Above The Pacific: Three Medal of Honor Fighter Aces of World War II Speak

Colin Heaton

Above The Pacific: Three Medal of Honor Fighter Aces of World War II Speak
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Penguin Putnam Inc
Country
United States
Published
7 February 2023
Pages
272
ISBN
9780593471951

Above The Pacific: Three Medal of Honor Fighter Aces of World War II Speak

Colin Heaton

Marine ace Pappy Boyington is perhaps the most celebrated of all American pilots in the war against Japan, fighting in the skies with both the famed Flying Tigers and his own Black Sheep Squadron. Marine Joe Foss joined Guadalcanal’s Cactus Air Force and destroyed a Japanese Zero on his first mission - the first of twenty-six aerial kills achieved during the war. Navy captain David McCampbell didn t notch his first kill until June 1944, but he would quickly go on to assemble one of the most remarkable aerial-combat records in history with thirty-four victories, including nine in one day. In this gripping oral history - which spans the entire war -from the Americans who fought the Japanese in China to the final, desperate battle for Okinawa, these three heroes tell their own stories, in their own words. These interviews, personally conducted by military veteran and historian Colin Heaton, are the final testimony of some of America’s greatest warriors.

This item is not currently in-stock. It can be ordered online and is expected to ship in approx 2 weeks

Our stock data is updated periodically, and availability may change throughout the day for in-demand items. Please call the relevant shop for the most current stock information. Prices are subject to change without notice.

Sign in or become a Readings Member to add this title to a wishlist.