RoadDog's RoadLog Blog: Being my travels down those great two lane highways of this nation as well as news I learn about them from media sources. Since I'm also very interested in historic preservation, there will be a lot of that as well.
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Thursday, December 6, 2018
George H.W. Bush in World War II: "Skin"
From Wikipedia.
As we continue to lose so many World War II veterans to age.
As one of the youngest naval aviators, George Bush was assigned to Torpedo Squadron 51 (VT-51) as the photographic officer. The following year, his squadron was based on the light aircraft carrier USS San Jacinto as a member of Air Group 51.
While aboard, he received the nickname "Skin" because of his lanky physique. During this time, his air group took part in one of the largest air battles of WW II in the Pacific, the Battle of the Philippine Sea.
After his promotion to lieutenant (junior grade) on August 1, 1944, the USS San Jacinto began operations against the Japanese-held Bonin Islands.
--GreGen
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