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  • Pinky

  • The Story of North Dakota's First Aerial Combat Ace on Guadalcanal
  • By: Franklin Hook
  • Narrated by: Scott P. Delaney
  • Length: 4 hrs and 23 mins

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Pinky

By: Franklin Hook
Narrated by: Scott P. Delaney
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Summary

American history is full of heroes: individuals who went above and beyond to ensure the safety and freedom of others. In some cases, they paid the ultimate price.

This is the story of one such forgotten warrior, a World War II US Navy fighter pilot charged with defending Henderson Field, Guadalcanal, and other lands against Japanese air attacks with the Cactus Air Force.

He was Lieutenant Francis Register, also known as “Pinky”—and while he did not survive to speak of his actions during the war, this navy ace fought for his country to the point of exhaustion and beyond. His bravery earned him a Distinguished Flying Cross, two Air Medals, and a Purple Heart, the latter three awarded posthumously.

Fortunately for listeners, Lt. Register went against wartime regulations and kept a diary, documenting his daily life, fears, and frustrations while serving in the war. Along with interviews and surviving family members, this diary was used as one of the primary sources for this valuable look at a real American hero, affectionately penned by triple e-Lit award winning author William Franklin Hook, MD, author of Never Subdued and Desert Storm Diary.

©2014 William Franklin Hook (P)2016 William Franklin Hook
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  • Categories: History
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