Oral history interview with David Dean [sound recording], 1996.

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Oral history interview with David Dean [sound recording], 1996.

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Dean, a Scandinavia, Wis. native, recounts his experiences as a Korean War era Air Force photographer serving in the Tactical Air Command with the 544th Recon Tech Squadron. Dean describes induction, basic training at Eglin Air Force Base (Florida), and the duties of an Air Force photographer. He relates his transfer to a base at Thule Air Base (Greenland) and recreational activities at this remote location. Dean briefly discusses high security photography at Offutt Air Force Base (Nebraska) and his decision not to reenlist. Technical problems end the interview abruptly.

Sound recording : 1 sound cassette (ca. 30 min.) : analog, 1 7/8 ips.Transcript : 10 p.Master sound recording : 1 sound cassette (ca. 30 min.) : analog, 1 7/8 ips.

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Wisconsin Veterans Museum Research Center

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