Gadbois Robert (19 results)

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Library Binding. Condition: Fair. Gadbois, Robert (illustrator). heavily worn from use but text is complete and readable, Ex-Library: text is readable but suffers cosmetic damage from library marking and withrawing procedures, Good Reading Copy!

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Gadbois, Robert (illustrator). Not Stated Assumed First Edition. Illustrated throughout with color and B&W art. Pages clean, unmarked, binding tight and square. Pictorial cloth covers, clean, colors bright, a little shelf-wear to extremities. PO's name penned on end paper. From the series: Books by Children for Children. Harold's boredom on a summer day leads him to try to break the world record for continuous swinging. The author has never broken any records, but he loves spaghetti as much as Harold does. His hobby is collecting baseball cards. All books are in my smoke free & climate controlled shop and will have qualities and/or flaws described. Domestic & international shipping includes tracking information.

Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: New. First Edition; First Printing. New hardcover edition, no names or marks. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 31 pages.

Soft Cover. Condition: fair. 2nd ptg. blue plastic comb binding; 5-1/8" tall x 7-7/8"; unpaginated; b/w cartoons throughout; covers have some soiling, wear; 1st page has pulled away from the binding but is present. Paperback.

1943 Gadbois, Robert ELMORE AT FLIGHT PREPARATORY SCHOOL PHASE I Richmond, VA: The Dietz Press, c1943 illustrated b/w drawings Rectangular 12mo Cardstock covers with plastic spiral binding first page is loose, minor soiling and rubbing on covers, Very Good softcover copy.

Paperback. Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Merriam Press World War 2 Memoir SeriesFrom enlistment in 1942, through cadet aviation training, joining VBF-12/Air Group 12 as a SB2C Helldiver pilot, later switching to the F6F Hellcat, embarking on the USS Randolph (CV-15), and conducting air operations including fighter sweeps over Tokyo, combat missions over Iwo Jima and Okinawa, and fighting off kamikaze attacks.ContentsChapter 1: Decision TimeChapter 2: Pre-Flight SchoolChapter 3: The Yellow PerilChapter 4: Wings of GoldChapter 5: Dive BombingChapter 6: A Side-Wheeler CarrierChapter 7: Air Group TwelveChapter 8: The USS Randolph (CV-15)Chapter 9: First Tokyo Fighter SweepChapter 10: Iwo JimaChapter 11: Kamikaze HitChapter 12: OkinawaChapter 13: Combat MissionsChapter 14: Kamikazes by the DozenChapter 15: Farewell to CombatChapter 16: R&R Friendly FireChapter 17: Back in the U.S. of A.Chapter 18: Winding Down4 color photos20 B&W photosThe author passed away 23 September 2009.Review by Melanie Lauwers, Cape Cod Times, 2 October 2006: Robert Gadbois, a Falmouth resident, enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1942, the year he was a freshman at Rhode Island State College. He chose aviation training, became a Hellcat fighter pilot and saw action across the Pacific, including Iwo Jima and Okinawa and finally over Tokyo. His memoir takes readers through his decision to become a pilot, through pre-flight school and into the depth of wartime action onboard the USS Randolph making its way to victory.Review by Richard Gauthier: I bought and read Robert's book Hellcat Tales when I saw it in his obituary. I appreciate the insight it gave me into his life and the lives of others who have sacrificed so much.Review by Jerry Pacheco: I shall always treasure his visits to my restaurant, with daughter Millie, and the signed copy of his book Hellcat Tales. He exemplified "The Greatest Generation," it was an honor to serve them. Originally published in 2005 by the Merriam Press. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

paperback. Condition: Good.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Gadbois, Robert (illustrator). 1st Edition. First Edition / First Print. Hardback copy in pictorial boards, no dustjacket. 31pp. Colour and b/w illustrations throughout. Not library copy, no inscriptions, light marks to boards. ***A young girl adopts a kitten she finds on the street, and has some difficulty getting him accustomed to life in a house*** (50/4).

Paperback. Condition: New.

Spiral-bound. Condition: Good. All five volumes. Most are second printings, but Phase 5 has no indications. All plastic comb bindings, with general wear and rubbing. Phase I is beat up, scribbled on front and back, some tears at spine. Sold as set only.

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Merriam Press World War 2 Memoir SeriesFrom enlistment in 1942, through cadet aviation training, joining VBF-12/Air Group 12 as a SB2C Helldiver pilot, later switching to the F6F Hellcat, embarking on the USS Randolph (CV-15), and conducting air operations including fighter sweeps over Tokyo, combat missions over Iwo Jima and Okinawa, and fighting off kamikaze attacks.ContentsChapter 1: Decision TimeChapter 2: Pre-Flight SchoolChapter 3: The Yellow PerilChapter 4: Wings of GoldChapter 5: Dive BombingChapter 6: A Side-Wheeler CarrierChapter 7: Air Group TwelveChapter 8: The USS Randolph (CV-15)Chapter 9: First Tokyo Fighter SweepChapter 10: Iwo JimaChapter 11: Kamikaze HitChapter 12: OkinawaChapter 13: Combat MissionsChapter 14: Kamikazes by the DozenChapter 15: Farewell to CombatChapter 16: R&R Friendly FireChapter 17: Back in the U.S. of A.Chapter 18: Winding Down4 color photos20 B&W photosThe author passed away 23 September 2009.Review by Melanie Lauwers, Cape Cod Times, 2 October 2006: Robert Gadbois, a Falmouth resident, enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1942, the year he was a freshman at Rhode Island State College. He chose aviation training, became a Hellcat fighter pilot and saw action across the Pacific, including Iwo Jima and Okinawa and finally over Tokyo. His memoir takes readers through his decision to become a pilot, through pre-flight school and into the depth of wartime action onboard the USS Randolph making its way to victory.Review by Richard Gauthier: I bought and read Robert's book Hellcat Tales when I saw it in his obituary. I appreciate the insight it gave me into his life and the lives of others who have sacrificed so much.Review by Jerry Pacheco: I shall always treasure his visits to my restaurant, with daughter Millie, and the signed copy of his book Hellcat Tales. He exemplified "The Greatest Generation," it was an honor to serve them. Originally published in 2005 by the Merriam Press. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.