Preserving The Oral HistorIES of Combat Veterans
1:34 | Ray Clancy recalls his role as crew chief of a C-47 assigned to carry paratroopers. He reflects on how he felt about the German resistance and the perils of war.
At first his mother stopped Ray Clancy from enlisting. He recalls why and describes the reasons he joined the Army Air Corps to serve in World War II.
D-Day was his mission, but Ray Clancy didn't know it right away. Now he describes preparing for the secret mission that became that infamous day. He relives the emotions he felt as prayers were said for paratroopers dropping into enemy territory.
Ray Clancy recalls his role as crew chief of a C-47 assigned to carry paratroopers. He reflects on how he felt about the German resistance and the perils of war.
Ray Clancy vividly describes how he and his crew earned a commendation after dropping paratroopers onto the battlefield. He also recalls the reaction of the French people as the Americans arrived.
In this frightening episode, Ray Clancy talks about what it was like to get hit by German flak, keeping the plane in the air, and hoping to avoid a deadly explosion.
In this amazing recollection, Ray Clancy tells how his airplane and crew bravely carried gliders away from enemy territory after dropping paratroopers off to fight the Germans.
