Carrier Pilot

Carrier Pilot provides a vivid and visceral account of Norman Hanson's experiences flying the advanced and challenging Chance Vought Corsair during World War II. Stationed aboard HMS Illustrious in the South Pacific, Hanson and his squadron faced the dangers of combat, Kamikaze attacks, and the perilous conditions of carrier flight. This memoir offers an engaging and detailed perspective on wartime aerial combat, capturing both its thrill and danger.