This is unique collection of biographies of twelve of the greatest and most interesting American fighter pilots of World War II. With the exception of Tom McGuire and Butch O'Hare - who were killed in action - these biographies (of John Alison, Charles MacDonald, Joe Foss, Tex Hill, Marion Carl, Jim Howard, Tom Blackburn, Jim Goodson, Perry Dahl, and Jerry Collinsworth) are based on extensive interviews with the aces and told largely in their words. Their recollections are vivid and their stories are fresh because these are the first detailed biographies of most of the aces. The interviews are illustrated with more than 140 photographs, many from the aces' personal collections, showing themselves during the war, their squadron mates, their aircraft, and the nose art and markings that made them stand out. 

In addition this particular book has the singed signatures (as Pictured) of additional 12 aces*  They are as followed

Ed rector   Ace  10 1/2 victories    * signed twice
Tex Hill      Ace   12 1/4 victories
Robert "Bob" Lee Scott   Ace  13 victories
Jim Brooks   Ace   13 victories
Walter J. Goehausen   10 victories
Robert J Goebel   11 victories
Charles M. (Sandy) McCorkle   11 victories
Arthur C. Fiedler Jr    8  victories
Robert M Barkey 5 victories
Richard W Dunkin 9 victories
Joseph H Bennett 8 1/2 victories
Herschel H. Green    18 victories

*one signature is not readable

Great American Fighter aces is authored by Dan Bauer  Published by Motorbooks International (MBI) 1st edition, Osceola, 1992.    This NEW book is soft covered and condition is Excellent.