World War II Experiences
"Timeless Voices" Oral History Project

Interview with

2nd. Lt. Robert R. Taylor
398th Bomb Group Co-Pilot
601st Squadron, Eighth Air Force

The intro plays approximately 18 seconds before the interview begins.

Notes

1. The Robert R. Taylor, 398th Co-Pilot - 601st Squadron Video Interview runs 45 minutes 34 seconds.
2. Robert R. Taylor, 398th Co-Pilot - 601st Squadron Video Interview Transcription - open to read along while watching the video. The interview has not yet been transcribed. If interested in transcribing see contact details at the beginning of 398th Timeless Voices Interviews Transcription Status.
3. 2nd. Lt. Robert R. Taylor was the Co-Pilot with the Womeldurf and Palent's 601st Squadron crews. He flew 15 missions with Womeldurf. Flew as Palent's co-pilot on the April 13, 1945 "RDX" mission. They were shot down and Taylor became a POW.
4. Hover anywhere over the video and click to begin the interview. The intro plays approximately 18 seconds before Robert's interview begins.
5. This video was shot by Robert Taylor's family and they kindly shared it with the 398th BGMA and our website. A big thank you to Marica Taylor Stoetzel for providing a copy of her Dad's video! Additional information about playing videos on our site can be found on our Timeless Voices index page under Getting Connected.

See also:

1. 398th 8th AAF Portrait Page. Photo of 2nd. Lt. Robert R. Taylor - 601st Squadron
2. 398th Mission: 23 February 1945: Eger, Czech. Target of opportunity: Schweinfurt, Germany
3. 398th Mission: 13 April 1945: Neumunster, Germany
4. Mission to Eger and Schweinfurt by Robert R. Taylor, Co-Pilot
5. RDX Raid and POW Experience by Robert R. Taylor, Co-Pilot
6. 398th POWs
7. Return to 398th Timeless Voices Interviews