Mustangs & Unicorns: A History of the 359th Fighter Group

Jack H Smith

ISBN 10: 1575100290 / ISBN 13: 9781575100296

Published by Pictorial Histories Publishing Co, Missoula, MT, 1997

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Mustangs & Unicorns: A History of the 359th Fighter Group by Jack H Smith. Published by Pictorial Histories Publishing Co, Missoula, MT, 1997. 1st Signed Edition. Paperback. Size 4to (up to 12'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine. 248 Pgs. ISBN 1575100290. LCCN 97-68918. 1st Edition. Inside front cover is pasted the mailing address label of Capt John H Oliphint, pilot in 369th FS, signed gift dedication to original owner by Oliphint, and glued in typed list of pages Capt Oliphint is mentioned in the text of book. Capt Oliphint was a pilot from April, 1943 to June 8, 1944, shot down, captured and escaped. Later returned to England. First mention by the author of Capt Oliphint is in the acknowledgements: ''For a deep look into a warriors soul I thank John H Oliphint, a man I respectfully call The Predator.'' Book is illustrated with black and white photographs. Description text copyright 2007 BooksForComfort. Item ID 13499. Bookseller Inventory # 13499

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Title: Mustangs & Unicorns: A History of the 359th ...

Publisher: Pictorial Histories Publishing Co, Missoula, MT

Publication Date: 1997

Binding: Paperback

Book Condition:Very Good

Edition: 1st edition.

Book Type: book

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Synopsis:

A History of the 359th FG. The 359th ranked high as train killers, a very dangerous job. Likewise, the unit excelled at destroying aircraft on the ground - ground targets are extremely dangerous for fighter pilots.