Todd, Allen 2003-03-28
Allen Todd, glider pilot during World War II, reminisces on his experiences
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Allen Todd
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Date: March 28, 2003
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Kelly Johnson
Length: 00:44:45
Abstract
Introduction, Background, Going into the service, Joined/volunteered to be in the Air Force Reserve, Dead stick landings, Buzzing, Weaponry, Group assignment, Being the 1st glider pilots, North Carolina, Mission descriptions, In the air, Dodging bullets, Unloading gliders, Sleeping in the barns, Hiking from town to town, Ways to make money, What to wear during invasion?, Taken for interrogation, Their base moves over and over, Paris, Twin missions, Landing and loading, Making more money, “Looking” at memorabilia, Assigned to French airborne, Stopping to attend a funeral, an airborne accident, Receiving/sharing rations, Staying active in the reserves, Son joins and injured, Son cheerleader at TTU, Becomes and artist after 1st wife dies, Working with men’s and women’s fashion, Working for Lubbock Avalanche Journal, Working in Dallas versus Lubbock, End of interview
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