Description: This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of history. This beautiful book, The Memphis Belle Home at Last" book is signed by both pilots and six crew members. (8) The book is new, and has been kept in a mylar protective cover. All the autographs were signed in pencil. (F-175) Here is the story of the most famous plane of WWII, the B-17, the Memphis Belle, named by the pilot to honor a Southern girl whose wartime love story will never die. This plane and her crew made history by being the first B-17 bomber to complete 25 bombing missions to become national heroes. It is autographed by eight:1. Robert Morgan, pilot2. James Verinis, co-pilot3. Robert Hanson, radio operator4. Charles Leighton, navigator5. Harold Loch, waist gunner6. John Quinlan, tail gunner7. Bill Winchell, waist gunner8. SSgt Casimer "Tony" Nastal, waist gunner Gregory Peck starred in Twelve O'Clock High, the movie based on the dramatic tale. William Wyler, noted Oscar winning Hollywood director, made a spectacular War Dept. film (documentary) on the Belle for distribution through the nation's movie houses. Now comes the Memphis Belle book to reveal the shattering reality of an air war over Europe and the poignant struggle of America's winged warriors when they came home to rebuild their lives. Of course, we all remember: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Our customers are our number one priority, and we are here to serve you. We stand by our commitment to give you the best possible product and service. This would be a great item to add to your collection and you can be confident that it is the real thing. Buy with confidence. We pack with care, as if we are shipping to a dear friend as we want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase. We gladly combine shipping if you will wait for an invoice. Save us to your favorites and come visit us again
Price: 549.99 USD
Location: Tucson, Arizona
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Shipping Cost: 5.38 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Signed By: Morgan,Verinis,Hanson, Leighton,Loch,Quinlan,Winchell,Nastal
Book Title: The Memphis Belle: Home At Last
Original Language: English
Item Length: 9.25 in
Vintage: No
Personalize: No
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Item Height: 9.25 in
Personalized: No
Features: Dust Jacket, Illustrated, Uncorrected Proof
Topic: WWII, military, B-17 , History
Item Width: 6.25 in
Signed: Yes
Ex Libris: No
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Publisher: Castle Books Inc
Intended Audience: Adults
Inscribed: No
Edition: First Edition, First or Second Edition, both on book
Publication Year: 1987
Type: military, history, B-17, WWII
Era: 1940s
Illustrator: 1940s photos
Author: Menno Duerksen
Genre: Military
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Item Weight: 1 lb 12 oz
Number of Pages: 343