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324 pages plus index. Recounts the achievements of 24 Canadian airmen in WW II. Relies upon over six years of research into squadron operational diaries, combat reports, decoration citations, log books and other offical documents. Black and white illustrations. Date stamp upon half-title page. Some soiling to front cover. Moderate wear. One inch opening to base of front cover at spine. An excellent reference. Book
103 pages. "Tells of the author's service as a navigator with the Royal Canadian Air Force, 415 Squadron, between 1940 and 1946. Clean, bright and unmarked with light wear. Nice copy. Book
Pages 227-251. Features: Photo of the ACCRA, the first passenger liner to use the new Langton River Entrance at Liverpool; Introducting the W.S.S. Negative Bank; Branch News; Naval Craft; A Day with the First Submarine Squadron; Merchant Ships; Passenger Liners Today; Photos of new bulk carriers - The Simandou, Orion, Polarvik and Tank Princess; Perth Harbour; Warship Quiz; Echoes of the Past; and more. Moderate wear. Unmarked. A sound copy. Book
98 pages. Features: Italian Transport Aircraft During WWII; New Markings for VP-19 (USN Orion Squadron); Douglas Skyknight - military markings features a little-known USN fighter; Royal Army Air Day - Giant helicopter fly-in; HMAS Melbourne - a visit with Australia's only carrier; Low-Level Luftwaffe - the Fiats of LeKG-43; Fradu - this unusual unit provides military aircraft targets flown by civilians; XFV-12A - VTOL for the Navy?; Flying Tigers win RAF Competition - USAF A-7Ds take on the RAF's best; Six Decades of USAF Service - The history of Kelly AFB in Texas. Average wear. Unmarked. A sound reference copy. Book
144 pages. Index. Numerous black and white illustrations. "Tells for the first time in detail, the story of one of Canada's greatest fighter pilots. Traces his career from Tiger Moths in Scotland, then on to advanced training and out to pre-war Egypt to his first posting.... Soon Woody's squadron is called to Greece to face an onslaught of Messerschmitts and Junkers." - from dust jacket. Faint small sticker remnant atop front free endpaper, otherwise clean, bright and unmarked with lightest wear. Excellent copy. Gift quality. Book
210 pages. Reproductions of black and white photos. "A personal and colorful account of the author's experience, and that of his crew, while serving with Bomber Command's 415 Squadron." - from Foreword. Prior owner's name and purchase details atop front free endpaper. Light wear to book. Moderate wear to price-clipped dust jacket which is now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart. A sound copy. Book
74 pages. Features include: Last Spring of the Puma - final chapter of the Puma Squadron during WWII: Canada's Argus - Complete report on Canada's own sub hunter; Project Knightsbridge/USAF - tactics of the RAF and USAF are traded; Springbok Air Force - Full pictorial coverage of South African Air Force; Tornado Over Europe - detailing the Panavia Tornado; Military Markings - More Bicentennial aircraft; Military at Hannover - military aircraft at the German air show; Burma Bridge Busters - Complete history of the 490th Bomb Squadron. Moderate wear. Unmarked. Solid copy. Book
60 pages. Features include: Dieppe - The CBC and the Elusive Truth; "Calling Sarajevo Tower - This is UN 203..."; The first of many - Sgt Jim Kirk was aboard a Wellington, the first bomber of a Canadian Squadron to be shot down, 14 July 1941; Argus - Watchful Guardian; Nicaragua Flashback; Strasser's War - Commander Peter Strasser of the German Naval Airship Service was leader of several raids on England throughout WWI; General Store Publishing; The Iron Curtain is Lifting; Fright in Flight - Author was a WWII RAF Lancaster Pilot; Majaid - Major Air Disaster; Hitching a Ride - Sea King in the Adriatic; 4 Wing Farewell; Big Day for the Alouettes; Flying the PM - by LCol Donald F. Deeprose (Ret); The CF100 - a good old clunker - But!; Operation Firefly; P/O Andrew Mynarski VC; The Mosquito and the Scramble. Address label upon back cover. Unmarked. Light wear. Nice copy. Book
44 pages. Features include: Back to the basics - the ultralight; First kill in the six year air war; Battle of Britain - a woman's view; Leaping Squadron Leader; Not just the Arrow; Those were the Days; Escape from the SPs; Return to the Rock; The Arrow rises from the Wreckage; From AC2 to Lieutenant-Governor; Tac Hel not glamorous; McKnight Defends Budget Cuts; Canada's next space mission; Air Command Pipes and Drums - Over 40; Stranraer Down and Out. Light to moderate wear. Address label upon back cover else clean and unmarked. Nice copy. Book
46 pages. Features: 6 page article (with colour photos) on the 441 Tactical Fighter Squadron; Athabaska Airways and La Ronge Aviation Merge to form Transwest Air; Final Mission - Lt. Robert Hampton Gray's last act. Clean, bright copy. Book
262 pages. Black and white illustrations. "Bill was a courageous leader with a great affection for those under his command, both pilots and ground crew. He was a great inspiration to those who flew with him." - Dal Russel, DSO, DFC and Bar. Clean and unmarked with light wear. Binding tight. Sound copy. Book
Includes recollections/contributions by R.J.P. Warren; John "Swiftly" Swallow; Leslie Temple, ex 101 Sqdn.; Eric Clarke (F/Lt W E. 49 Sqdn. RAF Scampton), Frank Metcalfe, Squadron Leader Alec Cranswick, Ted Cachart; David Clark. Article: The Lost Crew of Lancaster JB659, 97 Squadron Reunited. Unmarked. Somewhat above-average external soiling and wear. Book
198 pages. Index. Glossary. Profusely illustrated with reproductions of black and white photos and twelve in color. "Altough designed to escort American bombers into the Soviet Union, the McDonnell F-101 Voodoo's most numerous variant became an interceptor guarding North America from other bombers. The story begins in the crucible of Southeast Asia, with the men of the 20th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron. Many of these men were interviewed specially for this book. Includes the Chinese Nationalist RF-101A flights over the mainland from Taiwan, and a first-hand account from the Canadian back-seater of an F-101B. Although incredibly difficult to fly, this aircraft was loved by all who went aloft in her during peace and war." - back cover. Clean and unmarked with moderate wear. A sound copy. Book
131 pages. Bibliography. Reproductions of black and white photos. Diagrams. Combines the WWII adventures of the three authors as they travel to Singapore only to be chased from place to place by the Japanese before returning for revenge. Small address label inside front cover, otherwise clean and unmarked with light wear. A nice tight copy. [Not in Enser] Book
19601605a1127a4zbvkLondon, Her Majesty's Stationary Office, 1964 (1960). xii, 404 pages; incl. 3 multiple folded tabels / x, pages 405-628. - Publisher's gilt-titled darkred cloth-bindings with gilt emblems at frontpanels; 4to.(ca. 33 x 20 x 5 cm; ca. 3,1 kg.).
227609Demonvamp Publications Glen Waverly VIC 1986. 342 pp including index small quarto b&w photographic and line illustrations gift inscription on front end-paper d/j rubbed with minor stains else very good copy in good illustrated d/j. Signed by author on title page. Demonvamp Publications, Glen Waverly VIC, 1986 unknown
20071675061086Rodale Books 2007. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More Spend Less.Dust jacket in very good condition. First edition first printing. SIGNED by the author. Minor shelf and handling wear overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use. Signed by Chuck Schumer on the title page. Minor wear to the dust jacket. Light wear to the boards. Tight binding. Clean interior pages. Secure packaging for safe delivery.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Rodale Books hardcover
2010DADAX0788435035Heritage Books 2010-03-31. paperback. New. 6.00x0.99x9.00. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy. Heritage Books paperback
B9780788435034Paperback / softback. New. paperback
1396235612.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
198763638Carrollton TX: Squadron / Signal Publications 1987. Soft cover. Near Fine. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Near Fine. See scans and description. Carrollton TX: Squadron / Signal Publications 1987. 'Aerodata International U.S. Navy Carrier Bombers of World War II. TBD Devastator; SBD Dauntless; SB2C Helldiver; TBF/TBM Avenger'. Quarto illustrated perfect-bound wraps 120. Near Fine. Small soil spots on front and back covers and - that's it. Otherwise without flaw. Replete with black and white in-theater and combat photography as well as seven full-page color plates and a number of aircraft schematic drawings. Text is of course expert and historically accurate. See all scans. An engaging concept for such a presentation; very absorbing specialty tour de force. Not a whole lot of these remain on the market. Ships in a stout new box - not a bag. LPR48 <br/> <br/> Squadron / Signal Publications paperback
B9781425924409Hardback. New. hardcover
199595284Bathurst: Crawford House 1995. 1st edition. Very Nice Copy. octavo. dust jacket viii 357pp. b/w plates maps appends. index The story of an Australian Fighter Pilot in the RAF. Includes the memoirs of Wingco. ÒBunnyÓ Stone Crawford House unknown
198862616Oberon: Titania Publishing 1988. 1st edition. Nice Copy. lge. octavo. pictorial wrappers 312pp. b/w plates text ills. maps appends. Neat ownership inscription o/w nice copy. Scarce original edition Titania Publishing unknown
1967010269Singapore: Eurasia Press 1967. Hard cover book Navy blue rexine cloth with silver letetrd spine in black photo illustrated dustwrapper.188 pages Frontispieceplus 28 pages of archive photographs spanning the years plus maps and drawings of aircraft by D. J. Dargie.Index lists of commanding officersaircrew from 1916 to 1966 and aircrfat flown by Sixty Squadron.Very good book in a good dustwrapper which is edge worn frayed at the spine ends and with a few shortish edge tears. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good. Eurasia Press Hardcover
