The World War II Career of Alex Vraciu. Boomhower. This biography examines the incredible World War II exploits of U.S. Navy 19-victory ace Alex Vraciu. You'll read about his experiences flying the F6F Hellcat, in which he shot down six Japanese dive-bombers in eight minutes on June 19, 1944; sank a large Japanese merchant ship with a well-placed bomb; was shot down over the Philippines in December, 1944; and more. You'll even read about the five weeks he spent fighting alongside Filipino guerillas! 170 pages, B&W photographs, 7"x 8¾", hardcover. #0010336