![Thunderbirds! The True-Life Excitement and Adventure of Daring Men of the U.S. Air Force- Soaring Through Space at the Speed of Sound- Defying Death at Every Turn [Paperback] Martin Caidin](https://vintagebookshoppe.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Thunderbirds-The-True-Life-Excitement-and-Adventure-of-Daring-Men-of-the-US-Air-Force-Soaring-Through-Space-at-the-S-B004WSR72K.jpg)
Description
1961 First printing. Paperback cover has significant wear, scuffs, small marks and stains, and bending. Spine has significant reading creases and wear. Pages have some marks but largely are clean and the binding is secure.
This well-worn first edition of “Thunderbirds!” by Martin Caidin offers a thrilling glimpse into the daring exploits of the U.S. Air Force’s elite pilots during the early years of the Cold War and Space Race. Published in 1961, at the height of aerospace innovation and nuclear tensions, Caidin’s gripping narrative transports readers into the cockpits of cutting-edge aircraft as pilots pushed the boundaries of speed and altitude. With his meticulous research and vivid prose, Caidin captures the raw courage and skill required to defy death in the pursuit of scientific progress and military superiority. This copy’s well-worn condition attests to its status as a beloved classic, passed down and pored over by generations of aviation enthusiasts and history buffs. Despite its age and visible signs of use, the book’s binding remains intact, inviting readers to immerse themselves in this riveting account of American ingenuity and heroism in the skies.
