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Signed 4-Star Admiral John Henry Thomas WWII Navy Aviator & War Hero Album Cut. Guaranteed to pass any 3rd party authentication process such as JSA or PSA.


John Henry Towers CBE (January 30, 1885 April 30, 1955) was a highly decorated United States Navy four-star admiral and pioneer naval aviator.


He made important contributions to the technical and organizational development ofnaval aviationfrom its beginnings, eventually serving as Chief of theBureau of Aeronautics(19391942). He commanded carrier task forces during World War II, and retired in December 1947. He and Marc Mitscherwere the only early Naval Aviation pioneers to survive the hazards of early flight to remain with naval aviation throughout their careers.


Promoted to vice admiral on 6 October 1942, Towers became Commander, Air Force, Pacific Fleet. From this billet, he supervised the development, organization, training, and supply of the Fleet's growing aviation capability, and helped develop the strategy

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