1.  "The Emperor's Sea Eagle" :A Memoir of the Attack on Pearl Harbor and the War in the Pacific. 

Double signed by Lt. Cmdr. Zenji Abe who led the Second Wave of Attack on Pearl Harbor.  Rare Limited Edition.

3. 

This is the true story of the Navy's foremost fighter squadrons, VF-17, and the the charismatic commander fighter ace Tom Blackburn, in action against the Jap's in the Solomon and Bismarck Islands during WWII.  This is an account of the men who were first to take the F4U to war for the Navy and had the famous skull and cross-bones insignia on the cowling of each plane.  They would exceed the record of the Black Sheep squadron, VMF-214 led by Pappy Boyington.  A hard cover with dust jacket signed by CO and fighter Ace Tom Blackburn in very special bookplate.  Rare.

7.  "We Thought We Heard the Angels Sing"  by Lt. James Whitaker.  Hard cover with dust jacket 1945 printing.   Signed by Co-pilot James Whittaker.

The Epic Story of the B-17 carrying WWII Ace Eddie Rickenbacker during WWII that went down at sea in the middle of the Pacific; aimlessly lost in three life rafts that they managed to get out of the B-17 before it sank.  This is the story of these men stranded at sea with litttle hope of being found and sharks all around as told by the co-pilot of the ill fated B-17.  A little known story about Rickenbacker during WWII.   Signed by Lt. Whitaker.  This book has a excellent dust jacket with only minor edge "bumps".  Signed. RARE !!

7a.  "We Thought We Heard the Angels Sing"  by Lt. James Whitaker.  Hard cover with dust jacket 1945 printing.   Signed by Co-pilot James Whittaker.

The Epic Story of the B-17 carrying WWII Ace Eddie Rickenbacker during WWII that went down at sea in the middle of the Pacific; aimlessly lost in three life rafts that they managed to get out of the B-17 before it sank.  This is the story of these men stranded at sea with litttle hope of being found and sharks all around as told by the co-pilot of the ill fated B-17.  A little known story about Rickenbacker during WWII.   Signed by Lt. Whitaker as "Jim".  This book has a excellent dust jacket with only minor edge "bumps".  Signed to Whitakker's in laws.  RARE !!

7b

The Epic Story of the B-17 carrying WWII Ace Eddie Rickenbacker during WWII that went down at sea in the middle of the Pacific; aimlessly lost in three life rafts that they managed to get out of the B-17 before it sank.  This is the story of these men stranded at sea with litttle hope of being found and sharks all around as told by the co-pilot of the ill fated B-17.  A little known story about Rickenbacker during WWII.   Signed by Lt. Whitaker.  This printing has a very nice dust jacket.  RARE !!

The Epic Story of the B-17 carrying WWII Ace Eddie Rickenbacker during WWII that went down at sea in the middle of the Pacific; aimlessly lost in three life rafts that they managed to get out of the B-17 before it sank.  This is the story of these men stranded at sea with litttle hope of being found and sharks all around as told by the co-pilot of the ill fated B-17.  A little known story about Rickenbacker during WWII.   Signed by Lt. Whitaker.  This book has a near perfect dust jacket and may have never been read!!  Signed. RARE WARTIME PRINTING!!

8.  ACE! Autobiography of Fighter Pilot of Mel Paisley - Brand New condition !!

Autobiography of  366th Fighter Group P-47 Ace Melvin Paisley who scored 5 aerial victories in the jug.  This book is hardcover with dust jacket and is NEW.  Book is not signed as Paisley died before it could be signed.

9.  ACE! A Marine Night-Fighter Pilot in WWII - Autobiography of 5 Victory Ace R. Bruce Porter with Introduction by "Pappy Boyington"- Signed by Fighter Ace R. Bruce Porter (deceased).

This is a must read for the Hellcat Fighter Ace buff who wants to hear about  the TOP marine Night fighter Ace of WWII.  Bruce flew in the very early days of the war in the South Pacific flying from Gaudalcanal with VMF-121 with the F4U corsair.  He flew with Marion Carl and John Smith during these days on Guadalcanal.  He then went to train at NAS Vero Beach, Florida in the new F6F-5P Night Fighter and became the first and only Marine Ace in the F6F.  Signed by Bruce Porter.  Soft Cover New.

11.  "Nine Lives" the autobiography of Al Deere. 

This book is not signed, but in great condition.  It has never been read and is a hardcover book with a dust jacket in like new condition.  This book is out of print.

12.  "First Blue" The Story of WWII Ace Butch Voris and the Creation of the Blue Angels.  Written by Famous writer Robert K. Wilcox.  Signed by Fighter Ace Butch Voris, the first Blue Angel and Team Captain.

This book is the story of VF-10 "Grim Reaper" Fighter Ace Roy "Butch" Voris and his days aboard the USS Enterprise fighting the Japanese in the South Pacific during WWII.  Voris scored 7 aerial victories in WWII in the F4F Wildcat and the F6F Hellcat off the Hornet and Enterprise during some the fiercest air battles of WWII.  Butch also talks about how the Blue Angels came to be and his leadership in doing so.  Hard cover with dust jacket signed by Butch Voris.  Brand New books !!  Rare.

13.

One of the Best WWII Books of all time.  The book describes VT-8 and its sole survivor Ensign George Gay a pilot of one of the Douglas Devastator's none of which returned to the USS Hornet.  This is his story and how he survived the Battle of Midway in the water, watching as the later American attacks on the Japanese carriers sank the all of the Jap Carriers.  Signed by George Gay Hardcover.  All books are in Excellent Condition and were signed in the 1970's.

$140  without Dust Jacket

14.  "Roar of the Tiger" by Flying Tiger Ace and Medal of Honor Winner James Howard.  Paperback.  Rare.

Read the story of Medal of Honor winner James Howard from his early days with the Flying Tigers and his subsequent Missions with the famed 354th Fighter Group flying the P-51B Mustang for the Ninth Air Force in Europe.  A Must read!  Paperback unsigned.

15.  "Checkertail Clan" The 325th Fighter Group in North Africa and Italy.  By Ernest R. McDowell and William N. Hess. 

Signed by Bob Baseler Fighter Ace (Deceased) and Pilot of the Famous Checker Tail Clan P-47 "BIG STUD".  Stiff Soft Cover book that was published in 1969 and signed by Colonel Bob Baseler in 1972.  Very Rare.

16.  "Dauntless Helldiver" written by Famous Dive Bomber Pilot Harold Buell.  Hardcover with Dust Jacket.

Signed by Famous World War II Dive Bomber Pilot  Harold Buell.  Hal flew off of Gaudalcanal, VS-5, VB-10, & VB-2 sinking 14 ships and damaging 12 !!!  One of the Best Dive Bomber pilots of the USN during WWII.

17.  God is My Co-Pilot signed by Robert Scott(Deceased) 1st Edition.

This book was the last item ever signed by Robert Scott prior to his death.  And if that was not enough to make this book special its the 1st Edition published in 1943!!!!!!!

20.  "The Grim Reapers"-Fighting Squadron Ten in WWII - Written by Peter Historian Peter Mersky 1st Printing 1986.  Long Out of print.

A must have for VF-10 and WWII Naval Aviation history buffs, long out of print.  VF-10 was led by Fighter Squadron Commander James H. Flatley and first fought off the USS Enterprise. starting in September of 1942.  The unit was to fly all three of the Navy's front line fighters during WWII, the F4F Wildcat, F6F Hellcat, and the F4U Corsair.  With these tools were to come the some of the Navy's top Aces of WWII.  A must read.  Soft Cover - New.

22.  "Mustang Ace" Memoirs of a P-51 Fighter Pilot.  By Robert J. Goebel.  Signed By the Author

Fantastic autobiography of famed 31st Fighter Group Ace Bob Goebel who scored 11 aerial victories against the Luftwaffe and Italians in the Mediterranean theatre.  Goebel flew with some of the greatest U.S. Army Air Corps Aces of WWII including Medal of Honor winner John Voll, Wally Goehausen, Sam Brown, and many other Aces.  Bob's book is well written and you feel like your in the cockpit on every mission in the enemy filled skies over Italy and North Africa.  Hard Cover with Dust Jacket.  New and Signed by Bob Goebel.

26.  "MIG Alley to Mu Ghia Pass" Memoirs of a Korean War Ace.  Signed Korean Ace Cecil Foster.

Soft cover autobiography describing Aerial combat in the F-86 over Mu Ghia Pass in Korea against the Russian built Mig-15's.  Foster scored 9 aerial victories over the Mig-15's and also saw action in Vietnam.

28.  "Baa Baa Blacksheep" signed by Gregory "Pappy" Boyington

This is the famed Baa Baa Blacksheep" book critically acclaimed over the years and the 1958 edition that tells of Boyington's days in the AVG through his re-enlisted with the U.S. Marine and obtaining command of VMF-214 and how he grew this group into one the most feared Japanese Killer groups of the South Pacific.  He had Aces such as Bob McClurg, Don Fisher, John Bolt, and other Aces and Pilots.  This book also talks about the mission in which Boyington was shot down and subsequently captured by the Japs and the horrendous torture he endured and his Victory parade home and the awarding of the Medal of Honor when he was found in a Jap Prison Camp.  A must read!!  Rare signed Hard Cover with Dust Jacket.

29.  "Three Songs and Other Poems" by Fighter Ace Richard "Dick" West.  Signed by Fighter Ace Dick West.  Soft Cover.  New Condition.

This book written by 14 victory Ace Richard West of the 8th Fighter group and was one of the best P-38 pilots of his time.  these are a series of poems he wrote about his life which includes combat with the 8th FG.  Very Rare and Signed by Dick west.  Soft Cover.

31. "Dreams of Aces" The Hal Fischer Story written Korean War Fighter Ace Harold “Hal” Fischer (deceased) with Penny Wilson.  Signed by Hal Fischer.  Soft Cover New!

This is the autobiography of the combat sorties of Korean War Double Ace Hal Fischer who downed 10 MIG's with his F-86 over Korea.  He became an Ace in only 47 missions.  On his 70th mission he was shot gown and became a prisoner of War in China.  A must read for the fighter ace enthusiast!  Each book hand signed by Hal Fisher!  Soft Cover New.

33. "Destiny" signed by Erik Shilling Flying Tiger Pilot (Deceased).

Signed hardcover with Dust Jacket in almost new condition.  Rare

35.  "Son of a Preacher "signed by Fighter Ace Everette Hargreaves (Critically acclaimed!!!)

This is the autobiography of VF-2 Fighter Ace Everette Hargreaves aboard the USS Hornet flying the F6F Hellcat.  His unit was mostly involved with protecting the troops over Okinawa and the landings across the South Pacific.  "Connie" as his fellow pilots called him was an "Ace in a Day" in the Hellcat on January 24th, 1944.  He concluded his coring with 8.5 confirmed aerial victories.  This book takes you back to his boyhood days through his post war life but focuses mostly on flying combat with VF-2 one of the most highest scoring Navy Hellcat groups of WWII.  Hard Cover with Dust Jacket and in Nrand New Condition and hand signed by Eve Hargreaves.  Very Rare.

36.  "Happy Jacks Go Buggy"   signed by 20th Fighter Group Ace Jack Ilfrey with 7.5 Victories (Deceased).

Jack Ilfrey was perhaps one of the more colorful American Fighter Aces of WWII who flew with the 20th Fighter Group out of Kingscliffe, England flying both the P-38 and P-51 scoring victories in both.  Signed by Jack Ilfrey who was our friend.  Hardcover with dust jacket and books are all BRAND NEW!!!  This is the last edition which was printed by Schiffer Publishing and is a 8.5 x 11inch size book.

Jack Ilfrey was perhaps one of the more colorful American Fighter Aces of WWII who flew with the 20th Fighter Group out of Kingscliffe, England flying both the P-38 and P-51 scoring victories in both.  Signed by Jack Ilfrey who was our friend.  Hardcover with dust jacket.  In Very Good Condition with Dust Jacket.  This is the FIRST edition which was printed by Exposition Press and is a 5.5 x 8 inch size book.

38. "In My Sights" The Memoir of a P-40 Ace by 49th Fighter Group Ace Jim Morehead.  Signed by Jim Morehead.  Hardcover with Dust Jacket.  New.

The autobiography of P-40 and P-38 Ace Jim Morehead who flew his entire tour with the 49th Fighter Group and was in on the early action of the group in 1942 up until the end of 1944.  Jim's autobiography takes you with the group from its early days in Australia through its days through New Guinea.  Jim also flew with many of America's top Ace's as the 49th FG had more aerial victories than any other U.S. Army Air Corps Fighter Group during WWII.  Each book is signed by Jim Morehead and is in New Condition.

40.  "Damned to Glory" Signed and authored by Col Robert Scott 1944 Edition (Ultra Rare)  Hard Cover with Dust Jacket and Mylar cover.

The 1944 exploits of Col. Robert Scott who wrote "God is my Co-Pilot" with the 23rd Fighter Group further describing his combat exploits over China.  In this tribute published in 1944 Scott talks his combat experiences with famed fighter aces, Grant Mahoney, Killer Caldwell, and famed pilots Ed Dyess (KIA), Benny Putnam and Phil Cochran, and others.  He takes the reader into the air describing the tense dog fights over China.  Signed by Robert Scott.  Ultra Rare and possibly Unique.

17.  "Down for Double" signed by Fighter Ace General Gordon Graham (Deceased) 1st Edition.

One of very few copies ever signed by 7 Victory Ace Gordon Graham who flew the P-51D Mustang with the famed 355th fighter group.  Great stories of his aerial combat over Europe against the Luftwaffe's top pilots.

The true life story of 354th Fighter Group Ace Richard Turner who downed 11 Luftwaffe aircraft during the some of the most fiercest air battles over Europe.  The reader flies with Turner into the largest air battles ever in history, past barrage ballons, unmanned missiles and enemy fighters, on hair raising missions ranging from escort of heavy bombers to accompanying the Supreme Allied Commander on his historic personal reconnaissance of the front lines.  Hard Cover with Dust Jacket. Rare

48.  "Bye Bye Blacksheep"  by Masajiro "Mike" Kawato (deceased).  and signed by him.

This Is a hardcover with dust jacket book on the Japanese Ace Mike Kawato who  claimed to have shot down Pappy Boyington.     The book is the autobiography of Kawato and tells of his combat in the South Pacific along with the battle in which he shot down Boyington.  In later years he moved to the U.S. and lived in the state of Washington.

This is the story of the 4th Fighter Group who were formed from the Eagle Squadron whom were Americans.  Don Blakeslee was the CO of the 4th fighter Group for most of its tour during WWII and had some of America's top Aces fly for him during his tenure with the 4th FG.  This book has many photos of these aces like, Ralph "the kid" Hofer, John Godfrey,  Jim Goodson, Don Gentile, Fred Glover, Pierce McKennon, and many other top Aces of the Mighty Eight Air Force based in England.  Signed by Don Blakeslee.  Hardcover with dust jacket.  New Condition. Very Rare.

52.  "Into the Teeth of the Tiger" by 5 Victory Ace of the 23rd Fighter Group Ace Donald S. Lopez (Deceased).

Brand New Soft cover book signed by Don Lopez P-40 ace of the 23rd fighter group.  Lopez was also head curator of the Air and Space museum in Washington D.C.  Don describes some of the more harrowing dog fights he encountered while flying in China under the command of Tex Hill the CO of the 23rd Fighter Group.

53.  "Wake Island Pilot: A World War II Memoir" by General John F. Kinney (deceased) of VMF-211.

 General Kinney gallantly fought off the Attacking Japanese Aircraft with his F4F Wildcat in the air and on the ground during the Battle for Wake island.  He was Captured by the Japanese but eventually escaped through China.  A Memoir of a Remarkable Hero of one of WWII's Epic Struggles.  Brand New soft cover book signed by General Kinney.

56.  "Where Eagles Fly" ...Remember me.  Signed by the author R.S. Hunter and the John "Red" Campbell the pilot.  Soft cover New.

Written by R.S. Hunter and is the story of 4+ Victory Fighter Pilot John "Red" Campbell who flew with No. 121 Eagle Squadron and later with  No. 258 and 605 RAF Squadrons.   A fascinating story of an American who so very much wanted to fly at age 18.  This is his story, and that of a possible Ace!!!  We have talked to several sources and his 5th kill might be confirmed soon !!!!  So get your book now!

57.  "A 20th Century Guy" by VF-17 Ace Jim Pearce and signed by him.  Soft cover - New.

Jim flew off the USS Hornet with VF-17 and scored five of victories with this group in the Hellcat.  He began his scoring with VF-18 aboard the USS Bunker Hill damaging several aircraft around strikes on Rabual in late 1943 and 44'.  He became an ace with VF-17 when his group attacked Okinawa and the Island of Kure when they encountered fierce Japanese resistance as the American fleet was attacking the Japanese homeland.  A must read book  talking of his harrowing combat against the Japanese and Jim's later life.  Signed by Jim Pearce.

This is the authorized autobiography of famed Army Air Corps Ace Dick Suehr who flew the P-400 Aircobra and P-38 in the South Pacific with the famed 35th Fighter group.  Dick scored 5 aerial victories over the Japanese and flew combat in the very early days of the war.  Suehr's first victory came in June of 1942, just months after Pearl Harbor.  A fascinating story of how he was shot down twice by the Japanese and each time he evaded capture and once he was believed dead and his family received a letter from the Army that he was KIA.  He is perhaps the only pilot to read his own obituary!!  A must read.  Signed by Dick Suehr and each copy is New.  Soft cover and hard cover versions available.

$90 Hard Cover

This book is an operational history of the most important Allied Fighter Aircraft of the Pacific which crushed the Japanese all through the war.  In 21 months of action, the Hellcats were credited with destroying 5,000 Japanese aircraft in aerial combat.  this book is the story of the F6F-the men who built it, tested it, and the fighter squadrons that flew it, and the heroes it created.  Medal of Honor winner Captain David McCampbell, the U.S. Navy's top ace of WWII flew it and scored all his victories in it.  this book is signed by 9 Victory Hellcat Ace Marvin Franger of VF-9.

60.  "Live Bait" written and signed by Fighter Ace Clayton Kelly Gross  Hard Cover New. 

This is the autobiography of 354th Fighter Group Fighter Ace Clayton Gross who scored 6 aerial victories flying both the P-47 Thunderbolt and the P-51 Mustang.  The name of all of Clayton's aircraft were named "Live Bait".  Reading this book takes you in the cockpit of some of the most harrowing dog fights over Europe against the top fighter pilots of the Luftwaffe and even ground support missions of D-Day.  Signed Hard Cover by Clayton Gross.  New Condition.

61.  "Hitler at My Side" written and hand signed by Lt. General Hans Baur.

This is the autobiography of 354th Fighter Group Fighter Ace Clayton Gross who scored 6 aerial victories flying both the P-47 Thunderbolt and the P-51 Mustang.  The name of all of Clayton's aircraft were named "Live Bait".  Reading this book takes you in the cockpit of some of the most harrowing dog fights over Europe against the top fighter pilots of the Luftwaffe and even ground support missions of D-Day.  Signed Hard Cover by General Hans Baur.  Brand New book and shrink wrapped .

62.  "Fighter Pilot" written and hand signed by RAF Fighter Ace Bob Doe.

This is the autobiography of RAF Fighter Ace Bon Doe, the third highest scoring Battle of Britain Ace.  In his book he talks about the difficulty of trying to be a fighter pilot fighting for his country and how he survived a near fatal air crash.  Signed by Wing Commander Bob Doe.  Brand New Book never read with perfect dust jacket.

63.  "Thunderbolt" written by Fighter Ace Robert S. Johnson with Martin Caidin.

This is the story of 56th Fighter Group Fighter Ace Bob Johnson who scored 27 aerial victories in the P-47 Thunderbolt during the fiercest aerial dog fights of all time over the Luftwaffe in Europe.  Bob went up against the top Luftwaffe fighter pilots of all time and downed many of them.  This book puts you in the cockpit of these tense aerial battles that Johnson flew with his trusty P-47.  First Edition copyright 1958.  Hard Cover.

64.  "Fire and Fall Back" written by Glenn E. McClure with Foreward by  Milton Caniff.

This is the story of Casey Vincent the youngest General ever of the U.S. Air Force and his rise to command.  Vincent was a fighter Ace as well downing 6 Japanese aircraft flying with the 23rd Fighter Group in China.  This is a very rare book printed in very small numbers that survive today, about Vincent as a fighter pilots General and his rise to command the 68th Chinese American Composite Wing.  His life and promising career cut all too short by a heart attack at age 41.... First Edition copyright 1975.  Hard Cover with dust jacket.  Extremely Rare.

65.  "Incredible Victory" written by Walter Lord.

This is the story of the Battle of Midway, the turning point of the battle for the Pacific against the Japanese.  Midway is recognized as the most decisive naval battle of all time fought by carrier borne aircraft.  The book is a detailed account of the individual acts of courage and skill, and Walter gives a panoramic view of this incredible victory won by outnumbered, outgunned, outmanned American land, sea, and air forces.  Hard Cover with or without dust jacket. 

$35 without dust jacket

66.  "The Window at St. Catherines" written by John F. Dobbertin Jr.  Signed by Mustang Fighter Ace Bill Cullerton. Soft Cover. New Condition.  Rare.

This is the story of the Fighter Ace Bill Cullerton of the 355th Fighter group based in England flying Mustangs to Europe in escort of Eighth Air Force Bombers and recee mission in with Cullerton downed 5 aerial victories.  Bill was shot down by flak in his P-51 he called "Miss Steve" behind enemy lines and was captured by the Waffen SS and he had a gun put to his head by the German officer and the gun jammed....he was not shot that day and eventually ended up in a concentration camp until the end of the war.  This book also takes you into the skies as the 355th as they fought off Luftwaffe Me-109's and Fw-190's attacking the B-17's and B-24's.  A must read for fighter Ace enthusiasts!  Soft Signed by Bill Cullerton Fighter Ace.

67.  "And So it Was" Memories of a WWII Fight Pilot written by John H. Trulucj Jr..  Signed by 56th Fighter Fighter Ace John Truluck.  Ultra Rare 1st and only printing and signed by the Ace.

Written by John Truluck in 1990 in printed in very small quantities to tell his family and friends about his combat experiences with the famed "Zemke's Wolfpack" or the 56th Fighter Group.  John takes you on those sorties deep into enemy territory with the Thunderbolt and observed many men going down in flames on both sides.  A truely remarkable book!!  Ultra rare and in like new condition.  Signed by Fighter and Author John Truluck.  Soft Cover.

68.  "The Reluctant Admiral" Yamamoto and the Imperial Navy by Hiroyuki Agawa Hard Cover with Dust Jacket Almost New Condtion.

69.  "McCampbells' Heroes" MThe Story of the Navy's Most Celebrated Carrier Fighters of the Pacifc War. written by Edwin Hoyt.  With Foreward by David McCampbell CO and MOH Winner of the group.

The story of VF-15 flying off the USS Essex and the Pilots who flew during some of the fiercest aerial battles of all time in the South Pacific led by Medal of Honor Winner David McCampbell.  Hoyt puts you in the ready room and cockpit of such Aces as McCampbell, George Duncan, Roy Rushing, John Strane, Jim Rigg, Norm Berree, George Pigman and so many others as there were more Aces in this squadron on this single tour than any other.  Unsigned Rare First edition.  Hard cover with dust jacket.  Ultra Rare.

69.  "Carrier Combat"  written by U.S. Navy Lt. Frederick Mears.  1944 edition.

The story of the pilots of the USS Enterprise during the early battles of the war in the South Pacific against the Japanese as told by one of the SBD bomber pilots.  This is the 1944 edition and is very RARE.  In great condition.  Hardcover.  156 pages.

70.  "Fighting the Flying Flying the Circus" written by and signed by Edward Rickenbacker in 1930.  1st Edition 1919.

The autobiography of Eddie Rickenbacker during WWI with the famous "Hat in the Ring" squadron.  Eddie writes about his combat exploits fighting the Germans and describes his dog fights over the front against the famous German aircraft of WWI.  The book has diagrams in it which he describes how he downed various German aircraft.  This has a great inscription by Eddie that he signed in 1930.  This book is in great condition and is the 1st edition.  Printed in 1919.  Hard Cover. Signed.  Very Rare.

71.  "Winged Wartime" by Major Billy Bishop.  Hardcover.  Published 1918.  272 Pages.

Famous book written by WWI Ace Billy Bishop who flew for the Royal Flying Corps over Germany's Fighter Pilots and aircraft.  This book was published in 1918 and describes his combat tactics over the Germans.  A great early book about one of the earliest fighter aces.  Very Good condition.  Hardcover.  Very Rare.

This is the story of Ken Dahlberg the 14 Victory Ace of the 354th Fighter Group.  This is the story of Ken from his boyhood years as a Minnesota farmer to his days flying with the 354th FG, and his survival behind enemy lines after being shot down twice, and his days as a Capitalist and the founding of the "Miracle Ear".  Hard cover with dust jacket. New.  Signed by Ken Dahlberg.  160 pages.

73.  The Story of "Young 38" written by Mosquito Nightfighter - Buzz Bomb Ace Keith Roediger.

This is the autobiography of Mosquito Fighter Buzz Bomb Ace Keith Roediger and Australian fighting over England and the English Channel with Mosquito Fighter.  A great story of what is was like to fly against the Buzz Bomb in the Mosquito.  A must read from one of Australia's great pilots!  Double Signed by Keith Roediger inside front cover and on his portrait in book.  Softcover.  New Condition.  Seldom Found Book.  155 Pages.

74. "Owls and Fools Fly at Night" by New Zealand Flt. Lt. John Cairns.

The Story of Flt. Lt. John Cairns who flew as a Navigator for squadron leader Simon Maude in No. 85 Squadron.  After eight months with now Wing Cmdr Maude he flew with Fighter Ace John Hall of No. 488 Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF).  They are both credited with eight aerial victories.  A great book that tells of what it was like to fly combat in the Mosquito at night and the many dog fights that ensued.  Soft Cover.  Unsigned.  New condition.  60 Pages.

75. "Black Knights" The Story of the Tuskegee Airmen by Lynn M. Homan and Thomas Reilly.

The Story of the Tuskegee Airmen as told through interviews with veterans that graduated from the Institute from 1941 to 1946.  Based on rigorous research, this book includes firsthand accounts of the pilots, mechanics, armorers, staff officers, nurses, and more.  Experience the successes of the all black flying squadrons in Europe proved that they had courage and perseverance not only in war, but in peacetime as well.. Includes a complete list of all aviators that graduated with dates, serial numbers, home towns, and much more.  A great research book!!  Hard Cover.  Unsigned.  New condition.  337 Pages.

76. "Behind the Front" A correspondent's view of WWII. written and signed by famous war correspondent W. Richard Bruner.

The Story of war correspondent Dick Bruner who covered the war for Stars and Stripes Newspaper and the Armed Forces Newspaper.  Dick takes the reader through the blitzkrieg in London and the Battle of Tunisia, and Rommel's Africa Corps.  Dick also landed in Tunisia with Ernie Pyle and they were good friends throughout WWII.  Dick was the announcer on the Armed Forces radio and helped form that radio station. He covered General George C. Marshall's press conference, talked to all the stars that visited the troops like Bob Hope,  Bogart, Ann Sheridan and more...A great story of the war up front and personal!!  Hard Soft Cover with dust jacket.  Signed.  Brand New - Never read condition.  168 Pages.

77. "To Win the Winter Sky"the Air War over the Ardennes, 1944-45 by Danny S. Parker.

Danny Parker gives a complete the story on the Battle of the Bulge.  He covers the very Air battles that were fought over the Ardennes and puts you in the cockpit of the P-51 Mustang and P-47 thunderbolts as they dog fought against the top Luftwaffe pilots and as the Americans strafed ground targets called into them from commanders on the ground to take out Tiger Tanks and flak batteries.  Danny talks with wartime airmen for the first time, with over 100 previously unpublished photos, the story of the German MIA's, Luftwaffe jets were seen for the first time over the Battle and their affect on the Battle.  Danny gives for the first time many facts and figures on the air battles. Hard Cover with dust jacket.  Unsigned.  Brand New condition.  529 Pages of pure history!!!.

78. "Sinking the Rising Sun" Dog Fighting & Bombing in WWII by Navy Fighter Ace William E. Davis.

The Story of VF-19 Fighter Ace William E David who downed 5 Japanese aircraft off the USS Lexington.  Bill takes about all his combat missions in the Hellcat, whether it be a strike mission with bombs or an intercept to fighter Japanese incoming aircraft.  He also tells of his Dive bombing with VT-19 aboard the same carrier.  Foreward by Jonathan Winters.  Hard Cover with Dust Jacket.  Signed.  Brand New condition never read.  304 Pages.  Very RARE when signed.

79. "Skipper" Confessions of a Fighting Squadron Commander 1943-1944 by Fighter Ace Captain Hugh T. Winters.

First person accounts of a combat squadron commander who led his men to fight some of the fiercest battles in the air against the Japanese. Winters was a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and a seasoned pre-war aviator.  But Fighting 19 was a family, it had good time and the bad.  The skipper tells it like it was from his days  as CO of VF-19 and the many aces who flew under him.  Winters was an accomplished Hellcat Ace himself.  Her the accounts of what is was like to be in the South Pacific during the fiercest fighting in the air as Winters describes it like it was , very candidly.  A must read for the Hellcat Ace and VF-19 historians. 158 Pages.  Signed by Hugh Winters (RARE as he didn't sign much) and Hard Cover Book with new Just Jacket.  RARE

80.  "JG 54" A Photographic History of the Grunherzjager"  Written by Werner Held, Hannes Trautloft, and Hans Ekkehard Bob.  Signed by Trautloft and Ekkehard Bob on a very special bookplate put out by Eagle Editions.  This is a 1994 book long out of print.

In 5 turbulent years the members of this highly successful Luftwaffe fighter unit developed into a close knit team, that even now still exists.  The 400+ photographs document formation of JG54 in 1939 to the final battles of 1945.  Within this timespan lay the ardous years of operations in Poland, France, The Channel Front, the Balkans, Russian, Finland and the defense of the Reich.  Hard Cover with Dust Jacket.  Brand New never read.  Signed Bookplate.  196 pages.

Unsigned $65

81. "Combat Aerial Escapades" A Pilots Log Book by J. Hunter Reinburg. 

Col. Hunter was a 7 Victory Marine Ace based in the South Pacific during WWII's Fiercest Fighting against Japan's best Pilots.  He flew with VMF-121 and VMF-122 Flying the Wildcat and Corsair.  He takes the reader into some of the most awesome dogfights in Solomons and what its like to face the Japanese Zero in combat.  Signed on Title page saying "Come Fly with Me" inside the cover.  Reinburg signed in ink with a nice signature..  He Died in June of 1997.

82.  "Called to Command" A World War II Fighter Ace's Adventurous Journey by Fighter Ace Lt. General Gerald W. Johnson and John C. McClure and Charlotte S. McClure.

The Biography of 56th and 356th Fighter Group Fighter Triple Ace Gerald W. Johnson who downed 16.5 Luftwaffe Aircraft over occupied Europe.  He commanded the 63rd Fighter Squadron of the 56th FG during 1944.  After the war he 31st FEW, CO of the 508th SFW, CO of the  4080th FS (U-2's), and CO of the 95th BW (H) and 305th BW.  During Vietnam he commanded the 8th Air Force and served as Inspector General until his retirement in  September 1974.  A man I knew well who was always willing to tell me about his combat exploits and the times he had in WWII.  Always happy to sign an autograph for anyone who asked and was so kind.  He was one of my first Symposium guests at the Melbourne, Florida Airport back in 1991.  You will find his book very well written and a Joy to read about the days from his commissioning at Ellington Field Texas to his retirement.

This book with dust cover and mylar protector is all mint and appears to never have been read.  Signed "with Best Wishes  Gerald W. Johnson".  Gerald died in September of 2002.

83.  "Big Friend Little Friend" Memoirs of a World War II Fighter Pilot written by Fighter Ace Richard E. Turner, Lt. Col. USAF Ret.

Turner was one of the most well respected Fighter Aces of WWII scoring 11 Aerial victories with the 354th FG (Known as the Pioneer Mustang Group since they were the first to take the P-51 to war) flying the P-51 Mustang which he named "Short Fuse Sallee".

The reader Flies with Richard Turner into the largest sustained aerial conflict ever witnessed in history; past barrage ballons, unamed missiles and enemy fighters.  He takes you on hair raising missions ranging from heavy bomber escort (Big Friends), to accompanying the Supreme Allied Commander on his historic personal reconnaissance of the front lines, the first time that a ground general had personally had placed himself in the presence of the enemy.  He describes the rise to prominence of the 354th FG, "The Pioneer Mustang Group" (Little Friends) as it aided the Eight's Air Force heavy bombardment missions.

Mint Condition Hard Cover with Dust Jacket signed by Turner in Ink.  Printed 1969.

84.  "Fighter Pilot" The First American Ace of World War II by Fighter Ace William R. Dunn.

Bill Dunn was a Six Victory Ace with the American Eagle Squadron Flying with No 71 Squadron.  He Flew both the Hurricane and Spitfire becoming an Ace.  All of his Eagle Squadron Victories were in 1941 downing all Me-109's.  He later flew with the 406th FG flying the P-47 Thunderbolt adding one more to his score in 1944.

Dunn had crossed the border to Canada just one week after England and France declared war on Germany.  Dunn was initially in the Canadian infantry but he wanted fly and due to heavy losses during the Battle of Britain he was transferred to the RAF.  He was the first pilot in the American Eagle Squadron to shoot down an enemy aircraft and the first American to become an Ace.  Dunn later transferred to the U.S. Army Air Corps after the Eagle Squadron was disbanded.  Dunn vividly captures the fighter pilot's expeerience of war and the tension of aerial combat.

Hard cover in mint condition with like new dust jacket.  Published in 1982.  Bill Dunn signed this very nicely in 1992 inside on the first page in a blue fountain pen.