{"product_id":"reminiscences-of-adm-james-s-russell-usn-ret-9781682690055","title":"Reminiscences of Adm. James S. Russell USN Ret.","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eDesignated a naval aviator in 1929, Admiral Russell had the normal tours both at sea and ashore and earned a master of science degree in aeronautical engineering while in postgraduate training. During World War II he led Patrol Squadron 22 (VP-42) in action against the Japanese in the Aleutian Islands campaign. After a short tour back in the States, he was chief of staff to Commander Carrier Division Two.   In 1945 and 1946 he served as a member of the Strategic Bombing Survey in Japan. Later he commanded the USS Coral Sea (CV-43) in the Mediterranean; in 1955 was Chief of the Bureau of Aeronautics; was awarded the Collier Trophy in 1956 for development of the supersonic Crusader Navy fighter; was Deputy CinC of the Atlantic Fleet; Vice Chief of Naval Operations (1958-1961); and CinC Allied Forces Southern Europe until retirement in 1965.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"US Naval Institute Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51359999361367,"sku":"9781682690055","price":43.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/reminiscences-of-adm-james-s-russell-usn-ret-9781682690055","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}