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THE DEVELOPMENT OF PISTON AERO ENGINES
Written by Bill Gunston.
Stock no. 1829875
Published by Patrick Stephens Limited. 2001. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

From the Wrights to Microlights: a century of evolution and still a power to be reckoned with. 2nd Edition. B/w photos and diagrams. 231 pages including index. ISBN: 1852605995. Reprint. A lovely copy, looks unread!

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EARLY BRITISH QUICK FIRING ARTILLERY (FIELD AND HORSE)
Written by Len Trawin.
Stock no. 1829874
Published by Nexus Special Interests Ltd. 1st 1997. Nearly fine condition.

A unique work which explains, in layman's terms, the development of the long recoil system from the fixed gun carriage. A mine of information from basic gun carriage design to details of limbers and ammunition wagons, all with their supplies and equipment carried, plus ammunition, fuzes and complete harness details. Oblong card wraps. B/w technical diagrams. ix and 406 pages. ISBN: 1854861549. A lovely copy!

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GRUMMAN F-14 TOMCAT (CROWOOD AVIATION SERIES)
Written by David Baker.
Stock no. 1329590
Published by The Crowood Press. 1st 1998. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

The full story of the design, development and operational life of the F-14 and of the political gamplay that surrounded its beginnings. Large format. Black boards, gilt title to spine. B/w & colour photos. ISBN: 1861260946. The tiniest of marks to front cover. Else a super copy, looks unread.

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ILYUSHIN IL-2 AND IL-10 SHTURMOVIK (CROWOOD AVIATION SERIES)
Written by Yefim Gordon; Sergey Komissarov.
Stock no. 1329585
Published by The Crowood Press. 1st 2004. Fine condition in a fine dustwrapper.

Perhaps the most famous aircraft in the history of Russian aviation. During World War 2, this rugged ground attack aircraft was arguable the Soviets' mmost effective weapon. Black boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and illustrations. 192 pages. ISBN: 1861266251. A super copy, looks unread.

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DOUGLAS SBD DAUNTLESS (CROWOOD AVIATION SERIES)
Written by Peter C. Smith.
Stock no. 1329584
Published by The Crowood Press. 1st 1997. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

The full story of the SBD's design, development and operational use. Crowood Aviation Series. Blue cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. 192 pages. ISBN: 1861260962. Minimal bumping to spine and corners. A super copy, looks unread.

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NUCLEAR WEAPONS OF THE UNITED STATES: AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY
Written by James N. Gibson.
Stock no. 1329581
Published by Schiffer Publishing Ltd.. 1st 1996. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

Covering every nuclear delivery system the US ever deployed. Burgundy boards, black titles to spine and front cover. 236 pages. Packed full of b/w and colour photos. ISBN: 0764300636. Very slight creasing to wrapper edges. Old price label to rear panel of wrapper. A super copy, looks unread.

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STRIKE FROM THE SEA U.S. NAVY ATTACK AIRCRAFT FROM SKYRAIDER TO SUPER HORNET 1948-PRESENT
Written by Tommy H. Thomason.
Stock no. 1329579
Published by Speciality Press. 1st 2009. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

Large square format. Glazed pictorial boards. B/w and colour photos. ISBN: 9781580071321. Minimal bumping to spine of book and wrapper, wrapper spine faded (title was yellow, now white). Looks unread.

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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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31st FIELD REGIMENT RA A RECORD
Written by Owen N. Roberts.
Stock no. 1329575
Published by Old Comrades Association. 1st 1994. Very good condition.

Large oblong format. Pictorial card wraps. B/w photos. ISBN: 0952354705. Gold sticker with ISBN number on it to rear cover of book and also to colophon page. Slight rubbing/creasing to corner tips of covers. Light foxing to lower edge of textblock.

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A NEW BATTLEFIELD: THE ROYAL ULSTER RIFLES IN KOREA 1950-51
Written by David R. Orr; David Truesdale.
Stock no. 1829868
Published by Helion & Company. 1st 2011. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

This book follows the Battalion as it prepares for the first major conflict fought by Britain since the defeat of the Japanese in 1945. Limited edition to 500 Numbered copies. Green boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. 326 pages including index. ISBN: 9781907677199. Half title page which should have copy number and author's signature is NOT numbered or signed. Else a lovely copy, appears unread.

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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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