David McCampbell

David McCampbell
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Publisher : McFarland
Total Pages : 274
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ISBN-10 : 9781476677798
ISBN-13 : 1476677794
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Book Synopsis David McCampbell by : David Lee Russell

Download or read book David McCampbell written by David Lee Russell and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2019-06-27 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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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