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The Legend of White 19
Pilot Dave Watson returns from England hoping to join a Corsair squadron in the Pacific. He does, but not by the path he expected. Confused records, a drunken instructor, and an ineffective squadron commander all affect Dave's future. Frustration and danger surround him. And then he's in the thick of the Battle for Okinawa, one of the most difficult invasions in history. Join Dave as he returns to the Pacific, deals with surprises and challenges ...and becomes a legend!
Packed with flying excitement, this final book of The Watson Saga brings it all together!
Packed with flying excitement, this final book of The Watson Saga brings it all together!
67 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 18, 2015
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September 30, 2015
This (very) short young adult book would have fit right into a 1950s issue of BoysLife magazine.
The best part of this novelette is it's history lesson regarding the last month's of the Pacific War in 1945.
The best part of this novelette is it's history lesson regarding the last month's of the Pacific War in 1945.
May 15, 2021
Great
Another Great Book in the Series The only thing I wished is each book would have been longer. I did find them all hard to put down
Another Great Book in the Series The only thing I wished is each book would have been longer. I did find them all hard to put down
October 21, 2019
An RM. Military Aviation Action Adventure (TLOW19) (CAOO - TWSB - 3)
RM. has penned a military aviation action adventure titled, "The Legend of White 19" , (Book 3 of the Watson Saga), which begins with our intrepid hero returning to NAS San Diego for assignment into a newly formed Corsair squadron. The LT. approaches his new Captain and explain s how dangerous the current instructor is and the us ordered ti train those pilots. He is then assigned as Commander of VF-91. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
RM. has penned a military aviation action adventure titled, "The Legend of White 19" , (Book 3 of the Watson Saga), which begins with our intrepid hero returning to NAS San Diego for assignment into a newly formed Corsair squadron. The LT. approaches his new Captain and explain s how dangerous the current instructor is and the us ordered ti train those pilots. He is then assigned as Commander of VF-91. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
June 4, 2023
The undercover ed air war in the Pacific theater from an experienced pilots view
WWII is often covered well in the European and Russian fronts. The Pacific is less well reported, except for Guadalcanal. The air war after the introduction of the Hellcat, Corsair, and the bombers is less well covered. The Marianas turkey shoot is noted but the effect is rarely mentioned. A Japanese admiral noted the decline in Japan's air effectiveness and developed the Kamakazi tactic. This is a story from a pilot that faced that problem.
WWII is often covered well in the European and Russian fronts. The Pacific is less well reported, except for Guadalcanal. The air war after the introduction of the Hellcat, Corsair, and the bombers is less well covered. The Marianas turkey shoot is noted but the effect is rarely mentioned. A Japanese admiral noted the decline in Japan's air effectiveness and developed the Kamakazi tactic. This is a story from a pilot that faced that problem.
January 11, 2021
The book presents an interesting and exciting tale of the end of l WorldWar II.
The events portrayed clearly and adequately detailed the reasons for the clear and exciting end of the Japanese struggle to avoid the clear and necessary efforts to end the Japanese tale starting with Pearl Harbor and ending with decisive battle to totally eliminate the combat capability of the Japanese war machine.
The events portrayed clearly and adequately detailed the reasons for the clear and exciting end of the Japanese struggle to avoid the clear and necessary efforts to end the Japanese tale starting with Pearl Harbor and ending with decisive battle to totally eliminate the combat capability of the Japanese war machine.
August 19, 2020
Excellent ‘Boys Own’ stuff with good technical info on the planes. Unsure why the three books in the series couldn’t have been integrated into one longer one?
Mild criticism is that the book constantly refers to ‘England’ (Not just while he is there) but thereafter rather than Britain or United Kingdom.
Good read though!
Mild criticism is that the book constantly refers to ‘England’ (Not just while he is there) but thereafter rather than Britain or United Kingdom.
Good read though!
September 24, 2020
Excellent
Why 4 and not 5? There is always room for improvement. Great story and a tribute to the “Greatest Generation”. Many won’t admit it but WWII would have been lost without the USA. This story spotlights one small part of the many many heroes that took part in Europe and the Pacific. Thank you.
Why 4 and not 5? There is always room for improvement. Great story and a tribute to the “Greatest Generation”. Many won’t admit it but WWII would have been lost without the USA. This story spotlights one small part of the many many heroes that took part in Europe and the Pacific. Thank you.
March 29, 2021
This is a good read although like the previous two in the series it was more a short story than a novel.
Also, the writing format is somewhat highschoolish. There were many connective words that were missing ..... "a", "the", and similar that left sentences loose. He apparently, pushed to hard to edit it tight. It was still an interesting story as was the 3-book series.
Also, the writing format is somewhat highschoolish. There were many connective words that were missing ..... "a", "the", and similar that left sentences loose. He apparently, pushed to hard to edit it tight. It was still an interesting story as was the 3-book series.
July 21, 2021
Clean up the wordsmiths house
Good writing. Storyline is kept real and in perspective by the characters actions and thoughts. It’s feel good but not sappy.
Make sure proofers find the missing words. I found 2 places where words are missing.
Keep writing! Just stay on your publisher’s tail.
Good writing. Storyline is kept real and in perspective by the characters actions and thoughts. It’s feel good but not sappy.
Make sure proofers find the missing words. I found 2 places where words are missing.
Keep writing! Just stay on your publisher’s tail.
June 17, 2022
The Ending
The Watson Saga ends with Dave returning to battle in the final days of WW2 but first he must bring his fighter squadron up to his and the Navy's high standards. I enjoyed this series but I have one complaint/question. Why three short books? This Saga should have been just one regular length book.
The Watson Saga ends with Dave returning to battle in the final days of WW2 but first he must bring his fighter squadron up to his and the Navy's high standards. I enjoyed this series but I have one complaint/question. Why three short books? This Saga should have been just one regular length book.
April 18, 2020
Read all three books non stop . Thought the stories were too short or was I just devouring them too fast
Thought the 5 star rating was justified as was so absorbed any technical errors that may have been committed was not noticed. May after short break read all the series again.
Thought the 5 star rating was justified as was so absorbed any technical errors that may have been committed was not noticed. May after short break read all the series again.
January 15, 2021
Entertaining series!
Great story, I thoroughly enjoyed all three books. I just wish they were longer. I enjoyed reading about the different aircraft and their characteristics. The personal element was entertaining.
Great story, I thoroughly enjoyed all three books. I just wish they were longer. I enjoyed reading about the different aircraft and their characteristics. The personal element was entertaining.
May 13, 2022
The legend of White19
The 3rd and final SHORT story was as good as I hoped has me wanting more but satisfied with the end. I would have been happier had the stories been longer with more stories but was always wondering what happened when I had to put them down to
The 3rd and final SHORT story was as good as I hoped has me wanting more but satisfied with the end. I would have been happier had the stories been longer with more stories but was always wondering what happened when I had to put them down to
October 6, 2025
A gripping tale
My only regret is the story was over as I was totally engaged in the saga of White 19. Extremely well told and thoroughly captivating tale of Corsair training and. combat with realistic leadership challenges.
My only regret is the story was over as I was totally engaged in the saga of White 19. Extremely well told and thoroughly captivating tale of Corsair training and. combat with realistic leadership challenges.
February 1, 2020
White 19
Great read, the story line flows nicely. I would recommend this book to anyone. There is just enough romance in the book for the ladies to enjoy. Just saying
Great read, the story line flows nicely. I would recommend this book to anyone. There is just enough romance in the book for the ladies to enjoy. Just saying
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May 19, 2020World 2 navy action
A great story about world war 2 navy fighters plus I like the happy ending. Thank God for our navy.
A great story about world war 2 navy fighters plus I like the happy ending. Thank God for our navy.
June 25, 2020
Page turner
The author again has produced a great story that you will have difficulty putting down. This is a very good book and I think you will agree.
The author again has produced a great story that you will have difficulty putting down. This is a very good book and I think you will agree.
July 22, 2020
Very fast read. Holds your interest.
November 3, 2020
Final installment of the Watson Saga
November 18, 2020
Excellent read.
Should have been longer.
Should have been longer.
December 30, 2020
Excellent s tory
Well told tale of war 2 this read will bring a tear to your eye and make you smile great layout. Needs a little editing to clean it up read it will wheaton I inxist
Well told tale of war 2 this read will bring a tear to your eye and make you smile great layout. Needs a little editing to clean it up read it will wheaton I inxist
January 23, 2021
The end to an enjoyable story. Well done.
October 9, 2021
Great read
Good short story about one of the many men who fought for our country, and a happy ending too I enjoyed every page.
Good short story about one of the many men who fought for our country, and a happy ending too I enjoyed every page.
February 14, 2022
Corsair and honors
I found this engaging. Not too much technical stuff. Human growth and worries. Many battles and obstacles. Warm feelings at the end.
I found this engaging. Not too much technical stuff. Human growth and worries. Many battles and obstacles. Warm feelings at the end.
July 1, 2024
War
I enjoy ed reading this series of three books about a pilot in the USAAC Follow him as goes through war in the Pacific and other assignments hope you enjoy the series as well
I enjoy ed reading this series of three books about a pilot in the USAAC Follow him as goes through war in the Pacific and other assignments hope you enjoy the series as well
May 15, 2017
Awesome book!
Read in one sitting. I couldn't stop. Engrossing action and dangerous over-the-top heroic action. Following the career through his multiple stops was very interesting.
Read in one sitting. I couldn't stop. Engrossing action and dangerous over-the-top heroic action. Following the career through his multiple stops was very interesting.
April 10, 2016
An Incredible Journey
At the beginning of this book, the author stated that other than some of the names associated with the battles, this story was a work of fiction.
As fictitious, it very closely approximated the actual events that occurred in the battle for Okinawa.
There is no doubt in my mind why these men who fought and died in World War II are called The Greatest Generation.
At the beginning of this book, the author stated that other than some of the names associated with the battles, this story was a work of fiction.
As fictitious, it very closely approximated the actual events that occurred in the battle for Okinawa.
There is no doubt in my mind why these men who fought and died in World War II are called The Greatest Generation.
April 4, 2024
The conclusion of the Watson Saga. Being sent to shape up a sorry squadron on the Essex is a difficult but not insurmountable task. Carrier CAP operations soon run out of Japanese airplanes so on to ground strafing at which the Corsair excels. Some derring-do and several medals later, his brief career ends. Not bad for a reservist. Three quick but enjoyable YA books with a solid understanding of the equipment, training, and personnel essential to winning the air war in the Pacific
December 31, 2015
Same as the other, good short read
The three "stories" should be presented as one. All three were fast moving, exciting and enjoyable. Just need about three more chapters. No regrets at the reading, would read more of this writer's work.
The three "stories" should be presented as one. All three were fast moving, exciting and enjoyable. Just need about three more chapters. No regrets at the reading, would read more of this writer's work.
October 3, 2018
Amazing book.
Very good book. A must read for all WWII readers. Great job Roger Maxim keep it up. God Bless you.
Very good book. A must read for all WWII readers. Great job Roger Maxim keep it up. God Bless you.
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