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.

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GUGLAG TO SPITFIRE: A POLISH SERVICEMAN'S FIGHT TO SURVIVE IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR
Written by Andrew Hubert Von Staufer.
Stock no. 1830907
Published by The History Press. 1st 2024. Fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

In this moving tale of endurance against all odds, Andrew Hubert von Staufer traces his father's footsteps from the gulags of Siberia to flying Spitfires in air battles against the Luftwaffe. This is a remarkable account of the Second World War and its long-reaching impact. Blue cloth boards, gilt title to spine. A few b/w photos. 287 pages. ISBN: 9781803995212. SIGNED by the author (no dedication) to front endpaper. Contents clean. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly scuffed.

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BRITAIN'S IMPERIAL AIR ROOTS 1918 TO 1939: THE STORY OF BRITAIN'S OVERSEAS AIRLINES
Written by Robin Higham.
Stock no. 1830879
Published by G.T. Foulis. 1st 1960. Good condition in a almost very good dustwrapper.

A general picture of the growth of British civil air transport from the slender experimental beginnings such as the Hendon-Windsor mail of 1910 through to the formation of Imperial Airways in 1934. Black cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. 407 pages including index. Light discolouration to boards. Lower boards have a few whitem arks at edges. Text block browned and stained. Small name and date in ink to front endpaper. Damp staining to margins of plates and also a little to contents margins. Dustwrapper is also dampstained nad is rubbed to top edge, lightly browned to rear panel.

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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.

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EAST AFRICAN AN AIRLINE STORY
Written by Peter J. Davis.
Stock no. 1330517
Published by Runnymede Malthouse Publishing. 2nd 1994. Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

Second Edition. A detailed history of this exciting airline. Blue boards, gilt title to spine. 485 pages. B/w photos and some colour photos. ISBN: 0952304708. Spine bumped. Covers lightly dust marked. Foxing to top edge of textblock. Dustwrapper is edge worn.

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THE AIR WAR 1939-1945
Written by R.J. Overy.
Stock no. 1330515
Published by Europa. 1st 1980. Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

A general history of the Air War 1939-45. Blue buckram cloth, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. ISBN: 0905118537. Spine and corners slightly bumped and rubbed. Top edge of textblock is slightly dusty. Dustwrapper is just a tiny bit edge creased.

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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.

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WORLD ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF AERO ENGINES
Written by Bill Gunston.
Stock no. 1830483
Published by Patrick Stephens Limited. 1987. Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

Arranged in alphabetical order, listing every major aeroplane engine manufacturer throughout the world. Black cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and diagrams. 185 Pages including index and glossary. ISBN: 085059717X. Reprint. A few minor marks to text block else contents clean. Pictorial dustwrapper is faded to spine and lightly scuffed.

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THE SPY FLYERS
Written by W.E. Johns. Illustrated by Howard Leigh.
Stock no. 1330369
Published by John Hamilton Ltd.. Circa 1935. Good condition.

Blue cloth, gilt titles to front cover and spine, sundial vignette to base of spine. Colour frontis. 4 b/w plates. 256 pages plus 32 page catalogue to rear. A wonderful book of flying thrills. Spine and corners bumped and rubbed. Covers slightly bowed. Light spotting and damp staining to covers. Inscription in ink to front pastedown has been scribbled over. Small piece of lower corner of frontis torn off (actual illustration not affected). Page browning and foxing else contents clean. Some light corner creases and margin tears.

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THE OBSERVER'S BOOK OF AIRCRAFT
Written by William Green. Illustrated by Dennis Punnett.
Stock no. 1330325
Published by Frederick Warne. 26th 1977. Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

Observer's Book No. 11. Describing 137 aircraft with 245 illustrations. Twenty-Sixth Edition. Small format. Blue boards. ISBN: 0723215626. Minimal bumping and fading to spine. Top edge of textblock is slightly foxed. Dustwrapper is price-cut by publisher, slightly faded and browned to spine and lightly foxed on verso.

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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.

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AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES LEGENDS OF WORLD WAR 2: FEATURING THE ACCLAIMED ARTWORK OF IAIN WYLLIE
Written by Tony Holmes. Illustrated by Iain Wyllie.
Stock no. 1830442
Published by Osprey Aviation. 2002. Nearly fine condition in a very good dustwrapper.

Showcasing the specially commissioned cover artwork of leading aviation artist Iain Wyllie, who has produced over 30 action-packed paintings for the world's most successful aviation series of recent years, Aircraft of the Aces. Large format. Glazed pictorial boards. B/w photos. Colour illustrations. 143 pages. ISBN: 1841351679. Reprint. A lovely copy. Blue pictorial dustwrapper is lightly faded at spine and front spine edge, scuffed to spine and rear panel.

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