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

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

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/18144953

Intensive biography including service on staff of Chief of Air Training, CO, USS SICILY during the Korean War, CO, USS Franklin D. Roosevelt, CO, Naval Air Bases, Sixth Naval District, Deputy CNO (AIR), CIC U.S. Naval Forces, Europe.

1 v., v. II, 393 p.

Naval War College, Henry E. Eccles Library

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Naval War College, Henry E. Eccles Library

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