Hite, Ken 2013-12-06
This interview features Ken Hite. Hite discusses his military experience serving in the Air Force in Korea. Hite also talks about growing up near Earth, Texas, attending Texas Tech and later West Point, and his interest in flying over the course of his life
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Ken Hite
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Date: December 06, 2013
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Andy Wilkinson
Length: 02:36:33
Abstract
Background, First interest in airplanes and ride in a Tri-Motor, Coming to the Plains and the Dust Bowl, Growing up in Earth and hardships, Interest in model airplanes and flying, Death of father and taking over farming duties, Attending Texas Tech, Air Force, GI Bill, returning to Tech, Appointment at West Point, Experiences at West Point, Meeting wife and the track team, Assignments and aircraft flight training, Flying continued, Experience flying in Korea, Tactics and missions, End of tour of duty
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Transcript: Transcript available on Dspace
https://swco-ir.tdl.org/handle/10605/322723
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