Lot 797

"The War In The Air" by Major Gene Gurney 1962 HC Air War In WWII In DJ

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"The War In The Air" by Major Gene Gurney 1962 HC Air War In WWII In DJ

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by The Book Barn
August 13, 2026 5:00 PM EDT
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VINTAGE 1962 Hardcover History Of The Air War In WWII In Dust Jacket. "The War In The Air: A Pictorial History Of WWII Air Forces In Combat" by Major Gene Gurney. HARDCOVER 1962 Bonanza Books reprint Edition 5th printing with Capital Letters E-H on copyright pages. Exactly as shown in the listing scan(s). Nice Collectible hardcover copy in Dust Jacket.

"The War in The Air starts with the beginnings of military aviation and reviews the outcome of the war in both theaters. There is information in this book that a reader won't find elsewhere. Not only does it cover all of the major events of air war in WWII, it contains unique information that isn't found elsewhere, like quotes from the other side as to why they lost the war. Also, not many people know that the Germans were developing a jet designed to fly at over 1500 mph! "The War in The Air" has a photo of the wind tunnel model. It also covers unique tactics of the Russian Air Force, including photos and diagrams of how they rammed German bombers in order to bring them down. You also learn how the British used their Spitfires to bring down V-1 "Buzz Bombs"—without ammunition! As a comprehensive review of the events, heroes and villains of World War II in the air, this book is without peer. Many of the major players, on both sides, in the war are interviewed in this book. An index at the end makes further research easier."

Heavily illustrated with photos. Internally tight & unmarked. Binding Exterior; all lettering/decoration bright. NO REMAINDER MARK; NOT X-LIBRARY. SELDOM PRESENT unclipped DJ. ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED, NOT DEFECTIVE, & GENUINE.

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