Description: HELL HAWKS! The Untold Story of the American Flyers Who Savaged Hitler's Wehrmacht by Robert F. Dorr and Thomas D. Jones. VERY GOOD++ First Edition unstated hardcover, 2008. The story of a band of young American fighter pilots, and their gritty, close-quarters fight against Hitler's vaunted military. Beginning just prior to D-Day, June 6, 1944, the"Hell Hawks" of the 365th Fighter Group, young pilots barely 20 years old and fresh from flight training in the US, flew rugged, heavily armed P-47 Thunderbolts (aka Jugs) in close support of Eisenhower's ground forces as they advanced across France and into Germany. Living in tents amid the cold mud of their front-line airfields, the 365ths daily routine had much in common with that of the G.I.s they supported. Their war only stopped with the Nazi surrender on May 8, 1945. During their year in combat, the Hell Hawks paid a heavy price to win the victory. Sixty-nine pilots and airmen died in the fight across the continent. The Groups 1,241 combat missions -- the daily confrontation of sudden, violent death -- forged bonds between these men that remain strong 60 years later. This is their story. Collectible.VERY GOOD++ First Edition unstated hardcover, appearing unread with pages and edges clean and unmarked. First blank page is INSCRIBED to previous owner, SIGNED by author, and DATED (scan #2). Toning on scan of signed page is caused by scan lighting; page is white. Binding tight. Cover shows very minor edge and corner wear with light scuffing. Edge curling at back. No tears. Not price clipped. Not a remainder. 6.25" x 9.25." Maps, diagrams, charts, photos, appendix, and text. 336 pgs.
Price: 26.95 USD
Location: San Marcos, Texas
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Signed By: Robert Dorr
Book Title: Hell Hawks! Flyers Who Savaged WWII Germany
Signed: Yes
Ex Libris: No
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Publisher: Zenith Press
Item Length: 9.25 in
Original Language: English
Inscribed: Yes
Intended Audience: Adults
Edition: First Edition
Vintage: No
Publication Year: 2008
Type: Memoir
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Author: Robert F. Dorr / Thomas D. Jones
Personalized: No
Features: Dust Jacket, Illustrated, Signed by Author, Appendix
Genre: Aviation, History, Military, War & Combat
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: World War II, 365th Fighter Group, P-47 Thunderbolt, Air War / Aviation
Item Width: 6.25 in
Number of Pages: 336 pgs
