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John Henry Towers
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John Henry Towers CBE was a highly decorated United States Navy four-star admiral and pioneer naval aviator. He made important contributions to the technical and organizational development of naval av
Towers circa 1946
Towers circa 1946
Early Naval Aviators: Towers is seated second from left. Glenn Curtiss at controls. Theodore Ellyson at the nose wheel of the plane.
Early Naval Aviators: Towers is seated second from left. Glenn Curtiss at controls. Theodore Ellyson at the nose wheel of the plane.
The NC-3, commanded by Towers, limps into the Azores after an attempt to cross the Atlantic
The NC-3, commanded by Towers, limps into the Azores after an attempt to cross the Atlantic
Officers of the Transatlantic Flight, Towers with walking cane, beside him are future admirals Patrick N. L. Bellinger and Albert C. Read.
Officers of the Transatlantic Flight, Towers with walking cane, beside him are future admirals Patrick N. L. Bellinger and Albert C. Read.
Marc Mitscher
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Marc Andrew "Pete" Mitscher was a pioneer in naval aviation who became an admiral in the United States Navy, and served as commander of the Fast Carrier Task Force in the Pacific during World War II.
John Henry Towers
…serving as Chief of the Bureau of Aeronautics (1939–1942). He commanded carrier task forces during World War II, and retired in December 1947. He and Marc Mitscher were the only early Naval Aviation pioneers to survive the hazards of early flight to remain with naval aviation throughout their careers. Towers spent…
Marc A. Mitscher, then a vice admiral (c. 1944–45)
Marc A. Mitscher, then a vice admiral (c. 1944–45)
Naval aviator Marc A. Mitscher, circa 1916. Mitscher was among the first naval aviators.
Naval aviator Marc A. Mitscher, circa 1916. Mitscher was among the first naval aviators.
Crew of the N.C-1 from left to right: Lieutenant-Commander P. N. L. Bellinger, commander; Lieut.-Commander M. A. Mitscher, pilot; Lieut. J. T. Barin,
Crew of the N.C-1 from left to right: Lieutenant-Commander P. N. L. Bellinger, commander; Lieut.-Commander M. A. Mitscher, pilot; Lieut. J. T. Barin, pilot; Lieut. (j.g.) Harry Sodenwater, radio operator; Chief Machinist's Mate C. I. Kessler, engineer; Machinist Rasmus Christensen, reserve pilot engineer
Lt. Colonel James Doolittle and Captain Marc Mitscher on board USS Hornet.
Lt. Colonel James Doolittle and Captain Marc Mitscher on board USS Hornet.