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Lewis E. Johnston, circa 1935-2012

 

Summary

Extent:
2 Linear Feet
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Title of Item], [Date of Item], [boxes and Folder number], Lewis E. Johnston, 2.0187, Special Collections & Archives, Florida State University Libraries, Tallahassee, Florida. https://purl.lib.fsu.edu/fa/WWII-2-0187

Background

Scope and content:

Lewis Johnston was a C-47 Pilot. He flew in the 61st Troop Carrier Squadron. In the manuscript Mr. Johnston talks about dropping paratroopers during D-Day, and all the problems that arose. Described in the manuscript is the fog that broke off the formations and the German flak guns. Mr. Johnston defends the C- 47 pilots from claims that they caused paratroopers to be dropped off target. The counter claim was that weather and fog caused planes to break formation. Also included is the diary of Technical Sergeant Bing Woods, a crew chief of a C- 47. Mr. Bing talked about D-Day and the preparations made before and after missions. Bing was responsible for the aircraft's proper working and the safety of the cargo.

Access and use

Restrictions:

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Preferred citation:

[Title of Item], [Date of Item], [boxes and Folder number], Lewis E. Johnston, 2.0187, Special Collections & Archives, Florida State University Libraries, Tallahassee, Florida. https://purl.lib.fsu.edu/fa/WWII-2-0187

Location of this collection:
116 Honors Way
Tallahassee
FL
32306-2047
USA