Wartime letters of a New Englander s journey from innocence to elite fighter squadron pilot A must-read for young Navy and Marine Corps officers as they enter aviation training. Lt. Gen. Robert F. Milligan, U.S. Marine Corps (retired) An intriguing look at Marine aviation in World War II by a sensitive and intelligent pilot; few narratives provide as much insight into the intensely personal feelings of a pilot in combat. Walter Boyne, author ofThe Influence of Air Power upon History Offers a compelling look into the world of a young man who left the comfort of civilian life to...