USAF 508th StratFtrWng F-84 1954 Unit Book (*with 1/LT Francis Gary Powers*)

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USAF 508th Strategic Fighter Wing F-84F/G Turner AFB, GA. 1954 Unit Book **with 1/LT Francis Gary Powers**. SIZE: 12 1/4"x 9 1/4"x 5/8". Approximately 144 black+white pages. Exactly 2 color pages. CONDITION: Considering it is 67 years old, the overall condition is remarkably good. Cover retains strong color. Pages are slightly yellowed. Exterior of the spine shows some scuffing as do the corners of the cover. Binding is tight. No writing, tears, water exposure or missing pages noted. CONTENT: F-84F/Gs and KB-29s of the 508th SFW. Hundreds of portraits of the personnel from the Strat Fighter/Air Refueling and supporting squadrons. Coverage of TDYs to Japan and the UK and the 1954 Fighter Gunnery Competition at Nellis AFB. Wing Commander is WW2 fighter ace Col. Gerald W. Johnson. Soon to be "sheep-dipped" CIA U-2 pilot F.G. Powers (468th Strat Ftr Sqdn) appears in two photos (*check photos #4+#5). I spotted at least three other future U-2//A-12//SR-71 pilots (Haupt, Bevacqua etc). Very scarce and historically interesting! Free USPS Media Mail shipping. Your inquiries are always welcome!