Pappy GunnThe name oft heard and heralded
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The name ordinarily speaks for itself. The unforgettable human story, untold to this day, of the legendary Pappy Gunn, hero of the Pacific Air war and to his family, who knew and loved him, is told in this book, with the understanding of one who had the foreknowledge and burning determination to sort out the facts and myths about him -- the author, Nathaniel Gunn is his fellow lover of flying, and his youngest son.
You'll find the story intriguing in its discoveries, packed with Pappy's own personal, original files, long-forgotten letters, documents and photographs spanning Pappy's youth into the U. S. Navy, marriage, retirement in Hawaii, and move to the Philippine Islands. Then, the untimely entrance of the United States in the World War II bombing and capture of Manila. Most of all, this story draws a perceptive focus on the man, as the person and courageous patriot he truly was. By joining the U. S. Air Force at this time, he was
His family imprisoned by the Japanese
The brass who needed him to accomplish the impossible
And, the enemy, who had the upper hand, but not for long!
Pappy Gunn
by his youngest son, Nathaniel I. Gunn
450 pages, photos.
Hardcover: ISBN: 1-41843775-1, $31.50, plus $5.00 shipping & handling
Please note: At this time only soft cover copies available from Nathaniel Gunn for autographing. Hard cover copies may be ordered from the Publisher, Authorhouse, 1660 Liberty Drive, Bloomington, Indiana 47403.
Softcover: ISBN: 1-4183766-X, $21.75, plus $5.00 shipping & handling
This heart-stopping chronicle of a controversial hero contains over 200 scanned documents, supporting the truth that puts the wildest myths to shame.
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Nathaniel I. Gunn
106 Earl Kay Lane
Kemp, TX 75143-1512
Email: nathanieligunn@gmail.com
Contact the author at nathanieligunn@gmail.com. Remember to tell him how you'd like your autographed copy signed! Other books by Nathaniel Gunn are available under his pen name, Nathan Cannon. Books purchased from the Nathan Cannon website may be combined with copies of Pappy Gunn, if you like, to reduce shipping costs. |