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History Detectives | Season 6, Episode 1 | PBS (#601)
Full Program: WWII Diary Does this diary hold the key to understanding the fate of a missing bomber pilot from World War !!? Annie Oakley Coin Was this coin a target for one of the Wild West's most popular... 54:07
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CARRIER | Focs'le Follies | PBS
Focs'le Follies is a vaunted tradition in naval aviation. At the end of each line period, the squadrons on the ship gather to recognize which pilots have performed the best and to make fun of each... 05:23
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B-29 Veterans (#1301)
A reunion of World War II B-29 bomber pilots is featured. 07:08
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CARRIER | Opening of Episode Seven | PBS (#107)
At the top of hour seven, "Rites of Passage," the USS Nimitz and Airwing 11 experience their last day of flying missions over Iraq before heading home. CARRIER follows a core group of... 03:05
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WWII: Jerry Yellin (#1320)
An Iowa fighter pilot in World War II overcame his hatred of the Japanese people years after the war when his son married a Japanese woman. 04:31
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PBS PREVIEWS: CARRIER -- Coming in April 2008
A firsthand look at the upcoming PBS documentary series CARRIER, which follows a core group of film participants aboard the USS Nimitz, from the admiral of the strike group to the fighter pilots to... 26:47
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World War II Veteran: Jack Smith
Jack Smith says his service really began in High School. He had 3 years of junior ROTC and knew he wanted to fly. He joined the Navy and flew Wildcats and Hellcats. 12:56
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World War II Veteran: James Van Ginkel (Jim)
Jim Van Ginkel was a 1st Lieutenant with the Army Air Corps, 8th Air Force, stationed in England. He did a tour as co-pilot then pilot with a crew of 10 on a B-24 bomber from summer 1942 – December... 10:57
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World War II Veteran: Luther Smith (#1)
In the skies over Italy, 24 year-old First Lieutenant Luther Smith of Des Moines, was on his second tour of duty. 03:12
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World War II Veteran: Ray Schleihs (#1)
In April of 1944, 27-year old Second Lieutenant Ray Schleihs of Johnston, was starting his overseas tour of duty. Schleihs had joined the Army Air Corps in March of 1942 and was now piloting B-17... 02:07





