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TALES OF A WAR PILOT, Kirkland, Richard, Smitsonian, 1999, f/f, (as new), see scan, the author flew 103 missionsin P-38s & P-47s in New Guinea. In Korea, he flew 69 resue missions in a Sikorsky H-5 Helicopter, photos, 160 pgs. $15.00
TARGET BERLIN, Ethell & Price, Janes, 1981, f/f (as new), see scan, March 6, 1944, the first large scale bombing mission to Berlin from both sides, photos, 212 pages. $25.00
THEIRS IS THE GLORY - 12 SQUADRON S.A.A.F., McCreah, Widdecombe & Ogden, 1948, Very good condition (no marks, tight binding) with dust jacket (worn & chipped). see scan, No. 12 Squadron, So. African A.F. They flew Junkers Ju-60, Douglas Boston & Martin B-26 in the Mediterranean & Italy in WW II. Roll of Honour; Medals awarded, copies of paintings by Noel Dellow (a squadron pilot); many photos, 172 pages. $125.00
34th BOMBARDMENT GROUP- H 1941-45, Hatch, Garner, Turner, 1988, as new (embossed cover), see scan, Its inception in 1941 and moved to England in 1944. Converted from B-24's to B-17s in the Fall of 1944. After campaigns in France, bombed targets in Germany. photos, 128 pages. $49.00
THUNDER MOSTERS OVER EUROPE, Nolte, Reginald, Sunfower University, 1989, soft cover, as new, see scan. The 405th Fighter Group, P-47s, primarily ground support, Normandy to Germany, many photos, 160 pages. $35.00
313th TROOP CARRIER GROUP, 47th TROOP CARRIER SQUADRON, Inter-Collegiate Press, 1978, VG (Embossed cover), ex-library, see scan, Unit history C-47s & C-46s, North Africa, Sicily, Italy with the 9th AF in Northern Europe, photos, 565 pgs. $85.00
357th OVER EUR0PE, Olmstead, Merle, Phalanx, 1994, f/f (as new). see scan, The 357th (8th AF, P-51 unit) had 42 aces flying in Europe, 1944-45, photos, 159 pgs. $75.00
359th FIGHTER GROUP, Raines, Thomas, Editor, Battery Press, 1978, see scan, Fine condition (soft cover, as new). Reprint of the 1945 edition. 8th A.F., P-51 Group 1943-1945, photos, 68 pages. $25.00
A 367th COMBAT DIARY, Richardson, Allan, 306th BG Historic Assn., 1993, Fine condition (soft cover, comb bound), see scan, Based in England (1942-1945), this B-17 group was part of the 306th Bomb Group. The book is a day by day format, listing the missions, rosters & aircraft listings, 163 pgs. $35.00
367th FIGHTER GROUP IN WORLD WAR II, Moody, P.R., Sunflower University Press, 1979. Fine condition (comb bound), see scan, The 9th AF group trained on P-39s, converted to P-38s & early 1945 to P-47s. Their main action areas were France & Germany, photos, 70 pages. $48.50
374th TROOP CARRIER GROUP, Imparato, Edward, Col, Turner, 1998, f/f (as new), see scan, C-47 group assigned to 5th AF, they were prominent in New Guinea, the Philippines & helped move troups to Okinawa for the invasion of Japan in 1945, photos, 224 pgs. $18.00
387th BOMB GROUP (M), 559th BOMB SUADRON, Fallon, George, 1998, fine, spiral bound (as new),see scan, signed by one of their pilots, see scan, A Martin B-26 Group attached to the 8th AF, later to the 9th AF. Their targets were in Normandy, France & Germany. Includes their history & personnel. 222 pages. $75.00
THREE YEARS WITH THE 23rd FG, Office of the Historical Officer, photostat copy of the three years (July 1942 through May 1945) documentation of their activities. see photo, 23rd FG fought a guerrilla war against the Japanese, steadily moving pilots and aircraft from one remote air base in China to another to keep the enemy off balance. Because China could only be supplied by air from India, there were constant shortages of aircraft, fuel and ammunition with which to contend. The 23rd FG met these challenges head-on, and by the end of the war its pilots had compiled a score of 594 aerial victories and nearly 400 ground kills. The human cost was high, however – 126 pilots lost their lives in China while serving in the 23rd. 13 pages $3.00
TO RULE THE SKY, Jaques & Leet, B-L Enterprises, 1979, vg/vg (rubbed), see photo, #132 of Limited Edition signed by both authors, Presents 15 experiences of pilots who graduate in Class 41-G (Oct. 19441). They flew various aircraft including P-38, P-39, P-40, B-51, B-26, B-17, B-24, C-47 & LB-30, photos, 163 pgs. $21.00
TUCSON TO GROTTAGLIE (Books I & II), Turner, Damon, privately printed, 1985, f/f (as new), see scan, 449th BG, a B-24 group based in Grottaglie, Italy (15th AF) flew strategic & tactical missions. Book I is the group's history. Book II is personal experiences of crew members. photos 360 pages. $75.00
TYPHOON ATTACK, Franks, Norman, Kimber, 1984, f/f (as new), see scan, Over a period of time, the Typhoon's role changed from low level interceptor to fighter bomber. Many personal experiences of Typhoon pilots are cited, photos, 253 pgs. $15.50
TYPHOON TALE, Kyle, James, Biggar & Co, 1989, f/f (as new), see photo, author's autobiography, fighter and dive bomber; qualified flying instructor; instrument rating examiner; pilot/navigator instructor; air traffic control examiner, photos(some chipping), early days of the 8th A.F., combat stories, photos, 290 pgs. $20.00
WILD BLUE, Ambrose, Stephen, Simon & Schusster, 2001, f/f (as new), see scan, Individual happenings of B-24 crew members of the 741st BS, 455th BG , 15th AF, photos, 299 pgs. $12.50
WINGED PROMISES, Orange, Vincet, et al, RAF Benevolent Fund, 1996. f/f (as new), see scan, History of No. 14 Squadron RAF, 1915-1945. In WW I they operated the BE.2c & RE.8 in Palestine. In WW II, they flew Blenheims & Martin Marauders in the Mediterranean area, photos & maps, 310 pages. $12.00
WINGS OF COURAGE, Stovall, Jack, Global Press, 1991, fine, (soft cover, as new), see scan, signed by author, Follows the missions & crew of th B-26 Marauder (By-Golly) of the 598th Sqdn, 397th BG, 9th AF, photos, 200 pgs. $15.00
WW II AMERICAN WAR EAGLES 1937-1942, Bodie, Warren, Widewing, 2001, new, see photo, early WW II American aircraft photos (all color), 192 pgs. $10.00
YOXFORD BOYS, Olmsted, Merle, Aero, 1971, fine (soft cover, inked name), see photo, 357th FG on escort over Europe & Russia, photos & drawings, 103 pgs. $20.00

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