Distinguished Flying Cross Society [vol I]

Baumgardner, Randy (editor); MANY photos in b/w [Illustrator]

Published by Turner Pub co, 2000

About this Item

2000limited edition, Turner Publishing Co. (Paducah, Kentucky), 9 1/8 x 12 1/4 inches tall glossy white hardcover, no dust jacket (as issued), red and blue design and lettering to front cover and spine, copiously illustrated with black-and-white photographs, 136 pp. Prior owner materials on the Society laid in. Very slight soiling and rubbing to covers. Prior owner name to top margin of front free-endpaper. Otherwise, a near fine copy - clean, bright and unmarked. Note that this is a heavy and oversized book, so additional postage will be required for international or priority orders. ~M~ [3.0P] Documents the airmen who flew in aerial combat and were awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. The medal was established on July 2, 1926, and is currently awarded to any persons who, after April 6, 1917, distinguish themselves by single acts of heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. Both heroism and extraordinary achievement are entirely distinctive, involving operations that are not routine.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Distinguished Flying Cross Society [vol I]
• Publisher: Turner Pub co
• Publication Date: 2000
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good