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New York: Rawson Associates, c1982. First Edition. 26 cm, 248, illus., wear and small tears to DJ. This edition printed for contributing members of Smithsonian National Associates Program. More
New York: Rawson Associates, 1982. First Edition. 248, illus., index, two tears and large chip missing in rear DJ (all repaired with tape), some DJ creasing. Inscribed by the author. More
New York: Rawson Associates, 1983. Second Printing. 248, illus., index, front DJ flap price clipped, DJ worn, soiled, edge tears, and chips An edition printed especially for the Contributing Members of The Smithsonian National Associates Program. Afterword by Paul E. Garber. A remarkable story of some of the most interesting aircraft of our time, and of the unusual facility where the best aircraft restoration work in the world is done. This book provides insight into the collection of over forty thousand historic artifacts of the Paul E. Garber Restoration, Preservation & Storage Facility of the National Air and Space Museum. More
New York: Hudson Hills Press, 1991. First Edition [stated], presumed first printing. Hardcover. The format is approximately 9.25 inches by 12.25 inches. 163, [1] pages. Frontispiece is in color. List of color plates. Exhibition brochure laid in. This includes a hand written note [not from Safer] to Walt--believed to be Walter J. Boyne! Reflections of the Artist by John Safer. A Note from the Photographer by David Finn. Introduction by Douglas Lewis [curator of sculpture, National Gallery of Art]. John Safer: The Sculptor in Context by Walter J. Boyne [An Analogy, Trophies; Facets and Flames; A Smile from Kelly Johnson; Limits of Infinity; Of Time and Space; A Final Thought, and Biographical Note. Exhibitions History. Index. John H. Safer (September 6, 1922 – December 7, 2018) was an American sculptor. Safer's varied career spanned work in theater lighting, television, real estate, politics and banking. Safer was best known for his monumental sculptures. These include award sculptures for the National Air and Space Museum, the PGA Tour, the Lombardi Cancer Center, and the Shakespeare Guild. Safer's works stand in museums, galleries and embassies throughout the world. In 1972 and in 1989 the U.S. Department of State sent a group of Safer sculptures abroad to be exhibited as examples of America's finest art. Walter J. Boyne (February 2, 1929 – January 9, 2020) was a United States Air Force officer, Command Pilot, combat veteran, aviation historian, and author of more than 50 books and over 1,000 magazine articles. He was a director of the National Air and Space Museum of the Smithsonian Institution and a Chairman of the National Aeronautic Association. More
New York: St. Martin's Press, 1998. First edition. First Edition stated. First printing stated. Hardcover. 542 pages. Illustrations. Bibliography. Index. Signed by author, Tellep; Roy Anderson (Former Chairman); and Larry Kitchen (Former Chairman). DJ has slight wear and soiling. More
New York: St. Martin's Press, 1997. First Edition. First Printing. 442, illus. (some color), appendices, bibliography, chronology of aerospace power since 1903, index, DJ slightly scuffed. More
New York: Forge [A Tom Doherty Associates Book], 2003. First U.S. Edition [Stated], First Printing [Stated]. Hardcover. 400 pages. Fep creased. Cast of Major Characters. Inscribed by the author on the half-title page. The inscription reads To Rosemary and John Thanks for the great event & the Coke! Walter J. Boyne. Black dot on top edge. The DJ has minor sticker residue. Walter J. Boyne (February 2, 1929 – January 9, 2020) was a United States Air Force officer, Command Pilot, combat veteran, historian, and author of more than 50 books and over 1,000 magazine articles. He was a director of the National Air and Space Museum of the Smithsonian Institution and a Chairman of the National Aeronautic Association. On December 19, 1952, he was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the United States Air Force. Boyne was a member of the 330th Bomb Squadron of the 93rd Bomb Wing. Boyne returned to active flying as a nuclear test pilot with the 4925th Nuclear Test Group at Kirtland Air Force Base. While at Kirtland, he became an aircraft commander in both the B-47 and B-52 Stratofortress. Boyne began his writing career in 1962. He chose to write about lesser-known people and airplanes starting with an article on the Curtiss P-36. The P-36 aircraft resides in the National Museum of the United States Air Force at Wright-Patterson AFB near Dayton, Ohio. More
Gretna, LA: Pelican Publishing Company [A Giniger Book], 2003. Presumed First Edition, First printing. Hardcover. 447, [1] pages. Notes. Bibliography. Index. Walter J. Boyne (born 1929) is a retired United States Air Force officer, Command Pilot, combat veteran, aviation historian, and author of more than 50 books and over 1,000 magazine articles. He is a former director of the National Air and Space Museum of the Smithsonian Institution and a former Chairman of the National Aeronautic Association. In May 1951 Boyne entered the U.S. Air Force's Aviation Cadet program. On December 19, 1952 he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Air Force. Boyne flew the B-50 Superfortress as a member of the 330th Bomb Squadron of the 93rd Bomb Wing. Boyne also flew the B-47 Stratojet for several years. Boyne was a nuclear test pilot with the 4925th Nuclear Test Group at Kirtland Air Force Base. Boyne served during the Vietnam War as commander of the 635th Services Squadron at U-Tapao Royal Thai Air Base where he flew 120 combat hours as a C-47 Skytrain instructor pilot. Colonel Boyne retired from the Air Force on June 1, 1974 with more than 5,000 hours in various military aircraft. More
New York: Stewart, Tabori & Chang, 1986. Revised and Updated. Third printing [stated]. Trade paperback. 231, [1] pages. Illustrations (many in color). Index. Format is approximately 9.75 inches by 9.75 inches. Walter J. Boyne (born 1929) is a retired United States Air Force officer, Command Pilot, combat veteran, aviation historian, and author of more than 50 books and over 1,000 magazine articles. He is a former director of the National Air and Space Museum of the Smithsonian Institution and a former Chairman of the National Aeronautic Association. Boyne began his writing career in 1962 while still in the Air Force. Tired of the repetitive aviation articles of the time, he chose to write about lesser-known people and airplanes starting with an article on the Curtiss P-36. Boyne's article was accepted by a magazine in Britain which paid him $29 — a moment of special pride for the new author. The P-36 aircraft now resides in the National Museum of the United States Air Force at Wright-Patterson AFB near Dayton, Ohio. A very prolific writer, Boyne is the author of over fifty books and over one thousand magazine articles. More
New York: Stewart, Tabori & Chang, 1986. First Edition [Stated], First Printing [Stated]. Hardcover. 231, [1] pages. Illustrations (many in color). Index. Signed by author on fep. Format is approximately 10 inches by 10 inches. Walter J. Boyne (born 1929) is a retired United States Air Force officer, Command Pilot, combat veteran, aviation historian, and author of more than 50 books and over 1,000 magazine articles. He is a former director of the National Air and Space Museum of the Smithsonian Institution and a former Chairman of the National Aeronautic Association. Boyne began his writing career in 1962 while still in the Air Force. Tired of the repetitive aviation articles of the time, he chose to write about lesser-known people and airplanes starting with an article on the Curtiss P-36. Boyne's article was accepted by a magazine in Britain which paid him $29 — a moment of special pride for the new author. The P-36 aircraft now resides in the National Museum of the United States Air Force at Wright-Patterson AFB near Dayton, Ohio. A very prolific writer, Boyne is the author of over fifty books and over one thousand magazine articles. More
Washington, DC: Smithsonian Institute Press, 1985. Hardcover. 176 pages. Signed by the author. More
Place_Pub: New York: Berkley Books, 1996. First Edition. First Printing. 196, illus., bibliography, usual library markings, DJ has been pasted to boards. More
New York: Berkley Books, 1995. First Edition. First Printing. 24 cm, 496, illus. More
New York, NY: Berkley Books, 1994. First edition. First edition [stated]. First printing [stated]. Hardcover. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. xv, [1], 331, [5] p. Illustrations. Index. More
New York: Berkley Books, 1994. Reprint. Second printing. Hardcover. xv 331 p. Maps. Index. More