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Presents biographical sketches of five American fighter pilots and aviation heroes of World War II. Includes descriptions of the types of aircraft, a glossary of aviation terms, and explanations of military ranks and command structure in the U.S. Air Force.
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Grade 7 Up A collective biography of five American flyers/tacticians of World War II whose careers stretched from the days of silk-covered biplanes to those of supersonic jets. The subjects include Claire Chennault, leader of the ``Flying Tigers''; Jimmy Doolittle, commander of the first air strike upon Japan; and Curtis LeMay, youngest four-star general since U.S. Grant. Sweeney's enthusiasm for and knowledge of aviation and military air power come through in his clear, lucid prose. Furthermore Sweeney successfully gets across to young readers the message that each of these men was highly-motivated, imaginative, persistent, and aware of the value of education. Much of today's Air Force philosophy regarding air warfare can be directly attributed to these far-seeing men. A bibliography and index are appended, along with a glossary and other useful addenda dealing with World War II. Illustrated with well-chosen contemporary black-and-white photographs. David A. Lindsey, Lakewood Junior/High School, Wash.
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Famous Aviators of World War II (First Books Series)
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Franklin Watts, New York, 1987
ISBN 10: 0531103021
ISBN 13: 9780531103029
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Franklin Watts, 1987 With (65432) Numberline. (A First Book) Juvenile Lit. By: James B. Sweeney, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Air Force (Retired), Photographs Courtesy Of: Smithsonian Institution. Biographical Sketches Of Five American Fighter Pilots And Aviation Heros Of World War Ii. Book Is Near Fine. White Boards With Illustration Of Aircraft And Photos Of Five Pilots Across Bottom. Blue Title. Blue Endsheets With 94 Clean, White, Tightly Bound Pages. Special Library Bound. B/W Photos Throughout. Book Is Unmarked, No Writing, No Stamps Or Stickers, Appears Never Read. Not An Ex-Library. Seller Inventory # 8005359
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Franklin Watts, New York, London, Toronto, Sydney, 1987
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ISBN 13: 9780531103029
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. A First Book. The book is in good condition with a sturdy hardcover binding. There is no dust jacket present, and the cover shows minor wear consistent with age. The pages are clean and free from inscriptions or library markings. Overall, this is a well-preserved copy suitable for collectors and readers alike. unknown (no dust jacket visible). Seller Inventory # A14-B1-GZZ-DRJ-0524