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Pacific Air - by David Sears (Paperback)

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  • Pacific Air tells the exhilarating, inspiring story of a generation of young naval aviators who, despite initial disastrous defeats, would ultimately vanquish a superior Japanese air force and fleet in the Pacific.
  • About the Author: A former US Navy officer and a Vietnam War veteran, David Sears is the author of four previous books, including Such Men as These.
  • 408 Pages
  • History, Military

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About the Book



[An] excellent volume on the Navy s air war in the Pacific during WWII.[Sears] has almost certainly created the best one volume study of the subject. --"Booklist""



Book Synopsis



Pacific Air tells the exhilarating, inspiring story of a generation of young naval aviators who, despite initial disastrous defeats, would ultimately vanquish a superior Japanese air force and fleet in the Pacific. From the dual perspectives of dauntless young combat pilots and the inventive aeronautical engineers who perfected their aircraft, Pacific Air brings an important yet underappreciated chapter of World War II vividly to life.



About the Author



A former US Navy officer and a Vietnam War veteran, David Sears is the author of four previous books, including Such Men as These. He lives in New Jersey.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x 1.2 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.05 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 408
Genre: History
Sub-Genre: Military
Publisher: Da Capo Press
Theme: World War II
Format: Paperback
Author: David Sears
Language: English
Street Date: May 1, 2012
TCIN: 85041988
UPC: 9780306820786
Item Number (DPCI): 247-42-0460
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 1.2 inches length x 6 inches width x 8.9 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.05 pounds
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Q: What type of narrative does Pacific Air present?

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  • A: Pacific Air presents a grand sweeping narrative of naval aviators overcoming significant challenges during WWII.

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Q: Who is the author of Pacific Air?

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  • A: The author is David Sears, a former US Navy officer and Vietnam War veteran.

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  • A: The primary theme revolves around the Navy's air war in the Pacific during World War II.

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