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First Blue is the remarkable story of a true hero of American Aviation. Roy Marlin Butch Voris is a World War II ace and the only man to command the Blue Angels twice. As a pilot, Butch is unquestionably in the same class as more recognized aviator heroes such as Chuck Yeager and Pappy Boyington. While his World War II experience alone could comprise a book, Butch may be best known for his efforts in the creation of the naval air demonstration team, the Blue Angels. He dedicated his life to his work, and here, finally, is the remarkable untold account of this true American aviation pioneer and hero: a man whose life had unparalleled influence on naval aviation and whose legacy continues to inspire millions of Americans each year.Wilcox, Robert is the author of 'First Blue The Story of World War II Ace Butch Voris And the Creation of the Blue Angels', published 2006 under ISBN 9780312322502 and ISBN 031232250X.
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