Robert "Buster" Keeton interview (video and transcript, 10 of 10), 1991
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Interview of Robert B. "Buster" Keeton by filmmaker Frank Boring for the documentary, Fei Hu: The Story of the Flying Tigers. Keeton served in the American Volunteer Group as a Flight Leader in the 2nd Squadron "Panda Bears." He joined the AVG in September 1941, and 2.5 confirmed victories in air combat against the Japanese. He remained with the AVG for one year, and returned to the United States in December 1942. In this tape, Keeton describes the experience of his last day as a part of the AVG and the breaking up of the group, in addition to his reflections on their accomplishments and their place in history.
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Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives.
1991-05-29
Boring, Frank (interviewer)
Christopher, Frank (director)
Fei Hu Films
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RHC-88_Keeton_Buster_1991-05-29_v10
Robert "Buster" Keeton interview (video and transcript, 9 of 10), 1991
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Interview of Robert B. "Buster" Keeton by filmmaker Frank Boring for the documentary, Fei Hu: The Story of the Flying Tigers. Keeton served in the American Volunteer Group as a Flight Leader in the 2nd Squadron "Panda Bears." He joined the AVG in September 1941, and 2.5 confirmed victories in air combat against the Japanese. He remained with the AVG for one year, and returned to the United States in December 1942. In this tape, Keeton describes the change that occurred when General Chennault received his commission and how operations became more regimented during the last days of the AVG leading up to the army's invovlement.
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Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives.
1991-05-29
Boring, Frank (interviewer)
Christopher, Frank (director)
Fei Hu Films
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RHC-88_Keeton_Buster_1991-05-29_v09
Robert "Buster" Keeton interview (video and transcript, 8 of 10), 1991
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Interview of Robert B. "Buster" Keeton by filmmaker Frank Boring for the documentary, Fei Hu: The Story of the Flying Tigers. Keeton served in the American Volunteer Group as a Flight Leader in the 2nd Squadron "Panda Bears." He joined the AVG in September 1941, and 2.5 confirmed victories in air combat against the Japanese. He remained with the AVG for one year, and returned to the United States in December 1942. In this tape, Keeton discusses a period of low morale within the AVG in addition to his involvement in the Chiang Mai raid.
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Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives.
1991-05-29
Boring, Frank (interviewer)
Christopher, Frank (director)
Fei Hu Films
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RHC-88_Keeton_Buster_1991-05-29_v08
Robert "Buster" Keeton interview (video and transcript, 7 of 10), 1991
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Interview of Robert B. "Buster" Keeton by filmmaker Frank Boring for the documentary, Fei Hu: The Story of the Flying Tigers. Keeton served in the American Volunteer Group as a Flight Leader in the 2nd Squadron "Panda Bears." He joined the AVG in September 1941, and 2.5 confirmed victories in air combat against the Japanese. He remained with the AVG for one year, and returned to the United States in December 1942. In this tape, Keeton discusses their last days in Toungoo during a period of strafing and bombing and how General Chennault didn't receive adequate supplies at the time.
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Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives.
1991-05-29
Boring, Frank (interviewer)
Christopher, Frank (director)
Fei Hu Films
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video/mp4
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eng
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RHC-88_Keeton_Buster_1991-05-29_v07
Robert "Buster" Keeton interview (video and transcript, 6 of 10), 1991
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Interview of Robert B. "Buster" Keeton by filmmaker Frank Boring for the documentary, Fei Hu: The Story of the Flying Tigers. Keeton served in the American Volunteer Group as a Flight Leader in the 2nd Squadron "Panda Bears." He joined the AVG in September 1941, and 2.5 confirmed victories in air combat against the Japanese. He remained with the AVG for one year, and returned to the United States in December 1942. In this tape, Keeton describes his work coordinating repairs with crew chiefs and the working conditions in Toungoo, in addition to the loss he experienced with Bert Christman and Tommy Cole.
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=39&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Keeton%2C+Robert+B.+%22Buster%22">Keeton, Robert B. "Buster"</a>
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Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives.
1991-05-29
Boring, Frank (interviewer)
Christopher, Frank (director)
Fei Hu Films
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video/mp4
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RHC-88_Keeton_Buster_1991-05-29_v06
Robert "Buster" Keeton interview (video and transcript, 5 of 10), 1991
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Interview of Robert B. "Buster" Keeton by filmmaker Frank Boring for the documentary, Fei Hu: The Story of the Flying Tigers. Keeton served in the American Volunteer Group as a Flight Leader in the 2nd Squadron "Panda Bears." He joined the AVG in September 1941, and 2.5 confirmed victories in air combat against the Japanese. He remained with the AVG for one year, and returned to the United States in December 1942. In this tape, Keeton discusses the differences he experienced serving in the military and the AVG, in addition to his reaction to the news of Pearl Harbor and the days that followed.
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=39&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Keeton%2C+Robert+B.+%22Buster%22">Keeton, Robert B. "Buster"</a>
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Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives.
1991-05-29
Boring, Frank (interviewer)
Christopher, Frank (director)
Fei Hu Films
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RHC-88_Keeton_Buster_1991-05-29_v05
Robert "Buster" Keeton interview (video and transcript, 4 of 10), 1991
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Interview of Robert B. "Buster" Keeton by filmmaker Frank Boring for the documentary, Fei Hu: The Story of the Flying Tigers. Keeton served in the American Volunteer Group as a Flight Leader in the 2nd Squadron "Panda Bears." He joined the AVG in September 1941, and 2.5 confirmed victories in air combat against the Japanese. He remained with the AVG for one year, and returned to the United States in December 1942. In this tape, Keeton discusses his appreciation of General Chennault's teachings for new pilots and his first experience flying a P-40 plane for the AVG.
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=39&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Keeton%2C+Robert+B.+%22Buster%22">Keeton, Robert B. "Buster"</a>
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Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives.
1991-05-29
Boring, Frank (interviewer)
Christopher, Frank (director)
Fei Hu Films
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video/mp4
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RHC-88_Keeton_Buster_1991-05-29_v04
Robert "Buster" Keeton interview (video and transcript, 3 of 10), 1991
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Interview of Robert B. "Buster" Keeton by filmmaker Frank Boring for the documentary, Fei Hu: The Story of the Flying Tigers. Keeton served in the American Volunteer Group as a Flight Leader in the 2nd Squadron "Panda Bears." He joined the AVG in September 1941, and 2.5 confirmed victories in air combat against the Japanese. He remained with the AVG for one year, and returned to the United States in December 1942. In this tape, Keeton discusses his first impressions upon arrival in Rangoon and later at the base in Toungoo, in addition to his initial introduction to the AVG.
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Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives.
1991-05-29
Boring, Frank (interviewer)
Christopher, Frank (director)
Fei Hu Films
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video/mp4
application/pdf
eng
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RHC-88_Keeton_Buster_1991-05-29_v03
Robert "Buster" Keeton interview (video and transcript, 2 of 10), 1991
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Interview of Robert B. "Buster" Keeton by filmmaker Frank Boring for the documentary, Fei Hu: The Story of the Flying Tigers. Keeton served in the American Volunteer Group as a Flight Leader in the 2nd Squadron "Panda Bears." He joined the AVG in September 1941, and 2.5 confirmed victories in air combat against the Japanese. He remained with the AVG for one year, and returned to the United States in December 1942. In this tape, Keeton describes his experiences leading up to the journey overseas, the initial meetings with CAMCO, and traveling aboard the Boschfontein as they headed to Rangoon.
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Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives.
1991-05-29
Boring, Frank (interviewer)
Christopher, Frank (director)
Fei Hu Films
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video/mp4
application/pdf
eng
Moving Image
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RHC-88_Keeton_Buster_1991-05-29_v02
Robert "Buster" Keeton interview (video and transcript, 1 of 10), 1991
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Interview of Robert B. "Buster" Keeton by filmmaker Frank Boring for the documentary, Fei Hu: The Story of the Flying Tigers. Keeton served in the American Volunteer Group as a Flight Leader in the 2nd Squadron "Panda Bears." He joined the AVG in September 1941, and 2.5 confirmed victories in air combat against the Japanese. He remained with the AVG for one year, and returned to the United States in December 1942. In this tape, Keeton discusses what he was doing prior to joining the military and when he first learned of the opportunity to work with the American Volunteer Group in China.
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Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives.
1991-05-29
Boring, Frank (interviewer)
Christopher, Frank (director)
Fei Hu Films
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eng
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RHC-88_Keeton_Buster_1991-05-29_v01