Midway Magic: An Oral History of America's Legendary Aircraft Carrier

Scott McGaugh

ISBN 10: 159315027X / ISBN 13: 9781593150273

Published by CDS Books, 2004

Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G159315027XI3N00

Synopsis:

Throughout its 47-year career, the USS Midway sailed at the center of almost every international crisis and conflict in the latter half of the 20th century. Its crew set new standards of naval aviation. A captured German V-2 rocket was launched off the carrier in 1947, marking the dawn of naval missile warfare. Midway taught the Navy how to fly among the icebergs during sub-Arctic winter air operations off the coast of Greenland. Time and again, Midway rescued thousands of refugees on its humanitarian missions. During an odyssey that spanned the end of World War II, the Korean and Vietnam Wars, the Cold War, detente, and even Desert Storm, Midway answered every call, both military and peacekeeping. Based on more than 300 interviews with Midway sailors who served aboard America's longest serving carrier between 1945 and 1992, readers of Midway Magic join the crew, experiencing these historic accomplishments alongside the men who were there.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Midway Magic: An Oral History of America's ...
Publisher: CDS Books
Publication Date: 2004
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket