Wade McClusky was flying 19,000 feet above the Pacific Ocean, peering through binoculars as he led two groups of dive bombers.They were searching for the Japanese naval fleet.

C. Wade McClusky Jr. faced a tough decision on June 4, 1942: turn his low-on-fuel U.S. Navy air squadron around or keep searching for the Japanese fleet headed for Midway. He decided to go on and ...

An overdue tribute will be paid to C. Wade McClusky Jr., the Buffalo native credited with playing an instrumental role in helping win World War II's pivotal Battle of Midway. Philip M. McClusky ...

Japan is significantly bolstering its naval power projection capabilities by converting its two Izumo-class helicopter ...

C. Wade McClusky Jr. faced a tough decision on June 4, 1942: turn his low-on-fuel U.S. Navy air squadron around or keep searching for the Japanese fleet headed for Midway. He decided to go on and ...

In this circa 1943 photo provided by the U.S. Navy, C. Wade McClusky Jr. poses for an official portrait. McClusky made one of the most fateful decisions of World War II, yet his actions during a ...

Rear Admiral C. Wade McClusky played a pivotal role in this victory, changing the course of history. Clarence Wade McClusky was born and raised in Buffalo.

C. Wade McClusky Jr. faced a tough decision on June 4, 1942: turn his low-on-fuel U.S. Navy air squadron around or keep searching for the Japanese fleet headed for Midway.

ALBANY, N.Y. — C. Wade McClusky Jr. faced a tough decision on June 4, 1942: turn his low-on-fuel Navy air squadron around or keep searching for the Japanese fleet headed for Midway. He decided ...

In this circa 1943 photo provided by the U.S. Navy, C. Wade McClusky Jr. poses for an official portrait. McClusky made one of the most fateful decisions of World War II, yet his actions during a ...

ALBANY, N.Y. >> C. Wade McClusky Jr. faced a tough decision on June 4, 1942: turn his low-on-fuel U.S. Navy air squadron around or keep searching for the Japanese fleet headed for Midway. He ...

ALBANY, N.Y. – C. Wade McClusky Jr. faced a tough decision on June 4, 1942: turn his low-on-fuel U.S. Navy air squadron around or keep searching for the Japanese fleet headed for Midway. He ...