About
Pioneer of naval aviation who oversaw early ship-borne flights and participated in the pivotal carrier battles of WWII.
Before Fame
He was assigned in 1916 to conduct experiments involving the launching of planes from ship decks using catapults.
Trivia
He commanded the aircraft carrier, USS Hornet, during World War II. The Hornet participated in both the Doolittle Raid and the Battle of Midway.
Family Life
He was born in Hillsboro, Wisconsin, to Oscar A. Mitscher and Myrta V. Shear Mitscher.
Associated With
He participated in the 1942 Doolittle Raid, which was orchestrated by Jimmy Doolittle.
