DIARY OF A NIGHT BOMBER PILOT IN WORLD WAR I
Written by Clive Semple; A.J. Mawby.
Stock no. 1829931
Published by Spellmount Ltd.. 1st 2008. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

Based upon the diary of Leslie Semple, found by his son after his death in 1971, and detailing his life between July 1917 and April 1919. Charting his life through training for the Royal Naval Air Service to his posting in France and his daring bombing raids. Edited by Wing Commander Mawby. Black boards, gilt title to spine. Over 200 b/w photos. 320 pages including index. ISBN: 9781862274525. A lovely copy, looks unread!

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BRITISH BATTLESHIPS OF WORLD WAR ONE
Written by R.A. Burt.
Stock no. 1829930
Published by Arms & Armour Press. 1st 1986. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

A complete technical history of British capital ship design and construction during the dreadnought era, from 1905 to 1918. Large format. Blue boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and technical diagrams. 320 pages including index. ISBN: 0853687714. A lovely copy, looks unread! Pictorial dustwrapper is price-cut.

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CANBERRA: THE GREATEST MULTI-ROLE AIRCRAFT OF THE COLD WAR VOLUME 1
Written by Ken Delve; John Sheehan.
Stock no. 1829929
Published by Fonthill Media Limited. 1st 2022. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

An aviation legend designed in the mid-1940s, the Canberra entered service in 1951 with RAF Bomber Command. The Canberra was subsequently used in many support roles, especially in signals/electronic warfare, and finally retired in 2006. Black cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and a few colour. 512 pages. ISBN: 9781781558744. A lovely copy, looks unread! Rear panel of dustwrapper is lightly scuffed.

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CONVOY PEEWIT AUGUST 8 1940: THE FIRST DAY OF THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN?
Written by Andy Saunders.
Stock no. 1829928
Published by Grub Street. 1st 2010. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

A blow by blow account, from the perspective of the RAF, Luftwaffe, Merchant Navy, Royal Navy and Kriegsmarine, of the twenty merchant ships in Convoy CW9 Peewit as it edged past Dover and was attacked by German E-Boats. Blue cloth boards, silver title to spine. B/w photos. 215 pages including index. ISBN: 9781906502676. A lovely copy, looks unread!

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THE ERA OF THE NOCTURNAL BLIP
Written by Norman Cordingly.
Stock no. 1829927
Published by Merlin Books Ltd.. 1st 1994. Nearly fine condition in a very good dustwrapper.

The story of the RAF nightfighters' radar battle against the bomber. Black cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. x and 90 pages. ISBN: 0863036694. A very nice copy, looks unread. Black dustwrapper is a little scuffed.

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PREPARE TO MOVE WITH THE 6TH ARMOURED DIVISION IN AFRICA AND ITALY
Written by Frank Beckett.
Stock no. 1829926
Published by Graphic Press (grimsby) Ltd.. 1st 1994. Slightly better than very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

The birth of the First Army for the invasion of North Africa. Details of the planning of "Operation Torch!", and the invasion by Blade Force. Describing the inferior equipment in the early days, the shortage of manpower and air cover, and the appalling weather conditions, detailed descriptions of the many battles, and the link up with the Eighth Army and the end in Tunisia. In Italy the four battles on the Gustav Line at Monte Cassino are described, and the drive northwards to the Gothic Line, when the weather and manpower put paid to any full scale operations. Black cloth boards, silver titles. B/w photos. xiv and 300 pages. ISBN: 095208970X. SIGNED by the author (no dedication) to title page. Text block a little grubby. Contents clean. Yellow pictorial dustwrapper is lightly faded to spine, lightly creased, verso to top of spine strengthened with clear tape, previous bookseller's address label to front flap.

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HISTORY OF THE 359 (4TH WEST LANCS.) MEDIUM REGIMENT R.A. (T.A.) 1859-1959
No author listed.
Stock no. 1829925
1st 1959. Very good condition.

Privately published by 359 (4th West Lancs.) Medium Regiment R.A. (T.A.). Blue cloth boards, red title strip with gilt title to spine, gilt title and vignettes to front. Maps to endpapers. B/w photos. x and 214 pages including appendices. Boards a little marked and rubbed. Foxing to text block else contents clean.

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THE RIGHT OF THE LINE: THE ROYAL AIR FORCE IN THE EUROPEAN WAR 1939-1945
Written by John Terraine.
Stock no. 1829924
Published by Hodder & Stoughton. 1st 1985. Nearly fine condition.

The story of the RAF's achievement in the second European War, from its birth as a modern air force in the mid 1930s to its triumphant finish with over 9,000 aircraft and over one million officers and men. Black boards, gilt title to spine. B/w plates. xix and 841 pages including index. ISBN: 0340266449. Minor crinkle to one section vertical edge of pages. Else a lovely copy, looks unread.

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THE BRITISH CARRIER STRIKE FLEET AFTER 1945
Written by David Hobbs.
Stock no. 1829923
Published by Seaforth Publishing. 1st thus 2020. Nearly fine condition.

In 1945 the most powerful fleet in the Royal Navy's history was centred on nine aircraft carriers. This book charts the post-war fortunes of this potent striking force - its decline in the face of diminishing resouces, it final fall at the hands of uncomprehending politicians, and its recent resurrection in the form of the Queen Elizabeth class carriers, the larges ships ever built for the Royal Navy. Pictorial cardwraps. B/w photos. xvii and 622 pages including index. ISBN: 9781526785442. A lovely copy, looks unread!

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DATA BOOK OF WHEELED VEHICLES: ARMY TRANSPORT 1939-1945
Written by David Fletcher.
Stock no. 1829922
Published by HMSO. 2nd 1991. Nearly fine condition.

Second Edition. Inventory of over 500 British and Allied vehicles in use in the period 1939-1945, including some pre-war vehicles still in service, and contains detailed specifications and line drawings. Oblong format. Cardwraps. 309 pages. ISBN: 0112905064. A lovely copy, feels unread!

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AIR POWER AT THE BATTLEFRONT: ALLIED CLOSE AIR SUPPORT IN EUROPE 1943-45
Written by Ian Gooderson.
Stock no. 1829919
Published by Frank Cass. 1st 1998. Nearly fine condition.

Cass Series: Studies in Air Power No. 6. A study of close air support within the historical context of the Second World War, with the analysis focusing upon the use of tactical air power by British and American forces during the campaigns in Italy and northwest Europe in 1943-45. Blue cardwraps. B/w photos. xviii and 282 pages including index. ISBN: 0714642118. A lovely copy, appears unread! Old price-label to rear cover.

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THE SURREY & SUSSEX YEOMANRY IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR
Written by T.B. Davis.
Stock no. 1829918
Published by Ditchling Press. 1st 1980. Nearly fine condition in a very good dustwrapper.

The Story of the 98th Field Regiment (Surrey and Sussex Yeomanry Q.M.R.) R.A. (T.A.) and 144th Field Regiment (Surrey and Sussex Yeomanry) R.A. (T.A.) 1939-1946. Red cloth boards, gilt title to spine, two regimental crests to front. B/w maps and a few b/w text illustrations. xvii and 370 pages including index. ISBN: 0950058432. A lovely copy, appears unread. Dustwrapper is scuffed & lightly faded to spine.

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