Published September 2002
by Richard I. Bong WWII Heritage Center .
Written in English
| The Physical Object | |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | 143 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL8567139M |
| ISBN 10 | 0972237305 |
| ISBN 10 | 9780972237307 |
| OCLC/WorldCa | 50316180 |
If you read General Kenny’s book on the air war in the Pacific (if you haven’t you should) you know who Dick Bong was. This book expands on his life and career as a fighter pilot, and has some wonderful human interest aspects/5(33). The story is told by Lieutenant General George Churchill Kenney, who was Major Bong's commander during World War II. It gives a good look at that father-son relationship that Kenney and Bong had, along with some anecdotes that highlight the competition among pilots/5. Dick Bong: America's Ace of Aces is a remarkable book that uncovers the short, but fascinating, career of America’s greatest fighter pilot. It is full of brilliant insights provided by Kenney who was able to watch this young man develop before his life was cruelly cut short testing a /5. Richard Bong: World War II Flying Ace is part of the Badger Biographies series for young readers. The engaging narrative is complemented by an accessible format that includes historic photographs, a glossary of terms, sidebars on life in the military, /5(10).
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Such is the story of Richard Bong. A major in the United States Army Air Forces, Bong quickly showed his talent in the air during the years of World War II. He rose through the ranks as a pilot, taking down enemies and even having a little fun along the way. True HD Direct Film Transfers - NO UPCONVERSIONS! (Silent) Richard Bong was a United States Army major who was a member of the Army Air Forces in World War II and a Medal of Honor recipient. He. Marjorie Bong Drucker, a retired magazine publisher who was the widow of World War II “ace of aces” Maj. Richard I. Bong, died of cancer Sept. 27 in Superior, Wis. The NOOK Book (eBook) of the Dick Bong: Ace Of Aces by General George C. Kenney at Barnes & Noble. FREE Shipping on $35 or more! Due to COVID, orders may be delayed. Thank you for your : Verdun Press.
