Daniel Ford / FLYING TIGERS CLAIRE CHENNAULT AND THE AMERICAN VOLUNTEER 1st 1991

Description: FLYING TIGERS : CLAIRE CHENNAULT AND THE AMERICAN VOLUNTEER GROUP; Smithsonian History of Aviation Series Author: Ford, Daniel Title: FLYING TIGERS : CLAIRE CHENNAULT AND THE AMERICAN VOLUNTEER GROUP; Smithsonian History of Aviation Series Publication: Washington DC: Smithsonian Institution Press, 1991 Edition: First Edition Description: Hardcover. Washington, DC: Smithsonian Institution Press, 1991. First edition. 9 1/4 x 6 1/4 inches: pp. xiv, 450. Purple photographic dust jacket with red black and white type. Red cloth over gray boards with gold gilt type. Includes index. Dust jacket in Brodart wraps. Light foxing to all page edges. Text is unmarked. Binding crisp, tight. Very Good / Near Fine. The author "portrays the Flying Tigers in a new and acurate light. Reviewing the personal papers of Claire Chennault andhis men, as well as Japanese, British, and American records, Ford scours the myth to revealthe still-awesome truth about the 'only Western fighting force that gave better than they got from the triumphant Japanese.' Vastly outnumbered, the Tigers nonetheless destroyed more than one hundred Japanese planes while losing only fourteen of their own pilots on combat missions..." (front flap notes. Seller ID: 317 Subject: World War II Blackwood Bookhouse Housing over 30 years of bookselling experience within its virtual walls, Blackwood Bookhouse is a purveyor of quality used and rare books, committed to bringing you the finest products in tandem with superior customer service. Terms All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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