THE DAWN OF CARRIER STRIKE AND THE WORLD OF LIEUTENANT W.P. LUCY DSO RN
Written by David Hobbs.
Stock no. 1329669
Published by Seaforth Publishing. 1st 2019. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

This book documents the struggle through the cash-strapped 1920s and'30s, the Navy finally regaining formal control of its aviation in 1937, but too late to properly prepare for the impending war. Blue boards, gilt title to spine. 386 pages. B/w photos. ISBN: 9781473879928. Looks unread.

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OXFORD'S OWN MEN AND MACHINE'S OF No.15/XV SQUADRON ROYAL FLYING CORPS/ROYAL AIR FORCE
Written by Martyn R. Ford-Jones; Valerie A. Ford-Jones.
Stock no. 1329667
Published by Schiffer Military History. 1st 1999. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

The story of No.15/XV Squadron, Royal Flying Corps/RAF, of the men who served with it and the aircraft it flew. Illustrated with 800 b/w and colour photographs. Large, heavy format. Beige cloth with black titles to spine and front cover. 352 including appendices and index. ISBN: 0764309544. Slight bumping to spine. Looks unread.

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EYES FOR THE PHOENIX: ALLIED AERIAL PHOTO-RECONNAISSANCE OPERATIONS SOUTH-EAST ASIA 1941-1945
Written by Geoffrey J. Thomas.
Stock no. 1829934
Published by Hikoki Publications. 1st 1999. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

The story of aerial photo-reconnaissance in the Far East; to discover Japanese movements and intentions with a vast area, 2000 miles across, within which virtually no other Intelligence could otherwise be obtained. Large format. Burgundy boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos, colour plates. 272 pages. ISBN: 0951989944. A lovely copy, appears unread!

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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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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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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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BRITISH & AMERICAN ARTILLERY OF WORLD WAR TWO
Written by Ian V. Hogg.
Stock no. 1829921
Published by Greenhill Books. 1st thus 2002. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

An illustrated and highly detailed account of the guns used by the Allied armies of the West in all theatres of operation during the Second World War. Brown cloth boards, silver title to spine. 255 pages. B/w photos. ISBN: 1853674788. Some light marks to boards (minor). Else a lovely copy, appears unread! Bookseller's price label to rear panel of dustwrapper.

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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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THE OTHER FEW
Written by Larry Donnelly.
Stock no. 1829915
Published by Red Kite. 1st 2004. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

A day by day account of the contribution made by Bomber Command, Coastal Command and the Fleet Air Arm to the winning of the Battle of Britain. Large format. Blue cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. 288 pages. ISBN: 0954620127. A lovely copy, appears unread!

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