frederick blesse (11 résultats)

Mass Market Paperback. Etat : Fair. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Mass Market Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!

Mass Market Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!

Etat : Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

mass_market. Etat : Good. Used - Good: Book may have cosmetic defects (marks, wears, cuts, bends, crushes) on the cover, spine, pages or dust cover. All pages and cover are intact. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Item may be missing bundled media, access codes, and/or accessories.

Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Near Fine. First. very nice copy; inscribed by Blesse. Inscribed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. First Edition. Hardcover, 8vo. 178pp. No names or other markings. Nice d/j with small edgetears top and bottom edges., still, Fine in V.Good D.j in jacket protector.

Encuadernación de tapa blanda. Etat : Bien. From West Point through two wars and hundreds os combat missions, a flying ace tells it like it is. 210 páginas.

Etat : New. Satisfaction Guaranteed or your money back.

Hardcover. Etat : Very good. Etat de la jaquette : Very good. Jack Fellows (Cover illustration) (illustrateur). Presumed First Edition, First printing. [10], 178, [4] pages. Illustrations. DJ has slight wear and soiling. Signed by the author Boots Blesse (Fighter Ace) on fep with the additional signatures believed to be of Johnnie Johnson (the RAF Fighter Ace), Danny Browne (the American Fighter Ace who served with the Royal Canadian Air Force), von Lipsey (Marine Corps fighter pilot and Top Gun graduate), Walker M. Mahurin (Bud Mahurin--Fighter Ace) and Gabby Gabreski (Fighter Ace). A unique "aces full" collection of autographs. Frederick Corbin "Boots" Blesse (August 22, 1921 - October 31, 2012) was a United States Air Force major general and flying ace. He graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1945. He flew two combat tours during the Korean War, completing 67 missions in P-51s, 35 missions in F-80s and 121 missions in F-86s. During the second tour in F-86s, he was credited with shooting down nine MiG-15s and one La-9. At the time of his return to the U. S. in October 1952, he was America's leading jet ace. Blesse flew two combat tours during the Korean War; during the second tour, flying F-86 Sabres, he was officially credited with shooting down nine Soviet-made MiG-15s and one La-9. At the time of his return to the United States in October 1952, he was America's leading jet ace. During the Vietnam War, he served two further combat tours in Southeast Asia. His fighter tactics book, No Guts, No Glory, served as a standard training textbook for many years. His many awards and decorations include the Distinguished Service Medal, the Silver Star with two oak leaf clusters, the Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster and the Distinguished Flying Cross. He is the United States' sixth ranking jet ace.

Pas de couverture. Etat : Bon. Signed index card. + Photo (20x15 cm) Size : 10x15 cm. Certificate of Authenticity and lifetime guarantee. Signé par l'auteur.