Jim Ford interview, 1984 July 20.

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Jim Ford interview, 1984 July 20.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/70970369

Ford describes the years (1963-1968) when he was a pilot flying smokejumpers for the Johnson Brothers Flying Service. He also discusses cargo, water and borate drops, the use of helicopters, and the use of private contractors to fly for the Forest Service.

1 sound cassette (50 min.) : analog + 1 transcript + 1 tape counter index.

University of Montana, Mansfield Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8059831

University of Montana, Mansfield Library

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