Oral History Interview with Dave Dobie

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Davie Dobie. He began flying in the Civilian Pilot Training Program. He became a ferry pilot in the Air Transport Command. Initially, he flew as a civilian pilot, but was later commissioned as a second lieutenant. He was stationed in India in January 1944. He flew over “the Hump” 75 times. He describes his living and flying conditions as well as flight navigation. He shares a story about experiencing a severe thunderstorm when flying supplies to Chengdu, China. He was discharged from active duty in September 1945. He completed his law degree with the aid of the GI Bill. As a member of the Reserve, he was mobilized during the Korean War. He served in the JAG Corps in Middletown, Pennsylvania. He spent about six years in the Reserve