Nick Tversky

Nick Tversky was a US Navy pilot from Brooklyn.

During the fight on the islands in support of the Marines, Nick's fighter took a flak hit which destroyed his engine, but lucky left him unscratched. He was able to bail out into the ocean. Only a few hours later, he met Oscar van der Kirk, and was taken aback by his sailboard. At first he wanted to get ashore but when that proved impossible, he was resigned to wait. His decision paid off when a few minutes later, he was rescued by a PBY, allowing him to return to the fight.