Landing Was the Easy Part
by Edward Pappert
Category: World War, 1939-1945

"This is the story of Air Group 83 and the Aircraft Carrier ( 'The Essex' as recalled by Lt.(jg) Pappert. Air Group 83 served abroad the Essex from March 11, 1945 till the end of WWII. Lt.(jg) Vern Coumbe, who flew with Lt. Pappert was shot down and spent a night on Japanese soil. His story, and many others including 'Marines Can't Navigate' are true tales of Air Group 83."--Back Cover.