How Long to Read Marine Fighter Pilot at the Jugular of the Solomons

How Long Does it Take to Read Marine Fighter Pilot at the Jugular of the Solomons?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 10 minutes to read Marine Fighter Pilot at the Jugular of the Solomons by Capt. Wallace B. Thomson

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Could an unobtrusive, skinny, bookish teacher who loves classical music and poetry become a fighter pilot in one of the bloodiest theaters of war our country has known? Could this modest self-described dreamer become the pilot of a Corsair F4U, the fastest plane built—equipped with six menacing, Browning .50 caliber machine guns, a primitive navigation system and a 16-cylinder engine so powerful that it could spin the plane over and crash if accelerated too fast? How far did Wally Thomson, the teacher, travel to become Captain Wallace B. Thomson the war hero of his hometown, Hackensack, New Jersey? In this memoir, Wally describes vivid wartime details that are often insightful, humorous or critical to a life or death decision. He also stands back to provide context for his role in the war effort, describing some of the most relevant battles preceding his arrival in the Pacific. And he reflects on some of the strategies, tactics, mistakes and successes of the Allies and the Japanese while he explains the tasks at hand—flying a powerful aircraft to carry out his missions, leading his men to attack the enemy and to survive to fly another day. Through his telling, we recognize the friendships, fears, romance, humor and the courage he witnessed in the Pacific. Wally’s is just one of the remarkable stories about the countless ordinary men and women who were asked to act in extraordinary ways during World War II. But each story is unique and each one deserves telling. This is Wally’s story—the story of Captain Wallace B. Thomson, a Marine Pilot at the Jugular of the Solomons.

How long is Marine Fighter Pilot at the Jugular of the Solomons?

Marine Fighter Pilot at the Jugular of the Solomons by Capt. Wallace B. Thomson is 186 pages long, and a total of 47,616 words.

This makes it 63% the length of the average book. It also has 58% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Marine Fighter Pilot at the Jugular of the Solomons Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 20 minutes to read Marine Fighter Pilot at the Jugular of the Solomons aloud.

What Reading Level is Marine Fighter Pilot at the Jugular of the Solomons?

Marine Fighter Pilot at the Jugular of the Solomons is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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