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8vo., First Edition, with coloured frontispiece, numerous monochrome photographs ands facsimiles in the text, and coloured endpaper maps; blue cloth, gilt back, a fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper.
138 pages. Bibliography. Generously illustrated, primarily in black and white. 423 Squadron 60th Anniversary Project. "Formed at Oban, Scotland in 1942 as the Battle of the Atlantic approached its crisis, 423 (General Reconnaissance) Squadron was the third and last of the flying boad squadrons formed by the Royal Canadian Air Force as part of its Overseas War Establishment." - from Foreword. Attractive gilt lettering and graphic upon blue cloth-covered front board. Clean and unmarked with light wear. Binding intact. A quality copy. Book
48 pages. Features: Cover photo of the Oriana in Sydney; On the Waterfront; Ships Pictorial; Naval Review; Hong Kong Squadron - part 2; Anchor Line to India - Neil Cown recalls a round voyage from the UK to India which he made in the cargo liner "Egidia" in 1959; Oriana - last of the Orient liners - part 2; Barging Around Bristol Channel - the discovery of some old log books led to some interesting research into the activities of the barge 'The Shoots' and the tug 'BPII' in the early post-war trade of the port of Bristol; European Ferry Commentary; Cruise Ship Updates; Ship Sales; Full-page photo of the Werder Bremen; and more. Average wear. A sound copy. Book
8vo., First Edition, with photographs throughout; pictorial wrappers, a near fine copy.
An unread copy. No marks or inscriptions. No creasing to covers or to spine. A lovely clean very tight copy with bright unmarked boards and no bumping to corners. 136pp. The author was with the RAF ground staff in North Africa during World War 2 and here he recounts his activities and adventures.
Roy. 8vo., First Edition, with numerous photographs (many full-page) throughout; blue cloth, gilt back, blue endpapers, a fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper.
8vo., First Edition thus, with plates and maps; black cloth, gilt back, a near fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper.
Roy. 8vo., First Edition, with photographs throughout; pictorial wrappers, wire-stitched as issued, a near fine copy.
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
Roy. 8vo., First Edition, with photographs in the text; pictorial wrappers, a near fine copy.
Pages 75-103. Features: Carrier 'Ops' Recalled; Seagoing Guppies and Shark Mouthed Turkeys - The TBM Avenger; The Royal Canadian Naval Reserve Air Group; RDF (Radar) and Flying in the RCAF and RAF (part 2) - J.O. (Jim) Camden, MBE, F/L RCAF, Ret'd; Clean and unmarked with light wear. A nice copy. Book
viii, 246 pages. Black and white illustrations. WWII Experiences of a 223 Sqn RAF Pilot in North Africa and as a POW at Stalag Lufts 1 & 6. Review copy with publisher's sticker atop front free endpaper, otherwise unmarked with light wear. Dust jacket now preserved in archival-grade Brodart. A quality copy. Book
255 pages. Signed and dated by both authors. Hand-numbered copy #1216 of 2000. Index. 65 colour photos. 297 black and white photos. 46 formation diagrams. "Colonel O.B. Philp, know as 'the father of the Snowbirds', has recalled from birth the early years of the internationally renowned aerobatic squadron... Published to mark the Snowbirds 20th anniversary in 1990." - B.C. Bookworld. Clean, bright and unmarked with negligible wear. Dust jacket now preserved in archival-grade Brodart cover. Superb copy. Book
8vo., First Edition, with plates and maps; black cloth, backstrip lettered in silver, a near fine copy in price-clipped dustwrapper.
48 pages. Features: Cover photo of HMCS Iroquois and other Nato vessels in the Atlantic; Nice photo of HMS Antrim (D18); Full-page pre-war photo of the Finnish four-masted schooner Yxpila; On The Waterfront; Lifeboatmen Awarded for Bravery at Sea - Brian Bevan receives the 'life-boatman's VC'; ; Under Sail; Where to see the Big Ships; European Commentary; The Fishery Protection Squadron - a review of its history and a description of the duties of the Royal Navy's oldest squadron; Vintage Thames Views (2) - photos from the past; Guide to Ships of the Canadian Navy - missile destroyers, conventional frigates, Mine warfare vessels; submarines; Fleet replenishment ships, Fleet Tenders and tugs; New frigates for the Nigerian Navy; The "Lord Warden' - John F. Hendy describes the career of a notable cross-Channel vessel still in steam; Perama Bay Panorama; Ship Sales; Where to See the Big Ships; Letters; Nice photo of the HMS 'Mariner' in 1945. Unmarked with average wear. A sound vintage copy. Book
8vo., First Edition, with coloured and monochrome photographs, illustrations and maps throughout; pictorial wrappers, a near fine copy.
Folio, First Edition, text in German, with 2 coloured plates (of unit emblems) and very numerous photographs in the text; laminated boards, a fine copy.
340 pages. Colour and black and white reproductions of photos. Rolls of Honour. "8th May 2001 marked the 60th anniversary of the formation of 407 "Demon" Squadron RCAF at Thorney Island, Hampshire, England. In WWII the Demons were credited with four U-boat kills and seven U-boats damaged, plus many thousands of tons of enemy shipping sunk and damaged, but at the cost of the lives of 240 members." paraphrased from Foreword. Part One deals with the wartime years, 1941-1945 and is divided into anti-shipping operations and anti-submarine operations. Part Two deals with the post-war years, 1952-2000 and includes these chapters: The Squadron Reformed, The Lancaster Years, The Neptune Years, The Argus Years, The Aurora Years, plus ten informative appendices. Signed and inscribed in 2005 by C.O. P. Ormsby upon title page. Usual library markings. Binding intact.. Above-average external wear. A worthy copy of this informative and important history which includes 64 more pages than the 1996 edition. Book
8vo., First Edition, text in Czech, with frontispiece, title in blue and black, and plates; pictorial wrappers, a near fine copy.
Roy. 8vo., First Edition, with photographs throughout; pictorial wrappers, wire-stitched as issued, a near fine copy.
8vo., First Edition, with photographs in the text; pictorial wrappers, wire-stitched as issued, covers lightly age-soiled else a very good, bright, clean copy. SCARCE.
Pages 91-176 plus 16 pages of nostalgic ads. Features: The Mystery of the Missing Nun (part 1) - Sister Janina vanished from Isadore, Michigan and it was 12 years before the mystery was solved; Post-Hole Pete - an amusing bear story from the Alaska wilds; The Maddest Exploit of the War - Trooper Gerald Fitzgerald No. 1313 1st King Edward's Horse was unaware of the Armistice so single-handedly pursued the retiring German Army; The Ship That Came Back - the liner "Sesostris" was wrecked off the coast of Guatemala, lifted into a jungle by a volcano, then salvaged to resume her career! - article with photos; Short Stories; The Great Zeebrugge Raid - and After (part 1) - Sergeant H. Wright, D.S.M., of the Royal Marine Light Infantry provides striking narrative; Ants and Other Pests - Mining Engineer E.T. McCarthy's thrilling experiences; Across Unknown Arabia in Disguise - part 4 - Mr. Philby describes his travels in central Arabia among the Wahhabi (Wahabi) Arabs - article with photos; The Hunting of Felizardo, a notorious brigand in the Philippines - photo-illustrated article; On Foot Through South America - part 7 of 7 - travels in the "Great Wilderness" of Bolivia, and a meeting with "Jack Thompson" - photo-illustrated article; With a Bristol Fighter Squadron on the Western Front - part 4 (illustrated); Down at Iceland - sights and events on a trip to Iceland in a typical Grimsby trawler ; A Battle with Bears - an exciting story from the wilds of Wyoming, by Frank M. McMaines; Nice illustrated B.V.D. underwear ad on back cover. Average wear. Unmarked. A quality vintage copy. Book
104 pages. "Compiled to honour the men and women who served on 417 Squadron in peace and war from 1941 to 1983." - from Foreword. Profusely illustrated with reproductions of archival photos, most in black and white, some in colour. Prior owner's signature inside front board. Twelve additional signatures on last page - presumably of people related to the Squadron. Otherwise, book clean and unmarked with light wear. Average wear to dust jacket which is now preserved in a glossy new archival-grade Brodart cover. A quality copy of this important history. 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
4to., Fifth Impression, with a coloured, frontispiece, very numerous coloured and monochrome photographs and illustrations, and a colour plate of RAF paint colours; original cloth, a very good, clean copy in the dustwrapper, the latter lightly frayed at edges. A standard reference unique in its coverage
