SUD-OUEST ; Collectif
Bordeaux vu du Ciel... grâce aux avions de Sud-Ouest. Découvrez Bordeaux et sa région à bord de l'un des avions "Sud-Ouest"
1 brochure in-8 de 4 pages sur papier fort, s.d. (circa 1960-1965) Rare et intéressante brochure : "Offrez à vos amis, invités, une promenade aérienne sur Bordeaux ou ses environs : Vignobles du Médoc, Blaye, Saint-Emilion, Sauternes, Bassin d'Arcachon. Industriels, d'un coup d'aile, vous aurez une vue "aérienne" des différents centres et zones industrielles de notre région" [ ... ] "Les avions qu'utilisent "Sud-Ouest" sont réputés pour leurs qualités de décollage et d'atterrissage court" [ ... ] "Cessna 172, Moteur Continental, 145 CV, 200 km/h Cessna 182, Moteur Continental 230 CV, 260 km/h". Réservation des vols : Michel Le Collen. Bon état (très lég. frotté) Français
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SUD-OUEST ; Collectif
Bordeaux vu du Ciel... grâce aux avions de Sud-Ouest. Découvrez Bordeaux et sa région à bord de l'un des avions "Sud-Ouest"
1 brochure in-8 de 4 pages sur papier fort, s.d. (circa 1960-1965)
Référence libraire : 58342
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SUDSBURY Elretta
Jackrabbits to Jets. The History of North Island, San Diego, California. FINE COPY IN UNCLIPPED DUSTWRAPPER
Roy. 8vo., First Edition, with numerous photographs throughout; blue cloth, upper board and backstrip blocked and lettered in gilt, a near fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper, the latter lightly chafed at extremities. Published to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the famous air station.
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Suehr Richard. Lt. Col. retired; Nakireru Omoviekovwa A. by
The Fighter Pilot Who Refused to Die: The Authorized Biography of Lt. Col. ret Richard Suehr
Lincoln NE: iUniverse Inc. 2003. Signed and inscribed in ink by both the author and Richard Suehr. Textblock is very clean and tight. Covers are edge-scuffed and dog-eared at the corners; 285p. Signed & Inscribed By Author & Richard Suehr. Wraps. Very Good. Illus. by B&W Photographs/Charts. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Paperback. iUniverse, Inc. Paperback
Référence libraire : SB8778 ISBN : 0595289940 9780595289943
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SUIRE (André).
Chute libre.
Arthaud, 1958, in-8 broché de 241 pages, couverture illustrée, photos noir et blanc hors-texte. Préface de Roger Frison-Roce.-410g.L. - Très bon état.
Référence libraire : 883
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SUIRE ANDRE
CHUTE LIBRE
ARTHAUD. 1958. In-8 Carré. Broché. Bon état. Couv. convenable. Dos satisfaisant. Intérieur frais. 241 pages illustrées de 37 photographies en héliogravure hors texte. Préface de Roger Frison-Roche. Couverture contrepliée.
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SUIRE André
CHUTE LIBRE.
Strasbourg, Sélection des Amis du Livre, 1959, cartonnage éditeur avec décor collé au 1er plat, 15,5x20,5 cm, 239 pages, préface de Roger Frison-Roche, ouvrage illustré de 37 photographies en héliogravure (la plupart d'entre elles sont extraites des deux films d'André Suire "les hommes ont des ailes" et "des hommes dans le ciel". (nom au stylo sur page de garde)
Référence libraire : 3063
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Suire André ; Frison-Roche (préface)
Chute libre
Arthaud, coll. « Clefs de l’aventure / Clefs du savoir », n° 32 1958 In-8 broché 20 cm sur 15. 241 pages. Nombreuses illustrations en noir et blanc hors-texte du film. Bon état d’occasion.
Référence libraire : 116859
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Sullivan Frank D
100 Planes 100 Years The First Century Of Aviation
Edison NJ: Castle Books 2003. A photographic essay of the birth and growth of aviation in the 20th Century. Light shelf wear to dust jacket. 167 pages. . Reprint. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good. Illus. by Fredric Winkowski & Frank Sullivan. 4to - over 9�" - 12" tall. Castle Books Hardcover
Référence libraire : 022318 ISBN : 0785816712 9780785816713
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Sullivan Jim
A-3 Skywarrior in Action Aircraft No. 148
Carrollton TX: Squadron/Signal Publications 1995. Book. Illus. by Joe Sewell. Near Fine. Soft cover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Booklet stiff color illus. wraps oblong format. 50 pp. b&w photos. Very minor handling wear nearly as issued. Squadron/Signal Publications Paperback
Référence libraire : 050328 ISBN : 0897473280 9780897473286
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Sullivan Jim
A-3 Skywarrior in Action Aircraft No. 148
Carrollton TX: Squadron/Signal Publications 1995. Book. Illus. by Joe Sewell. Near Fine. Soft cover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Booklet stiff color illus. wraps oblong format. 50 pp. b&w photos. Very minor handling wear nearly as issued. Squadron/Signal Publications Paperback
Référence libraire : 050331 ISBN : 0897473280 9780897473286
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SULLIVAN MARK P.
DEPENDABLE ENGINES: THE STORY OF PRATT & WHITNEY
RESTON VA.: AMER. INST. OF AERONAUTICS. VG IN WRAPS. LIGHT EDGEWEAR. PAGES CLEAN & TIGHT. Pages: 164. . 2008. TRADE PAPERBACK. AMER. INST. OF AERONAUTICS paperback
Référence libraire : MASTER308774I
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Sullivan Jim
F4U Corsair in Action Squadron In Action No. 1145
Squadron Signal Publications. Very Good with No dust jacket as issued. 1994. 1st Edition. Softcover. 0897473183 . A crisp clean tightly bound softcover copy presenting light creasing to spine from having been previously gently read and presenting light shelf wear only. . Squadron Signal Publications paperback
Référence libraire : 28121 ISBN : 0897473183 9780897473187
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Sullivan Jim
F4U Corsair In Action
Squadron Signal Publications. Very Good with No dust jacket as issued. 1971. First Edition. Hardcover. 9780897477437 . A crisp clean tightly bound HARDCOVER COPY presenting light creasing to spine from having been previously gently read and presenting light shelf wear only. . Squadron Signal Publications hardcover
Référence libraire : 25647 ISBN : 089747743x 9780897477437
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Sullivan Jim
F4U Corsair In Action No. 1220
Squadron Signal Publications. Near Fine with No dust jacket as issued. 2010. First Edition. Hardcover. 9780897476232 . A crisp clean tightly bound softcover copy appearing unread presenting light shelf wear only. . Squadron Signal Publications hardcover
Référence libraire : 25760 ISBN : 0897476239 9780897476232
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Sullivan Jim
F4U Corsair In Action Aircraft No. 29
Squadron Signal Publications. Very Good with No dust jacket as issued. 1977. First Edition. Softcover. 0897470281 . A clean tightly stapled landscape format book in wrappers showing only light shelf and edge wear slight rubbing to card cover finish. May have a previous price sticker on front or rear cover. . Squadron Signal Publications paperback
Référence libraire : 21032 ISBN : 0897470281 9780897470285
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Sullivan Jim
F4U CORSAIR IN COLOR - Fighting Colors Series 6503
Carrollton TX: Squadron/Signal Publications. Near Fine. 1981. First Edition. Paperback. 0897471202 . Quarto; The number "5" written on title page; Photographs and color paintings; 32 pages . Squadron/Signal Publications paperback
Référence libraire : 38413 ISBN : 0897471202 9780897471206
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Sullivan Jim
F4U CORSAIR IN ACTION Aircraft No. 220
Carrollton TX: Squadron/Signal Publications. Fine. 2010. First Edition. Paperback. 9780897476232 . Photographs drawings and color paintings; 10.70 X 8 X 0.20 inches; 80 pages . Squadron/Signal Publications paperback
Référence libraire : 38318 ISBN : 0897476239 9780897476232
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Sullivan George
Famous Navy Attack Planes
New York New York U.S.A.: Dodd Mead and Company 1986. Shelf wear to dust jacket. First Edition. Library Binding. Good/Good. 8.5" Tall By 13" Wide. Dodd, Mead and Company Hardcover
Référence libraire : 025069 ISBN : 0396087701 9780396087700
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Sullivan George
Famous Navy Fighter Planes
New York New York U.S.A.: Dodd Mead and Company 1986. Illustrated with photographs. Shelf wear to fair dust jacket. 64 pages. First Edition. Hard Cover. Good/Fair. 8.5" Tall By 13" Wide. Dodd, Mead and Company Hardcover
Référence libraire : 022022 ISBN : 0396087698 9780396087694
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Sullivan Jim. Illustrated by Don Greer.
FIGHTING COLORS: F4U-CORSAIR IN COLOR. SQUADRON/SIGNAL 6503.
Squadron/Signal Carrollton Texas 1981. 32 pp 11" H soft cover stapled in wraps. ISBN 0897471202 Profusely illustrated with b&w photographs 16 pp of color drawings & profiles. Section headings: Corsair in Color; F4U-1; F4U-1 Details; F4U-4; F4U-4 Details; F4U-5; F4U-5 Details. In terior - clean and tight with no previous ownership marks. Exterior - light to moderate rubbing old ghost sticker mark on front cover soft creases at bottom corners of covers slight fading to cover colors. Very Good-. Squadron/Signal, Carrollton, Texas, 1981. paperback
Référence libraire : 24680 ISBN : 0897471202 9780897471206
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Sullivan Jim & DAve Lucabaugh.
Golden Wings 1941 to 1945 : USN / USMC Aircraft in WWII
Texas: Squadron / Signal Publications 1993. 64 pages 230g. Soft card covers a little rubbed to edges Very Good with the contents tight and clean. Illustrated with colour and b/w photographs. 1st Edition. Soft Card Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Squadron / Signal Publications unknown
Référence libraire : 15923 ISBN : 0897472942 9780897472944
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Sullivan Kenneth H. & Milberry Larry
Power The Pratt & Whitney Canada Story
Toronto: CANAV Books. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1989. Softcover. 0921022018 . 320 pp. Photos. Light edgewear corners rubbed. A detailed look at the history of the first 60 years of this company. Letter of transmittal to retirees of the company laid in. Heavy book. ; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall . CANAV Books paperback
Référence libraire : AER0137 ISBN : 0921022018 9780921022015
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SULLIVAN J.
Aircraft No. 29. F4U Corsair in Action. Illustrated by Don Greer. NEAR FINE COPY
Oblong 4to., First Edition, with 2 full-page coloured plates and numerous monochrome photographs throughout; original pictorial wrappers, wire-stitched as issued, a near fine copy.
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SULLIVAN Jim
USN/USMC Damaged Aircraft 1943-1953. Bent & Battered Wings. Illustrated by Don Greer. NEAR FINE COPY IN ORIGINAL WRAPPERS
8vo., First Edition, with numerous coloured drawings and monochrome photographs in the text; pictorial wrappers, a near fine copy.
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Summerfield M
Aeroacoustics fan noise and control duct acoustics rotor noise : technical papers from AIAA 2nd Aero-acoustics Conference March 1975 subsequently . Progress in astronautics and aeronautics
M.I.T. Press 1976. This book has hardback covers. Ex-library With usual stamps and markings In fair condition suitable as a study copy. Dust Jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item1300grams ISBN:0915928094 M.I.T. Press hardcover
Référence libraire : 4156063 ISBN : 0915928094 9780915928095
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Summerfield M Ed.
Progress in Astronautics and Aeronautics Volumes 10 - 12
Academic Press 1963. Volumes 10 - 12. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In fair condition suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item3550grams ISBN: Academic Press hardcover
Référence libraire : 4708227
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Summon the Stars: The Advance of Aviation from the Second World War Joe Christy and Paige Shamburger Shamburger
Summon the Stars: The Advance of Aviation from the Second World War Joe Christy and Paige
Fine. excellent condition large hardcver- dj has some wear unknown
Référence libraire : SKU1001075 ISBN : 0498073416 9780498073410
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Sumwalt Walter; Walters James
Aircraft Accident Analysis : Final Reports
New York NY U.S.A.: McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing 2000. 385 pages with b/w illustrations. Covers commercial Military and general aviation accidents including John Denver's crash. . Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing Paperback
Référence libraire : 002941 ISBN : 0071351493 9780071351492
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SUNDERMAN JAMES F. Major USAF. Editor U. S. A. F.
EARLY AIR PIONEERS 1862-1935: THE WATTS AEROSPACE LIBRARY
NEW YORK: FRANKLIN WATTS. VG/G BLUE CLOTH LIGHTLY EDGEWORN. DJ RUBBED LIGHT EDGEWEAR. Pages: 282. . 1961. 2ND. HARDCOVER. DJ SCRATCHED AT FRONT TORN IN MYLAR WRAP. . FRANKLIN WATTS hardcover
Référence libraire : MASTER071242I
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Sunderman James F
Early Air Pioneers 1862-1935
Franklin Watts. Very Good in Good dust jacket. 1961. Hardcover. Exlibrary usual markings. Some cover wear. ; 282 pages . Franklin Watts hardcover
Référence libraire : 42932
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Sunderman James F. Editor
World War II in the Air: Europe
New York New York U.S.A.: Bramhall House 1963. Anthology of first-person tales of the air war in Europe during World War II. Shelf wear to dust jacket. Dust jacket in mylar. 341 pages. First Edition. Hard Cover. Good/Good. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Bramhall House Hardcover
Référence libraire : 025444
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Sunderman Major James F.
World War II in the Air: The Pacific
NY: Franklin Watts Inc. 1962. Textblock is very clean and tight. Bnding lightly edge rubbed. Dust jacket very edge and corner worn with clear taped edges; some wear along the spine. 306p. including index. First Printing. Cloth. Very Good/Good in mylar. Illus. by Black and White Photos. 4to - Over 9 �" -12" Tall. Hardcover. Franklin Watts Inc. Hardcover
Référence libraire : EW4104
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Supplies Aviation
Commercial Pilot Test Prep
Aviation Book Co. Used - Very Good. Great condition for a used book! Minimal wear. Aviation Book Co unknown
Référence libraire : GRP79942212 ISBN : 1560273925 9781560273929
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Supplies Aviation; Staff Academics
Instrument Rating Written Test Guide
Wing Aero Products 1990. Paperback. Very Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read but remains in excellent condition. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting but may contain a neat previous owner name. The spine remains undamaged. At ThriftBooks our motto is: Read More Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Wing Aero Products paperback
Référence libraire : G156027350XI4N00 ISBN : 156027350X 9781560273509
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SUR LE FRONT EN ESCADRILLE
Reportage de 11 pages dans Match.
Num?ro complet.
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SUR LE VIF
Sur le vif N° 1. Hebdomadaire. Photos et croquis de guerre. En couverture : L'arrivée d'un tombeur de tauben. (Un monoplan anglais).
Couverture souple. 16 pages. 24 x 31 cm.
Référence libraire : 74724
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Surgeoner D. Hay.
FIRST PRINCIPLES OF FLIGHT / AIRCRAFT CONSTRUCTION / NAVIGATION AND METEOROLOGY / AERO-ENGINES / RADIO FOR AEROPLANES. 5 VOLUMES FROM THE "AIR TRAINING SERIES".
London: Longmans Green 1.'First Principles of Flight' - 108 pp 7 1/2" H new impression September 1941 - b&w illustrations including sectional diagram of Spitfire on front endpapers. Contents: Introduction; The Atmosphere; Fluid Motion; Aerodynamics; Practical Considerations; Stability; Control; Airscrews; Index. 2. 'Aircraft Construction' - 116 pp 7 1/2" H first edition 1942 - many b&w illustrations including double page sectional diagrams of Hurricane front endpapers Wellington rear endpapers and Spitfire in main text. Contents: General Considerations; The Aeroplane Structure; The Flying Control System; Materials of Construction; Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems; Index. 3. 'Navigation and Meteorology' - 108 pp 7 1/2" H no date - b&w illustrations. Contents: Preparation; Maps and Charts; Problems of Navigation; Position Fixing; D.R. Navigation; Navigation in Practice; Some Navigational Problems; Instruments; Magnetism and Compasses; Meteorology; Index; Appendix: International Maps Signs. 4. 'Aero Engines' - 110 pp 7 1/2" H first edition 1942 - b&w illustrations. Contents: Introductory; The Internal Combustion Engine; Carburation; Supercharging; Ignition; Fuels and Fuel Systems; Lubrication; Engine Construction; Index. 5. 'Radio for Aeroplanes' - 122 pp 7 1/2" H no date - b&w illustrations. Contents: Electricity; Magnetism; Alternating Currents; The Alternating Current Circuit; Electromagnetic Waves; The Thermionic Valve; Principles of Transmission; Principles of Reception; Principles of Direction-Finding; Beam Approach; Aircraft Radio Equipment; Index. Each volume has a different colour scheme for the covers but incorporate the same motif of the side profile of an eagle with wings spread and silhouettes of four airplanes in the background. A sixth book is mentioned on the back of four of these volumes 'How to Fly' but is not included here. Books are lightly cocked light browning to edges of text blocks light edge wear a few tiny foxing marks on edges of text block of 'Radio for Aeroplanes' tiny bump and tear at bottom of spine of 'Aircraft Construction'. Hard Cover. Good. Illus. by E. Jeffrey cover art. Longmans, Green Hardcover
Référence libraire : 28718
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Susan Fisher Anderson; Roy R. Fisher
The Lucky Bastard Club: Letters to My Bride from the Left Seat Signed
U.S.A.: 1st Books Library 2003. Pilot narrative by an 8th Air Force B-17 pilot who completed 35 missions in the ETO. Signed by author on title page and on dedication page. 221 pages. "Autographed Copy" sticker on front cover. Signed by Author. Revised Edition. Trade Paperback. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. 1st Books Library Paperback
Référence libraire : 023103 ISBN : 1410756459 9781410756459
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Susan K. Grove PhD RN ANP BC GNP BC; Nancy Burns PhD RN FCN FAAN
The Practice of Nursing Research: Conduct Critique & Utilization
Saunders 2001. 4th Edition . Hardcover. Good. 8vo - over 7� - 9�" tall. Large heavy volume. Ex University Library. Corners bruised and creased. Raffles Bookstore Norfolk All orders normally dispatched within one working day. We will gladly supply further images or more information if required. Discounts available for multiple orders <br/> <br/> Saunders hardcover
Référence libraire : Ca1 ISBN : 0721691773 9780721691770
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Susan Thompson; Kansas Aviation Museum Staff
Prairie Runways : The History of Wichita's Original Municipal Airport
Air Capital Press 1999. Hardcover. Acceptable. Disclaimer:A readable copy. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Pages can include considerable notes-in pen or highlighter-but the notes cannot obscure the text. At ThriftBooks our motto is: Read More Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Air Capital Press hardcover
Référence libraire : G0966645103I5N00 ISBN : 0966645103 9780966645101
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Sutcliffe Jill et al
RAF Leuchars Air Show '89 Souvenir Programme
RAF Benevolent Fund 1989. 48pp large A4 format colour and black & white illus photos various articles including Sabena Old Timers Lysander The Harrier Story Hello Tornado! 25 Years of The Red Arrows Strategic Air Command Canberra Forty Years On and others. Very good condition. Original Wraps. Very Good. RAF Benevolent Fund Paperback
Référence libraire : 007374
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Sutherland L. W. and Norman Ellison
Aces and Kings
John Hamilton. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. N.D. Hardcover. Hardcover. Special Edition for the Aviation Book Club. John Hamilton publisher. Couple of spots on front cover else Very Good Plus condition. Dust Jacket has some chipping edgewear and lower corner price clipped else Very Good. 276 pages. Owners name inside cover and small owners label. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 276 pages . John Hamilton hardcover
Référence libraire : 105529
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Sutherland LW.; Ellison Norman L. W.
Aces and Kings Vintage aviation Library 5
London: Greenhill Books 1985. 276 pages 420g. Soft card covers a little marked and creased to spine with previous owners name to half title page Very Good. Illustrated with b/w photographs. . Reprint. Soft Card Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Greenhill Books unknown
Référence libraire : 18764 ISBN : 0947898115 9780947898113
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Sutherland Alasdair
BASIC AERONAUTICS FOR MODELLERS
Upton-Upon-Severn Worchester U.K.: Traplet Publications 1995. 122pp. intext b/white halftone plates line-drawings graphs tables and sketches throughout. Book clean and square. Spine firm. Colour-illustrated card wrapper mildly edgeworn and has a vertical reading crease on front wrap. Textblock unmarked. The author Alasdair Sutherland draws on his personal experience as a student a pilot and most importantly as a aero-modeller to skillfully guide the reader through the basics of aircraft flight and performance before addressing issues specific to model aircraft . . . Contents include: Prelims. Introduction. 20 chapters. Appendices. Glossary. Index. Notes. Book weight approx. 405g. . First Edition. Softcover. Very Good . 4to - over 9�" - 12" tall. Traplet Publications Paperback
Référence libraire : 013596 ISBN : 0951058940 9780951058947
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Sutherland Alice Gibson. Foreword by Fred W. Hotson.
CANADA'S AVIATION PIONEERS: 50 YEARS OF McKEE TROPHY WINNERS.
Toronto: McGraw-Hill Ryerson 1978. 304 pp 4to 11 1/4" H. B&w photographs maps. "Tells the exciting story of the adventurous and often visionary men who pioneered aviation in Canada. From Canada's first pilot to modern airline pioneers and inventors here are the winners of the Trans-Canada Trophy awarded annually for outstanding contributions to the development of aviation in Canada. The Trans-Canada Trophy also known as the McKee Trophy was first awarded in 1927 to commemorate the first trans-Canada seaplane flight made by Dalzell McKee and Earl Godfrey in September 1926. The recipients of the trophy include legendary figures and famous names in Canadian aviation: Arctic pilot 'Weldy' Phipps; the king of northern fliers 'Matt' Berry; the great Canadian artist author and pilot Walter Gilbert; Avro Arrow test pilot Jan Zurakowski; Silver Dart pilot John McCurdy; 'Grant' McConachie of Canadian Pacific Air Lines the famous 'bush pilot with a briefcase'; 'Doc' Oaks who combined aviation and mining; 'Tommy' Siers the brilliant engineer who developed the Worth oil dilution system for easier starting of aircraft engines in cold weather; the resourceful officer who completed the mapping of the Arctic isalnds 'Jack' Showler; pioneer bush pilot 'Punch' Dickens; 'Wop' May who flew the first winter air mail service 'down north' to Aklavik; and many others. This book tells in words and photographs the story of every McKee Trophy winner from 1927 to 1977. Based on years of research and interviews with many of the Trophy winners it will appeal to general readers as well as the growing number of aviation history enthusiasts." Book is Fine. Dust jacket has very minor edge wrinkling very tiny tear at top of rear hinge - archivally taped several tiny scuff marks on rear panel. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Very Good. McGraw-Hill, Ryerson Hardcover
Référence libraire : 28763 ISBN : 0070827044 9780070827042
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Sutherland Alice Gibson
Canada's Aviation Pioneers 50 Years of McKee Trophy Winners
Toronto: McGraw-Hill Ryerson. Very Good- in Very Good- dust jacket. 1978. First Edition. Hardcover. 0070827044 . 304 pp. Index. Photos. Spine corners bumped. Jacket has light edgewear. Accounts of every McKee Trophy Trans-Canada Trophy winner from 1927 to 1977. Heavy book. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall . McGraw-Hill Ryerson hardcover
Référence libraire : AER0256 ISBN : 0070827044 9780070827042
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Sutherland Alice Gibson. Foreword by Fred W. Hotson.
CANADA'S AVIATION PIONEERS: 50 YEARS OF McKEE TROPHY WINNERS.
Toronto: McGraw-Hill Ryerson 1978. 304 pp 4to 11 1/4" H. B&w photographs maps. "Tells the exciting story of the adventurous and often visionary men who pioneered aviation in Canada. From Canada's first pilot to modern airline pioneers and inventors here are the winners of the Trans-Canada Trophy awarded annually for outstanding contributions to the development of aviation in Canada. The Trans-Canada Trophy also known as the McKee Trophy was first awarded in 1927 to commemorate the first trans-Canada seaplane flight made by Dalzell McKee and Earl Godfrey in September 1926. The recipients of the trophy include legendary figures and famous names in Canadian aviation: Arctic pilot 'Weldy' Phipps; the king of northern fliers 'Matt' Berry; the great Canadian artist author and pilot Walter Gilbert; Avro Arrow test pilot Jan Zurakowski; Silver Dart pilot John McCurdy; 'Grant' McConachie of Canadian Pacific Air Lines the famous 'bush pilot with a briefcase'; 'Doc' Oaks who combined aviation and mining; 'Tommy' Siers the brilliant engineer who developed the Worth oil dilution system for easier starting of aircraft engines in cold weather; the resourceful officer who completed the mapping of the Arctic isalnds 'Jack' Showler; pioneer bush pilot 'Punch' Dickens; 'Wop' May who flew the first winter air mail service 'down north' to Aklavik; and many others. This book tells in words and photographs the story of every McKee Trophy winner from 1927 to 1977. Based on years of research and interviews with many of the Trophy winners it will appeal to general readers as well as the growing number of aviation history enthusiasts." Small gift inscription on front free endpaper very light edge wear light wrinkling at bottom of spine. Dust jacket has light edge wrinkling a few small closed tears - one with creases - all archivally taped light fading to spine color. . Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good-. McGraw-Hill, Ryerson Hardcover
Référence libraire : 22919 ISBN : 0070827044 9780070827042
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Sutton G.
Mastery of the Air
Hodder & Stoughton 1965. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In poor condition suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item550grams ISBN: Hodder & Stoughton hardcover
Référence libraire : 6233318
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Sutton G.
Mastery of the Air
Hodder & Stoughton 1965. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In poor condition suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Hodder & Stoughton hardcover
Référence libraire : 7027017
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