Bruce Bleakley Interview

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Date2024Call Number VH24.07Decade2020sSubjectUnited States. Air Force--History--20th century.Vietnam War, 1961-1975.InterviewerSamantha DiazIntervieweeBruce BleakleyLength37 minutes and 20 secondsDescriptionIn this interview, Bruce Bleakley shares his experiences serving in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He recalls his pilot training for T-37s and T-38s, becoming an instructor for both, and his service flying overseas.

Bleakley details incidents including his experience flying night cargo drop missions over enemy territory in the jungle. He speaks about being prepared to adapt to situations one hasn't prepared for and how his training engrained a strong attention to detail for him.CollectionVeterans Oral History Project Collection

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