Recorded conversation between Charles J. Bosshardt and Cecil Johnson, part 11 of 11 (6 of 6 cassettes) (MC 371/396/6)
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Recorded conversation between Charles J. Bosshardt and Cecil Johnson, part 11 of 11 (6 of 6 cassettes)
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MC 371/396/6
1 audio cassette (Memorex DB 90)
Jul 1988
458th Bomb Group
Charles J. Bosshardt, Cecil Johnson
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[00.00-05.00] Description of dispersal from [Camp] Myles Standish, train journey to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and expectation of new tour of duty in Pacific. CJ mentions flying a new type of bomber, the B-32. [05.00-10.00] Description of ease of life at Sioux Falls: 35,000 officers playing cards, dice, fishing and golf. Mentions decision of crew to stay together on next tour of duty. [10.00-15.00] Further discussion of life at Sioux Falls. CB mentions that on 10 August he was posted to Romulus, Michigan. CJ and CB describe VJ-Day celebrations at Sioux Falls and Romulus. CB mentions his discharge from service and staying with relatives at Big Rapids, Michigan. [15.00-20.00] CJ describes being sent by troop train to Galveston, flying a B-17 there to gain more flying time, and final processing, Fort McPherson [Georgia]. For preceding recordings, see MC 371/396/5/2.