LEAROYD, VC Roderick Alastair BrookMareMagnum
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Single sheet, measuring 8.25 x 6.0 ins (approx. 21.0 x 15.0 cms), on printed stationery from Learoyd's home in Rustington, and dated 7 September 1995; near fine state. THE LETTER IS WRITTEN, DATED AND SIGNED ENTIRELY IN LEAROYD'S HAND, AND IS SOLD WITH A POOR QUALITY PHOTOGRAPHIC PORTRAIT. Roderick Alastair Brook Learoyd was gazetted for the Victoria Cross on 20 August 1940. The citation reads: 'On 12 August 1940 Flight Lieutenant Learoyd was one of the pilots briefed to bomb the Dortmund-Ems Canal in Germany. Of the four other aircraft which had already made the attack on that night, two were destroyed and two were badly hit. Flight Lieutenant Learoyd took his plane into the target at only 150 feet, in the full glare of the searchlights and flak barrage all around him. The aircraft was very badly damaged but the bombs were duly dropped and he managed to get his crippled plane back to England where he flew round until first light, finally landing without causing injury to his crew or further damage to his aircraft'. Flight Lieutenant (later Wing Commander) Roderick Alastair Brook Learoyd (1913-1996) was serving with 49 Squadron, Bomber Command.
Single sheet, 8vo., on 'Grand Fleet' stationery,in near fine state. The letter in entirely in Beatty's hand, and signed and dated 19 December 1918. At this time Beatty, who commanded the Battlecruiser Squadron at Jutland, was serving as Commander of the Grand Fleet; Admiral Sir Reginald Tyrwhitt was Commander of the Harwich Force. A FINE LETTER RELATING TO TWO OF THE FOREMOST BRITISH NAVAL COMMANDERS OF THE GREAT WAR. AUTOGRAPH MATERIAL BY BEATTY IS SCARCE.
1379632196.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
1170663680.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
41085London: s.n. Printed in the Year 1702. 1702. First and only edition 4to 24pp. disbound. London: [s.n.,] Printed in the Year 1702. 1702 unknown
Roy. 8vo., First Edition, with photographs in the text; pictorial wrappers, a near fine copy.
8vo., First Edition, with photographs and facsimiles in the text; blue cloth, backstrip lettered in silver, a near fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper.
Roy. 8vo., First Edition, with photographs throughout; pictorial wrappers, wire-stitched as issued, a near fine copy.
Roy. 8vo., First Edition, with photographs throughout; pictorial wrappers, wire-stitched as issued, a near fine copy.
Roy. 8vo., First Edition, with photographs throughout; pictorial wrappers, wire-stitched as issued, a near fine copy.
125873A vintage gelatin silver photograph approximately 157 × 203 mm albeit missing a large blank piece from the bottom right-hand corner with a lengthy caption in ink on the verso along with the identities of many of those present. Minor creases a few marks and the loss to the corner notwithstanding a very interesting image in presentable condition. The caption mentions '2 Wireless Limbers 2 cable waggons & 3 G.S. Limbers as water carts'; the 10 motorcycles and two early motor vehicles are taken as read. Part of the date January is present: the signal squadrons were present in Mesopotamia from 1916 to 1918. unknown
Roy. 8vo., First Edition; original printed wrappers, wire-stitched as issued, a near fine copy. VERY SCARCE.
Roy. 8vo., First Edition, with numerous photographs (many full-page) throughout; blue cloth, gilt back, blue endpapers, a fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper.
1334176043.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
0331265265.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
Roy. 8vo., First Edition, with photographs throughout; pictorial wrappers, a near fine copy.
052342Fort Dix: John H. Catterson. Circa 1945-46. Donald Ducks Disney style Huey Louie and Dewey in a few colors printed on the titled cover - they are holding an airplane and have a few tools in their hands. The blue covers shows wear and age. Most of the pages are marked Secret in typescript at the top They are mimeopgraphed pages and this is probably a mock-up to go for approval and censorship before being actually published. It seems as though this was never published. A section at the back has some members rememberances and are marked confidential in typeface at the top. The pages have the old mimeograph appearance and a signature is spring out some - all else is still tight. There are wine-stains on the front edge of the book and wear and stains on the back cover. All-in-all a rare probably unpublished work on the 1941-1945 era pesonnel and activities that took place with this 51st Air Service Squadron. None exist in the WorldCat and I can find no other copies or indications of its exitence. Further the history of the squadron in any form seems rare. Composed of several hundred pages - with each page only having one side. Seems comprehensive history by this squadron historian taken from diary official documents and his presence of being there. Has some b/w illustrations and copies of photos. . Fair. Soft cover. John H. Catterson paperback
145 pages. Profusely illustrated with black and white reproductions of archival photos plus sixteen pages of glossy colour photos. Illustrated endpapers. Oblong 10.5" x 8.5". "Documents over forty-five years of flying operations on the occasion of Reunion '87." Blind stamp upon half-title page, otherwise book clean, bright and unmarked with very light wear to gilt-decorated blue cloth-covered boards. Binding sound. Light wear to dust jacket which is now preserved in archival-grade Brodart. A quality copy of this important history. Book
"Your 1965 Reunion Committee is pleased to present the histories of No. 435 (Chinthe) Squadron and No. 436 (Elephant) Squadron, with accompanying pictures, as a special 'extra' of the 'Burma plus 20' Reunion." - from Foreward. Consists of 15 single-sided 14" x 8.5" sheets folded in half and stapled into illustrated card covers. Numerous black and white photos in text. Unmarked. Average wear. Binding sound. A quality copy. Book
1965814c6544Canada: Reunion Committee 1965. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. "Your 1965 Reunion Committee is pleased to present the histories of No. 435 Chinthe Squadron and No. 436 Elephant Squadron with accompanying pictures as a special 'extra' of the 'Burma plus 20' Reunion." - from Foreward. Consists of 15 single-sided 14" x 8.5" sheets folded in half and stapled into illustrated card covers. Numerous black and white photos in text. Unmarked. Average wear. Binding sound. A quality copy. Reunion Committee Paperback
155 pages. Profusely illustrated with archival black and white photos with substantial supporting text. "The legacy of the more than 4,000 members and ex-members of 434 Squadron who are proudly known as the 'Bluenosers'". - from Foreword. Prior owner's name neatly atop front free endpaper, otherwise clean and unmarked with light wear. Binding tight. A high-quality copy. COOKE [3] p.356. Book
8vo., Second Edition, with frontispiece, plates and maps; plum boards, gilt back, a near fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper. Updated and extended version of the original edition of 1966. SCARCE IN THIS CONDITION.
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
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
viii, 133 pages. Bibliography. Generously illustrated with reproductions of black and white and colour photos. Oblong 9" x 10.75". Photo endpapers. A "Very carefully and diligently recorded documentary which clearly illustrates how well the squadron has served our country for over 60 years and continues to do so." - Foreword. Book unmarked with average wear. Binding tight. Above-average wear to dust jacket which is now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart. A sound copy of this excellent squadron history. Book
