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Scrappy

by Howard C. Johnson, Howard C Johnson, Ian A. O'connor · 2007

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"From World War II to Vietnam, this memoir tells the story of fighter pilot, Howard C. "Scrappy" Johnson. Beginning in Knoxville, Tennessee, it follows Johnson through his student career at the University of Louisville and his enlistment as an Air Force cadet. Johnson served a tour of duty in Korea and ended up as director of operations in Vietnam"—Provided by publisher.

Genre
war and militarywar and militaryMore like thisLess of this
Setting
World War IIWorld War IIMore like thisLess of thisUSAUSAMore like thisLess of this
Subject
biographybiographyMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 280 pages

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