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Harnessing the Sky: Frederick "Trap" Trapnell, the U.S. Navy's Aviation Pioneer, 1923-1952
Frederick Trapnell
Known by some as “the godfather of current naval aviation”, this biography explores Vice Adm. Frederick M. Trapnell’s legacy. A pilot of calculated courage, “Trap” entered the Navy when test pilots were more like stuntmen than engineers. His vision and leadership shaped the evolution of naval aviation through its formative years and beyond.
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | January 2, 2025 |
| ISBN13 | 9781682479179 |
| Publishers | Naval Institute Press |
| Pages | 256 |
| Dimensions | 150 × 220 × 10 mm · 381 g |
| Language | English |
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