Oral history interview of William C. Day

@ Atlanta History Center

Chandler, F. C

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In this interview, William Day describes his experiences as an Army Air Corps pilot during WWII. While he was a student at the University of Georgia, he earned his pilot's license. He reminisces about many of the star football players with whom he went to school. He was sent for classification to see if he could qualify as a pilot, navigator or bombardier. In the Pacific, he flew escort missions for the bombers going to Japan. He relates many stories of close calls and fatalities, and describes life in the service in the Pacific. He was part of the occupational troops in Japan after the war, and his plane was named "Tin Man." While on Ie Shima, the Japanese landed on their way to surrender at Manila. He recalls flying in formation for President Roosevelt. He describes storms he lived through and relates his homecoming.William C. Day was an Army Air Corps pilot during World War II in the Pacific.WILLIAM C. DAY VETERANS HISTORY INTERVIEW Atlanta History Center September 24, 2003 Interviewer: F. C. (Hap) Chandler Transcriber: Stephanie McKinnell Hap Chandler: My name is Hap Chandler. The date today is 24th of September 2003, and we're at the Atlanta History Center in Atlanta, Georgia. William Day: My name is William C. Day, and I'm, was born on July 22, 1921, in Dallas, Georgia, and I now live in Marietta, Georgia. HC: Well, we're here to reminisce with you about World War II days and tell us a little bit about...

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Oral history interview of William C. Day

Chandler, F. C

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