USS Intrepid’s Fighting Squadron 18 (VF-18) was one of the U.S. Navy’s highest-scoring carrier units of World War II. Despite having only one combat veteran in its roster, its aviators were credited with shooting down more than 170 planes during their 81-day tour of duty. This book explores how this novice unit accomplished such a feat.Publisher: Naval Institute PressAuthor(s): Michael I. FinkIllustration(s): 5 Maps, 30 B-W PhotosNumber of pages: 304Publication date: 2025Dimensions: 234 x 162 x 28Cover type: Hardback