Florey, Ruth Thomason 1975-08-12

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Mrs. Florey recalls her service in the Women’s Auxiliary Flying Squadron (WAFS) during World War II (1942-43).

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Ruth Thomason Florey

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Date: August 12, 1975

Location: Odessa, Texas

Interviewer: Fred Carpenter

Length: 30 minutes


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Personal history, Service in Women's Auxiliary Flying Squadron, 1942-1943, Details of service in WAFS, Mrs. Cliff Deaton remembered, Pilots were well-received by Sweetwater townspeople, Superior officers named, Graduation ceremony, Class reunions

Tape 1, Side 2: Blank

Range Dates: 1942-1943

Bulk Dates: 1942-1943


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