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New York: Crescent Books, 1984 Book. Illus. by ApI, e t al. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Blue cloth on boards. No writing or damage. Arranged in three parts: Pilots and Personalities; Aerial Warfare; and Aeroplane Manufacturers. 304 pp. Heavy book will need extra postage..

Enderby, Leicester: Promotional Reprint Co. Ltd., 1994 Book. Illus. by Photos. Near Fine. Hardcover. Reprint. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Large, heavy book will need extra postage. The Halifax first flew 25 Oct.,1939, being five tons overweight. The rudders were sketchy at low speeds, leading to extensive costly repairs. The Vickers Wellington, nicknamed "Wimpy," played a major role… Saber más sobre este artículo

London: Amber Books Limited, 2005 Book. Illus. by Photos and Drawings. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 5 x 6 Oblong. Blue paper boards. DJ matches cover. Photos and details of 150 experimental aircraft. Tiny nick on spine of DJ. 320 pp. with index..

Racine, WI: Whitman Publishing Co., 1946 Book. Illus. by Henry E. Vallely. Good. Hardcover. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Whitman 2315. Brown paper boards. Patty O'Neal is an aviation student at Carter College. When she loses confidence she switches to becoming a stewardess. However, when the pilot of the new stratocruiser runs into trouble, Stewardess Patty steps… Saber más sobre este artículo

London: Amber Books, Ltd., 2013 Book. Illus. by Photos and Drawings. Near Fine. Hardcover. First Edition (No Additional printings). 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Colourful, comprehensive volume in like-new condition. Covers all countries of the period, from Aeronca (US) to Yakovlev (Russia). Specifications and performance records. 174 pp. with index..

Washington, D. C.: Zenger Publishing Co., 1981 Book. Illus. by Drawings. Good Plus to Very Good. Hardcover. Reprint. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Green cloth on boards. DJ protected by plastic wrapper. Previous owner's bookplate. Numerous items laid in. Very heavy book will need extra postage. 841 pp..

London: Arms & Armour Press, 1988 Book. Illus. by Photos. Very Good. Soft cover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Photo softcover shows two men standing in front of aircraft, a Nie.17 bis. 131 b/w photos, all with explanatory text. 64 pp..

Surrey, England: Air Research Publications, 1989 Book. Illus. by Photos and Drawings. Very Good. Hardcover. First ( No Additional printings). 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Blue cloth on boards. 1940-45 period. Users of this book can use it to decipher symbols used by various units, to identify units, aircraft carriers, and even the actual battle being fought. A… Saber más sobre este artículo

London: George Newnes Limited Book. Illus. by Photos and Drawings. Good to Very Good. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Blue cloth on boards. Two-volume matching set published at different times, about 1935. Part 1 deals with the Sperry Gyropilot and Instruments and Smith's Aircraft Instruments. Part 2 deals with K.B.B. and K.B.B. - Kollsman… Saber más sobre este artículo

Toronto: McGraw-Hill Ryerson, 1994 Book. Illus. by Map and Photos. Very Good. Soft cover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original photo cover paperback. Author is the son of Billy Bishop, ace of World War II fame. The Battle of Britain described at length, plus descriptions of various aircraft by one who knows. 171 pp..

Toronto: Intruder Press, 1980 Book. Illus. by Photos. Very Good. Hardcover. First ( No Additional printings). 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original dark grey cloth on boards. Unclipped DJ has two small tears on front. The 418 Squadron operated at night from bases in southern England against German aerodromes in France and the Low Countries. … Saber más sobre este artículo

Merrickville, ON: Happy Landings Book. Illus. by John Cruz. Very Good. Soft cover. Inscribed and Signed By Author. First ( No Additional printings). 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original dark blue softcover. ISBN 0-969-7322-2-8. "It's time to recognize the pilots in aviation who do most of the work." - p.1. Aviation humor at its best.… Saber más sobre este artículo

Urbana, IL: University of Illinois Press, 1993 Book. Illus. by Photos. Near Fine. Hardcover. First Number Line Ends in 1. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original blue cloth on boards. Photo-illustrated DJ. The author is an aeronautics curator in the National Air and Space Museum of the Smithsonian. Here he traces the CPTP from start… Saber más sobre este artículo

London: Prospero Books, 1999 Book. Illus. by Photos. Very Good. Hardcover. First ( No Additional printings). 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Original laminated boards. DJ duplicates cover. 144 pp..

London: Osprey Publishing, Limited, 1991 Book. Illus. by Colour Photos. Very Good. Hardcover. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Original dark blue cloth on boards. Abrasion to foot of spine. No writing. Photos show the plane in various colours and insignia due to its popularity around the world. 128 pp..

Edmonton, Alberta: Folklore Publishing, 2007 Book. Illus. by Photos. Near Fine. Soft cover. First ( No Additional printings). 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original colour photo cover trade paperback. No writing or damage. The Canadian jet fighter that never really had a chance to fly. Why not ? This copy nearly as new. … Saber más sobre este artículo

London: Independent Press Ltd. Book. Illus. by Photos and Drawings. Very Good. Hardcover. First ( No Additional printings). 6x10 Oblong. Original photo cover boards backed in red cloth. Photos from BOAC and Vickers-Armstrong. Written for 14-18-year-olds, with a decided religious bent. Several full-page photos of Vickers Viking aircraft and one of a Lockheed Lodestar. Small piece of… Saber más sobre este artículo

London: Promotional Reprint Company, 1997 Book. Illus. by Colour Photos. Very Good. Hardcover. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Original plasticized photo boards. Duplicated image on DJ. First Flight, History, Aircraft, WW II, British Airports, US Airports, European Airports, 50s to 90s by decades. 224 pp. Heavy..

London: Brown Books, 1999 Book. Illus. by Photos and Drawings. Very Good. Pictorial Cover. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Original glossy pictorial boards, VG DJ. Ships used by naval forces around the world. 175 colourful pp..

London: Bison Books, 1990 Book. Illus. by Photos By Author. Very Good. Original Cloth. First Published in 1990. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. Up-close colour plates make this book an experience. Original black cloth, gilt spine letters. Glossy DJ has 3 " top tear, repaired inside with invisible tape. Deals specifically with various World War II… Saber más sobre este artículo