Most of the books on the list are signed by
aces, authors, and pilots from around the world.
WORLD WAR TWO
AVIATION BOOKS
The Fighter Pilots by Edward Sims - 1967 1st edition
with dust jacket - signed by Erich Hartmann, Adolf Galland,
Johannes Steinhoff, Gunther Rall, Bob Stanford Tuck and the
author Edward Sims. $950
The Blond Knight Of Germany by Raymond Toliver - 1970
1s edition with dust jacket - signed by Erich Hartmann,
Peter Townsend, Raymond Toliver the author and four other non
aces. Bob Hoover (famous acrobat pilot), Duane Cole (Cole
Brothers Aerial Circus), Mira Slovak (flew transports during the
Berlin Airlift from Czechoslovakia, Paul Poberezny (military
pilot - started Experimental Aircraft Association I was told)
$750
Aces Of The Eighth
- by Gene Stafford - 1973 edition 63pgs. Signed by FIVE aces
including Hub Zemke, Robert S. Johnson. $295
An American Life by Ronald Reagan
- signed by Ronald Reagan and dated by Reagan Nov 4 1993 - Simon
and Schuster 1990 1st Edition - wet signed in the book. This is
not a bookplate! Very unique book as this once belonged to a
boyhood friend of Reagan's! $2500
Air Aces- Christopher
Shores - Contains a wealth of info on the aces of modern
warfare. Biographys on aces such as Lufberry, Gabreski, Bong to
name a few. Over 250 photos of the aces and the planes they
flew. GREAT BOOK signed by 26 aces including Kit Carson, Saburo
Sakai, Hub Zemke, Tex Hill, Robin Olds, Urben Drew, Bob Barkey
etc $1195
Signed Die
Ritterkreuztrager Der Luftwaffe 1939-1945 Book 1
German version. Signed by 4 top Luftwaffe Aces. Gunther Rall
(275 vics), Hermann Greiner (46 night vics), Wolfgang Falck
(Father of the Night Fighters), Viktor Petermann (64 vics). All
signatures are next to their photos in the book. $295
Stars & Bars - Frank
Olynyk - Tribute to the American Fighter Ace 1920-1973. Best
reference book ever on American aces. Over 1400 individual
biographies and 350 photos. This book is a special signed
edition #73/200. Signed by the author and 13 TOP US aces such as
David McCampbell, Joe Foss, Charles MacDonald $650
A Flying Tigers Diary - Charles R. Bond Jr. -
Softback edition this classic story of Charles Bond, one of the
most famous Tigers. This book is signed by 30 Tigers including
Bond, Hill, Rossi, etc. $350 SOLD
The Pictorial History Of
The Flying Tigers - by Larry M. Pistole - This hard
to find first edition is THE book to have if your are a Flying
Tiger collector. This one of a kind book is signed by 38 Tigers including
Jim Howard, Tex Hill, etc. $595 SOLD
Fighter Tactics and Air Strategy
1914-1970- by Edward Sims 1972 1st edition, 266pgs.
The author traces the development of the tactics and strategy
used by the world's most famous aces. This rare and hard to find
book is signed by 10 US aces and 3 Germans including Rall - $495
The German Air Force Versus Russia,
1943- by Generalleutnant Hermann Plocher. Arno
Press 1968 edition 368 pages. Outstanding descriptions of
operations during the Russian campaign. Signed by Russian Aces
Arseny Vorozheikin and Konstantin Treshyov along with Johannes
"Macky" Steinhoff and Kurt Schulze of JG5 - $375
Little America by Richard E Byrd
Rear Admiral USN - Admiral Richard E. Byrd's 1930 hardcover
edition of "Little America," 422 pages, Putnam Publishing
Company, with many photos & illustrations of Byrd's
Antarctic expedition. Signedin
fountain pen "R.E. Byrd" under a dedication inscription to his
mother. $450
For Valour, The Air VC's - Chaz Bowyer - This is THE
reference book on aviators who won the Victoria Cross. Mini bios
on each winner. Signed by the author Bowyer and VC winner Rod
Learoyd (deceased) $250
The German Fighter Units Over Germany - Werner Held -
Pictorial history of the pilots and their aircraft. Signed by
five Luftwaffee pilots including Schuck and Dickfeld who all
flew over Russia $295
Messerschmitt Aces - Walter Musciano - Rare hardback
first edition. Traces the history of the Luftwaffe `fighter
arm'. Signed by Luftwaffe aces Schuck, Spate, Dickfeld, and
Ernst Scheufele. $295
Fighter General the Life of Adolf Galland -
Toliver/Constable - The best book aver written on the famous
flying General Adolf Galland. Signed by the author Ray Toliver,
Trevor Constable and Adolf Galland on bookplate $250
Aces High - Christopher Shores and Clive Williams -
Great reference book on the fighter aces of the British
Commonwealth Air Forces in WW11. 665 pages - Tribute to the most
notable fighter pilots of the British and Commonwealth forces in
WW11. Rare unsigned 1st 1966 edition. $200
Flight Of The Avenger - George Bush At War - Joe
Hyams- - The dramatic tale of President Bush's days as a bomber
pilot on the front lines of combat. Signed by Leo Nadeau, Bush's
gunner on his Avenger! $150
Aces Of The Reich - Gordon Williamson - 1989 - An
outstanding collection of more than 100 mini-biographies of
German war heroes. Signed by Galland, Johnnie Johnson, Hans
Scharff, Gunther Rall $275
Hitler's Luftwaffe - Tony Wood/Bill Gunston - 1978
London - A pictorial history and encyclopedia of Hitler's air
power in World War 11. Great reference on Luftwaffe aircraft.
Profiles, specs, etc. $50
Roosevelt and Churchill 1939-1941 - Joseph Lash -
1976 - The partnership that saved the west. Interesting account
of the unique partnership between these two historical giants.
$25
Blitzkrieg 1940 - Ward Rutherford - 1979 - The story
of this brilliant campaign from May 10,1940 to June 20. 1040 is
told by one of Britains best authors. Text and lots of pictures
on the war front. $40
The Memphis Belle, Home At Last - Menno Duerksen -
1987 - The story of the most famous plane of Wprld War 11.
Second edition hardback. Good reading with photos. $25
The Rise Of The Luftwaffe 1918-1940 - Herbert Molloy
Mason Jr. - This book details the ingenuity used to create the
new Luftwaffe. A wartime photo of Herbert Ihlefeld is included.
1973 $75
Rommel - The biography of Field Marshal Erwin Rommel
- Ward Rutherford - 1986 - Excellent account of Rommels wartime
experiences. Many color photos. $40
Fighter Aces Of The USA - Toliver/Constable 1979 1st
- This book in my opinion is the best all around book ever
written on US aces. Lots of photos. Toliver books are very
collectable First Edition. Signed by seven aces $195
Air War - Pacific - Christy Campbell - The story of
the fight for supremacy in the far east 1937-1945. Large format
book with lots of photos. Beautiful color profiles of planes
used in the theatre. $30
Blood And Honor - Craig Luther - The story of the
12th SS Panzer Division "Hitler Youth" 1943-1945. This book is a
1st edition from Roger Bender Publication. RARE hard to find
1987 copy $150
On The Field Of Honor - John Angolia - History Of The
Knights Cross Bearers.This is a two volume set published by
Bender Publications in 1979 & 1980. Book has individual
bio's on most Oakleaf and Sword winners of the Reich. This two
set volume is the most desired of all Bender books and are rare
and hard to find. $500
Rommel - Richard Law/Craig Luther - A narrative and
pictorial history of Germany's most famous General. Another
Bender publication. OP and sold out everywhere!! Limited edition
#330/500. Signed by authors. $195
D-Day - Operation Overlord - Large pictorial covering
the landing at Normandy to the liberation of Paris. Comes with a
photo copy insert of newspaper dated June 6, 1944! $35
War Planes - Fighters - William Green 1960 - Small
(4"*4") book on plane identification. NEAT! $20
Flight Of The Avenger - George Bush At War - Joe
Hyams- - The dramatic tale of President Bush's days as a bomber
pilot on the front lines of combat. Signed by Leo Nadeau, Bush's
gunner on his Avenger! $150
The Battle Of Britain - Richard Hough/Denis Richards
- 1990 Softcover edition - Large 415 pages. Neat reference book
on the greatest air battle of World War 11. Very readable book.
$40
The Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich - William L.
Shirer - The complete history of Hitler's Nazi Germany. Best
book ever written on the subject. Great condition. $25
Aces High - Christopher
Shores/Clive Williams - 665 pages - Tribute to the most notable
fighter pilots of the British and Commonwealth forces in WW11.
Special U.K. limited edition #16/150. This book was purchased in
England and is the best reference book on the subject! Signed by
both authors and 12 Top RAF airmen $425 SOLD
The Life Of Chesty Pullersigned by L.B.Puller (very rare) Hero of World War II and
Korea. The most decorated Marine in Corps history. 1962 1st
edition - 403 pages. The book is in fine condition with D/J.
Puller signed the book with his full signature which is very
rare! $895 SOLD
The Blonde Knight Of Germany - Toliver/Constable - RARE
1970 1st edition - Fascinating biography of the most successful
ace in aerial history, Erich Hartmann (352 victories). Jager
Blatt (German Luftwaffe magazine) special tribute edition of
Hartmann included. $225 SOLD
Thanks For The Memory by
Laddie Lucas - Unforgettable Characters in Air Warfare 1939 - 45
- 1989 1st edition - 449 pages. Fine condition with dust jacket
- signed by 20 WWII heroes
including Lucas, Townsend, Galland, Rall, Dundas, Johnnie
Johnson, Page, Falck and more. $795 SOLD
Fighter Tactics and Air Strategy
1914-1970 - by Edward Sims 1972 1st edition, 266pgs.
The author traces the development of the tactics and strategy
used by the world's most famous aces. This rare and hard to find
book is signed by Adolf Galland (dated 1986), Gunther Rall and
the author Edward Sims - $295 SOLD
Sole Survivorby George
Gay- signed by WWII USN Battle of Midway Fighter Pilot George Gay. Gay flew in the doomed
Torpedo Squadron 8 off the USS Hornet during the Battle of
Midway. Shot down during the battle, he became the sole survivor
of the squadron. $295 SOLD
Honest John by Walker
"Bud" Mahurin - 1962 rare 1st edition signed by Mahurin. Just
about an impossible book to find written by one of our nations
best ever fighter pilots with 24+ air victories. The only ace
with German, Japanese and Korean air victories. Book collectors
know how rare this book is. Book is near mint condition.
Published in 1962 by G.P. Putnam.313 PAGES. $895 SOLD
The American Fighter Aces Album,
1978 1st edition - Another similar book that belonged to the
famous signature collector John Shaw. This book was a labor of
love for him. He traveled all over the country aquiring the 81
aces signatures in this book. Many of the top aces
signed this book such as Ken Walsh (21 vics), John Thornell (17
vics), James Swett (15 vics) etc. $1195 SOLD
Mit Schwertern und Brillanten
- by Gunther Fraschka - Published 1959 - 240 pages.
Biographies of Germanys WWII Diamond winners. Each Diamond
Winner has a full page portrait photo as well as approx a 10
page biography. Signed by Rommel, Molders, Gollob, Hartmann,
Galland, Ramcke, Dietrich, Kesselring, Model, Schnaufer, Lent
and Rudel - $2500 SOLD
P-38 Lightning - by Jesse
Alexander - The story of the restoration of the famous P38
Joltin Losie. Rare historical photos, over 200, and personal
remembrances of combat pilots who flew the P38. Signed by 38
persons associated with the P38 includ g over 28 WW II pilots
(15 plus aces), Dick Bongs brother and sister, and members who
worked on the restoration. $395 SOLD
The Amazing Mr. Doolittle
- 1953 Biography of Jimmy Doolittle signed "J.H. Doolittle" with
sentiment. Great 1950's era Doolittle signature. Most Doolittle
signatures found are 1990's+ - $695 SOLD
Erich Hartmann by
Gunther Fraschka - Der Landser Ritterkreuztrager - German Text
paperback, 95pgs, produced in the mid 1950's. Signed by Hartmann
on the cover - $195 SOLD
Rickenbacker an Autobiography - Eddie Rickenbacker -
The story of Americas # 1 ace of World War One.1967 edition with
468 pages. Book signed boldly by Rickenbacker and dated 1967.
$295 SOLD
Talisman A Collection Of Nose Art - by John Campbell - This large first class book is a
collector piece in itself. Pages of color photos showing nose
art of WW II. Now heres the good part, this book is signed by 77 WW II pilots of which 72 are
aces!! Autographs such as Yeager, French etc. Also signed by the
authors! This is a find!! $950 SOLD
War Paint, Fighter Nose Art From WW
II & Korea - by John and Donna Campbell -
Another large first class book by these top nose art historians.
Just a beautiful book. If you liked Talisman by Campbell then
this one will floor you. This one of a kind edition signed by
140+ Fighter pilots of which 80 + are aces! All the biggies are
here even Jap ace Sakai. $1250 SOLD
Men Of The Battle Of Britain
by Kenneth Wynn - Special signature edition specially bound in
suede that comes with slip case. Signed by the author and 26 BOB
pilots. This book is numbered # 4/50. Only 50 of these were ever
made! Contains profiles and pictures of most of the pilots that
participated in the BOB. The supplement that was added about a
year later is part of this bound book. Very Impressive. $1250
SOLD
Merrill's Marauders - signed
by General Frank Merrill. Merrill the famous leader of this unit
died in 1955 and had a very stellar military career. This
booklet is an account of operations of the 5307th Composite Unit
in North Burma from February to May 1944. Very hard to find
signature. $895 SOLD
The Last
Year of the Luftwaffe May 1944 to May 1945-
by Alfred Price. 1991 191pgs. Describes in detail the offensive
and defensive operations during this time. Signed by Oscar
Boesch, Walter Schuck, Adolf Galland, Otto Stammberger (JG26 7
vics), Hans Scharff (interrogator), Ernst Scheufele (JG4, 18
vics), Kurt Schulze (JG5), Hans Busch (Me262 pilot) $375 SOLD
Fight For The Sky by Douglas
Bader - The story of the Hurrican and Spitfire
signed by Douglas Bader. 1973 1st edition, 191 pages. $295 SOLD
Baa Baa Black Sheep -
Gregory Pappy Boyington - 1958 edition of this classic about
the Marines most famous WW ll air ace Pappy Boyington. Signed by
Col Greg "Pappy" Boyington in 1959 in ball point pen. Rare to
see a Boyington not signed in black felt sharpie. 384 pages $395
SOLD
A Soldier's Story Omar
Bradley - 1951 1st edition, 618pgs, no DJ but in VG
condition. Inscribed by Omar Bradley $495 SOLD
The Life Of Chesty Pullersigned by L.B.Puller (very rare) Hero of World War II and
Korea. The most decorated Marine in Corps history. 1962 1st
edition - 403 pages. The book is in fine condition with vg D/J
$895 SOLD
Die Ritterkreuztrager Der Luftwaffe 1939-1945 Book 1&2
- Obermaier -With out a doubt the BEST reference books on
Luftwaffe aces. This two volume English/German text has a short
bio and picture of each pilot. Book 1 was published in 1966 and
book2 in1976. Signed by 17 Luftwaffe personalities. Galland,
Steinhoff etc $1950 SOLD
Die Ritterkreuztrager Der Luftwaffe
1939-1945 Book 1- Ernst Obermaier -With out a
doubt the BEST reference books on Luftwaffe aces. This
English/German text has a short bio and picture of each pilot.
Published in 1966 and . Signed by 10 Luftwaffe aces including
Barkhorn, Hartmann, Rall, Krupinski and Galland. $2500
SOLD
General Wainwright Story
- RARE signed 1946 1st edition with dustjacket 314pgs. JONATHAN
MAYHEW WAINWRIGHT (1883-1953) One of the greatest heroes of the
Second World War $650 SOLD
The 56th Fighter Group in World War II- Washington Press - 222pgs, rare edition of the 56th FG
Unit History, Signed by 56 FG pilots Hub Zemke, Michael Jackson,
Robert S Johnson, Harold Comstock, John McClure, Bud Mahurin,
and Gabby Gabreski. Incredible signatures - $750 SOLD
'Mein Fliegerleben' signed by
Ernst Udet - signed 1935 1st edition 185pgs, German
Text - Autobiography on the fascinatiing life of German aviator
through 2 wars, Ernst Udet - $995 SOLD
Greg 'Pappy' Boyington
- Signed 1958 edition of Baa Baa Black Sheep along with an old
1959 vintage 8" by 10" b/w photo also signed by Boyington. Both
items signed to the same individual. One of the best Boyington
items I have ever seen! $1195 SOLD
Paul Hauser - Soldaten Wie Andere
Auch- The Way Of The Waffen SS - 1966 1st edition,
German text, 371pgs w/DJ. Signed by Swords winner SS General
Paul Hauser. His autograph is extremely rare and desired by
collectors. Signed with sentiment to another SS General - $695
SOLD
Erich Hartmann- The
Life Story Of The World's Highest Scoring Ace - Schiffer 1992,
296 pgs. Comes with bookplate signed by Hartmann. Book is a
special signed and numbered edition 346/500 - $295 SOLD
Time And Chance - by
Peter Townsend - Top British RAF AcePeter
Townsend's autobiography. 1978 1st edition, 317 pages . Book is
mint with dustjacket. - $395
SOLD
Iron Eagle-The Turbulent
Life Of General Curtis LeMay - Thomas M. Coffey - Famous
WWII US Air Force General. Book is in great shape without
dustjacket. 474 pgs, published 1986. $395 SOLD
Fox Two, Story of First Vietnam Ace Randy Cunningham
- Jeff Ethell - 1984 - Softcover book on the Vietnam air war as
told by "Duke" Cunningham - Signed by Cunningham $75 SOLD
Tale Of A Guinea Pig - The exploits of World War 11
fighter pilot Geoffrey Page. Great reading from a pilots point
of view. Discusses BOB along with his hospital stay. Signed by
Page. $95 SOLD
Guy Gibson VC Intro by Arthur
"Bomber" Harris - 1946 1st editon, Wing Commander
Guy Gibson VC, DSO, DFC - Enemy Coast Ahead. 301 pgs, fine
condition, no DJ. Signed in fountain pen by Arthur Bomber Harris
probably at a book signing in 1946. $550 SOLD
1000 Destroyed, The Life and Times of the 4th Fighter Group
- Grover Hall Jr. - 1978 Aero - Firsthand account of the 4th FG
in WW 11. Rare, comes with photo of 4th FG cross at Cambridge
Cemetery. $110 SOLD
Duel Under The Stars -
Wilhelm Johnen - Story of a German night fighter pilot in WW11.
Special signed edition in slip case. Signed photos(in book) of
16 RAF Mosquito and Luftwaffe Night Fighter pilots. $175 SOLD
Flying Start A Fighter Pilots War Years - Hugh Dundas
- Bio about the wartime experiences of Group Captain Dundas.
Signed by Don Kingaby, Lopez, Page, Goodson, Townsend,
Dundas $295 SOLD
JG26 Top Guns Of The Luftwaffe - Caldwell - The
history of the famous fighter unit `Abbeville Kids'. This is
book number 28/200 of a special signed edition. Signed by the
author, Galland and 3 other JG26 aces $250 SOLD
The Battle Of Britain - Richard Townsend Bickers -
The greatest battle in the history of air warfare is detailed in
this book. Pictures, maps, aircraft, aces etc. Great book.
Signed by Johnnie Johnson $95 SOLD
Doolittle - A Biography
- signed by Jimmy Doolittle and Bill Downs.
By Lowell Thomas & Edward Jablonski. Published by Doubleday,
1976, very good condition hardback with a very good dust jacket
gently read clean pages. Hard Cover. First edition The book is
beautifully inscribed by J.H. Doolittle and WWII CBS War
correspondent Bill Downs on the title page. $975 SOLD
Air Combat Paintings of Robert Taylor Volume 1 - Book
detailing the Aviation artwork of this English aviation artist.
Signed by Taylor, Johnnie Johnson, Adolf Galland, Saburo Sakai,
Joe Foss, Don Lopez, Goodson $475 SOLD
Air Combat Paintings of Robert Taylor Volume 11 - Book
detailing more Aviation artwork of Robert Taylor. Signed by
Taylor, Jim Goodson, Geoffrey Page and 3 B-17 pilots including
William Lawley MOH winner $295 SOLD
WORLD WAR ONE AVIATION BOOKS
Above The Trenches, Above The Lines, Over The Front -
Grubb Street publications, London. This three volume set is a
complete record of the fighter aces and units of the British
empire air forces, United States and French air forces, and all
German forces. There are no better reference books on air aces
of the Great War than these. Each book is full of individual
bio's of each countries aces. Photos, lists. 1990 1st editions
$295
Pour le Me`rite and Germany's First Aces - Ltc John
Angolia/Clint Hackney Jr. Bender publications 1984 1st edition.
Great reference book on the Germany's PLM winners. Bio's,
photos. Signed and numbered by Angolia in the book. $125
Billy Bishop - The Man And The Aircraft He Flew -
David Baker - softcover 1990 London edition Outline Press.128
pages, photos. Really a neat book on Bishop. $50
The People's War Book and Atlas,
Signature Edition- Published in 1920 this book is a
complete history of the Great War. Signed by Billy Bishop (in
1920) under his photo next to title page. Very Desirable and
Impressive! $295
King Of Air Fighters - Ira Jones - Yet another
account of the top RAF ace of WW 1 as told by another ace of the
time Ira Taffy Jones. Jones ranks 6th and had 41 victories in
WW 1. Photos, text. 1989 Greenhill. $110
The Lafayette Escadrille - Herbert Molloy Mason Jr. -
This exciting book presents the full, authoritative story of the
first Americans to fly and fight in the Great War. 1964, 340
pgs, photos, text. $115 SOLD
Americas First Eagles - Lt. Lucien H. Thayer - The
official history of the United States Air Service, A.E.F.
1917-1918. Bender publications 1983 edition. Lists, photos,
great reference book. $80
OTHER MILITARY RELATED BOOKS
The Rise And Fall Of The Luftwaffe - The Life of
Field Marshal Erhard Milch - David Irving - 1973 - Story of
Erhard Milch who was a WW 1 flight commander and latter became
one of the main forces behind the build up of the Luftwaffe. His
story from WW 1 to the Nuremberg trials. $40
Illustrated World War 11 Encyclopedia, Vol 1 and 2 -
Good overview of the war. Lots of color photos, color airplane
profiles, text, illustrations. $25
Collecting The Edged Weapons Of The Third Reich, Vol 1
- LTC Thomas Johnson - Excellent guide to collecting daggers,
swords etc on WW 11 Germany. Photos, great reference, a must for
collectors. $45
The Daggers And Edged Weapons Of Hitlers Germany -
LTC Lames P. Atwood - 1970 - Simply the best book on the
subject. This is a RARE and collector book. Lots of
illustrations and photos. RARE BOOK $175
Lugars At Random - Charles Kenyon Jr. - Great
reference book for any German Lugar collector. 1969, 418 pages
with photos, text etc. of Lugars of this century. $45 SOLD
Third Reich Lugars and Their Accessories - Jan Still
- The pistols of Germany and her allies in World War 11. The
BEST lugar book and a must for any Lugar owner. Photos of most
all Lugars. $195 SOLD
Imperial Lugars and Their Accessories - Jan Still -
same as above except WW 1 Lugars $195 SOLD
PAPER BACKS
The Greatest Aces - Study of aces of all countries in
WW 11 - Edwards Sims $20