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The Reminiscences of Adm. James S. Russell, USN (Ret.) (1903-1996) - 9781682474082
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Product Details
Author:
James S. Russell, John T. Mason
Format:
Paperback
Pages:
406
Publisher:
Naval Institute Press (September 22, 2017)
Imprint:
Naval Institute Press
Language:
English
Audience:
General/trade
ISBN-13:
9781682474082
ISBN-10:
1682474089
Weight:
32.96oz
Dimensions:
8.5" x 11"
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PGW
List Price:
$65.00
Country of Origin:
United States
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60
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Overview
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.
