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Silver Wings & Leather Jackets

by John A. Maguire

Silver Wings & Leather Jackets is the sixth book in Jon Maguire's definitive series on the uniforms and insignia of U.S. Army aviation from World War I through World War II. This volume focuses on rare and unusual items not covered in the author's previou

FORMAT
Hardcover
LANGUAGE
English
CONDITION
Brand New


Publisher Description

"Silver Wings & Leather Jackets" is the sixth book in Jon Maguire's definitive series on the uniforms and insignia of U.S. Army aviation from World War I through World War II. This volume focuses on rare and unusual items not covered in the author's previous books. For this book, aviation museums and private collectors throughout the U.S. have generously opened their collections of extremely rare: AVG, Eagle Squadron, Aces, A-2 jackets, attributed general's items, OSS material, First Air Commandos, World War I wing badges, CNAC, paper items, and many other interesting and unique artifacts. SELLING POINTS: *Covers the rarest and most sought after AAF collectibles *Subjects include AVG, Eagle Squadrons, and painted A-2 jackets *Author's tenth book on World War II military collectibles ILLUSTRATIONS: 800 colour & b/w

Long Description

"Silver Wings & Leather Jackets" is the sixth book in Jon Maguire's definitive series on the uniforms and insignia of U.S. Army aviation from World War I through World War II. This volume focuses on rare and unusual items not covered in the author's previous books. For this book, aviation museums and private collectors throughout the U.S. have generously opened their collections of extremely rare: AVG, Eagle Squadron, Aces, A-2 jackets, attributed general's items, OSS material, First Air Commandos, World War I wing badges, CNAC, paper items, and many other interesting and unique artifacts.

Feature

covers the rarest and most sought after AAF collectibles subjects include AVG, Eagle Squadrons, and painted A-2 jackets author's tenth book on World War II military collectibles

Description for Sales People

covers the rarest and most sought after AAF collectibles subjects include AVG, Eagle Squadrons, and painted A-2 jackets author's tenth book on World War II military collectibles

Description for Bookstore

covers the rarest and most sought after AAF collectibles subjects include AVG, Eagle Squadrons, and painted A-2 jackets author's tenth book on World War II military collectibles

Details

ISBN0764332449
Author John A. Maguire
Short Title SILVER WINGS & LEATHER JACKETS
Language English
ISBN-10 0764332449
ISBN-13 9780764332449
Media Book
Format Hardcover
Year 2009
Imprint Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Subtitle Rare, Unique, and Unusual Artifacts of First and Second World War Allied Flyers
Place of Publication Atglen
Country of Publication United States
DEWEY 358.400904
Illustrations over 800 color/bw images
AU Release Date 2009-06-30
NZ Release Date 2009-06-30
US Release Date 2009-06-30
UK Release Date 2009-06-30
Pages 272
Publisher Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Publication Date 2009-06-30
Audience General

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