Intrepid Aviators

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The American Flyers Who Sank Japan's Greatest Battleship

Gregory G. Fletcher

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English

Signet
21 August 2013

History; 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000; Military history; Second World War; Naval forces & warfare; Aircraft: general interest

The true story of the World War II Pacific naval battle that pitted the USS Intrepid's naval aviatorsagainst Japan's superbattleship Musashi duringthe Battle of Leyte Gulf.

October 24, 1944- As World War II raged, six young American bombers from Torpedo Squadron 18were sent on a search-and-destroy mission in the Sibuyan Sea. Their target- the superbattleship Musashi, the pride of the Imperial Japanese Navy. The pilots were tasked with preventing the immense enemy warship from inflicting damage on American supply ships. Little did these men know that they had embarked on the opening round of history's greatest-and last-epic naval battle.

Two bomber crews launched in the first wave of attackers were shot out of the sky. Only pilot Will Fletcher survived the crash landing. Adrift at sea, Will made his way to land and escaped into the jungles of the Philippines, where he eluded capture by the Japanese with the help of Filipino guerrillas, whose ranks he joined to fight against their common enemy.

Intrepid Aviators is the thrilling true story of these brave bomber pilots, their daring duel with the Musashi, and Will Fletcher's struggle to survive as a guerrilla soldier. The sinking of Musashi inflicted a crucial blow in the Battle of Leyte Gulf and marked the first time in history that aviators sank a Japanese battleship on the high seas.

The true story of the World War II Pacific naval battle that pitted the USS Intrepid's naval aviatorsagainst Japan's superbattleship Musashi duringthe Battle of Leyte Gulf.

October 24, 1944- As World War II raged, six young American bombers from Torpedo Squadron 18were sent on a search-and-destroy mission in the Sibuyan Sea. Their target- the superbattleship Musashi, the pride of the Imperial Japanese Navy. The pilots were tasked with preventing the immense enemy warship from inflicting damage on American supply ships. Little did these men know that they had embarked on the opening round of history's greatest-and last-epic naval battle.

Two bomber crews launched in the first wave of attackers were shot out of the sky. Only pilot Will Fletcher survived the crash landing. Adrift at sea, Will made his way to land and escaped into the jungles of the Philippines, where he eluded capture by the Japanese with the help of Filipino guerrillas, whose ranks he joined to fight against their common enemy.

Intrepid Aviators is the thrilling true story of these brave bomber pilots, their daring duel with the Musashi, and Will Fletcher's struggle to survive as a guerrilla soldier. The sinking of Musashi inflicted a crucial blow in the Battle of Leyte Gulf and marked the first time in history that aviators sank a Japanese battleship on the high seas.

By: Gregory G. Fletcher
Imprint: Signet
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 469g
ISBN: 9780451239914
ISBN 10: 0451239911
Pages: 432
Publication Date: 21 August 2013
Recommended Age: From 18 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Gregory G. Fletcher served as a naval aviator from 1969 to 1974, and is now a practicing attorney. He is the son of USS Intrepid pilot Will Fletcher, who was awarded a Navy Cross of heroism for his actions in World War II.

Reviews for Intrepid Aviators: The American Flyers Who Sank Japan's Greatest Battleship

An incredibly well-researched story. Its scope is awesome and the writing superb. -- The Washington Times A thrilling, deeply moving literary memorial to the American flyboys whose immense sacrifice and courage really did change the world. --Alex Kershaw, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Longest Winter A rare look at a successful but little appreciated unit in the Pacific War...Fletcher portrays the men of Torpedo 18 as recognizable individuals whom the reader comes to know, to admire--and, too often, to mourn. --Barrett Tillman, Author of Whirlwind and Enterprise