Re: TBF Avenger of VT-10 damaged by F6F
 

Frank,

My information about Outlaw comes from another VF32 pilot, Richard May, who mentions it in his book "Hell Above", published 2004.

Re: TBF Avenger of VT-10 damaged by F6F
 

George,

Thanks for the information. I will have to check with Dick when I get a chance, and also fish out his book (which I saw recently here someplace, really I did!). Also have to check the VT-10 records when I get to them.

Enjoy!

Frank.

Re: TBF Avenger of VT-10 damaged by F6F
 

Eddie Outlaw was a controversial character--not loved by his squadron but he stood up for the troops while running TF-77 in the Tonkin Gulf c. 1966. After the Chinese began harassing USN aircraft he authorized a couple of fighter sweeps over Hainan, and things settled down for awhile.

Re: TBF Avenger of VT-10 damaged by F6F
 

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