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Student Freezes on Controls
Mr. Yarnell recalls that the instructors and the training were both excellent. He also recalls a story about one of his students freezing up at the controls and spinning at 10,000 feet.
Flying Skill Level of Squadron
Mr. Yarnell describes the skill level of the Squadron and their living conditions in North Africa and Italy.
Italian Operations
Mr. Yarnell describes the 601 Squadron’s operations in Italy in support of Monte Cassino and Anzio.
Flying Top Cover for General Clark (Part 1 of 2)
Mr. Yarnell describes flying top cover for General Mark Clark into Copenhagen, and the reception he received.
Flying Top Cover for General Clark (Part 2 of 2)
Mr. Yarnell continues to discuss flying top cover for General Mark Clark into Copenhagen, and the reception he received.
Where Are You?
Mr. Yarnell tells a funny story about the USAF 99th Pursuit Group, an all black and very much admired squadron.
Flying a Mustang
Mr. Rohmer experiences both Spitfires and Mustangs, and elects to join aerial reconnaissance in Mustangs. He describes the nature of their duties.
Flying Operations
Mr. Rohmer describes the kinds of operations that his squadron would fly into while in France during early 1944.
Moving from Gatwick to Odiham
Mr. Rohmer describes photographing the "noball" sites in France, and describes what "noball" sites were. He also recalls the movement of his squadron from Gatwick to Odiham.
The Flying Circus
Mr. Rohmer discusses how their operations changed as D-Day approached. He also describes his involvement with a flying circus that was being used to educate the ground troops.
Meeting General Patton
Mr. Rohmer describes an encounter he had with General George Patton.
Flying the Beaches on D-Day
Mr. Rohmer talks about flying reconnaissance over the beaches early on D-Day.
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