This set of 13 hardcover books from the Time Life Books Wings of War series is a must-have for aviation and military enthusiasts. Filled with riveting stories of American history during times of war, these nonfiction memoirs provide an in-depth look at the airplanes, pilots, and battles that shaped our country's military power.
Each book features faux leather binding, silver gilded pages, and a sewn-in satin ribbon marker, making them a beautiful addition to any vintage book collection. Illustrated throughout with photographs and maps, these books offer a glimpse into the world of military aviation and American history that is both informative and captivating. Don't miss out on the opportunity to own this incredible set of books that will transport you back in time to some of the most pivotal moments in our history. Read the stories straight from the heroes who lived them. No collection of the Great Wars is complete without these sumptuous volumes.
Books are Like New to Excellent and appear unread. Light shelf-wear is possible on some books. Each has an unused nameplate and bio description card with the exception of "Wing Leader" which only has the nameplate. "Some Still Live" has a flaw to the blue dye at the top of spine (pictured in the final photo).
This is a limited, lavishly uniformed collection of some of the most noteworthy wartime aviation memoirs ever published. This collection includes the following titles (original publication dates included):
They Fought with What They Had - Walter D. Edmonds - 1951
Wind in the Waves - Duncan Grinnell-Milne - 1971
Wing Leader - J.E. Johnson - 1956 (no biography sheet)
Feet Wet - Paul T. Gillcrist, Rear Admiral, USN (Ret.) - 1990
Low Level Mission - Leon Wolff - 1957
No Parachute - Arthur Gould Lee - 1968
Winged Warfare - William A. Bishop - 1918
Honest John - Walker M. Mahurin- 1962
War in a Stringbag - Charles Lamb - 1987
Heaven High - Hell Deep - Norman Archibald - 1935
Falling Through Space - Richard Hillary - 1942
Nine Lives - Alan C. Deere - 1959
Some Still Live - F.G. Tinker, Jr. - 1938 (spine dye flaw)
Note: At this time of this listing, there is another lot of 12 completely different titles from this series for sale in our eBay store.