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Thach (surname)
Thach is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: * John Thach (1905–1981), American World War II Naval Aviator, air combat tactician, and United States Navy admiral * Robert Thach (1866–1924), American golfer {{surname, Thach ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Thach
John Smith Thach (April 19, 1905 – April 15, 1981) was a World War II Naval Aviator, air combat tactician, and United States Navy admiral. Thach developed the Thach Weave, a combat flight formation which could counter enemy fighters of superior performance, and later the big blue blanket, an aerial defense against kamikaze attacks. Early career John S. Thach was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, on April 19, 1905. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1927 and spent two years serving in battleships, before becoming a Naval Aviator in early 1930. Thach spent the next decade serving as a test pilot and instructor and establishing a reputation as an expert in aerial gunnery. World War II In early 1940, Thach was placed in command of Fighting Squadron Three (VF-3). There he met a young ensign just out of flight school, Edward O'Hare, later a Medal of Honor recipient. Thach made O'Hare his wingman and taught him everything he knew. At the United States Navy fleet gunn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
