Hite, Ken 2013-12-16

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This interview features Ken Hite. Hite discusses his military experience serving in the Air Force in Vietnam, Cambodia, and Japan. Hite talks about the technical aspects of flying and his mentality as a pilot. Hite also talks about his work with the Joint Chiefs of Staff


General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Ken Hite

Additional Parties Recorded:

Date: December 16, 2013

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Interviewer: Andy Wilkinson

Length: 01:51:08


Abstract

Vietnam, Students and flying experiences, Favorite aircraft, Missions and speed, Safety and issues when flying, Mentality, National War College, Interacting with prominent foreign policy leaders, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Cambodia, Training commander, Thailand


Access Information

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Transcript: Transcript available on Dspace

https://swco-ir.tdl.org/handle/10605/322724


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