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Trumpet Player John O'Connor Recalls World War II
From Episode number 707, 40 north/88 west, Vintage Baseball, John O'Connor,
air date Thursday, April 17, 2008
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John O’Connor of Champaign served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II. He was chosen as lead pilot with the first experimental flying unit aboard the B-24 Liberator. He flew 50 missions and also used his skills as a trumpeter and band director. Flying back from a mission, John and his crew would often pull out their instruments and play. O’Connor later became a member of the Medicare 7, 8 or 9 Jazz Band, performing around the country.
Segment duration: 04:46
Producer: Denise La Grassa
Chief Camera - Segment: Julius Bolton
This segment is filed in these categories: History • Music • World War II • Champaign
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