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At the helm of USS America : the aircraft carrier and its 23 commanders, 1965-1996 / James E. Wise, Jr., and Scott Baron.
| Author/creator | Wise, James E. author. |
| Other author | Baron, Scott, 1954- author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2014] |
| Description | viii, 242 pages ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Scuttling of a U.S. naval super aircraft carrier -- USS America (CVA-66) joins the fleet -- The skippers: profiles of extraordinary men -- New USS America (LHA-6). |
| Abstract | "This book profiles the 23 men who commanded the America and her crew of 5,000 during 31 years of service. Most of them were combat veterans who served. Four were Naval Academy graduates; seven were test pilots; one became Inspector General; one wore both Navy wings and submariner dolphins; and one was a prisoner of war"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Genre/form | Biography. |
| LCCN | 2014025258 |
| ISBN | 9780786476565 (softcover : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0786476567 (softcover : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | VA65 .A53 W57 2014 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |