Oral History Interview with Gilbert Martin and Paul McKay, September 1, 2001
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The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Gilbert Martin and Paul McKay. McKay joined the Navy in February of 1940. Martin joined the Navy in May of 1940. They both completed boot camp in Norfolk Naval Air Station in Virginia and served aboard the USS Hornet (CV-8). Both men served with Air Group 8, McKay assigned to the scouting squadron and Martin assigned to the torpedo squadron. They recall hearing about the attack on Pearl Harbor while at the Naval Air Station. They…
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Date:
September 1, 2001
Duration:
43 minutes 37 seconds
Creator:
Martin, Gilbert & McKay, Paul
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Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation