Air -- Autographed Fighters of the Mighty Eighth Book

Books autographed on June 29, 1997 at Jay Hubbard Command Museum - El Toro Marine Corps Air Station.

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You seldom see this book on the market with autographs.

Fighters of the Mighty Eighth 1942-1945. Author: HESS, WILLIAM N. and, IVIE, THOMAS G.. Published by Motorbooks International, Osceola, WI 1990. 264 pages, very well illustrated, 4 color plates, cloth, dj, very good, 9 by 11-1/2 inches.

From the publisher: Fighters of the Mighty Eighth is the complete narrative history of Eighth Air Force fighter operations in WWII. Within is the story of the greatest fighter force ever to fly. From humble beginnings in 1942, VIII Fighter Command quickly developed the equipment and tactics that allowed them to decimate the Luftwaffe in the air and on the ground, dominating the air over Germany by mid 1944. Tables present lists of air and ground aces, jet victories, group victories and aces-in-a-day. Color plates show accurate nose and tail colors for each group and squadron. And more than 320 photos (many in color) show the pilots, planes, nose art and markings. Very Good Hard Cover Very Good.

Binding: Blue hardback cloth cover
Publisher: Motorbooks International, Osceola US
Date Published: 1990
ISBN: 0879384603
Description: Very Good: in very good condition with Very Good unclipped dustwrapper. 264pp: Colour and b/w illustrations throughout: 290mm x 230mm (11" x 9")
Special Attributes: with dust jacket

Book originally retailed for $39.95 and price label is still on front cover.