Bud Hutton & Andy Rooney "Air Gunner" 1944 Farrar & Rinehart 8" x 5.5" 236 Pages

Description: This rare, vintage 80+ year old cloth/hardcover book titled "Air Gunner" by Bud Hutton and Andy Rooney. Inside the front cover, there is a name/signature and an address of J. Kramer. When we looked up his name, it matched that of a Canadian Air Force pilot who flew in the war. This book is a must-have for any collector or enthusiast of aviation history. With 236 pages and measuring 8" x 5.5", this book is an exciting addition to any bookshelf. It was published by Farrar & Rinehart and features special attributes such as being Andy Rooney's first book. The book covers the experiences of air gunners during World War II and is a great source of information for anyone interested in this topic. It is categorized under "Antiquarian & Collectible" and "Books & Magazines". Own a piece of history with this amazing book! Please view our photos for complete descriptions and contact us with any concerns. FYI:"The story of the men who handled the .50-caliber machine guns on the Fortresses, Liberators, and Marauders that flew out of Britain during World War II, colorfully described in detail and giving account of many dimensions of their wartime lives and experiences. Included in the accounts are those of Ben Kuroki, the only Japanese-American in the US Army Air Force to serve in combat operations, and the Chinese-born gunner Dick Chin (though not mentioned in the book, Chin was shot down in 1944 and made a POW). The authors, Bud Hutton and Andy Rooney (of 60 Minutes fame), were both soldier-reporters writing for Stars and Stripes. Together they flew on many missions, Hutton as a gunner and Rooney as an observer."

Price: 95 USD

Location: Chesapeake, Virginia

End Time: 2024-12-30T21:30:56.000Z

Shipping Cost: 4.58 USD