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ON THE WINGS OF A GULL: PERCIVAL AND HUNTING AIRCRAFT
Written by David W. Gearing; et al.
Stock no. 1825408
Published by Air-Britain (historians) Ltd.. 1st 2012. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

A tribute to one of Britain's iconic aircraft designers, Edgar W. Percival. Large format. Green pictorial glazed boards. B/w and colour photos. ISBN: 9780851304489. Small bump to lower front edge of boards. Contents fine. Green pictorial dustwrapper is lightly scuffed to rear.

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THE STORY OF THE DE HAVILLAND DRAGON TYPES
Written by Colin N. Dodds.
Stock no. 1825407
Published by Air-Britain (historians) Ltd.. 1st 2005. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

The comprehensive story of the de Havilland family of small commercial biplanes built between the ars - the Dragon, the Express Air Liner, the Dragon Rapide and the Dragonfly, with a mention of the unsuccessful Dolphin project. Large format. Glazed pictorial boards. B/w and colour photos. ISBN: 0851303633. A very nice copy of a rare item. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly scuffed to rear panel.

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MILES AIRCRAFT - THE POST-WAR YEARS 1945 TO 1948 DVD APPENDICES
Written by Peter Amos.
Stock no. 1825402
Published by Air-Britain. 1st 2016. Nearly fine condition.

The Appendices containing individual aircraft histories of 1945-1948 production of Messenger 2 to 5, Aerovan, Marathon and Gemini. Miles aircraft in Argentina. Production summaries, contracts, reports and company documents are also included. Large format. Green pictorial cardwraps. An optional appendix to "Miles Aircraft - The Post-War Years" not for sale as a separate item when new. B/w photos. Includes DVD. ISBN: 9780851304809. DVD is present. A lovely copy. Appears unread.

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WAR-TORN SKIES OF GREAT BRITAIN: HERTFORDSHIRE
Written by Julian Evan-Hart.
Stock no. 1825380
Published by Red Kite. 1st 2007. Nearly fine condition.

Hertfordshire is an area rich in wartime aviation history. This book chronicles that rich heritage with the aid of rare wartime photos, compelling eye-witness accounts and detailed local research. Pictorial cardwraps. Colour & b/w photos. ISBN: 9780955473517. SIGNED by the author to title page (no dedication). Contents clean.

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FLAK DODGER: A STORY OF THE 457TH BOMBARDMENT GROUP 1943-1945 8TH AAF
Written by Roland Byers.
Stock no. 1825379
Published by Pawpaw Press. 1st 1985. Very good condition.

Cardwraps. 260 pages. B/w photos. ISBN: 0961456302. SIGNED by the author to title page (no dedication). Covers lightly browned, spine slightly faded. Text block lightly browned. Contents clean.

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1066 SIGNAL COMPANY STEEPLE MORDEN
Written by Les Radtke; Ken Wells.
Stock no. 1825370
Published by East Anglia Books. 1st 2011. Nearly fine condition.

The story of the 1066 Signal Company at Steeple Morden. Edited by Ken Wells. Recollections of the changes to the author's life beginning with the infamous attack on Pearl Harbour 1941 to his discharge on December 1945. Pictorial cardwraps. B/w photos. ISBN: 9781869987138. A nice copy, appears unread.

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CANBERRA BOYS: FASCINATING ACCOUNTS FROM THE OPERATORS OF AN ENGLISH ELECTRIC CLASSIC
Written by Andrew Brookes.
Stock no. 1825351
Published by Grub Street. 1st 2017. Fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

The English Electric Canberra first came into production in the late 1940s and has since played a hugely significant part in world events. Glazed pictorial boards. Colour & b/w photos. ISBN: 9781910690338. Pictorial dustwrapper is slightly scuffed to rear panel.

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DE HAVILLAND ENTERPRISES: A HISTORY
Written by Graham M. Simons.
Stock no. 1825349
Published by Pen & Sword Aviation. 1st 2017. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

This book explores the influences and milestones of Sir Geoffrey de Havilland's early years before going on to examine his company, The De Havilland Aircraft Company Limited, in detail. Black cloth boards, silver title to spine. B/w photos. ISBN: 9781473861381. A lovely copy.

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JASTA BOELCKE: THE HISTORY OF JASTA 2, 1916-18
Written by Norman Franks.
Stock no. 1825341
Published by Grub Street. 1st 2004. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

Black boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. ISBN: 1904010768. A lovely copy.

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NORTHAMPTONSHIRE AIRFIELDS IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR
Written by Graham Smith.
Stock no. 1825292
Published by Countryside Books. 2004. Nearly fine condition.

Northamptonshire has been associated with military aviation from the earliest days. This book describes the history of each airfield and highlights the major operations and raids carried out from them. Pictorial cardwraps. B/w photos. ISBN: 1853065293. Reprint. Corners lightly rubbed. Text block just slightly marked. Contents fine.

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NEVER A DULL MOMENT AT SUPERMARINE: A PERSONAL HISTORY
Written by Denis Le P. Webb.
Stock no. 1825120
Published by J&kh Publishing. 1st 2001. Slightly better than very good condition.

Tracing the subtle changes of management style throughout the author's service in the Company from 1926-1970. Glazed pictorial boards. B/w photos. 295 pages. ISBN: 1900511738. Spine and rear board lightly browned. Text block lightly browned. Contents clean.

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HUEY: A HELICOPTER LEGEND (OSPREY MILITARY AIRCRAFT)
Written by Salvador Mafe Huertas.
Stock no. 1825117
Published by Osprey Publications Ltd. 1st 1993. Very good condition.

An icon of the Vietnam War, the UH-1 Huey has served more time in battle over the past 30 years than any other military helicopter. Square format. Pictorial glazed boards. Colour photos throughout. ISBN: 1855322722. Lower front corner lightly rubbed, top & tail of spine lightly bumped. Spine lightly faded. Boards scuffed. Slight crinkling to contents else clean.

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