jeanna Johnson from Dayton, OH, seen taking notes in her notebook during the 39th annual Church and Synagogue Library Association conference, held at the Joseph Koury Convention Center, Greensboro, North Carolina.
Date: 2006-07~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Jim Anderson at CSLA conference]

Photograph of J. Theodore (Jim) Anderson taken during the 39th annual Church and Synagogue Library Association conference, held in Greensboro, North Carolina. Anderson is the Director of the Library and Archives at The National Presbyterian Church in Washington, DC and a former President of the Church and Synagogue Library Association.
Date: 2006-07~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Judy and Monica CSLA staff members]

Photograph of Judy (left) and Monica (right) two staff and board members for CSLA, taken during the 39th annual Church and Synagogue Library Association conference, held in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Date: 2006-07~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Man addressing audience at the 2006 CSLA conference]

Photograph of an unidentified man addressing the audience attending the 39th annual Church and Synagogue Library Association conference, held at the Joseph Koury Convention Center, Greensboro, North Carolina.
Date: 2006-07~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library