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

David Lee Russell

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

eBook (McFarland June 12, 2019)
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.
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273

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