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THE QUICK AND THE DEAD
Written by W.A. Waterton.
Stock no. 1329739
Published by Grub Street. 1st thus 2012. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

Story of a Chief test pilot and the perils of post-war test flying. First published in 1956 by Frederick Muller Ltd. Blue boards, silver title to spine. B/w photos. 201 pages. ISBN: 9781908117274. Light scratch mark to front cover.

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SNAITH DAYS: LIFE WITH 51 SQUADRON 1942/45
Written by Keith S. Ford.
Stock no. 1829965
Published by Compaid Graphics. 1993. Nearly fine condition.

A meticulously researched book giving a fascinating insight into the day to day running of an operational heavy bomber squadron and the station on which it was based. Large format. White pictorial cardwraps. B/w photos and illustsrations. 217 pages. ISBN: 0951796518. Minor bump to base of spine. Light grubby mark to top edge of rear cover. Contents clean. Appears to be unread!

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1000 CIVIL AIRCRAFT IN COLOUR
Written by Gerry Manning.
Stock no. 1329716
Published by Midland Publishing. 1st 2005. Slightly better than very good condition.

The aim of this book is to show the range of liveries to be seen on civil aircraft operating commercial or special services. Large format. Pictorial cardwraps. 159 pages. Full of colour photos of aircraft. ISBN: 185780208X. Minimal rubbing to cover edges. Contents fine.

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DE HAVILLAND MOSQUITO
Written by Martin W. Bowman.
Stock no. 1829963
Published by The Crowood Press. 1st 1997. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

The extraordinary history of this fine aeroplane, its development and introduction into service, and its varied uses. Comprehensive appendices list performance and specifications, production totals, a list of nightfighter kills and a full listing of Mosquito squadrons. Large format. Blue cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. 192 pages including index. ISBN: 186126075X. A lovely copy, appears unread!

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STATIONS OF COASTAL COMMAND THEN AND NOW
Written by David Smith.
Stock no. 1829962
Published by Battle Of Britain International Limited. 1st 2016. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

Coastal Command, created in 1936 alongside Fighter and Bomber Commands in the reorganisation of the RAF in its preparations for the coming war, was Britain's mainstay in the battle against German submarine. Coastal Command also had the overall responsibility for carrying out all photographic reconnaissance; for collecting the data required to produce daily meteorological reports, and providing air-sea rescue cover. Large format. Pictorial glazed boards. B/w and colour photos. 280 pages. ISBN: 9781870067874. A lovely copy, appears unread!

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DAMBUSTERS: THE COMPLETE WWII HISTORY OF 617 SQUADRON
Written by Chris. Ward; Andy Lee; Andreas Wachtel.
Stock no. 1829960
Published by Mention The War Ltd. 1st 2019. Nearly fine condition.

An amended edition of the 75th Anniversary Revised 617 Squadron Profile, containing the same information with a handful of additional photos. Large format. Pictorial cardwraps. B/w photos. 406 pages. ISBN: 9781911255529. Light creasing to tip of top corner. A lovely copy.

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'EVEN WHEN THE SPARROWS ARE WALKING': THE ORIGIN AND EFFECT OF No.100 (BOMBER SUPPORT) GROUP, RAF, 1943-45
Written by Laurie Brettingham.
Stock no. 1829959
Published by Librario Publishing Ltd. 1st thus 2002. Nearly fine condition.

A fascinating and largely unknown aspect of the Second World War, the technical aspects of radio counter-measures in an easy to follow manner, a valuable contribution to the understanding of the electronic war which greatly reduced the destructive power of the German Air Force. Pictorial cardwraps. B/w photos. 335 pages including index. ISBN: 0954296001. A nice copy.

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BRITISH SECRET PROJECTS: JET FIGHTERS SINCE 1950
Written by Tony Buttler.
Stock no. 1829957
Published by Midland Publishing. 1st 2000. Nearly fine condition in a very good dustwrapper.

A unique insight into a secret world where the public had little idea of what was going on, while at the same time presenting a coherent picture of British fighter development and evolution. Large format. Grey cloth boards, silver title to spine. Colour and b/w photos, and b/w diagrams. 176 pages including index. ISBN: 9781857800951. Minor crease to rear panel of dustwrapper, crease and closed tear to lower front corner. Else a lovely copy, looks unread!

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BRISTOL BLENHEIM (CROWOOD AVIATION SERIES)
Written by Theo Boiten.
Stock no. 1829956
Published by The Crowood Press. 1st 1998. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

The Bristol Blenheim was a revolutionary aeroplane when it first entered service in 1937. Dustch historian Theo Boiten tells the full story of the development and operational history of this often underrated aeroplane. Large format. Dark grey cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. 192 pages including index. ISBN: 1861261152. A lovely copy, looks unread!

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THE SHORT SUNDERLAND
Written by Chaz Bowyer.
Stock no. 1829955
Published by Aston Publications. 1st 1989. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

The complete story of one of the most famous of flying boats. Grey boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. 192 pages including index. ISBN: 0946627347. A lovely copy, looks unread!

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AVRO LANCASTER: THE DEFINITIVE RECORD
Written by Harry Holmes.
Stock no. 1829953
Published by Airlife Publishing Ltd. 1st 1997. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

Although much has been written about Britain's most famous World War Two bomber, the constant research that a large number of Lancaster enthusiasts carry out, is continually leading to new information. In this book, the author, an ex-Avro employee, has gathered much newly discovered detail and blended it with his own extensive historical archives to create a most informative record. Large format. Blue cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and drawings. 253 pages. ISBN: 1853107212. Light scuffing to dustwrapper. Else a lovely copy, appears unread!

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THE DEFIANT FILE
Written by Alec Brew.
Stock no. 1829952
Published by Air-Britain (historians) Ltd.. 1st 1996. Nearly fine condition.

Large format. Glazed pictorial boards. B/w photos and diagrams. 128 pages including index. ISBN: 0851302262. A lovely copy.

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