Memoir Bomber Group 314th Bomb Wing WWII Distinguished Flying Cross SIGNED!!!!!

Description: MAXIMUM EFFORT: A FIRST-HAND ACCOUNT OF A WORLD WAR II B-29 CREW AND THEIR BOMB GROUP, by Robert E. Laird. Published by author, 1989. Large format softcover, 228 pages. FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING. Please note that this is NOT a later printing or reprint edition. No hardcover version was published. SIGNED by author. Robert E. Larid was born December 25, 1921. He was a 1939 graduate of Rutland High School. Bob enlisted in the United States Air Force on Sept. 21, 1942, and flew 26 bombing missions with the 314th Bomb Wing on the major cities of Japan. He was awarded the Air Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters, two Unit Citations and other decorations, and the Distinguished Flying Cross awarded "by direction of the President for extraordinary achievement while participating as a crew member of a B-29 aircraft on a daylight incendiary mission from a base in the Marianas against Kobe, Japan on June 19, 1945." I have been a member of eBay since July 1998 and started selling items shortly after joining. Most items obtained from estate sales, thrift stores, and used bookstores. All signed items guaranteed to pass any third-party authentication inspection. Full refund provided for any items that do not pass authentication. My own Certificate of Authenticity also offered upon request. Please review my excellent feedback rating. All auctions start at the low opening bid of $25 with no reserve. Condition: Book is Near Fine. Grading Criteria: As New: book is in the same immaculate condition in which it was published. There can be no defects, no missing pages, no library stamps, etc., and the dust jacket (if it was issued with one) must be perfect, without any tears. Fine: book approaches the condition of As New, but without being crisp. No defects, etc., and if the jacket has a small tear, or other defect, or looks worn, this should be noted. Very Good: book shows some small signs of wear on either binding or paper. Good: book that has average wear and tear with all pages or leaves present. Fair: book is worn with complete text pages (including those with maps or plates) but may lack end papers, half-title, etc. (which must be noted). Binding, jacket (if any), etc. may also be worn. Poor: book is sufficiently worn that its only merit is as a Reading Copy because it does have the complete text, which must be legible. Any missing maps or plates should still be noted. This copy may be soiled, scuffed, stained or spotted and may have loose joints, hinges, pages, etc. Ex-library: book that is retired from a library. Must always be designated as such no matter what the condition of the book. Shipping: Buyer to pay all shipping costs; media rate, unless directed otherwise. All items securely packaged to ensure safe delivery. Payment: Payment for auction items must be received within 24 hours of auction close unless an alternative payment arrangement is made.

Price: 35 USD

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota

End Time: 2024-12-09T10:01:36.000Z

Shipping Cost: 5.38 USD