As a memoir, the book is written in his first person and wartime combat aviator’s vernacular. Moments such as the tension, drama, and euphoria of the first carrier-qualifying landings, and –– later in the war —flying over Iwo Jima, being hit by a Japanese Zero, and, against the odds in his wounded plane, making an emergency carrier landing are excellent reading.
WELL DONE is a splendid life story, nicely presented by a dedicated and talented partner – U.S. Naval Institute Proceedings, A. Denis Clift is Vice President for Planning and Operations, U.S. Naval Institute
A WWII MEMOIR – FROM CHILDHOOD DREAMS TO NAVAL AVIATOR
As a memoir, the book is written in his first person and wartime combat aviator’s vernacular. Moments such as the tension, drama, and euphoria of the first carrier-qualifying landings, and –– later in the war —flying over Iwo Jima, being hit by a Japanese Zero, and, against the odds in his wounded plane, making an emergency carrier landing are excellent reading.
WELL DONE is a splendid life story, nicely presented by a dedicated and talented partner – U.S. Naval Institute Proceedings, A. Denis Clift is Vice President for Planning and Operations, U.S. Naval Institute
“A Naval Fighter Aviator
Not everyone is able to break the sound barrier.
Challenge the laws of physics to land on an aircraft carrier.
Willing to put themselves to the ultimate test in combat.
Few things in life has as much skin the game.
And when no longer in the cockpit . . .
Having been an ex-fighter Naval aviator –– stays forever.”
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US Navy Lieutenant Robert Hungerford’s boyhood dream of flying —flight training — his life on the line as a fighter aviator aboard the USS Franklin — major battles against the Japanese war machine. The final tribute to Lt. Hungerford will leave you with tear-filed eyes. A tender memoir — from our greatest generation.
Edward Wellington
Webb Navy Veteran, US Coast Guard Auxiliary, Retired Senior VP – American Heart Association (Heritage Affiliate)