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MERCEDES-BENZ PARADE AND STAFF CARS OF THE THIRD REICH 1933-45
Written by Blaine Taylor.
Stock no. 1825160
Published by Leo Cooper. 1st 1999. Very good condition in a almost very good dustwrapper.

An Illustrated History. Large oblong format. Black boards, silver title to spine. B/w photos. Printed on glossy paper. ISBN: 0850526574. Lower board corners bumped. Some light crinkling to contents else contents clean. Pictorial dustwrapper has a few closed tears repaired with clear tape and is a little grubby.

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A RUDDY AWFUL WASTE ERICK LOCK DSO, DFC & BAR: THE BRIEF LIFE OF A BATTLE OF BRITAIN FIGHTER ACE
Written by Steve Brew; Mike Bradbury.
Stock no. 1825121
Published by Fighting High Ltd. 1st 2016. Nearly fine condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

In early 1939, 19-year-old Salopian Eric Lock joined the RAF Volunteer Reserve to fulfil his dreams of flying. Within eighteen months, he found himself pitted against one of the largest air forces in the world, fighting for the survival of his homeland in a pivotal battle that, if lost, had the potential to change the course of world history. This is his full story, a definitive account of the brief life of this very brave young man, cementing his place as one of Britain's true national heroes. Blue cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. ISBN: 9780993415234. Boards clean and bright. SIGNED by author (Mike Bradbury) to front endpaper (no dedication). Contents clean. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly scored (only visible in certain light) and lightly scuffed.

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WAFFEN SS AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY
Written by Adrian Gilbert.
Stock no. 1824612
Published by Guild Publishing. 1st thus 1989. Slightly better than very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

The full story behind the creation and wartime activities of the Third Reich's most feared combat force, from its debut in the campaign against Poland in 1939 to the final battles in the ruins of Berlin. Large format. Black boards, gilt title to spine. 192 pages. A few minor marks to boards. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly scuffed and scored to rear panel.

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UNIFORMS AND INSIGNIA OF THE LUFTWAFFE VOLUME 1: 1933-1940
Written by Brian L. Davis.
Stock no. 1824585
Published by Arms & Armour Press. 1995. Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

The first volume of a two-part work that provides a comprehensive and authoritative study yet published of the badges, insignia, uniforms and accoutrements of Germany's air force during the era of the Third Reich. Grey cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and illustrations. ISBN: 1854091069. Reprint. A few score marks to rear board. Contents clean. White pictorial dustwrapper is chipped to lower edge of rear panel and repaired with clear tape, rear panel also has a closed tear in the middle which has also been repaired with clear tape.

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AIR ARSENAL NORTH AMERICA: AIRCRAFT FOR THE ALLIES 1938-1945 PURCHASES AND LEND-LEASE
Written by Phil Butler; Dan Hagedorn.
Stock no. 1824539
Published by Midland Publishing. 1st 2004. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

An illustrated survey of American and Canadian aircraft production for the Allies. Large format. Grey cloth boards, silver title to spine. B/w photos and a few colour. ISBN: 1857801636. Minor green crayon marks to vertical edge of text block. Contents clean.

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MANX AVIATION IN WAR & PEACE
Written by Gordon N. Kniveton.
Stock no. 1324175
Published by The Manx Experience. 1st 1985. Very good condition.

Large format. Ronaldsway Aerodrome; Hall Caine; R.A.F. Jurby; R.A.F. Andreas; H.M.S. Urley; Ronaldsway Airport. Pictorial card wraps. B/w photos. 104 pages. Slight rubbing to cover edges. Contents clean.

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THE BRISTOL BLENHEIM: A COMPLETE HISTORY
Written by Graham Warner.
Stock no. 1824462
Published by Crecy. 1st 2002. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

This book puts the impact of the Blenheim on aircraft development into perspective, and provides a very human insight into the courageous crews who flew the Blenheims into battle. Blue boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and colour illustrations of the camouflage markings. 639 pages including index. ISBN: 0947554920. Light bumping to top front corner of board, base of spine shelf-worn. Contents fine. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly edge-creased.

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THE RISE AND ASCENT OF "NUMBER TWO PLATOON"
Written by Harold Jager.
Stock no. 1824404
Published by Daily Post. 1st 1945. Very good condition.

"A" Company, 17th Battalion, Cheshire Regiment (Home Guard). Cloth spine, red paper boards with title to front board. B/w photos. 52 pages including names and addresses. SIGNED by the author (with personal dedication) to front endpaper. Boards unevenly faded. Name & address in ink to front pastedown. Biro 'x's to list at end.

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THE FIFTH BRITISH DIVISION 1939-1945
Written by George Aris; C.S. Durtnell.
Stock no. 1824298
Published by The Fifth Division Benevolent Fund. 1st 1959. Almost very good condition.

Being an account of the Journey and Battles of a Reserve Division in Europe, Africa, and Asia. Edited by Durtnell. Red cloth boards, gilt title to spine, divisional sign to front. Colour frontis plus b/w illustrations and maps (some folding). Spine faded, boards marked and stained. Text block browned. Name & date in ink to front endpaper. Page 65/66 has a large closed tear with no loss. Contents are clean.

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FLYING LEGENDS - A PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDY OF THE GREAT PISTON COMBAT AIRCRAFT OF WWII
Written by Tony Holmes. Illustrated by John M. Dibbs.
Stock no. 1323630
Published by The Plane Picture Co. Publishing. 1st 1996. Fine condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

Large oblong format. Blue cloth. Colour photographs throughout by Dibbs. ISBN: 0952958805. Dustwrapper is browned to spine.

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OPERATION PEDESTAL: THE FLEET THAT BATTLED TO MALTA 1942
Written by Max Hastings.
Stock no. 1824165
Published by William Collins. 1st 2021. Fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

Operation Pedestal - one of the bloodiest sea battles of Britain's war, ordered by Churchill to save Malta. Limited Signed Edition. Navy boards, silver title to spine. B/w photos. ISBN: 9780008364946. SIGNED by the author (no dedication) to half-title page. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly scuffed to rear panel and has a 'signed by the author' sticker to front panel.

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GRANDPA'S GREAT ESCAPE
Written by David Walliams. Illustrated by Tony Ross.
Stock no. 1323468
Published by Harper Collins Childrens Books. 1st 2015. Nearly fine condition in a very good dustwrapper.

In his old age Grandpa has become confused. He believes he is back in World War II when he was an RAF Spitfire pilot. Only one person can understand him: his grandson Jack. Together they embark on the adventure of their lives. Pictorial glazed boards. B/w illustrations. ISBN: 9780007494019. Slight bumping to spine. Contents fine. Dustwrapper is a bit creased at edges.

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