Mitchell: Pioneer of Air Power

Biography of Brigadier General William "Billy" Mitchell, as well as a revealing historical analysis of the development of aviation & air power in the US in World War I, drawing on the late general's private files & personal sources. Orig. published in 1943, this is the Second Printing of that FIRST EDITION, an association copy inscribed by the author on ffep to Brig. Gen. Kenneth B. Wolfe (who would later play a key role in the development & early operations of the Boeing B-29 Superfortress bomber). The inscription is dated Aug. 1944.with "hearty wishes for Billy Mitchell luck in the air & for glorious victory." In 420 pages including Index + Frontispiece + 8 photographic plates throughout text. Hardcover 8vo has black matte cloth-covered boards lettering in sharp gilt to spine. Condition is Near Fine: completely clean, binding straight & strong, pages creamy white with modest tanning to edges. The unclipped DJ is Good, with many small chips & rubbed spots, edgewear, but still colorful & bright; nicely protected in new mylar cover free! Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have on hand. Same day shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Pacific time (PST); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

Product Info

Publisher: Duell, Sloan & Pearce

Year: 1943

Type: Used

Binding: Hardcover

First Edition

Signed

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