David McCampbell : Top Ace of U.S. Naval Aviation in World War II, Paperback / softback Book

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

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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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