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100 1 Wordell, M. T.|q(Malcolm Taber),|d1911-1996,|eauthor.
245 10 Wildcats over Casablanca /|cM. T. Wordell.
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520 Wildcats Over Casablanca , first published in 1943, is a
first-hand account by U.S. naval aviators in World War
Two's 'Operation Torch' - the November 1942 British-
American invasion of French North Africa and their
fighting against the Vichy French. The exploits of the
airmen, based on the aircraft carrier USS Ranger, and
flying their trusted Grumman F4F "Wildcats" are described,
as are sorties of the carrier's bomber and scout
squadrons. French battleship Jean Bart, still under
construction following the French surrender to Germany,
was in the Casablanca Harbor, and sunk as part of the
Operation. The Operation was also significant as it was
one of the first wartime engagements to use carriers in
support of an amphibious landing. During the combat, co-
author "Mac" Wordell, who commanded the squadron - known
as the "Red Rippers" - was shot down and taken prisoner by
the Vichy French, and an interesting perspective is
provided of the divided French loyalties prevalent at that
time.
588 0 Print version record.
650 0 World War, 1939-1945|zAfrica, North.
650 0 World War, 1939-1945|vPersonal narratives, American.
650 0 World War, 1939-1945|xAerial operations.
650 7 HISTORY / Military / United States.|2bisacsh
655 0 Electronic books.
700 1 Ayling, Keith,|d1898-1976.
700 1 Seiler, E. N.|q(Edwin Norton),|d1918-1945.
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