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This page explains the instance in which Smokey Stover downed a Japanese fighter when the two planes suffered a midair collision. Smokey Stover's plane survived the collision and was able to return to...
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On October 15, 1942, while engaged with an enemy float plane in combat, Elisha "Smokey" Stover skillfully clipped the wing of the opposing plane with his own. This caused the Imperial Japanese plane...
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A letter from Elisha "Smokey" Stover to his family. This letter was written on August 5, 1942, while he was still aboard the USS Saratoga (CV-3).
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A letter from Admiral Chester Nimitz, the Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, awarding Smokey Stover the Distinguished Flying Cross. Stover was awarded the honor for his heroism and...
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Fighting Squadron Five's combat service above Guadalcanal earned them a congratulations from William Halsey, Commander of the United States South Pacific Force.
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This letter discusses Smokey Stover's travels around Thanksgiving of 1942.
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These daily notes were made by Elisha "Smokey" Stover and cover the first half of January 1943. The notes cover the time period in which Elisha "Smokey" Stover was first assigned to the USS Yorktown...
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In this letter Elisha "Smokey" Stover discusses the quickly approaching commissioning ceremony for the USS Yorktown (CV-10). Stover also discusses how he flew to Washington D.C. to deliver invitations...
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In this letter Elisha "Smokey" Stover discusses a trip to New York City that he took while on liberty. He also discusses photography.
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On May 18, 1943, Smokey Stover received a congratulatory memorandum from the USS Yorktown's Air Officer H. R. Dozier.
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In this letter Elisha "Smokey" Stover discusses life around the Norfolk naval base and a bet made in an attempt to get more liberty.
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In this letter Elisha "Smokey" Stover discusses taking another trip up to New York City while on liberty.
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In this letter Elisha "Smokey" Stover discusses the speed of mail delivery, war bonds, and mentions his new nickname.
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A page from a larger letter in which Smokey discusses his squadron and various American aircraft. Smokey goes on to talk about the flight characteristics of the Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat and the Vought...
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In this letter Elisha "Smokey" Stover discusses his family's plans for their farm, and he also describes what life is like attached to an aircraft carrier that is still in port.
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In this letter Elisha "Smokey" Stover discusses how he successfully rejoined a fighter squadron, and the process of getting ready to see combat again. Smokey also talks about his 7,000th carrier...
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Smokey Stover Discusses his living arrangements and the various rules set by the United States Navy regarding letter writing.
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In this letter Elisha "Smokey" Stover expresses his excitement over being back in a fighter squadron. Smokey asks his brother Benjamin how his service in the Atlantic theater is going, and Smokey...
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A letter from Elisha "Smokey" Stover to his brother Ben dated November 9, 1941.
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Letter from the Bureau of Naval Personnel informing Mrs. Raphaele Stover that as of September 28, 1945, there had been no change in Smokey Stover's status as being missing in action. Smokey Stover was...