U.S. Marine Corps Aviation Since 1912 provides a reference history of the service's aircraft. The Corsair's strong association with the Marines prompts a comparison with the Royal Navy's role in developing it into the fighter remembered from later service. That comparison credits British interest while characterizing the Marines' initial reception as less enthusiastic. The fourth edition includes a foreword by John H. Glenn.
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U.S. Marine Corps aviation and the Corsair's reputation
A history beginning in 1912 introduces Marine aviation through the Corsair and the Royal Navy's contribution to its development.