Interviewee

Julio Cal Y Mayor

Interviewer

Alicia de Jong-Davis

Biographical Synopsis of Interviewee

Member of 21st Squdron, Mexican Air Force.

Summary of Interview

Part of WWII-Mexican Air Force Oral History Project; recalls military duty at Plaza de la Paz, Isla Margarita, and Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico; training at U.S. naval base in San Diego, California; combat experiences in Pacific Theater; recounts incident of nearly running out of fuel while piloting fighter airplane in Philippines; piloting of aircraft for Mexican government.

Date of Interview

7-15-1993

Length of Interview

40 minutes

Tape Number

No. 886

Transcript Number

No. 886

Length of Transcript

21 pages

Interview Number

No. 886

Terms of Use

Unrestricted

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