Such Men as These

A history of U.S. Navy aviators in the Korean War that “brings readers face-to-face with a group of servicemen who never received the recognition they deserved” (Tuscon Citizen).

“Taut and riveting. . . . A magnificent and moving tribute to their valor and sacrifice.” —Robert J. Mrazek, former U.S. congressman and author of A Dawn Like Thunder

In 1951, James Michener went to Korea to report on a little-known aspect of America’s stalemated war: Navy aviators. His research-inspired, bestselling novel The Bridges at Toko-Ri became perhaps the most widely read book ever written about aerial combat. Using Michener’s notes, author David Sears tracked down the actual pilots to tell thei riveting true stories. The result brims with action-packed accounts of combat, from the icy, windswept decks of aircraft carriers to the treacherous skies over Korea, while providing unforgettable portraits of the pilots whose skill and sacrifice made epic history.

“Simple, yet heroic, stories of a bloody, difficult war . . .a solid work of historical significance.” —Fresno Book Review

“Magnificent . . .a penetrating you-are-there feel that is impossible to put down.” —Bob Drury, coauthor of The Last Stand of Fox Company