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THE SCHNEIDER TROPHY STORY
Written by Edward Eves.
Stock no. 1826773
Published by Mbi Publishing. 1st thus 2001. Nearly fine condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

In historical terms, the Schneider Trophy epitomised aviation in the Twenties and Thirties. Blue boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and illustrations. 253 pages. ISBN: 0760311188. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly scuffed.

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"BATTLE OF BRITAIN": THE MOVIE
Written by Robert J. Rudhall.
Stock no. 1826724
Published by Victory Books International. 2nd 2006. Very good condition.

Second Edition. Premiered in 1969, Battle of Britain captivated a whole new generation, this book is a rare treat for the film and aviation enthusiast alike. Directory of aircraft used & current locations; Guide to film locations; Guide to film memorabilia, First-hand interviews. Black pictorial cardwraps, white title to spine. B/w photos, a few colour. ISBN: 0955043158. Front cover creased vertically. Top & tail of spine bumped. Blank white label to title page (possibly covering writing by previous owner). Contents otherwise clean.

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MIG ALLEY: SABRES VS. MIGS OVER KOREA
Written by Warren E. Thompson; David R. McLaren.
Stock no. 1826712
Published by Speciality Press. 1st 2002. Slightly better than very good condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

Pilot accounts and the complete combat record of the F-86 Sabre. Square format. Red glazed pictorial boards, yellow titles. Colour & b/w photos. ISBN: 1580070582. Light bump to top of spine with tiny nick to front edge. Corners lightly bumped. Contents clean. Red pictorial dustwrapper is nice and clean.

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MCDONNELL F-101 VOODOO (OSPREY AIR COMBAT)
Written by Robert F. Dorr.
Stock no. 1826690
Published by Osprey Publishing. 1st 1987. Slightly better than very good condition.

The McDonnell F-101 Voodoo was designed to escort American bombers into the Soviet Union, yet its most numerous variant became an interceptor guarding North America from other bombers. As a reconnaissance aircraft, the Voodoo went to war in Southeast Asia, flying the fastest combat missions ever flown. Red pictorial cardwraps. B/w photos and a few colour. ISBN: 0850457521. Corners of covers lightly rubbed. Contents clean.

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AIRSHIP TECHNOLOGY
Written by G.A. Khoury; J.D. Gillett.
Stock no. 1826661
Published by Cambridge University Press. 1st thus 2004. Very good condition.

Providing a unique and indispensable guide to modern airship design and operation. Cambridge Aerospace Series 10. Blue cardwraps. B/w photos and illustrations. A physical copy of a print on demand item, printed by Lightning Source UK Ltd. ISBN: 0521607531. Covers lightly bowed, lightly rubbed at corners, a little scuffed. Text block a little grubby. Otherwise contents clean.

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DRUIDS' CIRCLE: AIRCRAFT FLIGHT-TESTING AND ARMAMENT IN WORLD WAR II
Written by H.W. Dean.
Stock no. 1826643
Published by Per Ardua Books. 1st 2001. Very good condition.

A very personal and behind-the-scenes look at aircraft weapons development during World War II. The author takes the reader into the secret world of weapons test sites, laboratories, arsenals, battle sites, and the Druids' circle of Stonehenge, which he made a key part of the RAF testing program. Pictorial cardwraps. B/w photos. ISBN: 0952302330. Cover corners rubbed. First few lower corners of contents lightly creased. Contents clean.

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AIRCRAFT INTERIOR COMFORT AND DESIGN
Written by Peter Vink; Klaus Brauer.
Stock no. 1826640
Published by CRC Press. 1st 2017. Slightly better than very good condition.

Ergonomics and Human Factors. Includes everything that scientists and manufacturers should know about airliner interior comfort. Pictorial glazed boards. B/w photos. ISBN: 9781138401310. Boards lightly scuffed, corners lightly bumped. Contents clean.

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HOLDING TO THE HEAVENS: THE HISTORY OF SIXTY SQUADRON RAF 1916-2016
Written by Paul Hickley.
Stock no. 1826597
Published by Aviation History Press. 1st 2016. Slightly better than very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

Varied and interesting history of RAF Sixty Squadron. Blue cloth boards, gilt title to spine. Colour & b/w photos. ISBN: 9781526201645. SIGNED and dated by the author to half-title page. Includes a letter from the author to Geoff Moores, also signed by the author. Top & tail of spine lightly rubbed. Contents clean. Pictorial dustwrapper is faintly scuffed to rear panel.

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ENGLISH ELECTRIC LIGHTNING: BRITAIN'S FIRST AND LAST SUPERSONIC INTERCEPTOR
Written by Tim McLelland.
Stock no. 1826588
Published by Ian Allan Publishing; Classic. 1st 2009. Very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

Large format. Design, development and operational history. 224 pages. Colour and b/w photos. ISBN: 9781906537036. Lower edge of front board and top edge of rear board bumped. Contents clean. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly rubbed at corners and is scuffed to rear panel.

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"BATTLE OF BRITAIN": THE MOVIE
Written by Robert J. Rudhall.
Stock no. 1826581
Published by Ramrod Publications. 1st 2000. Slightly better than very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

Premiered in 1969, Battle of Britain captivated a whole new generation, this book is a rare treat for the film and aviation enthusiast alike. Directory of aircraft used & current locations; Guide to film locations; Guide to film memorabilia, First-hand interviews. Black cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos, a few colour. ISBN: 0951983296. Top & tail of spine and corners lightly bumped. A few small indentations to boards, also corresponding marks to dustwrapper. Contents clean. Black pictorial dustwrapper is lightly scuffed, slightly sticky from the removal of an old label to rear panel and a small nick to spine edge of rear panel.

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HITLER'S PARATROOPERS IN NORMANDY
Written by Gilberto Villahermosa.
Stock no. 1826176
Published by Frontline Books. 1st 2019. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

The German II Parachute Corps in the Battle for France, 1944. Black cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. ISBN: 9781848327719. Top & tail of spine shelf worn. Else contents fine. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly rubbed at top & tail of spine.

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WINGS OVER THE SOMME 1916-1918
Written by G.H. Lewis; Chaz Bowyer.
Stock no. 1826003
Published by Bridge Books. 1st thus 1994. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

A modern classic of military aviation history. Blue boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. Edited by Bowyer. ISBN: 1872424384. A few light marks and scuffs to dustwrapper.

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