• Wings from Burma to the Himalayas by John W. Gordon, 1987 Global Press Hardcover - front cover of dust jacket with C-47 painting by Howard Colvin
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  • Wings from Burma to the Himalayas by John W. Gordon, 1987 Global Press Hardcover - introduction
  • Wings from Burma to the Himalayas by John W. Gordon, 1987 Global Press Hardcover - first page of Chapter 1
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Wings from Burma to the Himalayas (Signed)

Wings from Burma to the Himalayas (Signed)

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Condition: Very Good

Book Notes: Burgundy grained boards with gilt lettering clean; light rubbing at spine ends and corners. Binding tight; pages clean. Dust jacket: edge wear and small chips at spine ends and corners; rubbing and light soiling to the rear panel edges; creases near the top front edge; price 17.95 on front flap (not clipped). Signed and inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper: "For your pleasure, Jack Gordon". Previous owner's blind embossed address stamp on the front free endpaper and the following leaf.

Author(s): John W. Gordon

Publication year: 1987

Binding: Hardcover

Language: English

Publisher: Global Press

Condition: Very Good
ISBN:

A story of the fliers of the China-Burma-India Theater in World War II, recreating the experience of the 27th Troop Carrier Squadron: flying through monsoon and Japanese action to drop supplies to Wingate's Chindits in the Burmese jungle, supporting the Chinese Nationalists along the Burma Road in Yunnan Province, and crossing the Hump in C-47s. The author's introduction describes it as an attempt, based on facts but couched in fiction, to recreate the thoughts, fears and comradeship of a young navigator. Author Jack Gordon enlisted in the Canadian armed forces in 1940, served as a navigator-bombardier with RAF 203 Squadron, transferred to the US Air Force in India in March 1944 with the 27th Troop Carrier Squadron at Sylhet, Assam, and was awarded the Air Medal and Distinguished Flying Cross. Illustrated with photographs.

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  • Like New

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  • Dust Jacket Grading

    (A) Excellent
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    (B) Good
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    (C) Fair
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    (D) Poor
    Contains large tears, several creases, and/or heavy staining.

    (F) As Is
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