Torpedo 8: The Story of Swede Larsen's Bomber Squadron
| Author | : Ira Wolfert |
| Publisher | : Lulu.com |
| Total Pages | : 139 |
| Release | : 2019-07-19 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780359801480 |
| ISBN-13 | : 035980148X |
| Rating | : 4/5 (48X Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Torpedo 8: The Story of Swede Larsen's Bomber Squadron by : Ira Wolfert
Download or read book Torpedo 8: The Story of Swede Larsen's Bomber Squadron written by Ira Wolfert and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-07-19 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Torpedo 8 is the epic story of the death and rebirth of the famous bomber squadron led by Lieutenant Harold "Swede" Larsen. VT-8 rose from the ashes of the Battle of Midway to become an indispensable air arm in the series of engagements for the Solomon Islands and beyond. In three months, the crack squadron carried out thirty-nine attack missions, sixteen against ships, twenty-three against ground targets. Their motto following the tragedy at Midway was "Attack and Revenge."
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