Volume One of the Pacific War Series, “Transport Pilot” is an adventure story of a U.S. Marine Corps aviator during the 1930s and the outbreak of World War II. It is historical fiction that takes some liberty with events, places, and people. The characters are primarily fictitious. The author has attempted to portray real persons in the story accurately. The buildup to WW II and the early Pacific War campaign against Japan provides the background to dramatize the training, courage, and leadership of a Marine pilot and his crew. Many of the tactical situations, weapons, and communications are products of the author’s imagination. The story includes the sixteen-day battle for Wake Island in December 1941. It is a tribute to the brave Marines, Navy, Army, and civilian personnel who withstood repeated bombing attacks from Japanese forces. The courageous Marine defense force under the astute leadership of Major James P.S. Devereux, USMC, and Commander Winfield S. Cunningham, USN, fought fiercely with every weapon they had. They exacted a high price in Japanese ships, planes, and casualties before surrendering on 23 December. “Remember Wake” became a unifying catchphrase for the United States and our military during a grim series of setbacks in early 1942. Beta reviewers have warned that readers may not be familiar with Navy and Marine Corps terms and slang. A glossary follows to decipher the military jargon. Twenty-four-hour military time is often used. For example, 0630 is 6:30 a.m., 1000 is 10:00 a.m., 1200 is noon, 1500 is 3:00 p.m., 1800 is 6:00 p.m., 2100 is 9:00 p.m., and 2400 is midnight. Chapter headings provide date and location information to help the reader follow the story’s flow and sequence. Readers will hopefully find themselves learning about naval flight training in the 1930s, the outbreak of World War II, the battle for Wake Island, and Naval aviation - its ups and downs. This Second Edition has several changes and corrections – plus a few new pictures. Please enjoy.