ISBN: 9781591148647 - believed to be alive (bluejacket books) (9 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. ? Uncompromising account of life as a POW during the Korean War ?Written by the first Navy helicopter pilot to be shot down and taken prisoner in the history of aviation On 31 March 1951 a young Navy helicopter pilot, Lt. John W. Thornton, volunteered for a dangerous mission to rescue a key intelligence unit trapped on a high ridge behind enemy lines in Korea. Although he wrecked his craft in the operation, he immediately directed other helicopters to the scene to evacuate the marooned personnel. His resourcefulness and bravery? he gallantly refused to be rescued himself, despite rapidly advancing enemy forces ? won him the Navy Cross. This first-hand account of his exploits that day and during the following three years he spent in captivity tell of courage, cruelty and compassion. His descriptions of combat are chilling, and his account of brainwashing is revealing and not without humour. The book earned high acclaim on first publication in 1981; now back in print after twenty-three years it promises to attract new generations wanting to learn about the Korean War and its often overlooked heroes.…

Paperback. Zustand: As New. No Jacket. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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

Zustand: Very Good. Signed Copy First edition copy. . Signed by author on title page. Owner's name on half title page.

Paperback. Zustand: Like New. FIRST THUS. First Edition Thus, First Printing. Not price-clipped. Published by Naval Institute Press, 1981. Octavo. Paperback. Book is like new. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Paperback in very good condition, with no notable faults. Text is clear on clean, sound pages. Bluejacket Books series. TS. Used.

Zustand: Very Good. New/unused condition with small scuffs and scratches to the cover. The content is in new condition.

Zustand: Very Good. Some outer edges have minor scuffs. Cover has light scratches. Textblock has marks. Reading content is in like new condition. Despatched within 24 hours.

Paperback. Zustand: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.