Oral History Interview with Ken McCloud, October 19, 1985
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Ken McCloud. McCloud, known as Tex by the 339th Fighter Squadron, recounts a dogfight that occurred over Rabaul in which he encountered over a dozen Zeros. He shot down one plane before being hit, causing his right engine to catch fire. He landed in the water and deployed his life raft. He was pursued by sharks and fought an albatross to the death. Using a piece of driftwood and his parachute, he fashioned a sail and rode ou…
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Date:
October 19, 1985
Creator:
McCloud, Ken
Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation