Air Base

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Set against the backdrop of the U.S. Navy's air operations before World War II, this memoir offers a vivid account of Boone Guyton's experiences as a Navy flyer. From flight training in Pensacola to his time with carrier squadrons aboard the Lexington and Saratoga, Guyton shares both humorous and harrowing tales of training cruises, patrol flights, and war games. The narrative is enriched with 8 pages of photographs, providing a unique glimpse into the prewar Navy air force and the life of a test pilot.