John Thach Death
John passed away on April 15, 1981 at the age of 75.
John Thach death quick facts:
When did John Thach die?
April 15, 1981How old was John Thach when died?
75
John Thach Birthday and Date of Death
John Thach was born on April 19, 1905 and died on April 15, 1981. John was 75 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: April 19, 1905
Date of Death: April 15, 1981
Age at Death: 75
John Thach - Biography
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. Thach developed the Thach Weave, a combat flight formation that could counter enemy fighters of superior performance, and later the big blue blanket, an aerial defense against Kamikaze attacks.
