Ace! a Marine Night-Fighter Pilot in World War II

by Eric Hammel and R. Bruce Porter

Book Overview

Ace! is the story of Bruce Porter's life as a Marine combat fighter pilot -- from his days as a naval aviation cadet prior to World War II, through his adventures guarding the United States'... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0935553010
• Release Date: January 1987
• Publisher: Pacifica Pr
• Length: 278 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.8" x 1.0" x 6.5"

Customer Reviews

A great tale of World War II

I could barely put this book down. It was a reviting story from the first page to the last. The author also did not get into the "I'm so great" attitude that so many people do. Fighter pilots seem espcially prone to this idea. It was also written in a nice simple matter that takes the time to explain what was going on for those who are not familair with the Second World War. It is a great first person account of the air war in the Pacific.

Yah...my book has the authors signiture in it so HA!

Having met Bruce Porter, I can honestly say the guy is a jewel. Sure, I was all of ten then but he was just a nice, funny guy. His book is a illustration of this. His opening anecdote is of how the Marines "stole" him from the navy. From there it is the very best of history written by a man who was there. I highly suggest this book to historians, Marines, vets and aviators the world across. Anyone else too.

ACE is a winner!

ACE is a good look at the world of WWII night pilots. It brings with it the Marine punch that delivers the grit and form to keep a reader enthralled.