jacob fred james doolittle (3 risultati)

Hard cover. Condizione: Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. First edition. The dustjacket is edgeworn with some short tears. With much on his time in World War II; photos throughout. Inscribed "To Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Amick It is our hope, Patty & Arthur that their are a few items in this little effort of ours, which will bring back memories of those happy bygone days. Fred & Evelyn Fred E. Jacob Major AUS-AF Ret 9/11/81". Fred E. Jacob was a barnstorming pioneer pilot who started the United Flying Octogenarians (UFO) organization. Born in St. Johns, Mich., and educated at the University of Michigan, Jacob started flying in the 1920s. He later wrote a book about his adventures over the decades called ?Takeoffs and Touchdowns.? He served as a captain in the Army Air Corps during World War II, ferrying B-17s and B-24s to England and commanding the 310th Ferrying Squadron under his longtime friend Gen. Jimmy Doolittle. Jacob, who had lived in Glendale since 1933, operated Jacob Equipment Co., which installed refrigeration and shelving in supermarkets. He was adept at photography as well as flying, and photographed many U.S. presidents. Signed by Author.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. 1st Edition. Xiv, 301 Pp. Fine In Fine Dj, With Generic Inscription By The Author, A Card With A Quotation Taped Below, And The Author's Flyer For The Book. Signed by Author(s).

Condizione: As New. Condizione sovraccoperta: As New. Hbk 302pp INSCRIBED by the author on front endpaper, an excellent clean tight and unmarked text in fine, unclipped and sleeve-protected dj, as new.