Greatest FIghter Missions Author:Edward H. Sims Knifing through the waves at close to 30 knots, the gigantic carrier comes around into the wind. On the Flight Deck is a scene of organized frenzy as plane handlers race to get the fighters aloft. With propeller winding up to a scream, the pilot braces himself in the big F6F Hellcat and gives the thumbs up sign. The catapult slams forward and... more » he's off, dipping as he comes off the end of the short deck and then pulling away, climbing up toward the enemy Zeros...
In eleven episodes of concentrated action, GREATEST FIGHTER MISSIONS puts you in the cockpit with top US Navy and Marine fighter aces as they recreate their most exciting combat experiences of the war!« less