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(B-027171) Olds, Robert. Helldiver Squadron: The Story of Carrier Bombing Squadron 17 with Task Force 58. New York: Dodd, Mead & Company, 1944. 1st Edition. Hardcover. 8vo. 225 pages. Near Fine in Fair DJ. B&W Photographs. Inscribed by the author to his old friend Earl Lovell on front endpaper. DJ spine faded and foxed, edgeworn with small chips and has some large tears repaired with archival tape on the front panel . The story of famed Task Force 58's pile-driver assaults on Japanese strongholds in the Central Pacific. Dramatic and detailed account of life aboard a famous combat carrier.