Dive Bomber Down
James A. Nist lived an extraordinary life in his 24 years. Raised on a New Jersey farm, he graduated high school at 16 and earned both a bachelor''s degree from Rutgers University and a private pilot''s license. In 1942, he joined the Navy as an aviation cadet, earning his wings and an officer''s commission in the Naval Reserve. He became proficient in three of the Navy''s high-performance comb...
James A. Nist lived an extraordinary life in his 24 years. Raised on a New Jersey farm, he graduated high school at 16 and earned both a bachelor''s degree from Rutgers University and a private pilot''s license. In 1942, he joined the Navy as an aviation cadet, earning his wings and an officer''s commission in the Naval Reserve. He became proficient in three of the Navy''s high-performance comb...
