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THE LANCASTER MANUAL
Written by John Tanner.
Stock no. 1830018
Published by Arms & Armour Press.
1st thus
1977.
Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.
The Official Air Publication for The Lancster MK I and III, 1942-1945. Volume 5 in the R.A.F. Museum series. Reprinted from the workshop manuals originally produced by the Air Ministry for use by the personnel who flew and maintained the actual aircraft. Green cloth boards, gilt title to spine. Fold-out frontis and b/w diagrams. 521 pages. ISBN: 0853683115. A lovely copy!
THE MOSQUITO MANUAL
No author listed.
Stock no. 1830015
Published by Aston Publications.
1st thus
1988.
Nearly fine condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.
The Official Air Publication for the Mosquito F.Mk.II, N.F.Mk.XII and N.F.Mk.XVII, 1941-1945. This Manual was originally published by the Air Ministry and is a long awaited reprint of the Manual that first became available in 1977. It contains the fullest technical information including handling and flying notes, construction and wiring details and instructions for ground crews. Green cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w diagrams throughout. 350 pages. ISBN: 0946627320. Price-cut pictorial green dustwrapper else a lovely copy!
THE CINDERELLA SERVICE COASTAL COMMAND 1939-1945
Written by Andrew W.A. Hendrie.
Stock no. 1830013
Published by Pen & Sword Aviation.
1st
2006.
Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.
This book reveals the vital contribution that RAF Coastal Command made to the Allied war effort. Black cloth boards with gilt title to spine. B/w photos. 272 pages including index. ISBN: 9781844153466. A lovely copy!
- Categorised in:
- MILITARY
- AVIATION
- RAF
- WORLD WAR II
- SUBMARINES
- MARITIME
CANBERRA: THE GREATEST MULTI-ROLE AIRCRAFT OF THE COLD WAR VOLUME 2
Written by Ken Delve; John Sheehan.
Stock no. 1329864
Published by Fonthill Media Limited.
1st
2022.
Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.
An aviation legend designed in the mid-1940s, this volume looks at overall development of the Canberra, and the role of the Operational Conversion Unit in training both RAF and overseas aircrew. Black cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and a few colour. 607 pages. ISBN: 9781781558751. Absolute minimal shelf bumping else a fine copy.
'THE GREATEST SQUADRON OF THEM ALL' VOLUME II
Written by David Ross; Bruce Blanche; Bill Simpson.
Stock no. 1329860
Published by Grub Street.
1st
2003.
Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.
The Definitive History of 603 (City of Edinburgh) Squadron, RAauxAF. 1941 - to date. Black boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos throughout. xv and 416 pages. ISBN: 1904010512. Minimal shelf bumping to spine else a super copy.
- Categorised in:
- MILITARY
- AIR FORCE
- AVIATION
- HISTORY
- WORLD WAR II
HMS HERMES 1923 & 1959
Written by Neil McCart.
Stock no. 1329859
Published by Fan Publications.
1st
2001.
Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.
The comprehensive histories of the two aircraft carriers named Hermes. Grey boards, gilt title to spine. 135 photos, 7 in colour. Pictorial endpapers. ISBN: 1901225054. Minimsl shelf bumping to spine. A super copy.
NIGHT INTRUDER
Written by Jeremy Howard-Williams.
Stock no. 1329858
Published by David & Charles.
1st
1976.
Nearly fine condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.
A personal account of the radar war between RAF and the Luftwaffe nightfighter forces. Black boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. ISBN: 0715370545. Minimal shelf bumping to spine. Dustwrapper is just a little creased at edges.
"WE WAGE WAR BY NIGHT" AN OPERATIONAL AND PHOTOGRAPHIC HISTORY OF No.622 SQUADRON RAF BOMBER COMMAND
Written by Howard J. Sandall.
Stock no. 1829988
Published by Schiffer Publishing Ltd..
1st
2011.
Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.
622 Sqdn. was just one of many Bomber Squadrons whose airmen carried out nightly missions, putting their lives "on the line" for King and Country during WWII. This account is relayed through the memoirs, diaries and letters of the men and women who fought and died throughout this dark period. Large format. Glazed pictorial boards. Marbled endpapers. B/w photos. 304 pages including index. ISBN: 9780764338144. A lovely copy. Pictorial dustwrapper is very slightly scuffed.
- Categorised in:
- MILITARY
- RAF
- AVIATION
- WORLD WAR II
UNDER THE GUNS OF THE KAISER'S ACES
Written by Norman Franks; Hal Giblin.
Stock no. 1829987
Published by Grub Street.
1st
2003.
Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.
Bohme, Muller, Von Tutschek and Wolff. The Complete Record of Their Victories and Victims. All four aces were unit leaders at different times. All four were destined to die in actions against the Royal Flying Corps. Large format. Black cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w and colour photos. 192 pages including index. ISBN: 1904010024. A lovely copy. Green pictorial dustwrapper is very lightly scuffed.
- Categorised in:
- MILITARY
- WORLD WAR I
- AVIATION
- AIR FORCE
WESTLAND LYSANDER 1936-46 (ALL MARKS) (OWNERS' WORKSHOP MANUAL)
Written by Edward Wake-Walker.
Stock no. 1829981
Published by Haynes Publishing.
1st
2014.
Nearly fine condition.
An insight into owning, flying and maintaining the RAF's famous Second World War 'cloak-and-dagger' spy plane. Black glazed pictorial boards. Colour & b/w photos, b/w diagrams. 157 pages including index of which page 157 forms the rear pastedown. ISBN: 9780857333957. A lovely copy, no discernible faults.
- Categorised in:
- TRANSPORT
- AVIATION
- AIRCRAFT
- WORLD WAR II
BATTLE OVER BAVARIA: THE B-26 MARAUDER VERSUS THE GERMAN JETS - APRIL 1945
Written by Robert Forsyth; Jerry Scutts.
Stock no. 1829980
Published by Classic Publications.
1st
1999.
Slightly better than very good condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.
The story of the Martin B-26 Maruader, a much-maligned yet capable aircraft and its performance against one of the most controversial, mysterious and enigmatic units of the Luftwaffe. A story which aims to set the record straight about the Marauder's combat performance as well as the desperate efforts of young German airmen to shoot it down in the final days of the war. Large format. Blue cloth boards, silver title to spine. 200 pages. B/w photos, colour illustrations. ISBN: 0952686740. Minor mark to front board. Contents clean. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly scuffed to rear panel. A lovely copy.
- Categorised in:
- MILITARY
- AVIATION
- AIRCRAFT
- AIR FORCE
- WORLD WAR II
BRITISH SECRET PROJECTS: HYPERSONICS, RAMJETS & MISSILES
Written by Chris Gibson; Tony Buttler.
Stock no. 1829979
Published by Midland.
1st
2007.
Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.
A fascinating study of some of the leading-edge technology that the British military research establishment was working on. Large format. Grey boards, silver title to spine. Colour & b/w photos & illustrations. ISBN: 9781857802580. Old price label to rear panel of dustwrapper else a lovely copy.