Hite, Ken 2014-02-05
This interview features Ken Hite. Hite discusses his experiences as a fighter pilot for the United States Army Air Corps. Hite focuses on his training in this interview and the process of becoming a pilot. Hite also discusses his time in Korea and the combat missions he flew
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Ken Hite
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Date: February 05, 2014
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: David Marshall
Length: 02:10:54
Abstract
First hearing about Korea, MacArthur’s perspective versus Truman’s, Air power in Korea, Training, Fighter pilot mentality, Preparation for dangerous situations, Transition from Army Air Corps to Air Force, Second phase of training, Transition to jet plane, Thoughts on training, F-80 training, Survival training, In-flight training, Arriving in Korea, Daily duties, Combat missions
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Transcript: Transcript available on Dspace
https://swco-ir.tdl.org/handle/10605/322725
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