NHF_WC_2016_Landskroener_Ted
2016 March 25
Jed Landskroener recounts his journey from being inspired by a Navy pilot on a magazine cover to joining the Navy during World War II. He describes his rigorous training, including flying Piper Cubs and Stearmans before mastering carrier landings. Jed shares anecdotes about his squadron commander, including a miraculous survival story after being shot down, and reflects on the bonds formed with fellow servicemen despite the inherent dangers of their missions. He also mentions historical events such as the sinking of the USS Indianapolis and emphasizes the impact of his military experience on his life.
Digital
English
50m 23s
Ted Landskroener, Interview, National Home Front Project, Washington College, Chestertown Maryland
Interview was recorded by Patrick Jackson and Joseph Swit for the Starr Center of the American Experience National Homefront Project
C.V. Starr Center for the Study of the American Experience (Washington College)
Oral histories
oral histories (literary genre)
World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American
Oral histories
oral histories (literary genre)
World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American