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The Jolly Rogers

Tom Blackburn • 1988 • Pocket

Author: Tom Blackburn
First published: 1988
Publisher: Pocket
Genres: Biography · History
Subjects: Aerial operations, American · United States. Navy · Naval operations, American · Campaigns
ISBN: 9780517071618

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This personal narrative provides a firsthand account of American naval aerial operations, offering an intimate perspective on campaigns conducted by United States forces. As a primary source documenting these specific missions, the work serves as a valuable record for those interested in the history of naval aviation.

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The Jolly Rogers, written by Tom Blackburn and published in 1988, serves as a comprehensive historical account of the VF-17 squadron during the Second World War. Blackburn, who himself served as the commanding officer of the squadron, provides a firsthand narrative of the unit's transition to the F4U Corsair and their intense combat experiences in the Pacific theater. The book is valued by aviation historians for its detailed technical insights and the personal perspective of a leader navigating the complexities of naval aerial warfare.

The design of this specific Pocket edition reflects the late 1980s trend of revitalizing military memoirs for a broader reading public. By documenting the strategic evolution of the Jolly Rogers, the work preserves the tactical legacy of one of the Navy's most decorated fighter squadrons. It has been received over the years as a foundational text for enthusiasts of naval aviation history, noted primarily for its authenticity and the clarity of Blackburn’s operational recollections.

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