An autobiography of a naval aviator who flew over 100 combat missions in the Korean War. Tex Atkinson flew F4U Corsairs and AD Skyraiders. He served on the USS Princeton and USS Boxer. 
An important contribution to the history of naval aviation with detailed and often chilling accounts of combat flying during the Korean War and of straight-deck carrier operations during that time. Includes excellent descriptions of the flying characteristics (and hazards) of the Corsair and Skyraider. 
Also a very human story with accounts of the author's growing up years in Hillsboro, Texas and his attendance at Southwestern University. There is an interesting account of a Willie Nelson concert to benefit the restoration of the Hill County courthouse which burned to the ground and was completely rebuilt to look like the original. 
Book includes two photo sections (32 pages total) of excellent personal and naval aviation photography. 
This is a much expanded and much higher quality edition than the paperback edition published by Publish America. DO NOT CONFUSE THE TWO. There is little comparison.

From The Cockpit: Coming Of Age In The Korean War

History

Atkinson, Tex

Military

John m Hardy Pub Co

Kenneth “Tex” Atkinson, Commander, U.S. Navy (retired), received his wings in July 1949. He was commissioned an Ensign in October of that year and served as a carrier pilot until 1960, when he transferred to the Naval Reserve. From then until his retirement from the Navy, he flew in a Patrol Squadron in New Orleans, retiring as a Squadron Skipper in 1968. Atkinson made five carrier tours, flying over 100 combat missions in Korea. He holds the usual assortment of awards, including the Distinguished Flying Cross. Atkinson spent most of his early years in and around central Texas; hence the nickname, “Tex.” This book is a combination of his first-hand experiences as a Naval Aviator and personal memoirs of growing up in the 1930s and ’40s.

From the Cockpit

Biographies & Memoirs

Leaders & Notable People

Publishamerica Inc

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