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This sixtieth-anniversary edition of the
1943 classic returns to print the exciting story of a U.S. Navy
fighter squadron during the invasion of French North Africa in
World War II. Lieutenants Wordell and Seiler, with the help of
journalist Keith Ayling, vividly recount the exploits of their
fellow aviators, who flew the sturdy Grumman F4F “Wildcat” from the
deck of the USS RANGER (censors would not allow the authors to use
the ship’s name in the original edition), as well as the carrier’s
bomber and scouting squadrons. They cover not only the aerial
operations but also the myriad problems that confronted the Navy
during its first wartime use of carriers to support an amphibious
landing. Among these was the need to protect civilians and cultural
sites, particularly mosques. “Mac” Wordell, who commanded the
squadron—the “Red Rippers”— was shot down and taken prisoner by the
Vichy French. His explanation of what went on in the minds of the
amiable French officers and men who held him captive is still
intriguing and at the time was revealing to Americans confused by
the political-military events in North Africa after the surrender
of France to Germany in 1940. Ed Seiler, one of Wordell’s top
fliers, narrates the story from the attackers’ side. Together they
provide a spectacular account of cooperation and aerial daring.
Brassey’s reprint edition includes photographs of the main
characters, their aircraft, their enemies, the American and French
ships involved, and scenes from the North African theater of war.
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