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David McCampbell: Top Ace of U.S. Naval Aviation in World War II

David McCampbell: Top Ace of U.S. Naval Aviation in World War II - Paperback

by David Lee Russell
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Availability:In StockContributor:David Lee RussellAudience:Young AdultPublish date:2019-06-27Pages:273
Language:EnglishPublisher:McFarland & CompanyISBN-13:9781476677798ISBN-10:1476677794UPC:9781476677798Book Category:Biography & AutobiographyBook Subcategory:MilitarySize:10.00 x 7.00 x 0.50 inchesWeight:1.0009Product ID:SCP7K2EB5M

David McCampbell was the leader of the most successful naval air group in combat in World War II. An unequalled naval aviator, McCampbell shot down a total of 34 Japanese aircraft across numerous battles. Eventually awarded the Medal of Honor, he first served in the Atlantic as a carrier Landing Safety Officer, then as an air group leader in the Pacific theater.

McCampbell's 31-year career reveals an astounding diversity of leadership roles and service assignments. McCampbell commanded ships, training centers and aircraft squadrons and held a variety of Navy and Defense Department senior staff positions.

Language:EnglishPublisher:McFarland & CompanyISBN-13:9781476677798ISBN-10:1476677794UPC:9781476677798Book Category:Biography & AutobiographyBook Subcategory:MilitarySize:10.00 x 7.00 x 0.50 inchesWeight:1.0009Product ID:SCP7K2EB5M
David Lee Russell is a retired Naval Air Intelligence Officer, and former IT director. He is also the author of three books on the American Revolution, a book on the history of Eastern Airlines, and two intelligence thriller books. He lives in Canton, Georgia.
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