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FRIGATES OF THE NAPOLEONIC WARS
Written by Robert Gardiner.
Stock no. 1829970
Published by Chatham Publishing.
1st
2000.
Nearly fine condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.
An in-depth history of the sailing navy's most popular and charismatic ship type at the height of its development as a warship. Large format. Blue cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w illustrations. 208 pages including index. ISBN: 186176135X. A lovely copy, appears unread! Rear panel of dustwrapper is lightly scuffed.
THE SHIPS OF TRAFALGAR: THE BRITISH, FRENCH AND SPANISH FLEETS OCTOBER 1805
Written by Peter Goodwin.
Stock no. 1829969
Published by Conway Maritime Press.
1st
2005.
Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.
The definitive guide to the British, French and Spanish ships at Trafalgar, 21 October 1805. Examining in detail each of the 73 ships which were present at the Battle of Trafalgar. A complete, standard-setting guide to the hard physical reality of the greatest naval battle of the age of sail - the ships at Trafalgar. Large format. Brown boards, gilt title to spine. Colour illustrations, b/w line drawings. 256 pages including index. ISBN: 1844860159. Top & tail of spine very lightly rubbed. Else a lovely copy, appears unread!
- Categorised in:
- MARITIME
- NAVY
- MILITARY
- HISTORY
- HISTORY (BRITISH)
- MARITIME PAINTING
GREAT SHIPS: THE BATTLEFLEET OF KING CHARLES II
Written by Frank Fox.
Stock no. 1829967
Published by Conway Maritime Press.
1st
1980.
Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.
The battle fleet of King Charles II. A study of Restoration warships combining archival and pictorial research. Large format. Black cloth boards, gilt title to spine. Colour & b/w illustrations. 208 pages includes index. ISBN: 0851771661. A lovely copy, no discernible faults.
- Categorised in:
- MARITIME
- TALL SHIPS
- NAVY
- MILITARY
- WARSHIP
THE COLD WAR YEARS: FLIGHT TESTING AT BOSCOMBE DOWN 1945-1975
Written by Tim Mason.
Stock no. 1829966
Published by Hikoki Publications.
1st
2001.
Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.
This is the sequel to Tim Mason's acclaimed story of the A&AEE (Aeroplane & Armament Experimental Establishment) during World War II and picks up developments from the end of the war - the beginning of the end of the piston-engine era and the dawn of the jet age - and into the Cold War years. Large format. Maroon boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos throughout, a few colour photos and illustrations. 336 pages. ISBN: 1902109112. A lovely copy, appears unread!
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!
- Categorised in:
- MILITARY
- WORLD WAR II
- RAF
- AVIATION
- YORKSHIRE
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!