doi:10.7916/d8-vxds-qg51Oral history interview with John J. Ballentine 1964Ballentine, John J. (John Jennings), 1896-1970oral historiestextVeteransAir pilotsAeronautics, MilitaryWorld War, 1939-1945--Naval operations, AmericanAeronautics--JapanAviationWorld War, 1914-1918--Aerial operationsBallentine, John J. (John Jennings), 1896-1970United NationsUnited States. NavyChildhood and education; interest in naval air during World War I; flight training, Pensacola, Kelly Field; testing and development work, Dahlgren Naval Proving Grounds; Norden bombsight; Japanese naval aviation; air support, Operation Torch; command of BUNKER HILL; Pacific operations: Raboul, Tarawa, Kwajalein, Eniwetok; fleet liaison with General MacArthur for Japanese surrender; Military Staff Committee, United Nations, 1947; Mediterranean, 1947-48; Commander, 6th Fleet. Impressions of Admirals Ernest King, H.K. Hewitt, Chester Nimitz, Richmond Turner and Generals George Patton and Douglas MacArthur.