Such Men as These The Story of the Navy Pilots Who Flew the Deadly Skies over Korea

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 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 their riveting true stories. The result, Such Men As These, 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.

David Sears is a New Jerseybased historian and author. A former U.S. Navy officer with extensive sea duty aboard a destroyer, as well as a Vietnam War veteran, he is the author of three other books, including Pacific Air, At War with the Wind, and The Last Epic Naval Battle. He is the creator and publisher of Courageous Calendars, historical calendars that celebrate the lives and legacies of U.S.Navy ships, sailors, and aviators.