Bill Gunston
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THE DEVELOPMENT OF PISTON AERO ENGINES
Written by Bill Gunston.
Stock no. 1829875
Published by Patrick Stephens Limited.
2001.
Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.
From the Wrights to Microlights: a century of evolution and still a power to be reckoned with. 2nd Edition. B/w photos and diagrams. 231 pages including index. ISBN: 1852605995. Reprint. A lovely copy, looks unread!
- Categorised in:
- TRANSPORT
- AVIATION
- ENGINEERING
- ENGINES
THE DEVELOPMENT OF JET AND TURBINE AERO ENGINES
Written by Bill Gunston.
Stock no. 1829845
Published by Patrick Stephens Limited.
3rd
2002.
Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.
3rd Edition. The largest and heaviest transport aircraft, the highest flying reconnaissance aeroplanes and the fastest and most agile fighters are all powered by jet or gas-turbine engines.This updated edition examines all of the recent developments, such as Boeing's announcement to abandon plans for a stretched 747, to cut back on future development of the 767, and to develop a possible dynamic passenger aircraft called the Sonic Cruiser. How jet and gas-turbine engines work, the differences between jet, gas-turbine, rocket, ramjet, turboprop, and helicopter turboshaft engines. Black cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w diagrams & photos. 253 pages including index. ISBN: 1852606096. A lovely copy, feels unread!
- Categorised in:
- TRANSPORT
- AVIATION
- ENGINEERING
- ENGINES
THE OSPREY ENCYCLOPEDIA OF RUSSIAN AIRCRAFT 1875-1995
Written by Bill Gunston.
Stock no. 1327958
Published by Osprey Aerospace.
1996.
Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.
Large, heavy format. Black boards, gilt title to spine. 526 pages. B/w diagrams and photos. ISBN: 1855324059. Reprint of Autumn 1996. Spine and corners bumped. Contents fine. Dustwrapper is just lightly edge creased.
DIAMOND FLIGHT: THE STORY OF THE BRITISH MIDLAND
Written by Bill Gunston.
Stock no. 2139199
Published by Henry Melland.
1ST
1988.
Slightly better than very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.
British Midland Airline - a history of the first 50 years. Blue boards, gilt title to spine. B/w & colour photos. ISBN: 0907929184. Small knocks to top and tail of spine. Browning to outer page edges.
- Categorised in:
- TRANSPORT
- AVIATION
- COMPANY HISTORY
- DERBYSHIRE
- EAST MIDLANDS
SOVIET X-PLANES
Written by Yefim Gordon; Bill Gunston.
Stock no. 2138465
Published by Midland Publishing.
1st
2000.
Slightly better than very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.
A detailed review of Soviet experimental aircraft from the early 1900s through to the latest Russian prototypes of today. Large format. Black boards, silver title to spine. B/w photos and illustrations plus a few colour photos to rear. 240 pages. ISBN: 1857800990. A few small knocks along cover edges. Pale page edge browning. Some edge-creasing to wrapper.
THE LAST OF THE LIGHTNINGS
Written by Ian Black; Bill Gunston.
Stock no. 1823305
Published by Patrick Stephens Limited.
1st
1996.
Slightly better than very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.
A nostalgic farewell to the RAF's favourite supersonic fighter. Colour photos. ISBN: 1852605413. Top & tail of spine and corners lightly rubbed. Contents fine. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly scuffed.
AVIONICS THE STORY AND TECHNOLOGY OF AVIATION ELECTRONICS
Written by Bill Gunston.
Stock no. 1320218
Published by Patrick Stephens Limited.
1st
1990.
Slightly better than very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.
Blue boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and diagrams. 254 pages. ISBN: 1852601337. Some very light marks to covers. Dustwrapper is lightly creased at edges, barcode on rear panel has been covered with white sticky labels.
- Categorised in:
- TRANSPORT
- AVIATION
- AIRCRAFT
- SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
- ELECTRONICS
THE ILLUSTRATED ENCYCLOPEDIA OF PROPELLER AIRLINERS
Written by Bill Gunston.
Stock no. 1820743
Published by Windward.
1st
1980.
Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.
Large format. 256 pages + index. Colour and b/w photos. Colour illustrations. ISBN: 0711200629. Name & date in ink, some pencil erasure to front endpaper. Text block browned. Slight fading to front spine edge of dustwrapper and light creasing.
- Categorised in:
- TRANSPORT
- AVIATION
- AIRCRAFT
- ENCYCLOPEDIA
GIANTS OF THE SKY: THE BIGGEST AEROPLANES OF ALL TIME
Written by Bill Gunston.
Stock no. 2134096
Published by Patrick Stephens Limited.
1st
1991.
Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.
Large format. Blue boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. ISBN: 1852602589. Bumping to top and tail of spine. Small knocks along cover edges. Browning and foxing to outer page edges. Wrapper is edge-creased with a faded spine.
LOCKHEED AIRCRAFT CUTAWAYS: THE HISTORY OF LOCKHEED MARTIN
Written by Mike Bradcrocke; Bill Gunston.
Stock no. 1819935
Published by Osprey Aviation.
1st
1998.
Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.
Oblong format. Pale blue boards, gilt title to spine. Includes fold-out pages for large scale artworks. 148 pages plus index. ISBN: 1855327759. Contents slightly crinkled. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly scuffed.
- Categorised in:
- TRANSPORT
- AVIATION
- AIRCRAFT
- COMPANY HISTORY
THE OSPREY ENCYCLOPEDIA OF RUSSIAN AIRCRAFT 1875-1995
Written by Bill Gunston.
Stock no. 1318751
Published by Osprey Aerospace.
1996.
Slightly better than very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.
Large, heavy format. Black boards, gilt title to spine. 526 pages. B/w diagrams and photos. ISBN: 1855324059. Light browning and a few marks to top edge of text block. Some light browning to page edges. Corners lightly bumped. Black pictorial dustwrapper is lightly scuffed.
MIKOYAN MIG-21
Written by Bill Gunston.
Stock no. 2132449
Published by Osprey Publishing.
1987.
Fine condition.
Large format. Pictorial card wraps. Over 150 b/w photos and 12 in full colour. Osprey Air Combat. ISBN: 0850456525. Very slight rubbing to corners.