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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 Express-Star (Chickasha, Okla.), Ed. 1 Friday, March 1, 2013 (open access)

The Express-Star (Chickasha, Okla.), Ed. 1 Friday, March 1, 2013

Daily newspaper from Chickasha, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 1, 2013
Creator: Bright, James
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Express-Star (Chickasha, Okla.), Ed. 1 Friday, March 8, 2013 (open access)

The Express-Star (Chickasha, Okla.), Ed. 1 Friday, March 8, 2013

Daily newspaper from Chickasha, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 8, 2013
Creator: Bright, James
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Express-Star (Chickasha, Okla.), Ed. 1 Friday, March 15, 2013 (open access)

The Express-Star (Chickasha, Okla.), Ed. 1 Friday, March 15, 2013

Daily newspaper from Chickasha, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 15, 2013
Creator: Bright, James
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Express-Star (Chickasha, Okla.), Ed. 1 Friday, March 22, 2013 (open access)

The Express-Star (Chickasha, Okla.), Ed. 1 Friday, March 22, 2013

Daily newspaper from Chickasha, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 22, 2013
Creator: Bright, James
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Express-Star (Chickasha, Okla.), Ed. 1 Friday, March 29, 2013 (open access)

The Express-Star (Chickasha, Okla.), Ed. 1 Friday, March 29, 2013

Daily newspaper from Chickasha, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 29, 2013
Creator: Bright, James
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Express-Star (Chickasha, Okla.), Ed. 1 Saturday, March 9, 2013 (open access)

The Express-Star (Chickasha, Okla.), Ed. 1 Saturday, March 9, 2013

Daily newspaper from Chickasha, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 9, 2013
Creator: Bright, James
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Express-Star (Chickasha, Okla.), Ed. 1 Saturday, March 16, 2013 (open access)

The Express-Star (Chickasha, Okla.), Ed. 1 Saturday, March 16, 2013

Daily newspaper from Chickasha, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 16, 2013
Creator: Bright, James
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Express-Star (Chickasha, Okla.), Ed. 1 Saturday, March 23, 2013 (open access)

The Express-Star (Chickasha, Okla.), Ed. 1 Saturday, March 23, 2013

Daily newspaper from Chickasha, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 23, 2013
Creator: Bright, James
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Express-Star (Chickasha, Okla.), Ed. 1 Saturday, March 30, 2013 (open access)

The Express-Star (Chickasha, Okla.), Ed. 1 Saturday, March 30, 2013

Daily newspaper from Chickasha, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 30, 2013
Creator: Bright, James
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Express-Star (Chickasha, Okla.), Ed. 1 Sunday, March 3, 2013 (open access)

The Express-Star (Chickasha, Okla.), Ed. 1 Sunday, March 3, 2013

Daily newspaper from Chickasha, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 3, 2013
Creator: Bright, James
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Express-Star (Chickasha, Okla.), Ed. 1 Thursday, March 7, 2013 (open access)

The Express-Star (Chickasha, Okla.), Ed. 1 Thursday, March 7, 2013

Daily newspaper from Chickasha, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 7, 2013
Creator: Bright, James
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Express-Star (Chickasha, Okla.), Ed. 1 Thursday, March 14, 2013 (open access)

The Express-Star (Chickasha, Okla.), Ed. 1 Thursday, March 14, 2013

Daily newspaper from Chickasha, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 14, 2013
Creator: Bright, James
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Express-Star (Chickasha, Okla.), Ed. 1 Thursday, March 21, 2013 (open access)

The Express-Star (Chickasha, Okla.), Ed. 1 Thursday, March 21, 2013

Daily newspaper from Chickasha, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 21, 2013
Creator: Bright, James
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Express-Star (Chickasha, Okla.), Ed. 1 Thursday, March 28, 2013 (open access)

The Express-Star (Chickasha, Okla.), Ed. 1 Thursday, March 28, 2013

Daily newspaper from Chickasha, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 28, 2013
Creator: Bright, James
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Express-Star (Chickasha, Okla.), Ed. 1 Tuesday, March 5, 2013 (open access)

The Express-Star (Chickasha, Okla.), Ed. 1 Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Daily newspaper from Chickasha, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 5, 2013
Creator: Bright, James
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Express-Star (Chickasha, Okla.), Ed. 1 Tuesday, March 12, 2013 (open access)

The Express-Star (Chickasha, Okla.), Ed. 1 Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Daily newspaper from Chickasha, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 12, 2013
Creator: Bright, James
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Express-Star (Chickasha, Okla.), Ed. 1 Tuesday, March 19, 2013 (open access)

The Express-Star (Chickasha, Okla.), Ed. 1 Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Daily newspaper from Chickasha, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 19, 2013
Creator: Bright, James
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Express-Star (Chickasha, Okla.), Ed. 1 Tuesday, March 26, 2013 (open access)

The Express-Star (Chickasha, Okla.), Ed. 1 Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Daily newspaper from Chickasha, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 26, 2013
Creator: Bright, James
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Express-Star (Chickasha, Okla.), Ed. 1 Wednesday, March 6, 2013 (open access)

The Express-Star (Chickasha, Okla.), Ed. 1 Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Daily newspaper from Chickasha, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 6, 2013
Creator: Bright, James
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Express-Star (Chickasha, Okla.), Ed. 1 Wednesday, March 13, 2013 (open access)

The Express-Star (Chickasha, Okla.), Ed. 1 Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Daily newspaper from Chickasha, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 13, 2013
Creator: Bright, James
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Express-Star (Chickasha, Okla.), Ed. 1 Wednesday, March 20, 2013 (open access)

The Express-Star (Chickasha, Okla.), Ed. 1 Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Daily newspaper from Chickasha, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 20, 2013
Creator: Bright, James
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Express-Star (Chickasha, Okla.), Ed. 1 Wednesday, March 27, 2013 (open access)

The Express-Star (Chickasha, Okla.), Ed. 1 Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Daily newspaper from Chickasha, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 27, 2013
Creator: Bright, James
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History