Description
In the early months of World War II, many ships and stations of our Navy had no chaplain officially assigned. Chiefly, through the efforts of the unique Christian organization called “The Navigators”, when the need for a Christian preacher was obvious, some “Navigator” trained man would step forward and fill the bill. These men and their associates were dedicated, fearless, top-notch fighting men, who loved and trusted the Lord Jesus Christ. Such a one was Machinist Mate first class, LaVerne E. Tift aboard the heavy cruiser USS Minneapolis, operating with the Pacific Fleet out of Pearl Harbor. He was the “spark-plug” and acting teacher of our Bible study and prayer groups. Since leaving the Navy in 1945 he has become a Minister of the Gospel, serving various churches in California. He and his wife Grace reside in Fresno, California…. In this book, “Valiant In Flight” by Chief Machinist Mate LaVerne Tift, you will read for the first time of prayer and resulting events which made a difference between success and failure of our mission. “Valiant In Flight” will make a significant contribution to the history of World War II. It is fascinating reading to me and I am sure it will be to you. — Excerpts from book’s Preface by DeWitt C. McIver, Jr.
