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The Skull & Crossbones Squadron: VF-17 in World War II (Schiffer Military/Aviation History)

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This review is not a review. My Jolly Rogers shipmates and I lived it and some of us died in the struggle for the Solomon Islands and the Japanese kingpin at Rabaul.

My good friend Lee Cook from faraway England dedicated himself to this task for the better part of four years, and succeeded admirably.

We were bentwing Corsair fighter pilots. We gave it our best. For a time we were the uttermost tip of the spear of National power. We made a difference.

I hope you read about us.

Lee offered me the privilege of writing the foreword. I accepted as a heartfelt honor.

Very repectfully,

Wm. L. Landreth Commander U. S. Navy (ret.)

This text is a fitting tribute and memorial to the original personnel of VF-17. It and the associated photographic illustrations, also give us later generations, some insight as to how the F4U Corsair was developed and improved as a warfighting tool in WWII.
Well Done!

Just adding my 2 cents to "Country's" comments. My Father and Country were wing-mates with VF17 and I have had the privilege to sit down and talk with Country about his and my Fathers war efforts. He is 100% right about Lee Cook's book and if you love Navy squadrons and information about the Corsair, there is no finer book. Lee's attention to detail and information is second to none. A must read for any Corsair fan.

Jim Bitzegaio

Tremendous interest in following the retired squadron members. A very well developed book worthy of a place on any aviation enthusiast's bookshelf.

This is a written account of the day to day action VF-17 experienced. It gives the reader an insight into the experiences of these legendary pilots. Many pilots were interviewed and their quotes are all here. While this is not a story of VF-17 it accurately tells theirs. The photographs complete the story and draw the reader into the heart of this squadron. These are true human beings not just names on a roster. Through this book the reader can begin to feel how these heroes felt.