Powell Robert Punchy (3 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket as Issued. 1st Edition. pp. iv, 1-373, [1]. 4to, (10 3/4" tall). Illustrated. Inscribed on the front free end paper to an individual by first name and signed Bob 'Punchy' Powell. No other names or marks in the book. Book is protected in mylar. Book is in excellent condition, square, tight, like new. Robert "Punchy" Powell was a WWII Veteran Fighter Pilot in the 352nd Fighter Group. He flew 87 mission in the P-47 Thunderbolt and P-51 Mustang. This is a scarce signed copy. Signed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Hardcover. 4to. Published by Fine Books Publishing Company, Charlotte, North Carolina. 2000. 292 pgs. Signed by Robert "Punchy" Powell on the front pastedown. Bound in illustrated paper covered boards with titles present to the spine and front board. Boards have light shelf-wear present to the extremities. No ownership marks present. Text is clean and free of marks. Binding tight and solid. Stories and statistics, including over 1,000 photographs, 16 pages of colour photos & Complete statistical data including all victories in chronological order with date, time, pilot, aircraft numbers, ground crew and nose-art name of aircraft. The 352d Fighter Group was activated at Mitchel Field, New York on 1 October 1942, and quickly moved to Bradley Field, Connecticut to begin organization. The group was equipped with the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt fighter. The initial squadrons to be assigned were the 21st and 34th Fighter Squadrons (under the command of 1st Lt John C. Meyer) and the newly activated 328th. On 18 May 1943 the assignment of the 21st and 34th Squadrons was retroactively revoked and they were replaced by the 486th and 487th Fighter Squadrons effective 1 October 1942. EB; 8vo 8" - 9" tall.…

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Book is high gloss blue paper over boards with gilt lettering and planes illustrated on the front cover. Book is inscribed "Blue Skies Steve; Bob Punchy Powell, 328th Squad." Book is clean Inside & Out. Illustrated endpapers. A commemorative History. Book is Dedicated to Major George E. Preddy, Jr. This is a Rare and Scarce Copy of this book. Shipping weight is 4 POUNDS. Signed by Author(s).…