Zoomies, subs and zeros / Charles Lockwood and Hans Christian Adamson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lockwood, Charles A., 1890-1967, author. .

Adamson, Hans Christian, author. .

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

World War, 1939-1945--Naval operations, American.

World War, 1939-1945.

World War, 1939-1945--Naval operations--Submarine.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (238 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

[Potomac, Maryland] : Pickle Partners publishing, [2015]

Summary:

This book, authored by Vice Admiral Charles A. Lockwood and Colonel Hans Christian Adamson, provides a detailed account of the Submarine Lifeguard League's operations during World War II in the Pacific. It highlights the gallantry and dedication of American submariners who risked their lives to rescue downed airmen amidst combat operations against Japanese forces. The narrative captures the unique collaboration between naval and air forces, emphasizing the strategic and humanitarian roles submarines played. The authors aim to preserve this significant chapter of military history and acknowledge the bravery of those involved in these perilous rescue missions. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Intro

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Dedication

Navy and Air Force Forewords

NAVY

AIR FORCE

Authors' Foreword

1 - "Hot irons in the fire"

2 - The Lifeguard League is born

3 - The Skate wins her zoomie star

4 - Westward ho with Spruance and Mitscher

5 - Harder stages surf rescue

6 - Tang gets a steel umbrella

7 - Stingray gives first 'scope ride

8 - Finback also 'scopes zoomie

9 - Haddo and Mingo as angels

10 - Sailfish lays ghost of Squalus

11 - Archerfish in big league

12 - Pomfret braves Tokyo's defenses

13 - Chub defies attacking Zeros

14 - The Bullhead finds a way

15 - Gato's zoomie was weighed and ...

16 - Scabbardfish converts B-29ers

17 POW's-unwanted guests

18 - Tigrone, Trutta beat ole debbil sea

19 - AAF pays a tribute

20 - Gabilan target of U.S. guns

21 - Whale provides curb service

22 - RAF fliers take sub ride

23 - Aspro in Hirohito's front yard

24 - A-bomb changes war plans

25 - Lifeguard earns hearty "well done!".

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ISBN:

1-78625-420-4

OCLC:

975225276