240 pp., b/w photos & illus., index. A triple Ace and POW in World War II, later a three star general--the aviation career of Gen. Johnson. An unusual copy as it carries the autographs of many of Hub Zemke's Wolfpack, 56th FG, 8th Air Force. Sgned by Gen. Johnson & 12 other pilots including: Robert Rankin, Walker Mahurin, Gabby Gabreski, Frank Klibbe,Robert S. Johnson, etc. Gabreski had 28 kills, Robert Johnson 27 kills. All these autographs appear on the f.f.e.p. Laid in loose is a small color photo of Robert Rankin holding this very book right after he autographed it. Color laminated hard cover book & d/w both in near fine cond.

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Title: Called To Command: A World War II Fighter Ace's Adventurous Journey
Publisher: Turner Publishing Co., Paducah, KY.
Publication Date: 1996
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1563113120
ISBN 13: 9781563113123
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Edition
Condition: Near Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
Signed: Signed by Subjects

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Describes Johnson's 33 years in the military, including P-47 Thunderbolt missions in WWII, 13 months in a German POW camp, and his eventual command of the 8th Air Force.

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