About this episode

Emily Abdow interviews Robert Mrazek about Bill Evans, the youngest pilot of Torpedo Squadron 8 during the Battle of Midway.

Host Emily Abdow talks with five-term congressman and award-winning author Robert Mrazek about the life and writings of Bill Evans, the youngest pilot of the ill-fated Torpedo Squadron 8 at the Battle of Midway.

People in this episode

Host: Emily Abdow

Guest: Robert Mrazek

Topics covered

• naval history
• aviation
• World War II
• biography
• military history

Keywords

• Bill Evans
• Torpedo Squadron 8
• Battle of Midway
• Robert Mrazek
• naval aviation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Torpedo Squadron 8

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