The recipient was irish bibliophile dr philip murray, author of the adventures of a book collector 2011. A total of 5 signatures, this card consists autographs from nightfighter experten, including. Signed books by the author author signed books are a passion of the fan, reader and book collector. Most of the material i list on ebay is obtained from estate sales, thrift stores, and used book stores. Heatonlewis books author friends and books autographed books sold by the authors. Peter spoden was born on 8 november 1921 at borken near munster. Pete spoden player profile, northern iowa, ncaa stats. Peter spoden original signed photo, luftwaffe ace pilot ww iic ebay.
This is an authentic hand autographed 4x6 photograph. Wolfgang falck who founded the night fighter group, hermann greiner, werner hoffmann, peter spoden and paul. In 1964 he became the first player from that school drafted by a professional basketball team when he played for the baltimore bullets. Signed with best wishes, may, 2004, peter spoden, i njg 6. It looks like we dont have any biography for peter spoden yet be the first to contribute.
Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Peter spoden was born in borken near minster on 8th november 1921. He completed his education in 1940 and began work on. This book tells the story of a german night fighter pilot during world war ii. Peter spoden wwii luftwaffe night fighter ace pilot 24 air victories for germany during wwii. With respect to signed material offered for sale, i guarantee that all signatures are 100% authentic. He was also drafted by the dallas cowboy football organization. I have been a member of ebay since july 1998 and started selling items shortly after joining. Peter spodens combat memoir of his experiences as a luftwaffe nig. This rare and sought after limited edition contains a numbered bookplate which has been personally signed by the author and 3 of the luftwaffe night fighter pilots who are portrayed in the book. Find signed collectible books by peter spoden enemy in the dark.
Took part in the peenemunde raid flew with njg 5 and njg 6. Its a shame that this book is just like his radio show and comedy acts pete price has a very large ego. The story of a luftwaffe nightfighter pilot fortunes of war by peter spoden. Peter withe signing events at waterstones bookshops. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. You are bidding on a fantastic ww2 german luftwaffe signed card book plate, featuring five original handsigned autographs of various fighter pilots. The autobiography of peter spoden provides insight into his childhood and upbringing, as well as detailing his wartime and post war career, and the part. Signed and dated by the author on the third page in. I was presented with this book as a christmas gift. Spoden learned to fly gliders with the hitler youth. Peter spoden is a good friend of mine and i know karl johanssen as well.
The story of a luftwaffe nightfighter pilot fortunes of war spoden, peter on. This book, by german nightfighter ace peter spoden, was written well after the war and was for his grandchildren to understand his mental viewpoints and why. First edition, first impression, inscribed by the author for p. The welltravelled striker saw action in south africa and the united states before heading back to england to achieve considerable domestic success and pick up. It remains potently strange that larry bird, threetime mvp and something like the sixthbest player of alltime, breezed through indiana, organized one of the best teams in the league, and then. Seven short lives pro libertate, a book by sb potter. Peter spoden original signed photo, luftwaffe ace pilot. This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear.
Some years ago, my father pointed out his cousins name to me on the war memorial in kendal, a rural market town in the lake district of northwest england. Spoden was member of night fighter units njg 5 and njg 6 and appointed to gruppenkommandeur of i. Bs6 a first edition hardcover book signed by the author in near fine condition that has reminder mark and dogeared page on the bottom page edges in fine dust jacket that is mylar protected. Piece of my heart is an extraordinary thrill ride that uncovers the gritty and violent underbelly of the generation of peace, love, and harmony. The name was that of a young man from our family who i had never met, one of the sevenman crew of a royal air force. He was credited with 24 night victories and bearer of the german cross in gold. Duel in the dark by robert taylor brooks aviation art. Waterstones sutton coldfield are thrilled to invite you to a signing with local footballing legend peter withe, who will be signing copies of his book all for the love of the game. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Author william peter blatty bio and signed books vj books. List of german world war ii night fighter aces wikipedia. Black lettering on the spine and a black image of peter pan on the front cover. Manfred leisebein luftwaffe me109 pilot ace 5 victories.
Over the next five and a half years, in the night skies of europe, there followed a life and death struggle bctwccn the aircrews of the nachtjagd and bomber command. Vj books is the largest online bookseller of signed and collectible books in the world. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Spoden attended the state college of iowa later university of northern iowa. This book tells the story of five german night fighter pilots. The autobiography of peter spoden provides insight into his childhood and upbringing, as well as detailing his. Bronze masonic george washington foundation stone medal by. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. A letter sent to the family shown left was signed by 25 year old, wing commander william alexander forbes dso. Pete spoden player profile, northern iowa, ncaa stats, awards. There is no better way to connect with the story and the author than by owning a book signed by an author. Join facebook to connect with john spoden and others you may know. Luftwaffe ace pilot 24 victories night fighter peter.
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