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    On and Off the Flight Deck: Reflections of a Naval Fighter Pilot in World War II

    By Henry Adlam

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    Hank Adlam began his naval flying career in 1941, his first operational posting was to the newly formed No. 890 Squadron. When 890 was disbanded he joined 1839 Squadron flying the new Grumman Hellcat.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPen and Sword
    Release dateMar 27, 2008
    ISBN9781844683741
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    On and Off the Flight Deck: Reflections of a Naval Fighter Pilot in World War II
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    Henry Adlam

    Hank Adlam Page is an author and historian.

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