Chains of Command - 1st Edition/1st Printing
by Brown, Dale
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
- ISBN 10
- 0399138226
- ISBN 13
- 9780399138225
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About This Item
New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399138226 . First edition/first printing in Near Fine condition, minor soiling in alike dust-jacket; This book tells the story of a young officer in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. The officer is assigned to a base in North Vietnam and is in charge of a small unit of pilots. The unit is constantly in danger of being attacked by the North Vietnamese, and the officer is constantly trying to find ways to protect the pilots and keep them safe. The book is full of suspense and adventure, and it is a great read.; 8vo; FSA .
Synopsis
Former U.S. Air Force captain Dale Brown is the author of several best-selling military-action-aviation-adventure novels: Flight of the Old Dog (1987), Silver Tower (1988), Day of the Cheetah (1989), Hammerheads (1990), Sky Masters (1991), Night of the Hawk (1992), Chains of Command (1993), Storming Heaven (1994) and Shadows of Steel (1996). Dale's novels are published in 11 languages and distributed to over 70 countries. Dale was born in Buffalo, New York on November 2, 1956. He graduated from Penn State University and received an Air Force commission in 1978. He was a navigator-bombardier in the B-52G Stratofortress heavy bomber and the FB-111A supersonic medium bomber, and is the recipient of several military decorations and awards including the Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster, the Combat Crew Award, and the Marksmanship ribbon. He flew over 2500 hours in various military tactical and training aircraft from 1978 to 1986 and was also a graduate of the U.S. Army Airborne School. Dale is a volunteer pilot for AirLifeLine, a non-profit national charitable medical transportation organization who fly needy persons free of charge to receive treatment. He also supports a number of organizations to support and promote law enforcement and reading. He is a member of the Airplane Owners and Pilots Association, The Writers Guild, and a Life Member of the Air Force Association and U.S. Naval Institute. He is a multi-engine and instrument-rated private pilot and can often be found in the skies all across the United States, piloting his Piper Aerostar 602P. On the ground, Dale enjoys tennis, scuba diving, and hockey. He lives in Incline Village, Nevada.
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- Bookseller
- Books Tell You Why, Inc.
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 30016
- Title
- Chains of Command - 1st Edition/1st Printing
- Author
- Brown, Dale
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
- Edition
- First Edition; First Printing
- ISBN 10
- 0399138226
- ISBN 13
- 9780399138225
- Publisher
- G. P. Putnam's Sons
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1993
- Keywords
- Collectible Rare Out-Of-Print, Adventure, Spy, Thriller
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