Rare unit history of the 6th Aircraft Repair Unit (Floating) under WWII's formerly classified Project Ivory Soap. Compiled in 1993 by Sgt Maj Francis F. King, this booklet chronicles the unique mission of retrofitting Liberty ships to serve as floating repair hubs for B-29s in the Pacific.
"ARUF From Texas to Tokyo" features declassified operational logs, unit rosters, and historic crew photos capturing the journey from Texas to Tokyo. A vital resource for Pacific Theater historians and military aviation researchers, including official declassification stamps and detailed unit member names. This niche publication offers an intimate look at one of the war's most specialized maritime aviation missions.
Item condition: Good to Very Good. Vintage comb-bound booklet. The binding is fully intact. Interior pages are clean and legible with slight age-related toning. Minor scuffing on the clear plastic protective cover.
