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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
The Harper News (Harper, Tex.), Vol. 10, No. 6, Ed. 1 Friday, February 22, 2013 (open access)

The Harper News (Harper, Tex.), Vol. 10, No. 6, Ed. 1 Friday, February 22, 2013

Biweekly newspaper from Harper, Texas that includes community news along with advertising.
Date: February 22, 2013
Creator: Stevens, Martha
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Harper News (Harper, Tex.), Vol. 10, No. 8, Ed. 1 Friday, March 22, 2013 (open access)

The Harper News (Harper, Tex.), Vol. 10, No. 8, Ed. 1 Friday, March 22, 2013

Biweekly newspaper from Harper, Texas that includes community news along with advertising.
Date: March 22, 2013
Creator: Stevens, Martha
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Harper News (Harper, Tex.), Vol. 10, No. 9, Ed. 1 Friday, April 5, 2013 (open access)

The Harper News (Harper, Tex.), Vol. 10, No. 9, Ed. 1 Friday, April 5, 2013

Biweekly newspaper from Harper, Texas that includes community news along with advertising.
Date: April 5, 2013
Creator: Stevens, Martha
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Harper News (Harper, Tex.), Vol. 10, No. 10, Ed. 1 Friday, April 26, 2013 (open access)

The Harper News (Harper, Tex.), Vol. 10, No. 10, Ed. 1 Friday, April 26, 2013

Biweekly newspaper from Harper, Texas that includes community news along with advertising.
Date: April 26, 2013
Creator: Stevens, Martha
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Historic Marker Application: Klingelhoeffer House] (open access)

[Historic Marker Application: Klingelhoeffer House]

Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Klingelhoeffer House, in Fredericksburg, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, floor plans, and photographs.
Date: February 15, 2013
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Health Service Region 8 Annual Report: 2013 (open access)

Texas Health Service Region 8 Annual Report: 2013

Annual report of the Texas Department of Health and Human Services Health Service Region 8 describing goals, activities, and accomplishments during fiscal year 2013.
Date: 2013
Creator: Texas. Department of State Health Services. Health Service Region 8.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area

A map of the Enchanted Rock State Natural Area created by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The map details the camping areas, walking trails, and outhouses. The map states expressly that no bikes are permitted on the trails.
Date: February 2013
Creator: Texas. Parks and Wildlife Department.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site

A map of the Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site. It contains markers for the LBJ Ranch, parking areas, visitors center complex, cabins, swimming areas, etc. There is also details for a coupon discounting a state park pass which once paid for would allow free access to all 90 Texas state parks for your carload of people.
Date: February 2013
Creator: Texas. Parks and Wildlife Department.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History