James Howard Roar Of The Tiger

HOWARD, James A.. ROAR OF THE TIGER: From Flying Tigers to Mustangs, A Fighter Ace's Memoir..
A "FLYING TIGER" and A.V.G. [American Volunteer Group] ace pilot's narrative of the his life and times in China and later in the European theater. He isonly one of two pilots who was given the highest military medal, the Congressional Medal of Honor. It was given for his single-handed attack on 36 German fighters to protect a bomber force. * Jim Howard earned his wings as a Navy pilot in 1939 and in 1941 he joined Claire Chennault's A.V.G. [American Volunteer Group] in China then later known as the "FLYING TIGERS." This is an excellent autobiographical primary resource. covering his flying experiences against the Japanese over Burma and China during the early phase of World War II. * "FLYING TIGER" ACE AND MEDAL OF HONOR WINNER: Battling the Japanese, Howard earned 6+1/2 Japanese kills. He then became squadron commander in the new Ninth Air Force in Europe. Armed with a new P-51, Howard became a legend as he won the Congressional Medal of Honor. * Color scans can be sent by email. Images displayed may not be the actual copy in stock for sale at any given time; if you want to see the exact image of the book or edition in stock, please request this by email and an image will be returned to you by attachment. * * * BUY WITH * * * * SHIPPING: WE SHIP WORLD WIDE * * * * * The shipping costs displayed for our books on ZVAB are ONLY AN ESTIMATE !!! * ACTUAL costs are based book weight, destination and value. * We will inform you of shipping costs and options once you select the book. **FOREIGN: We usually ship by registered/insured airmail to customers abroad. **DOMESTIC: We ship to USA customers by UPS/FEDEX or U.S. MAIL, appropriate insurance/registry and signature required will appply. ***** Please inquire if you have any questions regarding shipping or payments .

New York [1991] Orion. Red cloth over boards, 310p.,crisp, dj. in mylar protector, index, photos, 16 x 23 cm. With the author's bookplate shows him in P-40 Tomahawk. FIRST EDITION ** THE AUTHOR'S SIGNED COPY WITH HIS PICTORIAL BOOK PLATE **

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HOWARD, James A.. ROAR OF THE TIGER: From Flying Tigers to Mustangs, A Fighter Ace's Memoir..
A "FLYING TIGER" and A.V.G. [American Volunteer Group] ace pilot's narrative of the his life and times in China and later in the European theater. He isonly one of two pilots who was given the highest military medal, the Congressional Medal of Honor. It was given for his single-handed attack on 36 German fighters to protect a bomber force. * Jim Howard earned his wings as a Navy pilot in 1939 and in 1941 he joined Claire Chennault's A.V.G. [American Volunteer Group] in China then later known as the "FLYING TIGERS." This is an excellent autobiographical primary resource. covering his flying experiences against the Japanese over Burma and China during the early phase of World War II. * "FLYING TIGER" ACE AND MEDAL OF HONOR WINNER: Battling the Japanese, Howard earned 6+1/2 Japanese kills. He then became squadron commander in the new Ninth Air Force in Europe. Armed with a new P-51, Howard became a legend as he won the Congressional Medal of Honor. * Color scans can be sent by email. Images displayed may not be the actual copy in stock for sale at any given time; if you want to see the exact image of the book or edition in stock, please request this by email and an image will be returned to you by attachment. * * * BUY WITH * * * * SHIPPING: WE SHIP WORLD WIDE * * * * * The shipping costs displayed for our books on ZVAB are ONLY AN ESTIMATE !!! * ACTUAL costs are based book weight, destination and value. * We will inform you of shipping costs and options once you select the book. **FOREIGN: We usually ship by registered/insured airmail to customers abroad. **DOMESTIC: We ship to USA customers by UPS/FEDEX or U.S. MAIL, appropriate insurance/registry and signature required will appply. ***** Please inquire if you have any questions regarding shipping or payments .

New York 1991, Orion. Grey cloth over boards, 310p., index, dust jacket taped down, sticker pulled off title paged, else a very clean ex-library copy, top edge stamped, "as is," 23 b.w. photos, crisp dj. in mylar protector. FIRST EDITION

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Howard, James H. Roar of the Tiger - From Flying Tigers to Mustangs - A Fighter Ace's Memoir, New York : Orion Books, 1991 ; fester Einband / hard cover ISBN: 0-517-57323-7

310 S., einige sw-Fotos auf Tafeln, HLn. mit OU, 23,5 cm

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