Believed Alive (38 results)

Paperback. Condition: Fair. ? Uncompromising account of life as a POW during the Korean War ?Written by the first Navy helicopter pilot to be shot down and taken prisoner in the history of aviation On 31 March 1951 a young Navy helicopter pilot, Lt. John W. Thornton, volunteered for a dangerous mission to rescue a key intelligence unit trapped on a high ridge behind enemy lines in Korea. Although he wrecked his craft in the operation, he immediately directed other helicopters to the scene to evacuate the marooned personnel. His resourcefulness and bravery? he gallantly refused to be rescued himself, despite rapidly advancing enemy forces ? won him the Navy Cross. This first-hand account of his exploits that day and during the following three years he spent in captivity tell of courage, cruelty and compassion. His descriptions of combat are chilling, and his account of brainwashing is revealing and not without humour. The book earned high acclaim on first publication in 1981; now back in print after twenty-three years it promises to attract new generations wanting to learn about the Korean War and its often overlooked heroes.…

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Paperback. Condition: Fair. ? Uncompromising account of life as a POW during the Korean War ?Written by the first Navy helicopter pilot to be shot down and taken prisoner in the history of aviation On 31 March 1951 a young Navy helicopter pilot, Lt. John W. Thornton, volunteered for a dangerous mission to rescue a key intelligence unit trapped on a high ridge behind enemy lines in Korea. Although he wrecked his craft in the operation, he immediately directed other helicopters to the scene to evacuate the marooned personnel. His resourcefulness and bravery? he gallantly refused to be rescued himself, despite rapidly advancing enemy forces ? won him the Navy Cross. This first-hand account of his exploits that day and during the following three years he spent in captivity tell of courage, cruelty and compassion. His descriptions of combat are chilling, and his account of brainwashing is revealing and not without humour. The book earned high acclaim on first publication in 1981; now back in print after twenty-three years it promises to attract new generations wanting to learn about the Korean War and its often overlooked heroes.…

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Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. Octavo, 8 1/2" tall, xv + 272 pages, black and red cloth. A very good, clean, hardcover first American edition with moderate shelf wear and rubbing to the cloth at the corners, hinges and binding solid, text paper cream whitebut fore-edges foxed. In a good dust jacket with wear at the edges, small chips at the folds, and with original price.…

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Condition: Very Good. Signed Copy First edition copy. . Signed by author on title page. Owner's name on half title page.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. first printing trade paperback, first paperback edition. looks unused; no marks, not remaindered, not exlib, & number line down to 1. non-fiction trade paperback.

Softcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Near Fine condition, no dust jacket. First Edition, first Printing. No marks of any kind.; 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good-. First Printing. Dust jacket is rubbed, with an old price sticker on back. Foxing on top, bottom, and fore edge of book. ; Signed in pen opposite title page: "Account for our POW's and MIA's Capt. John W. Thornton". Dust jacket is in a protective mylar cover.…

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Hardcover. Condition: Used - Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. First Edition.

Paperback. Condition: Like New. FIRST THUS. First Edition Thus, First Printing. Not price-clipped. Published by Naval Institute Press, 1981. Octavo. Paperback. Book is like new. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Browning to page edges.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Paperback in very good condition, with no notable faults. Text is clear on clean, sound pages. Bluejacket Books series. TS. Used.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Inscribed by Captain John W. Thornton to a family member of another POW. The inscription is quite moving. Hardcover and dust jacket. Good binding and cover. Wear to jacket. Foxing to edges. Clean, unmarked pages. *Autographed by author.* "John Thornton was the LAST POW to be released alive from Korea on September 10, 1953. He authored a book titled 'Believed to be Alive' which chronicled not only his own experiences as a Prisoner of War, but raised questions about and awareness of other Americans thought to remain in enemy control beyond 'Operation Big Switch'. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and Navy Cross.". Signed.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. 272p. dj has cover rubbing and rough edges. Author was navy helicopter pilot and POW in the Korean war. Signed and inscribed "To Tess---etc" Aug.21,1987,by Capt. Thornton on back of half title page. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Inscribed by the author.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition/First Printing. The author inscription is by the son, Jay, I believe; the co-author. Inscribed by Author(s).

Paperback. Condition: Good. Paperback; good in scratched card covers. Reprint.; Account by Navy helicopter pilot, Lt. John W. Thornton; captured and held prisoner for three years during the Korean War.; 96 pages.

Condition: Very Good. New/unused condition with small scuffs and scratches to the cover. The content is in new condition.

Condition: Very Good. Some outer edges have minor scuffs. Cover has light scratches. Textblock has marks. Reading content is in like new condition. Despatched within 24 hours.

Hardcover. Condition: USED Very Good. Fair Jacket. First Edition. Middlebury: 1st Ed., 1st Printing, 1981. Very Good in Fair DG, inscribed by author on first blank free paper before the full title. Additional signature below the author's inscription, unconfirmed as to the signee. Inscribed by Author.…