100 years of Marine Corps aviation : an illustrated history / Roxanne M. Kaufman, art director, Laurie Schmidt.
Kaufman, Roxanne M.; Schmidt, Laurie.
2011
VG93 .K384 2011 (Mapit)
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Title
100 years of Marine Corps aviation : an illustrated history / Roxanne M. Kaufman, art director, Laurie Schmidt.
Author
Kaufman, Roxanne M.
Variant Title
At head of title: 1912-2012
ISBN
9780160893438
0160893437
Publication Details
Washington, D.C. : U.S. Government Printing Office, 2011.
Language
English
Description
xi, 12-335 p. : chiefly ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm. + 1 sound disc (4 3/4 in.)
Call Number
VG93 .K384 2011
GPO Item No.
0383-B
Summary
This commemorative work offers a snapshot view of the people, aircraft, and events that comprise the first century of Marine aviation. Featuring a foreword by John Glenn, Jr., it showcases the achievements of Marine aviation through seldom seen photographs and accounts of pivotal battles and events. An oral history CD is included in the back of the book, providing the text and photos with first-hand accounts from select Marine aviators. Additionally, this publication offers several appendices to serve as a reference.
Note
"Selection of oral histories" -- CD surface.
Shipping list no.: 2012-0010-S.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references (p. 326-329) and index.
Added Author
Schmidt, Laurie.
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