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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!
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!
- Categorised in:
- MILITARY
- WORLD WAR II
- RAF
- AVIATION
PEPYS'S NAVY SHIPS, MEN & WARFARE 1649-1689
Written by J. David Davies.
Stock no. 1829961
Published by Seaforth.
1st
2008.
Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.
Describing every aspect of the British navy in the second half of the seventeenth century, from the time when the 'Fleet Royal' was taken into parliamentary control during the civil wars, until the accession of William and Mary in 1689 when the long period of conflict with the Dutch came to an end. Large format. Red boards, gilt title to spine. B/w illustrations, 304 pages including index. ISBN: 9781848320147. A lovely copy, appears unread!
- Categorised in:
- MARITIME
- NAVY
- HISTORY
- HISTORY (BRITISH)
- MILITARY
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.
- Categorised in:
- MILITARY
- WORLD WAR II
- AVIATION
- RAF
- HISTORY
'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.
- Categorised in:
- MILITARY
- WORLD WAR II
- AVIATION
- RAF
CAMOUFLAGE & MARKINGS: R.A.F. FIGHTER COMMAND NORTHERN EUROPE 1936 TO 1945
Written by James Goulding; Robert Jones.
Stock no. 1829958
Published by Ducimus Books.
1st
1970.
Slightly better than very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.
Camouflage and markings of aircraft used by Royal Air Force Fighter Command in Northern Europe between the years 1936-1945. The development of camouflage in the Royal Air Force was made progressively and each change of colour or style of markings was brought about for a definite reason, usually as a result of operational experience and necessity. Blue cloth with gilt title to spine. B/w photos and illustrations. Some colour illustrations. 294 pages including index. Lower front corner of board bumped and thus tip of lower corner of contents lightly creased (very minor). Else contents clean. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly creased and lightly rubbed at corners.
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!
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!
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!
THE BRITISH TOMMY IN NORTH WEST EUROPE 1944-1945 VOLUME TWO
Written by Jean Bouchery.
Stock no. 1829954
Published by Histoire & Collections.
1st
1999.
Nearly fine condition.
Volume 2: Organisation, Armament and Vehicles. Title to boards is 'The British Soldier'. Large format. Glazed pictorial boards. B/w & colour photos, colour & b/w illustrations. 144 pages. ISBN: 2908182742. A lovely copy, feels unread!
- Categorised in:
- MILITARY
- ARMY
- WORLD WAR II
- HISTORY
- HISTORY (EUROPEAN)
- MILITARY VEHICLES
- TANKS
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!
- Categorised in:
- TRANSPORT
- AVIATION
- AIRCRAFT
- MILITARY
- WORLD WAR II
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.