To Fly and Fight: Memoirs of a Triple Ace

Col. Clarence E. "Bud" Anderson; Joseph P. Hamelin

ISBN 10: 0692085831 / ISBN 13: 9780692085837

Published by Pacifica Military History, 2018

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As new. No wear or flaws. Pacifica Military History edition. Warmly inscribed and signed by Anderson on front endpaper. Dust jacket is not price clipped and is protected in an archival Brodart cover. Please see all pictures and message me with any questions. Customer satisfaction guaranteed. Will be shipped with care.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: To Fly and Fight: Memoirs of a Triple Ace
• Publisher: Pacifica Military History
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0692085831
• ISBN 13: 9780692085837
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: As New
• Dust Jacket Condition: As New
• Signed: Inscribed by Author(s)

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Synopsis

Bud Anderson is a flyer’s flyer. The Californian’s enduring love of flying began in the 1920s with the planes that flew over his fathers farm. In January 1942, he entered the Army Air Corps Aviation Cadet Program. Later after he received his wings and flew P-39s, he was chosen as one of the original flight leaders of the new 357th Fighter Group. Equipped with the new and deadly P-51 Mustang, the group shot down five enemy aircraft for each one it lost while escorting bombers to targets deep inside Germany. But the price was high. Half of its pilots were killed or imprisoned, including some of Buds closest friends. To Fly and Fight is about flying, plain and simple: the joys and dangers and the very special skills it demands. Touching, thoughtful, and dead honest, it is the story of a boy who grew up living his dream. Updated book has 40 new photos, 2 new forewords and additional information.