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New York: Random House, 1950. One of the Landmark Books Series 8vo size green clothbound hardcover with blue and red decorations on spine and front cover; illustrated endpapers; 183 pages with green and black illustrations throughout. From page 136: "Today you could get on an airplane at Dayton and be at Kitty Hawk in about three hours.… Saber más sobre este artículo

Minneapolis: Zenith Press, 2014. First Edition with full numberline 8vo size hardcover with dust jacket; 238 pages including index plus a section of black and white photographs on glossy stock. From dust jacket: "(The author) narrates a spellbinding collection of tales of P-51 Mustang combat throughout (World War II.) Drawing on interview conducted with dozens of veteran P-51 pilots, the… Saber más sobre este artículo

New York: Thomas Y. Crowell & Company, 1958. Stated First Printing 8vo size blue clothbound hardcover; 211 pages with black and white decorations and full page illustrations Contents are in three parts: Lighter Than Air The Parachute Heavier Than Air Ex-library with typical treatments. Book has textural changes consistent with water damage on front cover and… Saber más sobre este artículo

Greybull, Wyoming: Capstan Publications, Inc., 1984. by Glenn Ellis with contributions by C.O. Miller and J.M. Ramsden 8vo size trade paperback; 209 pages including index and some black and white photographs and illustrations. Brief biography and small photograph of author on back cover. The photographs of the crash scenes do not include crash victims. Contents include:… Saber más sobre este artículo

Washington, DC: National Academy Press, 1999. 8vo size trade paperback; 231 pages Contents include: Offsets in Commercial and Military Aerospace: An Overview by David C. Mowrey The Policy Context for Military Aerospace Offsets by Kenneth Flamm Offsets in the International Marketplace: An Aerospace Industry View by Joel Johnson Dual-Use Supplier Management and Strategic International Sourcing in… Saber más sobre este artículo

New York: Dial Press, 1969. 8vo size blue clothbound hardcover with dust jacket; 144 pages Published in the early days of space exploration: From jacket: "With all that has been written about man's journey to the moon, the general public still knows little of precisely what our astronauts will do once they get there, why they are… Saber más sobre este artículo

New York: Barnes & Noble, 1999. 12mo sized pictorial hardcover; 320 bright, white pages with color illustration on almost every page. From back: "300 military jets aircraft featured, each one illustrated by full-color artwork Full dimensions, weights, armament, and powerplant details provided for each aircraft Each aircraft's development history and career Comprehensive index provided for… Saber más sobre este artículo

Oregon: Bear Willow, 1991. 240 glossy pages. Deep maroon leatherette covers with color illustration laid in front. Laid inside front cover label with Limited First Printing No. 884 of 1,500 numbered and signed copies.Signed by author. Black and white and color illustrations. Minor shelf wear to back. Thanks for shopping with us! 100% of your purchase… Saber más sobre este artículo

London: Cassell & Company Ltd., 1999. 144 pages with many color photographs. From jacket: "Drawing upon the accumulated experience of over 400 astronauts and cosmonauts, (the author) explores the key issues of life without gravity..." Ex-library with typical treatments, many blacked out; jacket covered in mylar. There is a large chip missing from back of jacket… Saber más sobre este artículo

Poole, UK: Blandford Press, 1982. 160 bright, white pages with black and white and color photographs throughout. From jacket: "From (the) cripping blow (of the Pearl Harbor attack) America's two major air arms recovered on a massive scale: the Army Air Force reached a peak strength of over 78,000 aircraft in 1944, the Navy a total of nearly… Saber más sobre este artículo

New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1970. From jacket: "The world-famous "pioneer poet of flights" is the subject of this long-overdue and absorbing biography - the story of the author of Wind, Sand and Stars, Night Flight, and other classics of flying and adventure." Also the author of the (children's) classic The Little Prince/ Le Petit Prince. … Saber más sobre este artículo

Manchester, England: Crecy Publishing Limited, 1999. 8vo size paperback; 240 pages with some black and white photographs; photo illustrated covers. From back: "The enthralling account of (the author's) life with the Spitfire. In the early days of the second World War he tested the immortal fighter with Jeffrey Quill at Eastleigh. Then, in 1940, he was appointed… Saber más sobre este artículo

New York: Salamander Books Ltd., 1980. 159 pages with black and white and color illustrations. Ex-library with typical treatments, many blacked out. Washable illustrated covers; 3 out 4 bumped corners; book feels a little shaken. Quotes are for illustrative purposes only and remain the property of their copyright holders. Thanks for shopping with us. 100% of… Saber más sobre este artículo

Aero Associates Publication, 1983. 217 pages illustrated throughout with black and white photographs. We note some small stains to outside pages which extend about a quarter of an inch into the far margin on at least 10 pages. This volume overs film aviation from 1938 to 1980. Creasing to covers. Stated First Edition. Thanks for shopping… Saber más sobre este artículo

Washington, DC: Department of the Navy 67 bright, white pages with black and white photographs. Stapled softcover binding. Covers Fixed Wing Aircraft; Helicopters; Missiles; Ships; Torpedoes, Guns and Fire Control Systems. Couple of light creases on back cover; price sticker on front. Thanks for shopping with us! 100% of your purchase benefits charity and supports literacy… Saber más sobre este artículo

Pratt & Whitney Aircraft, 1950. 172 glossy pages illustrated throughout with black and white and some color photographs. Sunned spine has about an inch and a half tear at top seem. Bright silver titles on cover. Photo illustrated endpapers in black and white. Name on blank reverse of fep. Slightly musty aroma. Published… Saber más sobre este artículo

New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1983. by William J. Winter with the editors of Model Aviation 4to size trade paperback; 294 pages with black and white photographs and illustrations throughout From back: "...the most comprehensive guide to the sport of aeromodeling, lavishly illustrated with more than 200 photos and drawings...It covers planes that range from beginner's hand launched glider… Saber más sobre este artículo

New York: Aviation Week and Space Technology, 1985. 161 full color pages to this heavy, oversized book. Color poster of 1904 air glider tucked inside. Jacket has edgewear and three inch tear on back along with some creasing. From the early years of powered flight to the beginning of air power, from Wilbur Wright to Republic P-47… Saber más sobre este artículo

New York: Rawson, Wade publishers, Inc., 1980. Quarter inch tear to top front jacket, some rubbing wear. 238 bright, white pages. From jacket: "Sir Freddie Laker's six-year battle to bring cheaper air travel to trans-Atlantic flights, culminating in the take-off of the first Sky-train from Gatwick Airport on September 26, 1977, has made him famous as… Saber más sobre este artículo

New York: Dodd Mead & Company, 1969. Green cloth with black and gilt titles on spine. No jacket, but flap from jacket has been paperclipped to fep. (Paperclip has left impression marks.) 272 bright, white pages with numerous black and white photographs. Ex-library with typical treatments. Lightly sunned spine and lightly bumped head and heel of… Saber más sobre este artículo