| David McCampbell: Top Ace of U.S. Naval Aviation in World War II Contributor(s): Russell, David Lee (Author) |
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ISBN: 1476677794 ISBN-13: 9781476677798 Publisher: McFarland & Company OUR PRICE: $39.55 Product Type: Paperback Published: July 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Military |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2019018010 |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 7" W x 10" (1.00 lbs) 273 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |
