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Target Ploesti View from a Bombsight
by Leroy W. Newby
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good/Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 0891411704
- ISBN 13
- 9780891411703
- Seller
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Garrison, North Dakota, United States
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About This Item
Novato, California, U.S.A.: Presidio, 1983. Book. Very Good. Hard. Long before the modern term "scorched earth", the U.S. Military, through the heroic efforts of the 460th Bombardment Group, targeted oilfields of the enemy. This was not in the Middle East, but in Europe and it was World War II. This is the story of the crew of the "Hangar Queen" - their antics, camaraderie, tragedies and sacrifices to rob Hitler's army of the much-needed resources of the oilfields of Ploesti. Book is in near fine condition; pages are crisp and clean; 253 pages; b/w illustrations, photos; dj is not price clipped; is in good condition - has edgewear, microtears, 3/8 inch closed tear top of front; scuffing; dj encased in acid free Brodart book protector - images available upon request. Size: 8 Vo.
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Details
- Bookseller
- JB Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 00016857
- Title
- Target Ploesti View from a Bombsight
- Author
- Leroy W. Newby
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 0891411704
- ISBN 13
- 9780891411703
- Publisher
- Presidio
- Place of Publication
- Novato, California, U.S.A.
- Date Published
- 1983
- Keywords
- RUMANIA, HANGAR QUEEN, WORLD WAR II, PLOESTI
Terms of Sale
JB Books
Payment for orders: tax is not payable unless the purchaser resides in the state of North Dakota, in which case 7% Sales Tax applies (as per requirements of law here). Reserves: we can place 1 week reserves on ordered books pending receipt of payment. For longer periods, please inquire. Returns policy: all books are subject to prior sale; ordered books may be returned within one week if by some listing error condition is found to be not as advertised. Shipping/handling may be more for unusually large and heavy volumes; allow up to 1-3 weeks for delivery. Multiple-volume sets s/h charges are adjustable. Shipping of orders is very prompt, orders are shipped usually the same day that payment is received or next business day.
About the Seller
JB Books
Biblio member since 2003
Garrison, North Dakota
About JB Books
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