Washington, D.C.: Air Force History and Museums Program, Date: 1997. Unread; immaculate and tight with lightly edge-worn covers; 513pp., including index.. Wraps. Fine. Illus. by Photos. Quarto. Paperback. 1997. Air Force History and Museums Program ISBN 016049009X 9780160490095 [US]

For sale by the U.S. G.P.O., Supt. of Docs, Date: 1997-01-01. First Edition. Hardcover. Good. 1997. For sale by the U.S. G.P.O., Supt. of Docs ISBN 016049009X 9780160490095 [US]

Washington, D. C.: Air Force History And Museums Program. Fine in Fine dust jacket. Date: 1997. First Edition. Hardcover. 016049009X . Two hardcover volumes in slipcase. 8vo. Books are in as new condition, crisp and clean and unread. Bindings are tight, corners are sharp, gilt is bright. Navy boards imprinted with Air Force insignia. Volume 1 covers 1907-1950; Volume 2 covers 1950-1997. Each volume is illustrated with photos. A handsome set. Heavy--may require additional postage if shipped other than domestic media mail. . 1997. Air Force History And Museums Program ISBN 016049009X 9780160490095 [US]

Washington, DC: United States Air Force, Air Force History and Museums Program, Date: 1997. Presumed First Edition, First printing thus. Hardcover. very good. 25 cm, x, 513, [1] & x, 659, [3] pages. 2-vol. set in slipcase. Illustrations. Notes. Selected readings. Authors. Index. In his professional career Bernard Nalty was well known for his historical research and non-fiction publications on the military, particularly his writing on black Americans in the military. Along with Morris J. MacGregor, Jr. he edited the thirteen-volume Blacks in the United States Armed Forces and he wrote, and in 1986 published, Strength for the Fight: A History of Black Americans in the Military. Mr. Nalty believed the history of black Americans in the United States military was not adequately researched or shared with the general public, and his passion was to correct that oversight. Prior to retiring in 1994, Mr. Nalty was a senior historian in the Office of Air Force History and edited Winged Shield, Winged Sword: A History of the USAF. Describes and analyzes the evolution of land-based air power since the United States Army in 1907 established an Aeronautical Division. Provides an understanding of the central role of the Air Force in current American defense policy. The United States Air Force became a separate military service on 18 September 1947 with the implementation of the National Security Act of 1947. Prior to 1947, the responsibility for military aviation was divided between the ...

ISBN10: 016049009X, ISBN13: 9780160490095, [publisher: United States Air Force, Air Force History and Museums Program, Washington, DC] Softcover 25 cm, x, 513, [1] pages. Illustrations. Notes. Selected readings. Index. Mr. Nalty was born and educated in Omaha, Nebraska and graduated from Creighton University. He lived in the Washington, DC and Baltimore areas for his adult life, having located there to pursue graduate studies at Catholic University. In his professional career he was well known for his historical research and non-fiction publications on the military, particularly his writing on black Americans in the military. Along with Morris J. MacGregor, Jr. he edited the thirteen-volume Blacks in the United States Armed Forces and he wrote, and in 1986 published, Strength for the Fight: A History of Black Americans in the Military. Mr. Nalty believed the history of black Americans in the United States military was not adequately researched or shared with the general public, and his passion was to correct that oversight. Prior to retiring in 1994, Mr. Nalty was a senior historian in the Office of Air Force History. Describes and analyzes, in the context of national policy and international rivalries, the evolution of land-based air power since the United States Army in 1907 established an Aeronautical Division. Provides a clearer understanding of the central role of the Air Force in current American defense policy.
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Washington: Air Force History and Museums Program, United States Air Force, Date: 1997. Hardcover. Octavo; VG+/no-DJ; Light gray spine with black text; Volumes are encased in dark blue slipcase; slipcase shows slight wear with undamaged & intact panels; v. 1, 1907-1950 & v. 2, 1950-1997; Cloths are covered with customized jackets which have an overlay of mylar; cloths are quite clean w/o defect; panels are stable, clean & intact; text blocks have very minimal wear due to handling; pages are clean, crisp with tight bindings; pp 513+659. Additional shipping may be necessary due to size/weight restrictions for international/expedited orders. 1298779. Full-priced Rockville. 1997. Air Force History and Museums Program, United States Air Force ISBN 016049009x US

Washington Air Force History and Museums Program, United States Air Force 1997 Hardcover Book. Octavo; VG+/no-DJ; Light gray spine with black text; Volumes are encased in dark blue slipcase; slipcase shows slight wear with undamaged & intact panels; v. 1, 1907-1950 & v. 2, 1950-1997; Cloths are covered with customized jackets which have an overlay of mylar; cloths are quite clean w/o defect; panels are stable, clean & intact; text blocks have very minimal wear due to handling; pages are clean, crisp with tight bindings; pp 513+659. Additional shipping may be necessary due to size/weight restrictions for international/expedited orders. 1298779. Full-priced Rockville.