US Eagles recollect WW2

Title

US Eagles recollect WW2

Genre

Interview; Documentary

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1976

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Duration

00:28:20

Description

Christopher Hourmouzious tours the RAF Museum in Hendon, London with veteran pilots of the US Eagles squadrons that joined the RAF before the USA officially joined the war. They see Second World War aircraft and artefacts and recollect their experiences in the Second World War in London. Also speaks with General Peterson and Eagles Squadron Association President Dixie Alexander.

Contributors

General Peterson; Dixie Alexander; Christopher Hourmouzious

Keywords

USA; London; Air warfare; Military aircraft; Second World War (1939-1945); Air force; Reminiscence; Museums; RAF; RAF Museum

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