12 O’Clock High by Berne Lay Jr. | 1965 Paperback

Vintage Ballantine Books paperback edition of 12 O’Clock High! by Beirne Lay Jr. and Sy Bartlett, a classic World War II novel centered on the intense realities of American bomber crews over Europe.

Originally published in 1948 and later adapted into a well-known film and television series, this gripping story captures leadership, morale, and the psychological toll of war.

Details:
• Title: 12 O’Clock High!
• Authors: Beirne Lay Jr. & Sy Bartlett
• Publisher: Ballantine Books
• Edition: First Ballantine Edition
• Date: August 1965
• Format: Paperback

Condition:
Fair to good vintage condition with noticeable age and wear:
• Edge wear and creasing to covers
• Spine wear and rounding
• Pages show tanning from age
• Visible stain/spotting on page edges (see photos)
• Binding remains intact and readable