David Lee Russell
David McCampbell: Top Ace of U.S. Naval Aviation in World War II
Paperback
(McFarland June 13, 2019)
This book explores the life and career of David McCampbell, the leader of the most successful naval air group in combat in WWII. 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. The author details McCampbell's 31-year career, revealing an incredible diversity of leadership roles and service assignments. McCampbell commanded ships, training centers, aircraft squadrons and held a variety of Navy and Defense Department senior staff positions.
- ISBN
- 1476677794 / 9781476677798
- Pages
- 273
- Weight
- 17.6 oz.
- Dimensions
- 7.0 x 0.5 in.
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