Aircraft Recognition for the Ground Observer Af Manual 355

Washington, DC: Department of the Air Force, 1955. 1st Thus. Post Binding. leatherette covers show light shelf wear. ; A tight solid book. ; Oblong 16mo 6" - 7" tall; 172 pages. Very Good+ .

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Book number: 20548

Catalogue: Militaria::Aviation

Keywords: USAF Jets AVIATION Militaria

The Lancaster Bomber Pocket Manual: 1941

London: Conway, 2012. First Edition. Hardcover. ISBN: 1844861538. Boards show light shelf wear, sun fading, light soiling. ; A tight solid book. B&W illustrations; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 128 pages; A brief technical manual, design specifications, trials, pilot's and flight engineer's notes, etc.. Very Good with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 21741

Catalogue: Militaria::Aviation

Keywords: 1844861538 Lancaster bomber Avro Dambusters WWII

ALLISON, LES.

Canadians in the Royal Air Force

Altona MB: Self Published, 1978. 1st. Hardcover. ISBN: 091921391X. DJ shows edge wear, with short tears, chipping and scuffing. ; A tight solid book. Dust jacket in Mylar jacket protector. ; B&W Photographs; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 221 pages; The author has collected stories, anecdotes and facts regarding Canadian pilots who flew for the British during the Second World War.. Very Good+ in Very Good- dust jacket .

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Book number: 17286

Catalogue: Militaria::Aviation::WWII

Keywords: 091921391X WWII Battle Of Britain luftwaffe RAF Royal Air Force Canada World War 2

ARCHBOLD, RICK

Hindenburg an Illustrated History

Toronto: Penguin Books Canada, 1994. First Edition. Hardcover. ISBN: 0670852252. Illustrated by Ken Marschall. Dust jacket has short tear with creasing bottom fore edge ; A bright, solid book, dustjacket in Mylar, unclipped. ; Colour Illustrations; 229 pages; A beautifully written history of the German airship 'Hindenburg', built during the Nazi era and used by Hitler for propaganda purposes. It met its untimely end on May 6, 1937 at Lakehurst, New Jersey while trying to dock following a trans-Atlantic crossing. Hundreds of period photographs, plus dozens of beautiful colour illustrations by Ken Marschall. The author and illustrator previously collaborated on 'Titanic, An Illustrated History'.. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket .

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Book number: 17535

Catalogue: Aviation

Keywords: 0670852252 airships zeppelin dirigible Nazi Germany

AUTON, JIM

Raf Liberator over the Eastern Front a Bomb Aimer's Second World War and Cold War Story

Yorkshire, England: Pen and Sword, 2008. First Edition. Hardcover. ISBN: 1844157296. As new, dustjacket in Mylar, unclipped.; 9.29 X 6.30 X 1.10 inches; 224 pages; "Jim Auton was posted to 178 Squadron who were operating ex-U.S.A.A.F, war-weary Liberator heavy bombers. This squadron he was based in Foggia in Italy, living under canvas without the barest of military or personal necessities. The duration of a tour at that time was 40 front-line operations over such dangerous targets as Ploesti and the Danube – few in the squadron felt they could survive since the casualty rate was so high. Then came his part in the desperate attempts to supply the besieged city of Warsaw when the Liberators were ordered to fly in at 500 feet, at their lowest speed and with flaps and undercarriage down, to drop desperately needed ammunition and supplies. All this through a hail of both German and Russian gunfire. On his 37th sortie Jim, aged twenty, was severely wounded when he was hit by Flak whilst is in his bomb-aimer’s position in the aircraft’s nose.". Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket .

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Book number: 17927

Catalogue: Militaria::WWII::Aviation

Keywords: 1844157296 RAF WWII Militaria

BARKER, RALPH

The Royal Flying Corps in France

London: Constable, 1994. First Edition. Hardcover. ISBN: 0094684502. A bright, solid book, dustjacket in Mylar, unclipped.; Royal Flying Corps in France Series; 9.6 X 6.7 X 1.2 inches; 237 pages; This is only Volume one of a two book series.. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket .

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Book number: 19628

Catalogue: Militaria::World War I::Aviation

Keywords: 0094684502 RFC Aviation Royal flying corps WWI Militaria

BISHOP, EDWARD (COMPILER)

Book of Airmens Obituaries

London: Bounty Books, 2007. Reprint. Hardcover. ISBN: 0753715317. DJ and boards show very light shelf wear.; A bright, solid book dustjacket in Mylar, unclipped.; 8.3 X 5.7 X 1.5 inches; 447 pages; Brief biographies of some of Britain's most renowned military aviators. In this, the 15th book in the series appear such names as Peter Townsend and Dame Jean Conan Doyle (daughter of Arthur Conan Doyle). Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket .

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Book number: 19373

Catalogue: Militaria::Aviation::UK

Keywords: 0753715317 Aviation Biographies United Kingdom AVIATION Biographies & Memoirs Militaria

BOYNE, WALTER J.

The Influence of Air Power Upon History

Barnsley, South Yorkshire: Pen and Sword Books Ltd, 2005. Second Edition. Hardcover. ISBN: 1844151999. Only slight wear ; A bright, solid book, dustjacket in protective Mylar sleeve, unclipped. ; 9.29 X 6.22 X 1.65 inches; 464 pages; "The Influence of Air Power upon History is a thourough examination of how air power was aplied from the very earliest days of the balloon down to the latest use of space technology." The Influence of Air Power upon History makes a startlingly new analysis of the far-reaching implications flight has had on warfare, politics, diplomacy, technology and mass culture. Author Walter Boyne examines the application of air power from the very earliest days of the balloon down to the current era of space warfare and postulates some new and controversial theories that are certain to arouse comment. The author unerringly depicts the contributions made by the people and planes of each era, some of them famous, some virtually unknown, but all vitally important. He highlights the critical competence of individuals at every step of the way, comparing the works of Guilio Douhet, William Mitchell, John Warden, and others philosophically, even as he compares the combat capabilities of leaders such as Hugh Trenchard, Bomber Harris, Herman Goering, Curtis LeMay, and Henry "Hap" Arnold.. Fine in Fine dust jacket .

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Book number: 16306

Catalogue: Militaria::Aviation

Keywords: 1844151999 Aircraft zeppelin Powered flight

BRUCE, J. M

Britain's First Warplanes, a Pictorial Survey of the First 400 Naval and Military Aircraft

Poole, Dorset, UK: Arms & Armour Press, 1987. First Edition. Hardcover. ISBN: 0853688524. DJ and boards show light shelf wear, bottom fore corner bumped ; A bright, solid book, dustjacket in Mylar, unclipped. B&W photos throughout. ; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 128 pages. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket .

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Book number: 20777

Catalogue: Militaria::Great Britain::Aviation::WW1

Keywords: 0853688524

CARRINGTON, CAPT. GEORGE CARSON

Amelia Earhart; a Report

Vancouver, BC: Britnav Services, 1977. First Edition. Hardcover. Long tear across front panel of DJ with crease, some scuffing and short tears stabilized in clear mylar cover ; A bright solid, book ; This is the first report on Amelia Earhart to include a diversionary flight over the Truk and Kwajalein Atolls in the Caroline and Marshall Islands.. Fine in Good+ dust jacket .

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Book number: 9943

Catalogue: Aviation

Keywords: Aviation amelia earhart Pacific

CHRISTIE, CARL A. & SANDY BABCOCK & CHRISTOPHER SHELLEY & JODY PERRUN & JEFF NOAKES & LEO PETTIPAS & DEAN C. BLACK & DIXIE DYSART & PAUL JOHNSTON & RICHARD GIMBLETT & W. A. MARCH

Big Sky, Little Air Force

Ottawa: Canadian Department of National Defense, 2009. First Edition. Paperback. ISBN: 1100529993. Light wear to extremities, some creasing to fore edge of card covers. ; A bright, solid book.; Trade PB; Sic Itur Ad Astra Canadian Aerospace Power Studies Vol #2; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 147 + 146 pages; Contains both English and French text.. Very Good .

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Book number: 15878

Catalogue: Militaria::Aviation::Canada

Keywords: 1100529993 Air Force Royal Canadian Air Force aerospace Canada RCAF Militaria

CHRISTIE, CARL A. & SANDY BABCOCK & CHRISTOPHER SHELLEY & JODY PERRUN & JEFF NOAKES & LEO PETTIPAS & DEAN C. BLACK & DIXIE DYSART & PAUL JOHNSTON & RICHARD GIMBLETT & W. A. MARCH

Combat If Necessary But Not Necessarily Combat

Ottawa: Canadian Department of National Defense, 2009. First Edition. Paperback. ISBN: 1100535438. Light wear to extremities, some creasing of fore edges of card covers. ; A bright, solid book.; Trade PB; Sic Itur Ad Astra Canadian Aerospace Power Studies #3; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 113 +123 pages; Contains both English and French text.. Very Good .

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Book number: 18726

Catalogue: Militaria::Aviation::Canada

Keywords: 1100535438 Air Force Royal Canadian Air Force RCAF

CONYERS NESBIT, ROY

An Illustrated History of the R.A. F. ; Battle of Britain 50th Anniversary Commemorative Edition

Godalming, Surrey UK: COLOUR LIBRARY BOOKS, 1992. Fourth Edition. Hardcover. ISBN: 0862838142. Illustrated by B&W and Color Plates. Light edge wear and short tears top of the spine of dustjacket ; A bright, solid book, dustjacket in Mylar, unclipped.; Folio 13" - 23" tall; 320 pages; A very attractive copy of this 15 inch folio edition. Retells the story of the Royal Air Force, from the early days of balloons and experimental flying machines, through the two World Wars, to the Falklands campaign. Near Fine in Very Good- dust jacket .

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Book number: 16410

Catalogue: Militaria::Aviation::RAF

Keywords: 0862838142 RAF Battle Of Britain WWII Aviation AVIATION Militaria

DAVIES, ED & STEVE ELLIS & FOREWORD BY BILL BOEING JR.

Seattle's Commercial Aviation 1908

Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2009. Softcover. ISBN: 0738571016. A bright, solid book, card covers are clean and crisp. ; Images of Aviation; B&W Photographs; 9.10 X 6.40 X 0.40 inches; 128 pages; "Interested in aviation as early as 1910, William Boeing waited until 1914 for his first airplane ride. In 1916, he founded the airplane company that put Seattle on the aviation map. Before Boeing, Seattle featured aircraft builders like Eugene Romano, G. T. Takasou, Tom Hamilton, and Herb Munter. Boeing emerged during World War I and, by the beginning of World War II, had become a world leader. In those years, lesser known individuals like Eddie Hubbard, Percy Barnes, Vern Gorst, the Becvar brothers, Elliott Merrill, Jim Galvin, and Lana Kurtzer influenced commercial aviation around Seattle. Drawing on photographs from around the area, Seattle's Commercial Aviation: 1908-1941 illustrates the early days beginning with dirigible flights, recognizes the arrival of commercial airmail and the airlines, salutes the local operators, and marks Seattle's emergence as the aviation gateway to Alaska.". Near Fine .

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Book number: 17949

Catalogue: Aviation::US

Keywords: 0738571016 Seattle Aviation Air mail boeing AVIATION

DAVIS, BURKE

The Billy Mitchell Story

Philadelphia: Chilton Book Company, 1969. Hardcover. DJ shows light shelf wear, minor creasing.; A bright, solid book, dustjacket in Mylar, unclipped. ; B&W Photographs; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 149 pages; From the front DJ flap: "This is the dazzling story of Billy Mitchell, the apostle of air power who sacrificed his career to prepare America for modern warfare. Mitchell- the youngest United States officer, the daring spy, Alaskan explorer, jungle fighter, daredevil pilot, air force commander, and a prophet who was a generation ahead of his time." "William "Billy" Mitchell (December 29, 1879 – February 19, 1936) was a United States Army general who is regarded as the father of the United States Air Force. Returned from appointment as a brigadier general to his permanent rank of Colonel. Later that year, he was court-martialed for insubordination after accusing Army and Navy leaders of an "almost treasonable administration of the national defense" for investing in battleships instead of aircraft carriers. He resigned from the service shortly afterward.Mitchell received many honors following his death, including a commission by President Franklin D. Roosevelt as a Major General. He is also the only individual after whom a type of American military aircraft, the North American B-25 Mitchell, is named." (Wikipedia). Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket .

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Book number: 17587

Catalogue: Militaria::US::Aviation

Keywords: World War 1 Court martial B-25 Air Force WWI Militaria