william tunner (9 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hard. Zustand: Very Good. Inventory ID 658064. Trade Paperback 340 pages. Condition Very Good Issued with NO Dust Jacket. Anniversary Reprint edition 1998. Attractive illustrated wraps showcases this Clean, tight, square copy with no marks, highlights or bookplates. Book Well kept and carefully stored in unread condition. Slight shelf wear. Bumped corners. The usual curling to paper covers. Not an ex-library, book club or remainder copy.Over the Hump: Berlin Airlift 50th Anniversary Commemorative Edition by Lieutenant General William H. Tunner offers a firsthand account of some of the most significant airlift operations in military history. Tunner, a pioneering figure in military aviation logistics, recounts his experiences orchestrating complex air transport missions during World War II and the early Cold War.The book provides insights into the challenges of establishing and managing large-scale airlift operations, highlighting the strategic importance of air mobility in modern warfare.This book is a classic in the annals of air power history. William Tunner was a master of airlift operations at a time when the airplane itself was transitioning from the pre-modern into the modern era. His work encompassed airlift operations form the era of the Douglas C-47 and C-54, both of which launched major technological revolutions that dramatically affected subsequent aviation.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. 1st Edition. The cover has blue cloth. The sub-title on the DJ is "The Story of General William H. Tunner, the Man WHo Moved Anything, Anywhere, Anytime". Nine chapters; a section of b/w photos; index. DJ: The top edge has three closed tears, up to 5/8 in., a linear 3/8 in. chip, and crease lines. There are scattered, small, spots of color loss from shelf wear rubbing. The back flap's fold has darkened. Scans e-mailed upon request.

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: Very Good. Very Good condition. (Military Airlift, United States Air Force) A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

Zustand: Good. Good condition. (Military History, Air Force, United States History) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.

Softcover. Zustand: very good condition. This booklet is a reprint of the chapter entitled "Berlin Airlift" from Over the Hump, Lieutenant General William H. Tunner's autobiography. It has been produced in booklet form by special permission of the Office of Air Force History in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift. - As General Tunner so vividly recounts, the Berlin Airlift riveted world attention on post-war Europe and the escalating tension between the Soviet Union and its former allies. Applying many of the lessons learned from flying supply operations over the "Hump" from India to China during World War II, General Tunner fine-tuned the efficiency and effectiveness of the airlift to such an extent that it surpassed even his own optimistic expectations. At the peak of the airlift, during the famous "Easter Parade" of 15-16 April 1949, an aircraft landed at one of Berlin's three airfields every 62 seconds. Airlift crews made 1,398 flights, delivering 12,941 tons in a single 24-hour period, with no accidents or injuries. - In retrospect, the Berlin Airlift accomplished much more than the delivery of humanitarian assistance. Politically, it galvanized American commitment to European freedom, stability, and security. Tactically, it demonstrated the ability to use air power to further national policy by peaceful means. Logistically, it helped define the requirements for new generations of larger, more powerful Air Force transport aircraft. - General Tunner's contributions as commander of the Berlin Airlift, and later as commander in chief of United States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) from July 1953 to July 1957, earned him a place of honor in USAFE history. We are proud to remember his selfless service and to publish this excerpt from his personal memoirs as part of this 50th anniversary celebration. 80 p. two photos.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. THERE ARE NO TARIFFS OR CUSTOMS DUTIES ON BOOKS. This book is a classic in the annals of air power history. William Tunner was a master of airlift operations at a time when the airplane itself was transitioning from the pre-modern into the modern era. His work encompassed airlift operations from the era of the Douglas C-47 and C-54, both of which launched major technological revolutions that dramatically affected subsequent aviation, through the gestation stage of the modern jet airlifter. Today, the C-17 Globemaster III airlifters that respond to Americaâ??s needs for prompt and decisive airlift to the crisis points around the globe fly in the wake of the airman of the Military Air Transport Service and its predecessors that met the challenges of the Second World War and defeated Soviet intransigence during the Berlin blockade of 1948-1949. That history offers both lessons and confidence to decision-makers and, in particular, to the men and women of the United States Air Force today as they project power, influence, and presence around the globe. Good condition. Cover showing signs of wear. Some pencil underlining in text.

Zustand: good, ex-lib. First Edition. First? Printing. 24 cm, 340, illus., usual library markings, boards stained and faded in places, part of DJ pasted to flyleaf. The author served for many years in the old Air Transport Command, as commander of MATS in 1958-1960, and as commander of the three greatest airlifts in history--the Hump, Berlin, and Korea.