Papers, ca. 1942-2001.

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Papers, ca. 1942-2001.

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Contains a memoir detailing Omer's military experiences, covering his employment at the FBI prior to the war, his induction into the Navy Air Corps, preliminary flight training in Athens, GA, and commission as a Marine Corps pilot. Describes the numerous intense training courses and the accidents and brushes with death that he experienced in them. Discusses his opportunity to attend LDS meetings throughout his military service and the courting of his wife. Describes his assignments at Espirito Santos and the Ulithi Atoll, his duties on base, and his squadron's responsibilities. Discusses bombing runs made on neighboring enemy islands and search/rescue flights conducted to look for downed pilots, some in which he was aided by Charles Lindbergh. Covers his discharge and reservist activity. Photographs show Omer in flight gear, with his crew and airplane, in the jungle, with fellow LDS soldiers, with his wife, and in full military dress. Also shown is the officers' camp on Ulithi, an aerial shot of the atoll, and maps of various areas in the Pacific. Also contains a one-page biography of Omer, highlighting his employment and family.

1 folder (43 p.)

Harold B. Lee Library

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Omer, Wayne A., 1921-

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Omer served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II from 1942-1946. He was assigned to VMTB-232 Torpedo Bombers, MAG-45, and achieved the rank of captain. From the description of Papers, ca. 1942-2001. (Brigham Young University). WorldCat record id: 53854241 ...