Dive Bomber: Learning To Fly The Navy's Fighting Planes - Couverture rigide

Winston, Robert Alexander

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1258436825 ISBN 13 : 9781258436827

Editeur : Literary Licensing, LLC, 2012

Synopsis

""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.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Date d'édition: 2012
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1258436825
• ISBN 13: 9781258436827
• Reliure: Relié
• Illustrateur: Dothard Walter I
• Nombre de pages: 192
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible