I have an interest in all things WWII and naval aviation and the start of the war is my specialty. I got this book since it deals with one pilot's story of how he entered the Pacific war by literally flying right into it! Clarence Dickinson's book tells of his exploits as a Douglas SBD Dauntless pilot with VS-6 of the U.S.S. Enterprise. His style is easy to read and the book is short but it leaves you breathless with all that happened to him and his squadron in the early days of the carrier air wars.He recounts his entry into the war when he and his squadron were flying from the carrier into Pearl Harbor, you guessed it, right during the attack from the japanese! He managed to get himself shot down and parachuted to safety. He then tells of the spring of 1942 leading up to his participation and successful bombing run on one of the jap carriers during the battle of Midway.Hard to find book but get this one for your WWII library. You won't regret it.