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ALVIS SARACEN FAMILY
Written by Bill Munro.
Stock no. 1829888
Published by The Crowood Press. 1st 2002. Nearly fine condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

This complete history of a famous family of military vehicles reveals much that has not previously been widely known. From works records and interviews with important personalities associated with Alvis and the military, the author has put together a fascinating history that will be of interest to anyone wanting to know more about military vehicles. Black cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. 175 pages including index. ISBN: 1861265379. A lovely copy, appears unread! Pictorial dustwrapper has the remains of a small, price label to front panel else lovely.

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2 GROUP R.A.F.: A COMPLETE HISTORY, 1936-1945
Written by Michael J.F. Bowyer.
Stock no. 1829886
Published by Faber & Faber. 1st 1974. Slightly better than very good condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

No. 2 Group was formed in Bomber Command to support the Army. Blue cloth, gilt title to spine. 532 pages. B/w photos. ISBN: 0571094910. Front hinge between half-title page and title page is pulled but binding tight and not broken. Else a lovely copy. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly scuffed to rear panel.

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STAPME: THE BIOGRAPHY OF SQUADRON LEADER B.G. STAPLETON DFC, DFC (DUTCH)
Written by David M.S. Ross.
Stock no. 1829885
Published by Grub Street. 1st 2002. Nearly fine condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

One of the real 'characters' to survive the war and the quintessential image of a Battle of Britain fighter pilot, Stapme tells his full story, warts and all, to historian David Ross. Blue cloth boards with no titles. B/w photos and illustrations. 223 pages including index. ISBN: 1902304985. A lovely copy, appears unread! Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly scuffed to rear panel.

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WINGS OF THE MORNING: THE STORY OF THE FLEET AIR ARM IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR
Written by Ian Cameron.
Stock no. 1829884
Published by White Lion Publishers Limited. 1st thus 1972. Nearly fine condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

The story of the men who joined the Fleet Air Arm and their triumph in the Second World War. Originally published by Hodder & Stoughton in 1962. Black cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. 288 pages including index. ISBN: 0856176850. A lovely copy, appears unread. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly edge-creased, slightly faded to spine.

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ROYAL ARTILLERY GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS (HISTORICAL AND MODERN)
Written by Philip Jobson.
Stock no. 1829883
Published by The History Press. 1st 2008. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

Comprising both historical and contemporary terms. An invaluable reference for historians and researchers to ensure that they use the correct term and understand its true meaning. Black cloth boards, gilt title to spine. A few b/w photos. 314 pages plus publisher adverts to rear. ISBN: 9781862274761. A superb copy, looks unread!

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STIRLINGS IN ACTION WITH THE AIRBORNE FORCES
Written by Dennis Williams.
Stock no. 1829882
Published by Pen & Sword Aviation. 1st 2008. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

Air Support for SAS and Resistance Operations During WWII. The history of RAF Squadrons 190 and 620. Black boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. ix and 342 pages includes index. ISBN: 9781844156481. A lovely copy, appears unread!

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ARTILLERY OF THE NAPOLEONIC WARS 1792-1815
Written by Kevin F. Kiley.
Stock no. 1829881
Published by Greenhill Books. 1st 2004. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

Tracing the use of artillery throughout the Napoleonic period. Black boards, silver title to spine. B/w drawings and illustrations. 318 pages. ISBN: 1853675830. Front hinge between half-title page and title page is pulled but tight. Else a lovely copy, appears unread! Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly scuffed to rear panel.

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SKY TIGER: THE STORY OF GROUP CAPTAIN SAILOR MALAN
Written by Norman L.R. Franks.
Stock no. 1829880
Published by Crecy Books. 1st thus 1994. Nearly fine condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

In less than 15 months, 'Sailor' Malan rose from little known flight commander to Britain's premier fighter pilot and wing leader. Blue cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. 220 pages. ISBN: 0947554386. A lovely copy, appears unread. Pictorial dustwrapper has a few minor grubby marks.

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SAVAGE CONTINENT: EUROPE IN THE AFTERMATH OF WORLD WAR II
Written by Keith Lowe.
Stock no. 1329635
Published by Viking. 1st 2012. Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

A groundbreaking study of the years that followed the war. Black boards, gilt title to spine. B/w plates.xx and 460 pages. ISBN: 9780670917464. Spine and corners bumped. Pale page browning. Dustwrapper is slightly creased and rubbed at edges.

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BATTERY ACTION! THE STORY OF THE 43RD (HOWITZER) BATTERY, CANADIAN FIELD ARTILLERY 1916-1919
Written by Hugh R. Kay; George Magee; Finlay MacLennan.
Stock no. 1329621
Published by Cef Books. 1st thus 2002. Fine condition.

Originally published in 1921. Cardwraps. 158 pages. B/w illustrations. ISBN: 1896979319. A super copy, looks unread.

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LIGHTNING THE OPERATIONAL HISTORY
Written by Kev Darling.
Stock no. 1329620
Published by Airlife. 1st 1995. Fine condition in a fine dustwrapper.

A delight to fly, a joy to watch and a menace to work on.... Blue boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. ISBN: 185310521X. A super copy, looks unread.

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BADER'S TANGMERE SPITFIRES THE UNTOLD STORY, 1941
Written by Dilip Sarkar.
Stock no. 1329619
Published by Patrick Stephens Limited. 1st 1996. Fine condition in a fine dustwrapper.

A definitive account giving a balanced overview of operations conducted by Douglas Bader's legendary 'Tangmere Wing' in 1941. Blue boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. ISBN: 1852605634. A super copy, looks unread.

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