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With the arrival of World War II, Taylor entered in the U.S. Navy where he served under his given name of Spangler Arlington Brugh. In 1943 he Enlisted in the Naval Air Corps; was commissioned as a lieutenant but was deemed to old for active service. As USNR, he became a flight instructor for the Naval Air Transport division and served from 1943 to 1945.
He contributed greatly to the war effort, serving as a flying instructor and,narrating the 1944 documentary "The Fighting Lady". He also directed 17 United States Navy training films during World War II.
His flying interest emerged after the movie Flight Command (1940), when he bought a single-engine plane and took lessons for a pilot's license. After World War II, when he served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1945 as a flight instructor and narrator of 17 trainings films, MGM bought him a twin-engine Beechcraft which he flew regularly until the early 1960s.
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He contributed greatly to the war effort, serving as a flying instructor and,narrating the 1944 documentary "The Fighting Lady". He also directed 17 United States Navy training films during World War II.
Description The American Theater was a minor area of operations during World War II. This was mainly due to both North and South America's geographical separation from the central theaters of conflict in Europe aThe American Theater was a minor area of operations during World War II. This was mainly due to both North and South America's geographical separation from the central theaters of conflict in Europe and Asia. Thus, any threat by the Axis Powers to invade the mainland United States or other areas was considered negligible, allowing for American resources to be deployed in overseas theaters.
This article includes attacks on continental territory, extending 200 miles (320 km) into the ocean, which is today under the sovereignty of the United States, Canada, Mexico, and several other smaller states, but excludes military action involving the Danish territory of Greenland, the Hawaiian Islands, and the Aleutian Islands. The most well known battles in North America during World War II were the Attack on Pearl Harbor (the first attack on US soil since the Battle of Ambos Nogales), the Aleutian Islands Campaign, the Battle of the St. Lawrence, and the attacks on Newfoundland.... More
Memories LT Robert Taylor (1911 - 1969) American film and television actor. Born, and served in the Navy as: LT Robert Taylor (1911 - 1969) American film and television actor. Born, and served in the Navy as: Spangler Arlington Brugh, Jr. Served in WWII as a Naval Aviator, Flight Instructor and training film producer from 1943-1945.... More
Other Memories
With the arrival of World War II, Taylor entered in the U.S. Navy where he served under his given name of Spangler Arlington Brugh. In 1943 he Enlisted in the Naval Air Corps; was commissioned as a lieutenant but was deemed to old for active service. As USNR, he became a flight instructor for the Naval Air Transport division and served from 1943 to 1945.
He contributed greatly to the war effort, serving as a flying instructor and,narrating the 1944 documentary "The Fighting Lady". He also directed 17 United States Navy training films during World War II.
His flying interest emerged after the movie Flight Command (1940), when he bought a single-engine plane and took lessons for a pilot's license. After World War II, when he served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1945 as a flight instructor and narrator of 17 trainings films, MGM bought him a twin-engine Beechcraft which he flew regularly until the early 1960s.
With the arrival of World War II, Taylor entered in the U.S. Navy where he served under his given name of Spangler Arlington Brugh. In 1943, at the age of 32, he enlisted in the Naval Air Corps; was commissioned as a lieutenant but was deemed to old for active/overseas service. As USNR, he became a flight instructor for the Naval Air Transport division and served from 1943 to 1945.
Other Memories
With the arrival of World War II, Taylor entered in the U.S. Navy where he served under his given name of Spangler Arlington Brugh. In 1943 he Enlisted in the Naval Air Corps; was commissioned as a lieutenant but was deemed to old for active service. As USNR, he became a flight instructor for the Naval Air Transport division and served from 1943 to 1945. He contributed greatly to the war effort, serving as a flying instructor and,narrating the 1944 documentary "The Fighting Lady". He also directed 17 United States Navy training films during World War II. His flying interest emerged after the movie Flight Command (1940), when he bought a single-engine plane and took lessons for a pilot's license. After World War II, when he served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1945 as a flight instructor and narrator of 17 trainings films, MGM bought him a twin-engine Beechcraft which he flew regularly until the early 1960s.
Criteria The American Campaign Medal was awarded for For thirty days service outside the Continental United States but within the American Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946; or,... The American Campaign Medal was awarded for For thirty days service outside the Continental United States but within the American Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946; or, an aggregate service of one year within the Continental United States during the same period under the following circumstances: On permanent assignment outside the continental limits of the United States; or, On permanent assignment as a member of a crew of a vessel sailing ocean waters for a period of 30 consecutive days or 60 non-consecutive days; or, For service outside the continental limits of the United States in a passenger status or on temporary duty for 30 consecutive days or 60 non consecutive days; or, For service in active combat against the enemy and awarded a combat decoration or furnished a certificate by the commanding general of a corps, higher unit, or independent force that the individual actually participated in combat; or, For service within the continental limits of the United States for an aggregate period of one year. MoreHide
Naval Air Transport Service.
Lieutenants Taylor (Brugh) was attached to NAS Glynco, Georgia, April 1945.