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2 GROUP R.A.F.: A COMPLETE HISTORY, 1936-1945
Written by Michael J.F. Bowyer.
Stock no. 1829886
Published by Faber & Faber. 1st 1974. Slightly better than very good condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

No. 2 Group was formed in Bomber Command to support the Army. Blue cloth, gilt title to spine. 532 pages. B/w photos. ISBN: 0571094910. Front hinge between half-title page and title page is pulled but binding tight and not broken. Else a lovely copy. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly scuffed to rear panel.

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STAPME: THE BIOGRAPHY OF SQUADRON LEADER B.G. STAPLETON DFC, DFC (DUTCH)
Written by David M.S. Ross.
Stock no. 1829885
Published by Grub Street. 1st 2002. Nearly fine condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

One of the real 'characters' to survive the war and the quintessential image of a Battle of Britain fighter pilot, Stapme tells his full story, warts and all, to historian David Ross. Blue cloth boards with no titles. B/w photos and illustrations. 223 pages including index. ISBN: 1902304985. A lovely copy, appears unread! Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly scuffed to rear panel.

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STIRLINGS IN ACTION WITH THE AIRBORNE FORCES
Written by Dennis Williams.
Stock no. 1829882
Published by Pen & Sword Aviation. 1st 2008. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

Air Support for SAS and Resistance Operations During WWII. The history of RAF Squadrons 190 and 620. Black boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. ix and 342 pages includes index. ISBN: 9781844156481. A lovely copy, appears unread!

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SKY TIGER: THE STORY OF GROUP CAPTAIN SAILOR MALAN
Written by Norman L.R. Franks.
Stock no. 1829880
Published by Crecy Books. 1st thus 1994. Nearly fine condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

In less than 15 months, 'Sailor' Malan rose from little known flight commander to Britain's premier fighter pilot and wing leader. Blue cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. 220 pages. ISBN: 0947554386. A lovely copy, appears unread. Pictorial dustwrapper has a few minor grubby marks.

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106 SQUADRON (RAF BOMBER COMMAND SQUADRON PROFILES)
Written by Chris. Ward; Herman Bijlard.
Stock no. 1329578
Published by Mention The War Ltd.. 1st 2016. Nearly fine condition.

Large format. Black pictorial cardwraps. B/w photos. 292 pages. Printed by Amazon. ISBN: 9781911255048. Minimal rubbing to corners.

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FLUGPLATZ GUTERSLOH 1937-1987: A SHORT HISTORY
Written by G.J. Lewis.
Stock no. 1829866
1st 1987. Slightly better than very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

Gutersloh airfield is the only former Luftwaffe Station now in Royal Air Force hands. This book attempts to reflect the human experience of an operational Station against the background of 50 years of European history. Blue cloth boards, white title to spine. B/w and a few colour photos. 160 pages. Minor foxing to text block else contents clean. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly scuffed.

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THE RAF STRATEGIC NUCLEAR DETERRENT FORCES: THEIR ORIGINS, ROLES AND DEPLOYMENT 1946-1969
Written by Humphrey Wynn.
Stock no. 1829865
Published by The Stationery Office. 1st thus 1997. Nearly fine condition.

A documentary history. An official history recording the events leading to probably the greatest change in British defence policy in peacetime. Pictorial cardwraps. Colour & b/w photos. xiv and 653 pages including index. ISBN: 0117728330. Light scuffing to covers else appears unread!

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THE FLYING CAMELS: THE HISTORY OF NO 45 SQN, RAF
Written by C.G. Jefford.
Stock no. 1829863
Published by C G Jefford. 1st 1995. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

First formed in 1916, No. 45 Sqn has has as colourful and varied a career as any squadron in the RAF. Large format. Blue cloth boards, no title to boards, gilt vignette to front board. B/w photos. ISBN: 0952629003. A lovely copy, appears unread!

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35 (MADRAS PRESIDENCY) SQUADRON (RAF BOMBER COMMAND PROFILES)
Written by Chris. Ward.
Stock no. 1829862
Published by Mention The War Ltd.. 1st 2021. Nearly fine condition.

The squadron served with distinction to the end of the bombing war in April 1945, before engaging in Operation Exodus to bring former PoWs home. Large format. Black pictorial cardwraps. B/w photos. 486 pages. Printed by Amazon. ISBN: 9781911255819. A lovely copy, light rubbing to corners else appears unread!

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83 SQUADRON (RAF BOMBER COMMAND PROFILES)
Written by Chris. Ward.
Stock no. 1829861
Published by Mention The War Ltd.. 1st 2016. Nearly fine condition.

There was never a time when the influence of 83 Squadron was not felt within the ranks of Bomber Command. It distinguished itself with outstanding performances and below average losses from the first day of the war to the last. Large format. Black pictorial cardwraps. B/w photos. 300 pages. Printed by Amazon. ISBN: 9781911255154. A very nice, presentable copy, feels unread!

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IT'S SUICIDE BUT IT'S FUN: THE STORY OF NUMBER 102 (CEYLON) SQUADRON 1917-1956
Written by Chris Goss.
Stock no. 1829854
Published by Crecy Books. 1st 1995. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

As told by the aircrew who flew with the Squadron and supplemented by accounts from the German side. The book covers the complete history of the Squadron but concentrates mainly on the bloody battles fought in the skies over Europe. Black cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. xiv and 210 pages including index. ISBN: 0947554599. A lovely copy, looks unread!

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HANDLEY PAGE HALIFAX 1939 ONWARDS (ALL MARKS) (OWNERS' WORKSHOP MANUAL)
Written by Jonathan Falconer.
Stock no. 1829853
Published by Haynes Publishing. 1st 2016. Nearly fine condition.

An insight into the design, construction and operation of the RAF's Second World War heavy bomber. Large format. Black pictorial glazed boards. Colour & b/w photos and illustrations. 188 pages including index. ISBN: 9781785210679. A lovely copy, looks unread!

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