lear william p jr (5 risultati)

Hard Cover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. B&w photographs (illustratore). First Printing. 475pp [stress line diagonally across top corner of cover beneath dj, but cover solid] ---- Bookplate dated September 2001 mounted and signed by author on front free endpaper; Origin of *Sin Boldly* mounted inside front cover ---- Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Signed by Author.

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. Photos (illustratore). 1st. Binding and dustjacket nearly as new - minor shelfwear to dj. Some writing (notes?) on last blank page in back of book. 475 pages with index. Son of Lear Jet creator William P. Lear Sr. writes his memoir - a tale of life-long risks as an aviator and daredevil. Author still holds record as youngest (age 17) to have flown the famous Lockheed P-38 Fighter. Story includes military heroics, a mid-air collision, and an incredible bailout, tales of the development of the Learjet, and undercover assignments on behalf of his country. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall Language: ENG.

Cloth. Condizione: Very Good+. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First Edition, First Printing. The author of this book is the son of Lear Jet creator William P. Lear, Sr., and here presents his amazing life story. Bill's memoir is an incredible tale of life-long risks as an aviator and daredevil in air racing. He still holds the record as the youngest (age 17) to have flown the famous World War II Lockheed P-38 Fighter. His story includes military heroics, tales of the development of the Learjet, and dangerous undercover assignments on behalf of his country. The book contains photographs, illustrations, footnotes, and an index. This copy is clean and solid.

Hardcover. b/w photos (illustratore). 1st ltd ed. FINE book, AS NEW DJ. Glued in slip: "FLY FAST Autographed Edition 86 of 500 copies", then signed "Wm. P. Lear, jr". Book itself also AS NEW BUT FOR inked "RM 12/00" and his embossed stamp. Else flawless, book & DJ. FINE book, AS NEW DJ(in Brodart). SIGNED by Lear.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. First Edition. 36 pages. Features: Cover photo of a Sikorsky Flying Dreadnaught afloat; Pratt & Whitney ad inside front cover features photo of the XPBS-1 Flying Dreadnaught, the world's largest aircraft in its category - Sikorsky's answer to Uncle Sam's demand for unsurpassed patrol bomber performance; Wonderful full-page photo portrait of Pan American Airways' "Bermuda Clipper" afloat at Baltimore Municipal Airport - after the first successful commercial flight from the British Island; Enjoyment of Vigorous Leadership; Flying Clubs Ninth Annual Meeting; Douglas DC-4 Nears Completion - article with photos; Full-page Stinson ad shows Mr. Hugh Brewster and Mr. G.K. 'Gath' Edward; Ninety-Two Loops in a Sailplane - as told by Don C. Stevens; The Value of the Radio Direction Finder, by William P. Lear; Aeronca full-page photo ad features Charlie Lloyd, W.M. Alexander, and Dave Bell of the Toronto Flying Club - standing with their new Model "K" Aeronca; Cabin Wacos for 1938 - article with photos; Photo of a car being lowered into a Junkers G-31 in New Guinea; What we saw at the Chicago Air Show; Full-page ad for McLaughlin Buick; News from the West Coast; Old Country Gossip - with nice photo of an Avro Anson in flight; Guns without Sights; Air in the House; Gold Flake cigarette ad with photo of Valletta Harbour in Malta; Nice illustrated ad for teh "Bristol" Blenheim Bomber inside back cover; Nice photo ad on back cover for Imperial Oil shows how aviation is helping in Canada's north; and more. Average wear. Unmarked. A sound vintage copy.