""Dive Bomber: Learning To Fly The Navy's Fighting Planes"" by Robert Alexander Winston is a memoir of his experience as a naval aviator during World War II. The book follows his journey from his initial training to his deployment in the Pacific theater, where he flew the SBD Dauntless dive bomber. Winston provides a detailed account of the rigorous training he underwent, including the physical and mental challenges of learning to fly and operate the complex machinery of a dive bomber. He also delves into the tactics and ...
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""Dive Bomber: Learning To Fly The Navy's Fighting Planes"" by Robert Alexander Winston is a memoir of his experience as a naval aviator during World War II. The book follows his journey from his initial training to his deployment in the Pacific theater, where he flew the SBD Dauntless dive bomber. Winston provides a detailed account of the rigorous training he underwent, including the physical and mental challenges of learning to fly and operate the complex machinery of a dive bomber. He also delves into the tactics and strategies used by the Navy in combat, including the use of dive bombing to destroy enemy ships and installations.Throughout the book, Winston shares personal anecdotes and reflections on the camaraderie and bonds formed among the pilots and crew members. He also offers insights into the psychological toll of war, including the fear and anxiety that come with flying dangerous missions and the devastating impact of losing fellow pilots in combat.Overall, ""Dive Bomber"" provides a compelling and informative look at the experiences of a naval aviator during one of the most tumultuous periods in world history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Fair. Cocked Spine. Creases on Cover and/or Spine. Worn Corners and/or Page Edges (Possibly Bent). Soiled Cover and/or Pages. Reading Copy. May have damage to cover, notes, underlining, highlighting, but all text legible. Inscription and/or Previous Owners Name on/in Item. Purchasing this item from Goodwill provides vocational opportunities for individuals with barriers to employment.
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Dothard, Walter. Fine in fine dust jacket. A fine copy in a fine, mylar protected DJ; 2nd printing of this edition. Slight amount of wear to DJ; Previous owner's small address label on inside front endpaper; Illustrated; 8vo., 192 pages.