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WINGS OVER GLOUCESTERSHIRE
Written by John Rennison.
Stock no. 1831602
Published by Piccadilly Publishing.
1st
1988.
Nearly fine condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.
An account of the air war over Gloucestershire during the second world war. Blue cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. 188 pages. ISBN: 0951404709. Dustwrapper is lightly scuffed else a very nice copy.
- Categorised in:
- MILITARY
- AIR FORCE
- WORLD WAR II
- AVIATION
- AIRCRAFT
- SOUTH WEST UK
- GLOUCESTERSHIRE
STEEPLE MORDEN STRAFERS 1943-45
Written by Ken Wells.
Stock no. 1331341
Published by East Anglia Books.
2nd
1996.
Nearly fine condition in a very good dustwrapper.
Second Edition. A remarkable story of courage and dedicaton, with many individual combat reports, the stories of escape and evasion also show the courage of Resistance fighters who helped downed airmen. A fascinating social documentary on the impact of war on a handful of tiny rural viallages, their inhabitants and of a lifestyle which has now almost vanished. Blue boards, gilt title to spine. B/w and colour photos. Fold out site plan of Steeple Morden at rear. ISBN: 1869987020. Minimal bumping to spine else a fine copy. Wrapper is sunned to spine and front spine edge.
- Categorised in:
- MILITARY
- AVIATION
- AIRCRAFT
- AIR FORCE
- WORLD WAR II
SOPWITH CAMEL: KING OF COMBAT
Written by Chaz Bowyer.
Stock no. 1831131
Published by Glasney Press.
1st
1978.
Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.
Large format. Blue boards with gilt title to spine. B/w photos and b/w diagrams. 192 pages includes appendices 1-13, Index (Places & Names). ISBN: 095028257X. Light browning and shelf wear to horizontal edges. Minor foxing to top edge of text block. Minor glue mark to lower edge of front endpaper. Light page edge browning else contents clean. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly faded to spine, a little creased and a few minor marks, remains of label to lower edge of front flap.
REPUBLIC P-47 THUNDERBOLT: THE OPERATIONAL RECORD
Written by Jerry C. Scutts.
Stock no. 1831002
Published by Airlife.
1st
1998.
Almost very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.
The story of the single seater second world war fighter plane. Black cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. 167 pages including index. ISBN: 1853108219. Light bump to lower front board corner. Couple of minor small brown marks to front endpaper. Brown mark to top vertical edge of rear endpaper. Text block browned and has a few small marks. Else contents clean. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly scuffed.
GLOUCESTERSHIRE AIRFIELDS IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR
Written by David Berryman.
Stock no. 1830909
Published by Countryside Books.
2009.
Slightly better than very good condition.
A thoroughly researched and action-packed book describing the history of each airfield, highlights of some of the operations carried out from them, and putting them into overall context of a country and nation at war. Cardwraps. B/w photos. 256 pages including index. ISBN: 9781853069499. Reprint. A nice copy.
- Categorised in:
- MILITARY
- AVIATION
- WORLD WAR II
- SOUTH WEST UK
- GLOUCESTERSHIRE
- HISTORY
- HISTORY (BRITISH)
- AIR FORCE
- RAF
THE BRISTOL BLENHEIM: A COMPLETE HISTORY
Written by Graham Warner.
Stock no. 1330689
Published by Crecy.
1st
2002.
Slightly better than very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.
This book puts the impact of the Blenheim on aircraft development into perspective, and provides a very human insight into the courageous crews who flew the Blenheims into battle. Blue boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and colour illustrations of the camouflage markings. 639 pages including index. ISBN: 0947554920. Book sits a little 'twisted' on the shelf but is otherwise fine. Dustwrapper is very slightly edge rubbed.
BIGGIN ON THE BUMP
Written by Bob Ogley.
Stock no. 1830490
Published by Froglets Publications.
2000.
Slightly better than very good condition.
The story of the most famous fighter station in the world. Oblong format. Pictorial cardwraps. B/w photos and a few colour photos & illustrations. 160 pages. ISBN: 1872337058. Reprint. SIGNED by the author (no dedication) to title page. Light scuffing and creasing to covers. Contents clean.
THE SOLENT SKY
Written by Peter T. New.
Stock no. 1830444
Published by Southampton Printers.
1st
1976.
Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.
A local history of aviation from 1908 to 1946 with special reference to Southampton (Eastleigh) Airport. Foreword by Squadron Leader L.F. Payne. Large format. Card wraps. B/w photos. 118 pages. Text block browned. Contents generally clean. Price-cut pictorial dustwrapper is lightly edge-worn and grubby with some foxing.
- Categorised in:
- TRANSPORT
- AVIATION
- AIR FORCE
- HAMPSHIRE
- ISLE OF WIGHT
THE SOURCE BOOK OF THE R.A.F.
Written by Ken Delve.
Stock no. 1330146
Published by Airlife.
1st
1994.
Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.
Dealing comprehensively with all abbreviations used in primary sources and giving an in-depth guide to the RAF Order of Battle. Large format. Blue boards, gilt title to spine. B/w illustrations. 308 pages. ISBN: 1853104515. Minimal bumping to spine. Dustwrapper is slightly edge creased, slightly faded to spine and slightly grubby to rear panel.
THE SHORT SUNDERLAND
Written by Chaz Bowyer.
Stock no. 1329960
Published by Aston Publications.
1st
1989.
Nearly fine condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.
The complete story of one of the most famous of flying boats. Grey boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. 192 pages including index. ISBN: 0946627347. Minimal bumping to spine. Contents fine. Dustwrapper is very slightly creased at spine ends.
BASES OF BOMBER COMMAND THEN AND NOW
Written by Roger A. Freeman.
Stock no. 1830078
Published by Battle Of Britain International Limited.
1st
2001.
Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.
Aerodromes in east and north-eastern England which were occupied by the men and machines of RAF Bomber Command. Each airfield has been explored and photographed in the 'then and now' style of the author's previous books. The physical development, construction and operational history of every airfield is described in detail. Large format. Black cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and maps. 360 pages including index. ISBN: 1870067355. A lovely copy!
MAGNESIUM OVERCAST: THE STORY OF THE CONVAIR B-36
Written by Dennis R. Jenkins.
Stock no. 1830062
Published by Speciality Press.
1st
2001.
Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.
The story of the B-36 in American aviation history. An aircraft with an interesting blend of concepts prove during World War II combined with budding 1950s high-tech systems. Glazed pictorial boards. B/w and some colour photos, b/w diagrams. VII and 256 pages. ISBN: 1580070426. A lovely copy. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly scuffed to rear panel.