• Links to Oral History Sessions: Farrell, Francis M. (November 16, 2004)
  • Conflict(s): World War II
  • Military Branch & Unit: Army Air Forces
  • Theater(s): European; Pacific
  • Army Air Force Group: 486th Bomb Group
  • Army Air Force Squadron: 834th Bomb Squadron
  • US Eighth Air Force: Military Occupation: Pilot
  • US Eighth Air Force: Final Rank: Captain

Description:

Mr. Farrell served as a B-17 and B-24 pilot in the 486th Bomb Group, based in England. After completing his combat tour, he helped to deploy new planes overseas in the ATC's Ferrying Command.