The Reminiscences of Adm. James S. Russell, USN (Ret.)

Name: The Reminiscences of Adm. James S. Russell, USN (Ret.)
Brand: Naval Institute Press
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Designated a naval aviator in 1929, Admiral Russell had the normal tours both at sea and ashore and earned a master of science degree in aeronautical engineering while in postgraduate training. During World War II he led Patrol Squadron 22 (VP-42) in action against the Japanese in the Aleutian Islands campaign. After a short tour back in the States, he was chief of staff to Commander Carrier Division Two. In 1945 and 1946 he served as a member of the Strategic Bombing Survey in Japan. Later he commanded the USS Coral Sea (CV-43) in the Mediterranean; in 1955 was Chief of the Bureau of Aeronautics; was awarded the Collier Trophy in 1956 for development of the supersonic Crusader Navy fighter; was Deputy CinC of the Atlantic Fleet; Vice Chief of Naval Operations (1958-1961); and CinC Allied Forces Southern Europe until retirement in 1965.

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Number of Pages:: 406
Release Date:: 2016-11-22
Publication Date:: 2016-11-22
Publisher:: Naval Institute Press
Languages:: Original: English
ISBN10:: 1682690059
ISBN13:: 9781682690055
Weight:: 1277 g
Height:: 22.1 cm
Width:: 28.6 cm
Thickness:: 2.6 cm

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