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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the best books I have read on the subject
James Vernon writes his story as it is. It is written through the eyes of a human being without embellishing anything. Being a WWII Navy fighter pilot was not all glamor and fame and I learned a lot reading this book. It is by far one of the best written on the subject and I would read it again in a heart beat. Thank you Mr. Vernon for sharing your experiences with us.
Published on October 3, 2009 by T. Petit
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Training and combat in World War II.
Vernon was a naval pilot in World War II and flew Hellcats. This story is his experiences during the later part of the conflict. Much of his story concerns his experiences during his training at various naval bases. This experiences relate to the difficulty in learning to fly and qualifying as a naval aviator. Other expiences such as dating and drinking and...
Published on May 31, 2005 by Kevin M Quigg
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Training and combat in World War II.,
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This review is from: The Hostile Sky: A Hellcat Flyer in the World War II (Hardcover)
Vernon was a naval pilot in World War II and flew Hellcats. This story is his experiences during the later part of the conflict. Much of his story concerns his experiences during his training at various naval bases. This experiences relate to the difficulty in learning to fly and qualifying as a naval aviator.
Other expiences such as dating and drinking and playing cards are also related in this time period. The last 40-50 pages dealt with combat experience and how he adjusts to losses through both training and combat. I enjoyed this read very much, but there are so many books just like his out on the market. There is no unique material in here, just a story of an average man making an adjustment to his life to fight for his nation. Our nation in built upon the sacrifices of young people like him.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the best books I have read on the subject,
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This review is from: The Hostile Sky: A Hellcat Flyer in the World War II (Hardcover)
James Vernon writes his story as it is. It is written through the eyes of a human being without embellishing anything. Being a WWII Navy fighter pilot was not all glamor and fame and I learned a lot reading this book. It is by far one of the best written on the subject and I would read it again in a heart beat. Thank you Mr. Vernon for sharing your experiences with us.
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The Hostile Sky: A Hellcat Flyer in the World War II by James W. Vernon (Hardcover - Oct. 2002)
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