WORLD WAR II
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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!
- Categorised in:
- MILITARY
- WORLD WAR II
- RAF
- AVIATION
- YORKSHIRE
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
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
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!
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
MOSQUITO FB.VI (AVIATION GUIDE 2)
Written by Dave Brown.
Stock no. 1829949
Published by Sam Publications.
1st
2009.
Nearly fine condition.
Airframe, systems and RAF wartime usage. Large format. Cardwraps. Colour photos and b/w diagrams. 96 pages. ISBN: 9781906959081. A lovely copy, looks unread!
HANDLEY PAGE HALIFAX (IN CANADIAN SERVICE AIRCRAFT 3)
Written by Anthony L. Stachiw; Andrew Tattersall.
Stock no. 1829946
Published by Vanwell Publishing Limited.
1st
2005.
Slightly better than very good condition.
The development of the Halifax aircraft from its inception during the expansion of the RAF Bomber Command in the late 1930s until production ended in 1946. Its service with RCAF 6 Group Bomber Command, and its operations with all 15 RCAF Squadrons is described. Pictorial cardwraps. B/w photos and diagrams, colour illustrations. 128 pages. ISBN: 1551250853. A few minor marks/scuffs to pictorial covers. Contents clean.
LUFTWAFFE AERIAL TORPEDO AIRCRAFT AND OPERATIONS IN WORLD WAR TWO
Written by Harold Thiele.
Stock no. 1829944
Published by Hikoki Publications.
1st
2004.
Nearly fine condition.
Although airrborne torpedo operations were relatively minor compared with the activities of other flying units, the Luftwaffe's torpedo units combined the elements of air and sea warfare into a weapon of great potential strike power and strategic marine significance. Large format. Cardwraps. B/w photos and a few colour illustrations. 96 pages. ISBN: 1902109422. A lovely copy, appears unread!
- Categorised in:
- MILITARY
- WORLD WAR II
- AVIATION
- AIRCRAFT
LUFTWAFFE SECRET PROJECTS STRATEGIC BOMBERS 1935-1945
Written by Dieter Herwig; Heinz Rode.
Stock no. 1329681
Published by Midland Publishing.
1st UK
2000.
Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.
Large format. Grey boards, silver title to spine. B/w photos. Colour & b/w illustrations. ISBN: 1857800923. Spine slightly bumped. Some slight scuffing to covers. Dustwrapper is slightly edge creased and has a vertical crease to front flap.
- Categorised in:
- AVIATION
- AIRCRAFT
- MILITARY
- AIR FORCE
- WORLD WAR II
FAREWELL, SCREW GUN
Written by Wilf Goldstein.
Stock no. 1329671
Published by The Book Guild Ltd..
1st
1986.
Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.
The tale of the 85th Field/Mountain Regiment R.A./T.A. Blue boards, gilt title and decoration to spine. 175 pages. B/w photos. ISBN: 086332181X. Slight bumping to spine and corners. Dustwrapper is sunned.
- Categorised in:
- MILITARY
- REGIMENTAL HISTORY (UK)
- WORLD WAR II
THE FORGOTTEN AIR FORCE THE ROYAL AIR FORCE IN THE WAR AGAINST JAPAN 1941-1945
Written by Henry Probert.
Stock no. 1329670
Published by Brassey's.
1996.
Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.
Blue boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. This book covers, among other things, the problems of the 1930s as they affected the RAF in the Far East, the sad tale of events in 1941/1942 in Singapore and elsewhere, the strategic issues affecting the air war in South-East Asia from then on... ISBN: 1857530659. Looks unread.
- Categorised in:
- MILITARY
- AVIATION
- RAF
- JAPAN
- WORLD WAR II