Jeffrey L. Ethell

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Jeffrey L. Ethell


Born
in March AFB, California, The United States
September 09, 1947

Died
June 06, 1997


Ethell, whose nickname in the air was "Fighter Writer," was the author of fifty-nine books and more than one thousand magazine articles, many dealing with World War II aviation. Born the son of a fighter pilot on March Air Force Base in Riverside, California, Ethell was prevented from joining the Air Force because he lacked 20/20 vision. He went on, however, to log more than 5000 hours of flight time in more than 215 types of military aircraft and became an honorary member of the American Fighter Aces Association, whose pilots have scored five or more combat victories. Ethell was also leader in the international "warbirds" movement, an effort to preserve aging military aircraft. ...more

Average rating: 4.17 · 500 ratings · 50 reviews · 66 distinct works
Target Berlin: An Epic True...

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One Day In A Long War: May ...

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4.39 avg rating — 49 ratings — published 1989 — 6 editions
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Air War South Atlantic

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3.80 avg rating — 54 ratings — published 1983 — 10 editions
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The Great Book Of World War...

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4.82 avg rating — 33 ratings — published 1987 — 6 editions
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Warbirds Of Wwii

3.92 avg rating — 12 ratings — published 2003 — 2 editions
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There Once Was a War: Photo...

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4.09 avg rating — 11 ratings — published 1995 — 2 editions
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Aircraft of World War II

3.75 avg rating — 12 ratings — published 1995
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Bomber Command

4.38 avg rating — 8 ratings — published 1994 — 6 editions
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Fighters Of World War II

4.33 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 2002 — 4 editions
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Spitfire

4.17 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 1998
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