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Cargando... First Blue: The Story of World War II Ace Butch Voris and the Creation of the Blue Angelspor Robert K. Wilcox
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The Remarkable Story of a True Hero of American Aviation The U.S. Navy's Blue Angels are the most famous flight demonstration team in the world. While millions of aviation enthusiasts see their shows every year, the story of the man who formed the squadron has never been told. He is Roy Marlin "Butch" Voris, a World War II Ace and one of only two aviators ever to command the Blue Angels twice. First Blue details the epic journey of an unassuming man whose strong character and desire to fly launched him into a life of drama, heroism, and accomplishment unique in his field. Because he wanted to serve his country during World War II, a young Butch Voris found himself flying fighter planes as part of the pitifully prepared and outmanned front in the early stages of the Pacific theater. He was nearly killed there but went on to be a leader in one of the most fearsome naval air squadrons in the Pacific. As a pilot, Butch is unquestionably in the same class as more recognized aviator heroes such as Chuck Yeager and Pappy Boyington.While his World War II experience alone could comprise a book, Butch may be best known for his efforts in the creation of the naval air demonstration team, the Blue Angels. After the war, Voris was personally chosen by Admiral Nimitz to start the Blue Angels and to lead them, first in prop planes and later in jets. The story of his efforts is as exciting as it is inspirational, and it's told here in meticulous detail and with great humor. Today the Blue Angels still follow traditions established by Butch.Butch's involvement in military flight didn't end with the Blue Angels; he became a major player in the development of the F-14 Tomcat and NASA's Lunar Explorer Module for Grumman. Butch dedicated his life to his work, and here, finally, is the remarkable, untold account of this true American aviation pioneer and hero: a man whose life had unparalleled influence on naval aviation and whose legacy continues to inspire millions of Americans each year. No se han encontrado descripciones de biblioteca. |
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Interesting read on one of the seminal figures of Naval Aviation. I found the book a bit "slow" with it's start, but well worth the read. (Perhaps I'm used to the Naval Institute style of editing?)
While not minimizing the one lasting contribution seen by the public by Captain Voris to the US Navy of the Blue Angels, I found his operational history and post naval career to be much more interesting from the perspective of the impact he had on Naval Aviation itself. Those chapters were covered well by Mr. Wilcox.
If you're looking for an early history of the Blue's, this is undoubtedly one of the best books available. More importantly, reading the anecdotes of the people who contributed to the book, you'll get the story of the man and how deeply he influenced the aviation leadership of the US Navy at least through the mid-'80's. ( )