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ARTIFACT:
This is an inscribed, first edition hardcover copy of "Bail Out over North Africa: America's First Parachute Combat Missions 1942", by Lieutenant General William P. Yarborough. Yarborough, also known as "The Father of the Green Berets", was commander of the United States Army 509th Parachute Infantry Battalion (PIB) during World War II. His book documents the perilous activities of the 509th. Attached to the 5th Air Force. The 509th was the first group to make a combat drop during the North Africa invasion. The book is inscribed to Maurice F. Reardon. photographs. The book was printed by Phillips Publications of New Jersey in 1979.
VINTAGE:
Circa 1979.
SIZE:
180 pages with black-and-white photographs; approximately 9-3/4" in height and 6-1/2" in width and 1" in thickness.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Embossed cloth-bound cover, paper.
ATTACHMENT:
Glued binding.
MARKINGS:
Maurice F. Reardon inscribed inside cover; Copyright © 1979 Lt. General William P. Yarborough, U.S.A. (Ret.).
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a United States Army collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VCX05 LFJX5/13 SFJX08/29/19
CONDITION:
8 (Excellent-): The book is in excellent condition (page 133 has two words and an arrow written on it - see photo).
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
