Oral History Interview with Robert H. Doolan, October 24, 2012
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The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Robert Doolan. Doolan joined the Army Air Forces in August of 1941. He trained to become a pilot, but washed out and was discharged. Doolan rejoined in March 1942 and went to navigation school. He was sent to England and crewed a modified bomber known as a YB-40. Doolan and his crew were then transferred to regular B-17. He describes being shot down on his 13th mission and being aided by the Dutch resistance. Doolan was capt…
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Date:
October 24, 2012
Duration:
1 hour 22 minutes 19 seconds
Creator:
Doolan, Robert
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Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation