The Reminiscences of Adm. James S. Russell, USN (Ret.): 1903-1996
Author:   James S. Russell ,  John T. Mason
Publisher:   Naval Institute Press
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Pages:   406
Publication Date:   09 November 2017
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The Reminiscences of Adm. James S. Russell, USN (Ret.): 1903-1996


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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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Author:   James S. Russell ,  John T. Mason
Publisher:   Naval Institute Press
Imprint:   Naval Institute Press
Dimensions:   Width: 21.50cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 27.90cm
Weight:   0.938kg
ISBN:  

9781682474082


ISBN 10:   1682474089
Pages:   406
Publication Date:   09 November 2017
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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