A MEMOIR OF MARINE AIR COMBAT AGAINST THE JAPANESE IN WORLD WAR II This is the thrilling saga of one of the most accomplished Marine Corps fighter pilots and squadron leaders of World War II. Marine fighter pilot "Pat" Weiland was one of the truly rare aviators--one who was there from start to finish, from Guadalcanal to Okinawa. From hordes of deadly Zeros to wave after wave of frightening kamikazes, Pat Weiland battled them all. But this is more than just the story of one man--it is also a tale of inspirational leadership ...
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A MEMOIR OF MARINE AIR COMBAT AGAINST THE JAPANESE IN WORLD WAR II This is the thrilling saga of one of the most accomplished Marine Corps fighter pilots and squadron leaders of World War II. Marine fighter pilot "Pat" Weiland was one of the truly rare aviators--one who was there from start to finish, from Guadalcanal to Okinawa. From hordes of deadly Zeros to wave after wave of frightening kamikazes, Pat Weiland battled them all. But this is more than just the story of one man--it is also a tale of inspirational leadership--of how Weiland was able to take the hard lessons learned over the steaming jungles of Guadalcanal and pass them on to the new pilots he would lead into battle.
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Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 0935553223. Book has small twist, otherwise nice copy; DJ has slight toning, very light edgewear; b/w photos; 245 pages.
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Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 0935553223. Signed by author on half title page and then inscribed and signed again on half title page. This book is from the library of a fellow Pacific Theater vet who was on the carrier Franklin with the author, and whose bookplate is on front endpaper. Hard cover published by Pacifica Press in 1997. Dark blue covers with gilt lettering on spine. Book and dust jacket are in very good condition. Also included is a signed photo and letter from the author to the prior owner, another signed photo and card, a newspaper article about the author, the obituary of the author, a photograph of the author at his family's home in South Dakota and an article about it, and some correspondence about Guadalcanal and the Grumman Wildcats. Large 8vo, 245 pages, 1.6 lb.; Large 8vo 9"-10" tall; 245 pages; Signed by Author.
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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!
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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!
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Very Good in Good jacket. 245pp. Blue boards, gilt golden lettering on spine, unclipped jacket. Text is clean on unmarked, uncreased pages. Hinges are secure, textblock is square with pointed corners. Signed by author on halftitle page. Slightest overall shelf/timewear, light jacket edgewear, front flap creasing.
