9780887404450 - wrong place, wrong time: the 305th bomb group & the 2nd schweinfurt raid (schiffer military aviation history (hardcover)) de kuhl, george c. (36 resultados)
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Hardcover. Condición: Fair. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fair. This book is a study, reference, or reading copy only. The book has some shelfwear, edge wear, corner wear; damage to jacket and wraps from water damage. Inside pages have no writing. ; Schiffer Military Aviation History; 6.5 X 1.25 X 9.25 inches; 248 pages.
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hardcover. Condición: Good. The item is in good condition and works perfectly, however it is showing some signs of previous ownership which could include: small tears, scuffing, notes, highlighting, gift inscriptions, and library markings.
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Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. 1st Edition. Very Good condition hardcover book, Very Good condition dust jacket. Stated First Edition, 1993. Light shelf wear and bowing to covers, and bumping to spine ends. Light toning and smudging to pages. Jacket unclipped. Jacket has sunning, toning,…and shelf wear. No rips or tears. Dust Jacket protected by mylar. All books are individually inspected and described. Never X-Library unless specifically described as such.
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Hardcover. Condición: Very Good+. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good+. First Edition. First edition, inscribed by author to navigator who flew many missions ; Schiffer Military Aviation History; Signed by Author.
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Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. This is true story of the second raid on Schweinfurt, Germany by the Eighth Air Force 1st and 3rd Bombardment Divisions on 14 October 1943. On this day, the Eighth Air Force lost air superiority to the German Luftwaffe in a continuous air battle that lasted over three hours. Many refer to it… as the greatest one-day air battle of World War II. Wrong Place, Wrong Time is a study of the 1st Bombardment Division and specifically the 305th Bomb Group on that fateful day. Record numbers of German fighters swarmed over the unescorted B-17s and their crews. Compelling new evidence never before published indicates that mistakes and poor leadership by several air commanders within the 1st Division caused unnecessary losses for a number of bombers and their crews. This, together with major new revelations by crew members of the 305th who flew the mission, shed light on why the 1st Division lost 45 out of 60 B-17s that day. Information for this book comes from the National Archives, the US Air Force Historical Research Center, overseas sources, and 53 surviving 305th crew members who flew this mission. George C. Kuhl was a pilot in the 305th Bomb Group during World War II. He lives in Augusta, Georgia. photo section This is true story of the second raid on Schweinfurt, Germany, by the 8th Air Force 1st and 3rd Bombardment Divisions on October 14, 1943. Many refer to it as the greatest one-day air battle of WWII. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Hardback. Condición: New. This is true story of the second raid on Schweinfurt, Germany, by the 8th Air Force 1st and 3rd Bombardment Divisions on October 14, 1943. Many refer to it as the greatest one-day air battle of WWII. On this day, the 8th Air Force lost air superiority to the German Luftwaffe in a continuous air battle…that lasted over three hours. Wrong Place, Wrong Time is a study of the 1st Bombardment Division and specifically the 305th Bomb Group on that fateful day. Record numbers of German fighters swarmed over the unescorted B-17s and their crews. Compelling new evidence never before published indicates that mistakes and poor leadership by several air commanders within the 1st Division caused unnecessary losses for a number of bombers and their crews. This, together with major new revelations by crew members of the 305th who flew the mission, shed light on why the 1st Division lost 45 out of 60 B-17s that day. Information for this book comes from the National Archives, the US Air Force Historical Research Center, overseas sources, and 53 surviving 305th crew members who flew this mission.
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Hardcover. Condición: Like New. Inscribed by George C. Kuhl and Frederick E. Helmick on half title page to Charlie and Marian Noble. Hardcover and dust jacket. Good binding and cover. Minor shelf wear. Clean, unmarked pages. *Autographed by author.* George C. Kuhl flew 35 missions in B-17G. Transferred to Army in 1951 and went t…o Korea as an artillery officer. In 1965 went to Vietnam as a helicopter pilot. He retired from U. S. Army in July 1970 as Lt. Col. Signed.
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Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. First. very nice copy; inscribed by Kuhl. Inscribed by Author(s).
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Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. First Edition. Signed first edition. Bound in a greige buckram cloth with brown title on the cover and spine. 304pp. Illustrated dustjacket.CONDITION: Covers have light shelf wear. Pages are crisp and clean. Binding and text block are square and tight. Dustjacket has…light rubbing and edge wear. Signed by Author.
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Hardback. Condición: New. This is true story of the second raid on Schweinfurt, Germany, by the 8th Air Force 1st and 3rd Bombardment Divisions on October 14, 1943. Many refer to it as the greatest one-day air battle of WWII. On this day, the 8th Air Force lost air superiority to the German Luftwaffe in a continuous air battle…that lasted over three hours. Wrong Place, Wrong Time is a study of the 1st Bombardment Division and specifically the 305th Bomb Group on that fateful day. Record numbers of German fighters swarmed over the unescorted B-17s and their crews. Compelling new evidence never before published indicates that mistakes and poor leadership by several air commanders within the 1st Division caused unnecessary losses for a number of bombers and their crews. This, together with major new revelations by crew members of the 305th who flew the mission, shed light on why the 1st Division lost 45 out of 60 B-17s that day. Information for this book comes from the National Archives, the US Air Force Historical Research Center, overseas sources, and 53 surviving 305th crew members who flew this mission.
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Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. INSCRIBED by author to an old golfing buddy, plus mention of 305th crew members. Fine copy in fine dj.; Schiffer Military Aviation History; 9.1 X 6.2 X 1.2 inches; 248 pages.
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Condición: New. Num Pages: 248 pages, photo section. BIC Classification: HBJD; HBWQ; JWG; JWL; TBX; WGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 160 x 29. Weight in Grams: 738. . 2004. 1st. Hardcover. . . . .
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Hardback. Condición: VG. Estado de la sobrecubierta: VG. Hardback stated first edition SIGNED by Kuhl on half-title pages. Covers/contents clean, bright w/mild wear. Glossy, crisp DJ (no tears) . A very attractive copy.
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Condición: New. Num Pages: 248 pages, photo section. BIC Classification: HBJD; HBWQ; JWG; JWL; TBX; WGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 160 x 29. Weight in Grams: 738. . 2004. 1st. Hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.
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Hardcover. Condición: New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: New. 1st Edition. This copy is in new, unmarked condition bound in black cloth covered boards with grey titling to the spine and the upper board. This copy is bright, tight, white and square. The unclipped dust wrapper is in new condition. International postal rates are calc…ulated on a book weighing 1 Kilo, in cases where the book weighs more than 1 Kilo increased postal rates will be quoted, where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. This is true story of the second raid on Schweinfurt, Germany by the Eighth Air Force 1st and 3rd Bombardment Divisions on 14 October 1943. On this day, the Eighth Air Force lost air superiority to the German Luftwaffe in a continuous air battle that lasted over three hours. Many refer to it as the greatest one-day air battle of World War II. Wrong Place, Wrong Time is a study of the 1st Bombardment Division and specifically the 305th Bomb Group on that fateful day. Record numbers of German fighters swarmed over the unescorted B-17s and their crews. Compelling new evidence never before published indicates that mistakes and poor leadership by several air commanders within the 1st Division caused unnecessary losses for a number of bombers and their crews. This, together with major new revelations by crew members of the 305th who flew the mission, shed light on why the 1st Division lost 45 out of 60 B-17s that day. Information for this book comes from the National Archives, the US Air Force Historical Research Center, overseas sources, and 53 surviving 305th crew members who flew this mission. George C. Kuhl was a pilot in the 305th Bomb Group during World War II. He lives in Augusta, Georgia. Ref A5 2.
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Hardcover. Condición: As New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First printing. Author inscribed to another author of a World War II air Force book: "Maxwell AFB, Alabama 4 May 1994 To Dorothy Ghent - Thank you so much for your interest in this story. A great many fine aircrew members helped me put it all toget…her. The best of success in your research and forthcoming publication of the 5th Air Force in World War II. Best Regards - George C Kuhl". Black lettering on grey covers in a white pictorial dust jacket. Marbled end papers. 8vo, 304pp. Dust jacket creased at the bottom front corner. Inscribed by Author(s).
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Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. This is true story of the second raid on Schweinfurt, Germany by the Eighth Air Force 1st and 3rd Bombardment Divisions on 14 October 1943. On this day, the Eighth Air Force lost air superiority to the German Luftwaffe in a continuous air battle that lasted over three hours. Many refer to it… as the greatest one-day air battle of World War II. Wrong Place, Wrong Time is a study of the 1st Bombardment Division and specifically the 305th Bomb Group on that fateful day. Record numbers of German fighters swarmed over the unescorted B-17s and their crews. Compelling new evidence never before published indicates that mistakes and poor leadership by several air commanders within the 1st Division caused unnecessary losses for a number of bombers and their crews. This, together with major new revelations by crew members of the 305th who flew the mission, shed light on why the 1st Division lost 45 out of 60 B-17s that day. Information for this book comes from the National Archives, the US Air Force Historical Research Center, overseas sources, and 53 surviving 305th crew members who flew this mission. George C. Kuhl was a pilot in the 305th Bomb Group during World War II. He lives in Augusta, Georgia. photo section This is true story of the second raid on Schweinfurt, Germany, by the 8th Air Force 1st and 3rd Bombardment Divisions on October 14, 1943. Many refer to it as the greatest one-day air battle of WWII. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.
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Hardcover. Condición: Very good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very good. 304 pages. Decorative endpapers. Illustrations. Maps. Appendixes. Notes. Bibliography. Index. Minor dust jacket wear and soiling. This is true story of the second raid on Schweinfurt, Germany, by the 8th Air Force 1st and 3rd Bombardment Divisions on October… 14, 1943. Many refer to it as the greatest one-day air battle of WWII. On this day, the 8th Air Force lost air superiority to the German Luftwaffe in a continuous air battle that lasted over three hours. Wrong Place, Wrong Time is a study of the 1st Bombardment Division and specifically the 305th Bomb Group on that fateful day. Record numbers of German fighters swarmed over the unescorted B-17s and their crews. Compelling new evidence never before published indicates that mistakes and poor leadership by several air commanders within the 1st Division caused unnecessary losses for a number of bombers and their crews. This, together with major new revelations by crew members of the 305th who flew the mission, shed light on why the 1st Division lost 45 out of 60 B-17s that day. Information for this book comes from the National Archives, the US Air Force Historical Research Center, overseas sources, and 53 surviving 305th crew members who flew this mission. Lt. Col. Kuhl was a veteran of World War II, as an Army Air Force B-17 pilot. He flew 35 missions in B-17G. He transferred to Army in 1951 and went to Korea as an artillery officer. In 1965 went to Vietnam as a helicopter pilot. Retired from U. S. Army in July 1970 as Lt. Col. He was the author, of a non-fiction 8th Air Force story, Wrong Place! Wrong Time! The second Schweinfurt raid, also called Black Thursday, was a World War II air battle that took place on 14 October 1943, over Nazi Germany between forces of the United States 8th Air Force and German Luftwaffe fighter arm (Jagdwaffe). The American bombers conducted a strategic bombing raid on ball bearing factories to reduce production of these vital parts used in all manner of war machines. This was the second attack on the factories at Schweinfurt. American wartime intelligence claimed the first SchweinfurtRegensburg mission in August had reduced bearing production by 34 percent but had cost many bombers. A planned follow-up raid had to be postponed to rebuild American forces. As the squadrons rebuilt, plans for the return mission were modified based on the lessons learned. Planners added additional fighter escorts to cover the outward and return legs of the operation and sent the entire force against Schweinfurt alone, instead of splitting the force. Despite these changes, a series of mishaps combined with the increasing efficiency of the German anti-aircraft effort proved to be devastating. Of the 291 B-17 Flying Fortresses sent on the mission, 60 were lost, another 17 damaged so heavily that they had to be scrapped and another 121 had varying degrees of battle damage. Losses represented over 26 percent of the attacking force and losses in aircrew were equally severe, with 650 men lost of 2,900, 22 percent of the bomber crews. The American Official History of the Army Air Forces in the Second World War acknowledged losses had been so great that the USAAF would not return to the target for four months, "The fact was that the Eighth Air Force had for the time being lost air superiority over Germany". An escort of 24 squadrons of Spitfires equipped with drop tanks was provided on the first and last leg of the mission. Each of the three bomber wings was to be escorted by fighters from a group with several squadrons of P-47 Thunderbolts. Some 229 of 291 B-17s hit the city area and ball bearing plants at Schweinfurt in two groups: the first group bombed at 14:3914:45 hours, the second group at 14:5114:57 hours. They claimed 186 Luftwaffe aircraft - more than four times the Germans' actual losses of 3538 aircraft. Sixty B-17s were lost, two damaged beyond repair and 13 damaged; casualties amounted to five KIA, 40 WIA and 594 MIA. The Luftwaffe military intelligence off.
