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A young Hellcat pilot’s first combat mission in the Pacific War

For many Navy pilots in World War II their first combat mission was a moment that would shape the rest of their lives. Don ...
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The Brutal Reality of Flying the F6F Hellcat

Experience the intense and harrowing story of Don McPherson, a Navy Hellcat pilot on his first combat mission during World War II. From rigorous flight training and surviving early mishaps to ...