Oral history typescript entitled "Reminiscences of ADM John S. Thach, USN," Vol. I done by the U.S. Naval Institute.

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Oral history typescript entitled "Reminiscences of ADM John S. Thach, USN," Vol. I done by the U.S. Naval Institute.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/18127468

Intensive biography including early years, USNA education, Naval aviation training, Pensacola, Fla; experimental test pilot, service with various air squadrons, air operations officer in WWII.

1 v., v. I, 461 p.

Naval War College, Henry E. Eccles Library

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Naval War College, Henry E. Eccles Library

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