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Richard Bailey describes the German anti-aircraft fire or flak used against him and his crew.

Richard Bailey describes how he moved to Georgia later in life.

Richard Bailey explains how he earned his solo-flying license at age 17.

Richard Bailey explains how B-26 airplanes took part in bombing missions over Europe in teams of six.

Richard Bailey describes his journey home to the United States on the RMS Queen Mary.

Richard Bailey describes his military accomidations while stationed in Beauvaus, France, during the Allied push into Germany.

Richard Bailey recalls an interaction he had with a British air raid warden while stationed in England.

Richard Bailey describes the missions he flew during the D-Day Invasion in June 1944.

Richard Bailey explains how he helped support his family during the Depression by delivering newspapers.

Richard Bailey describes basic training at Maxwell Field in Alabama during World War II.

Richard Bailey describes the strict standards required for entry into pilot training school in the Army Air Corps during World War II.

Richard Bailey describes his crew's air battle with a Messerschmitt Bf 109, a German fighter plane, during the Battle of the Bulge.

Richard Bailey recalls how he shot down a Messerschmitt Bf 109, a German fighter plane, during the Battle of the Bulge.

Richard Bailey explains his objective as a B-26 pilot flying bombing missions over Europe in World War II.