ALDRIN, Edwin E. "Buzz". Korean War pilot's log book. 1953. SIGNED BY ALDRIN WITH ADDITIONAL ANNOTATIONS IN HIS HAND.
Sale 1336 - Fine Books and Manuscripts, including Worlds of Tomorrow, and Americana
Jun 7, 2024
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ALDRIN, Edwin E. "Buzz" (b. 1930). Korean War pilot's log book. 1953
50 leaves, 8vo. Comprising 6 pages with handwritten notations in Aldrin's hand, including one full signature ("Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr."). Original green cloth (rubbing, very light soiling). Provenance: The personal collection of Dr. Buzz Aldrin (sold Heritage, 20 September 2007, Sale 669, Lot 25356.
BUZZ ALDRIN’S KOREAN WAR PILOT’S LOG BOOK detailing 41 of Buzz Aldrin's 66 Korean War missions flown between January and April of 1953 with the 51st Fighter Interceptor Wing.
Aldrin’s annotations in the “Remarks” column describe details of his battle missions, flown from Suwon (K-13), Korea. His remark for January 24 reads: "Failure control, Sim. flame out, Lt. Gregor, #2 Banks, Bounce". Aldrin mentions spotting a MiG: "MiGs along Yalu [river separating North Korea from China]". On February 16, he notes: "Shot at a MiG". Aldrin shot down two MiGs in his Korean War service. Includes Letter of Authenticity SIGNED BY BUZZ ALDRIN.
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