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DE HAVILLAND MOSQUITO
Written by Martin W. Bowman.
Stock no. 1829963
Published by The Crowood Press. 1st 1997. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

The extraordinary history of this fine aeroplane, its development and introduction into service, and its varied uses. Comprehensive appendices list performance and specifications, production totals, a list of nightfighter kills and a full listing of Mosquito squadrons. Large format. Blue cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. 192 pages including index. ISBN: 186126075X. A lovely copy, appears unread!

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CAMOUFLAGE & MARKINGS: R.A.F. FIGHTER COMMAND NORTHERN EUROPE 1936 TO 1945
Written by James Goulding; Robert Jones.
Stock no. 1829958
Published by Ducimus Books. 1st 1970. Slightly better than very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

Camouflage and markings of aircraft used by Royal Air Force Fighter Command in Northern Europe between the years 1936-1945. The development of camouflage in the Royal Air Force was made progressively and each change of colour or style of markings was brought about for a definite reason, usually as a result of operational experience and necessity. Blue cloth with gilt title to spine. B/w photos and illustrations. Some colour illustrations. 294 pages including index. Lower front corner of board bumped and thus tip of lower corner of contents lightly creased (very minor). Else contents clean. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly creased and lightly rubbed at corners.

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BRITISH SECRET PROJECTS: JET FIGHTERS SINCE 1950
Written by Tony Buttler.
Stock no. 1829957
Published by Midland Publishing. 1st 2000. Nearly fine condition in a very good dustwrapper.

A unique insight into a secret world where the public had little idea of what was going on, while at the same time presenting a coherent picture of British fighter development and evolution. Large format. Grey cloth boards, silver title to spine. Colour and b/w photos, and b/w diagrams. 176 pages including index. ISBN: 9781857800951. Minor crease to rear panel of dustwrapper, crease and closed tear to lower front corner. Else a lovely copy, looks unread!

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BRISTOL BLENHEIM (CROWOOD AVIATION SERIES)
Written by Theo Boiten.
Stock no. 1829956
Published by The Crowood Press. 1st 1998. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

The Bristol Blenheim was a revolutionary aeroplane when it first entered service in 1937. Dustch historian Theo Boiten tells the full story of the development and operational history of this often underrated aeroplane. Large format. Dark grey cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. 192 pages including index. ISBN: 1861261152. A lovely copy, looks unread!

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THE SHORT SUNDERLAND
Written by Chaz Bowyer.
Stock no. 1829955
Published by Aston Publications. 1st 1989. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine 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. A lovely copy, looks unread!

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AVRO LANCASTER: THE DEFINITIVE RECORD
Written by Harry Holmes.
Stock no. 1829953
Published by Airlife Publishing Ltd. 1st 1997. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

Although much has been written about Britain's most famous World War Two bomber, the constant research that a large number of Lancaster enthusiasts carry out, is continually leading to new information. In this book, the author, an ex-Avro employee, has gathered much newly discovered detail and blended it with his own extensive historical archives to create a most informative record. Large format. Blue cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and drawings. 253 pages. ISBN: 1853107212. Light scuffing to dustwrapper. Else a lovely copy, appears unread!

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THE DEFIANT FILE
Written by Alec Brew.
Stock no. 1829952
Published by Air-Britain (historians) Ltd.. 1st 1996. Nearly fine condition.

Large format. Glazed pictorial boards. B/w photos and diagrams. 128 pages including index. ISBN: 0851302262. A lovely copy.

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BAC TSR.2: LOST TOMORROWS OF AN EAGLE
Written by Paul Lucas. Illustrated by Andy Evans.
Stock no. 1829950
Published by Sam Publications. 1st 2009. Nearly fine condition.

The TSR.2 which might have been 1960-1980. Large format. Cardwraps. Colour illustrations, photos and diagrams. 128 pages. ISBN: 9780955185885. Light crease to front edge of spine. Contents fine.

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MOSQUITO FB.VI (AVIATION GUIDE 2)
Written by Dave Brown.
Stock no. 1829949
Published by Sam Publications. 1st 2009. Nearly fine condition.

Airframe, systems and RAF wartime usage. Large format. Cardwraps. Colour photos and b/w diagrams. 96 pages. ISBN: 9781906959081. A lovely copy, looks unread!

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FAIREY BATTLE (AVIATION GUIDE 1)
Written by Ian D. Huntley.
Stock no. 1829947
Published by Sam Publications. 1st 2004. Nearly fine condition.

Includes concise history, construction & equipment, camouflage & markings, colour side-views, colour plan-views, scale plans, squadrons, bibliography. Large format. Black pictorial cardwraps. B/w & colour photos, b/w drawings, colour illustrations. 63 pages including index. ISBN: 0953346595. A lovely copy, looks unread!

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HANDLEY PAGE HALIFAX (IN CANADIAN SERVICE AIRCRAFT 3)
Written by Anthony L. Stachiw; Andrew Tattersall.
Stock no. 1829946
Published by Vanwell Publishing Limited. 1st 2005. Slightly better than very good condition.

The development of the Halifax aircraft from its inception during the expansion of the RAF Bomber Command in the late 1930s until production ended in 1946. Its service with RCAF 6 Group Bomber Command, and its operations with all 15 RCAF Squadrons is described. Pictorial cardwraps. B/w photos and diagrams, colour illustrations. 128 pages. ISBN: 1551250853. A few minor marks/scuffs to pictorial covers. Contents clean.

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THE BRISTOL BEAUFORT - A TECHNICAL GUIDE (AIRFRAME DETAIL NO 10)
Written by Richard A. Franks.
Stock no. 1829945
Published by Valiant Wings Publishing Ltd. 1st 2022. Nearly fine condition.

Includes technical description; camouflage & markings; Beaufort Builds of the 1/72nd scale Airfix MK I by Libor Jekl, and ICM 1/48th scale by Steve A. Evans. Large format. Pictorial cardwraps. B/w photos and drawings, colour illustrations. 98 pages. ISBN: 9781912932214. A lovely copy, appears unread!

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