This oral history contains the candid recollections of the U.
S. Navy’s all-time top fighter ace,Captain David McCampbell. He earned the Medal of Honor for his exploits during the Battle of Leyte Gulf in October 1944. Following initial service as an officer in the heavy cruiser USS Portland (CA-33), McCampbell underwent flight training and received his wings in 1938. From 1938 to 1940, and McCampbell served with Fighting Squadron Four (VF-4),based on the aircraft carrier USS Ranger (CV-4). From 1940 to 1942, McCampbell was landing sign officer of the aircraft carrier USS Wasp (CV-7) and survived her sinking in 1942, and during the Guadalcanal campaign. After serving... Read the rest of this entry »
Source: navalhistory.org