Joe Foss, Flying Marine: The Story Of His Flying Circus (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781164482741)

""Joe Foss, Flying Marine: The Story Of His Flying Circus"" is a biography of Joe Foss, a legendary American aviator and war hero. The book is written by Walter Simmons and tells the story of Foss's life, from his childhood in South Dakota to his time as a fighter pilot during World War II. Foss was a member of the Marine Corps and was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery in combat. After the war, he became a successful businessman and politician, serving as the governor of South Dakota. The book also details Foss's love of flying and his creation of the Flying Circus, a group of pilots who performed daring stunts and aerial shows across the country. The book includes photographs and personal anecdotes from Foss's life, making it a comprehensive and engaging read for aviation enthusiasts and history buffs alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Walter Simmons
ISBN-10: 1164482742
ISBN-13: 9781164482741
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 176
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d