Spencer Otha (63 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. Noted historian Theodore White called it the most dangerous, terrifying, barbarous aerial transport run in the world . . . the skyway to Hell. This is the story of the air war over the Himalaya Mountains, in World War I, when Japan and China were locked in a death struggle. China was completely cut off from the world, and the transport planes of the Allies flew day and night missions for three and one half years over the Himalayas to keep China supplied with the needs of war. This was called the Hump. Gen. Claire Chennault's Flying Tigers crossed the Hump to outgun the Japanese Zeros in some of the most spectacular air battles of World War I. More than one thousand airmen and six hundred transport planes were lost, flying air routes that were so dangerous they were called the aluminum trail. The B-29 Superfortress flew four-day missions across the Hump to bomb the Japanese mainland. The Hump was the epic of World War I in the air. This is a scholarly and historically accurate description of the development of air power in China, explaining the need for the Himalayan airlift and recording the important dates and events of the war over the Hump against Japan. Otha C. Spencer was a Hump pilot and recounts his own experiences and those of the men who flew the planes through the world's worst weather over the world's highest mountains. Dozens of photographs, most taken by Hump airmen, show the glory and tragedy of this great air war. This book will be an important addition to the libraries of the general reader as well as the military historian.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Second Printing. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Condition: acceptable. The item is very worn but is perfectly usable. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing age related spots and browning . May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Noted historian Theodore White called it the most dangerous, terrifying, barbarous aerial transport run in the world . . . the skyway to Hell. This is the story of the air war over the Himalaya Mountains, in World War I, when Japan and China were locked in a death struggle. China was completely cut off from the world, and the transport planes of the Allies flew day and night missions for three and one half years over the Himalayas to keep China supplied with the needs of war. This was called the Hump. Gen. Claire Chennault's Flying Tigers crossed the Hump to outgun the Japanese Zeros in some of the most spectacular air battles of World War I. More than one thousand airmen and six hundred transport planes were lost, flying air routes that were so dangerous they were called the aluminum trail. The B-29 Superfortress flew four-day missions across the Hump to bomb the Japanese mainland. The Hump was the epic of World War I in the air. This is a scholarly and historically accurate description of the development of air power in China, explaining the need for the Himalayan airlift and recording the important dates and events of the war over the Hump against Japan. Otha C. Spencer was a Hump pilot and recounts his own experiences and those of the men who flew the planes through the world's worst weather over the world's highest mountains. Dozens of photographs, most taken by Hump airmen, show the glory and tragedy of this great air war. This book will be an important addition to the libraries of the general reader as well as the military historian.…

Paperback. Condition: 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.

paperback. Condition: Fair. Second Printing. Cover has taped tear on top front at spine and corner wear. Spine uncreased. Two taped tears on first page. Text unmarked. Ships Next Business Day.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Inscription on first page. Minimal use or wear. A very nice clean copy.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. SOLID CLEAN BRIGHT AND UNMARKED THE STORY OF THE HUMP , AN AIR CORPS MISSION TO SUPPLY CHINA BY AIRLIFT OVER THE HIMALAYAS. PHOTOS (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Fine.

hardcover. Condition: 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.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Noted historian Theodore White called it "the most dangerous, terrifying, barbarous aerial transport run in the world . . . the skyway to Hell." This is the story of the air war over the Himalaya Mountains, in World War II, when Japan and China were locked in a death struggle. China was completely cut off from the world, and the transport planes of the Allies flew day and night missions for three and one half years over the Himalayas to keep China supplied with the needs of war. This was called the Hump. Gen. Claire Chennault's Flying Tigers crossed the Hump to outgun the Japanese Zeros in some of the most spectacular air battles of World War II. More than one thousand airmen and six hundred transport planes were lost, flying air routes that were so dangerous they were called the "aluminum trail." The B-29 Superfortress flew four-day missions across the Hump to bomb the Japanese mainland. The Hump was the epic of World War II in the air. This is a scholarly and historically accurate description of the development of air power in China, explaining the need for the Himalayan airlift and recording the important dates and events of the war over the Hump against Japan. Otha C. Spencer was a Hump pilot and recounts his own experiences and those of the men who flew the planes through the world's worst weather over the world's highest mountains. Dozens of photographs, most taken by Hump airmen, show the glory and tragedy of this great air war. This book will be an important addition to the libraries of the general reader as well as the military historian. Ex-Libris and is stamped as such. Solid binding. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Book.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Hardcover first edition in clean unchipped dust jacket provided with new clear removable mylar sleeve. Dark blue cloth boards with small silver airplane on cover, silver lettering on spine. No bumping or wear. Binding is tight and square, hinges are sound. Previous owner name and adress on front fixed endpaper; no other writing or marks. Illustrated throughout with black and white photographs. Clean dust jacket is unchipped, unclipped, no tears. The story of the air war over the Himalaya Mountains in World War II when Japan and China were locked in a death struggle.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Paperback. Condition: New. Noted historian Theodore White called it "the most dangerous, terrifying, barbarous aerial transport run in the world . . . the skyway to Hell." This is the story of the air war over the Himalaya Mountains, in World War II, when Japan and China were locked in a death struggle. China was completely cut off from the world, and the transport planes of the Allies flew day and night missions for three and one half years over the Himalayas to keep China supplied with the needs of war. This was called the Hump. Gen. Claire Chennault's Flying Tigers crossed the Hump to outgun the Japanese Zeros in some of the most spectacular air battles of World War II. More than one thousand airmen and six hundred transport planes were lost, flying air routes that were so dangerous they were called the "aluminum trail." The B-29 Superfortress flew four-day missions across the Hump to bomb the Japanese mainland. The Hump was the epic of World War II in the air. This is a scholarly and historically accurate description of the development of air power in China, explaining the need for the Himalayan airlift and recording the important dates and events of the war over the Hump against Japan.Otha C. Spencer was a Hump pilot and recounts his own experiences and those of the men who flew the planes through the world's worst weather over the world's highest mountains. Dozens of photographs, most taken by Hump airmen, show the glory and tragedy of this great air war. This book will be an important addition to the libraries of the general reader as well as the military historian.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Bright, tight and clean. A folk history of Commerce Texas and its people, volume two.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Flying the Hump. Book.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. dj: none. book: as new minus barest trace of shelf wear. unread trade pbak. Inscribed by Author(s).

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition. A fine, fresh, new HB in publisher's shrinkwrap, flawless yellow dust jacket.

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition. A fine, fresh, new HB in publisher's shrinkwrap, flawless yellow dust jacket.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Soft Cover. Condition: Good. First Edition. Cover is rubbed and lightly cocked with tape markings. Pgs.are clean & tight. Is signed by author on front end page and a personal inscription on a sticky note on front reverse. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Inscribed By Author.

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. Signed and inscribed by author on title page. Soft cover published by Texas A&M Univ. Press in 1994. Second printing. Book is in very good condition. 8vo, 217 pages, .9 lb.; Williams-Ford Texas A & M University Military History Series; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 217 pages; Signed by Author. …

Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. 2nd Printing. B&W Illustrations & Photographs; This is a trade paperback book. The book is in Near Fine condition and was issued without a dust jacket. The book and its contents are in clean, bright condition. The text pages are clean and bright. "The Hump was the name given by Allied pilots in the Second World War to the eastern end of the Himalayan Mountains over which they flew military transport aircraft from India to China to resupply the Chinese war effort of Chiang Kai-shek and the units of the United States Army Air Forces (AAF) based in China. Creating an airlift presented the AAF a considerable challenge in 1942: it had no units trained or equipped for moving cargo, and no airfields existed in the China Burma India Theater (CBI) for basing the large number of transports that would be needed. Flying over the Himalayas was extremely dangerous and made more difficult by a lack of reliable charts, an absence of radio navigation aids, and a dearth of information about the weather. " (from Wikipedia).…

Condition: New. 1994. Zweiter Druck. paperback. . . . . .

Condition: good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail.…

Condition: very_good. Fast Free Shipping â" Very Good condition book with a firm cover and clean pages. Shows normal use and some light wear or limited notes markings. A solid, nice copy to enjoy.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. This book is in excellent condition. The pages and cover are free of marks or damage. This book is signed by the Author, and Inscribed "To John- 10/24/92 - I hope you enjoy these flying stories- It's so good to see you again. Best Wishes, Otha. Signed by Author(s).…

Soft cover. Second edition. Illustrated. Important reference work. Very scarce in this condition. Fine copy. As new. 217 pps.

Texas A&M Univ. Press (1992). Photos, 9x6", cloth, 217 w/index, good in slightly worn, stained and soiled dw. FIRST EDITION.