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Box 56

 Container

Contains 1 Result:

Thales A. Derrick papers, approximately 2003, approximately 1966, 1966

 File — Box: 56, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 12 Sub-Series 2 File 1158
Scope and Contents note Material contains several photographs of Thales A. Derrick during his tour of duty in Vietnam, and a concise biographical sheet. Also contains a personal history titled "The Voice of the Spirit at 500 Knots!" detailing a combat experience in which he protected a downed pilot until a rescue helicopter arrived. Includes the transcription of an oral interview with Derrick concerning the mission described above, and a newspaper clipping concerning the same. Contains "The Airman" which is the...
Dates: approximately 2003; approximately 1966; Publication: 1966
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2350, Saints at War Project records / Saints at War Project records for Vietnam War / Saints at War Project records for the United States Air Force

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