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Vintage 3-book collection of WWII aviation history, all published by Doubleday and issued as Book Club Editions with their original laminated dust jackets.
All three books are extensively illustrated with historical black-and-white photographs, including wartime aircraft, pilots and aircrews, combat operations, and other period imagery.
Included:
• Flying Fortress: The Illustrated Biography of the B-17s and the Men Who Flew Them — Edward Jablonski, 1965
A detailed history of the legendary Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress and the men who flew it during World War II.
• Airwar: Terror From the Sky / Tragic Victories — Edward Jablonski, 1971
Volume 1 of Jablonski’s history of WWII aerial warfare, covering aircraft, aircrews, campaigns, and major combat operations.
• P-47 Thunderbolt at War — William N. Hess, 1976
A detailed history of the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt and its combat service during World War II.
Condition:
Good vintage condition overall with clean, intact pages. Original dust jackets show light age and shelf wear. Some old tape/tape residue is present, as pictured. The spine of P-47 and Flying Fortress has lightly split but remains intact. Very light stains on outer pages while inner pages remain clean and photographs are excellent. Please see photos for additional condition details. All noted imperfections have been pictured.
The books are table book size and display beautifully.
Sold together as a 3-book lot.
All books are carefully packaged and shipped quickly. Please message me for any further details or questions! 😊
