<DIV><i>Pacific Air</i> tells the exhilarating, inspiring story of a generation of young naval aviators who, despite initial disastrous defeats, would ultimately vanquish a superior Japanese air force and fleet in the Pacific. From the dual perspectives of dauntless young combat pilots and the inventive aeronautical engineers who perfected their aircraft, <i>Pacific Air</i> brings an important yet underappreciated chapter of World War II vividly to life.</DIV>