What was the name of the accomplished World War II naval ace who commanded squadron VF-80, retired from the U.S. Navy in 1959, and served with another legendary aviator born in 1905?
Albert O. Vorse Jr.: Albert Ogden "Scoop" Vorse Jr. was an accomplished World War II naval ace who participated in some of the most prominent actions of the Pacific Theater, including the Battle of the Coral Sea and the Guadalcanal Campaign. Albert O. Vorse Jr.:  Vorse served in early fighter squadrons with legendary figures like Butch O'Hare and Jimmy Thach. Albert O. Vorse Jr.:  Rising in rank throughout the war, he would act as Executive Officer and Operations Officer in different squadrons before being given command of his own squadron, VF-80, the eponymous "Vorse's Vipers". Albert O. Vorse Jr.:  Vorse ended the war as commander of Air Group 80 and ultimately achieved Rear Admiral status before his retirement from the U.S. Navy in 1959. John Thach: John Smith "Jimmy" Thach (April 19, 1905 – April 15, 1981) was a World War II naval aviator, air combat tactician, and United States Navy admiral.
Albert Ogden "Scoop" Vorse Jr.