Fateful Rendezvous: The Life of Butch O'Hare
by Steve Ewing
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Fighter pilot Butch O'Hare became one of America's heroes in 1942 when he saved the carrier Lexington in what has been called the most daring single action in the history of combat aviation. In fascinating detail the authors describe how O'Hare shot down five attacking Japanese bombers and severely damaged a sixth and other awe-inspiring feats of aerial combat that won him awards, including the Medal of Honor. They also explain his key role in developing tactics and night-fighting techniques show more that helped defeat the Japanese.In addition, the authors investigate events leading up to show lessTags
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Aging bio, still probably the best extant
Purchased to complete the "triumvirate" of biographies on Thach, Flatley and O'Hare. As a native of Chicago, I'd grownup hearing the various stories about the O'Hare family both about his father and his loss.
This volume fills in some details and is probably the most well-researched account available.
Purchased to complete the "triumvirate" of biographies on Thach, Flatley and O'Hare. As a native of Chicago, I'd grownup hearing the various stories about the O'Hare family both about his father and his loss.
This volume fills in some details and is probably the most well-researched account available.
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Steve Ewing was a college professor for twenty years, and since 1988 he has served as the senior curator at Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum, Charleston Harbor, South Carolina.
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