Spaete Wolfgang
Top Secret Bird. The Luftwaffe's ME-163 Comet. [Third Impression]. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR
8vo., Third Impression, with very numerous photographs throughout; blue cloth, gilt back, a fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR ON PHOTOGRAPH MOUNTED ON FRONT FREE ENDPAPER. First published in 1989. Spaete was Commander, Operational Test Unit 16. SIGNED COPIES ARE SCARCE.
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Spahr J. Richard and Christophersen Don R
Measurements in Flight of the Stability Lateral Control and Stalling Characteristics of an Airplane Equipped with Full Span Zap Flaps and Spoiler Type Ailerons NACA Wartime Report
NACA/National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics 1943. Softcover. Good Condition. A couple library stamps and pencil notes on covers. Stapled edge light wear yellowing to the covers and pages but a good solid booklet overall. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 2-3 Pounds. Category: Aviation; Inventory No: 153438. . NACA/National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics paperback
Bookseller reference : 153438
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Spahr J. Richard and Christophersen Don R
Measurements in Flight of the Lateral Control Characteristics of an Airplane Equipped with Full Span Zap Flaps and Simple Circular Arc Type Ailerons NACA Wartime Report
NACA/National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics 1944. Softcover. Good Condition. A couple library stamps and pencil notes on covers. Stapled edge light wear yellowing to the covers and pages but a good solid booklet overall. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Standard Weight. Category: Aviation; Inventory No: 153432. . NACA/National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics paperback
Bookseller reference : 153432
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Spaight JM. J. M.
AIRCRAFT IN WAR
London: Macmillan and Co. 1914. This antique hardcover book is bound in red cloth boards with gilt spine lettering. Cover is soiled spine faded corners bumped. Front endpaper foxed; rear endpaper excised. Inner pages clean save for a few pencil marks. Fold-out tables within. 173 pages; approx. 6"x9". Hard Cover. Good/No Jacket. Macmillan and Co. Hardcover
Bookseller reference : eef7753
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Spaight J. M.
The Sky's the Limit
London: Hodder & Stoughton. Very Good/No Jacket. 1940. First UK Edition First Printing. Hard Cover. 7.5 "x 5" 160pp including index; illustrated by black and white photographs. Previous ownership details on the front pastedown marginal stain on pp 26 & 27 bump to foot of the spine. A study of British air power in the early years of the second world war. Black and white plates of wartime aircraft including Spitfires and other wartime scenes. Weysprings Books is a member of the Independent Online Booksellers Association IOBA and subscribes to the Association's Code of Ethics. . Hodder & Stoughton hardcover
Bookseller reference : 005065
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Spaight J M
The Sky's the Limit : A Study of British Air Power
London: Hodder & Stoughton 1940. VG Shelfwear staining browning/G Edgewear chips tears soiling browning. 160 pages including the index. Illustrated with photos throughout. Photo on request. 1st Edition. Hard Cover with Dust Jacket. Very Good/Good . Hodder & Stoughton Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 002812
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SPANISH AIR FORCE.
HIGH ALTITUDE SPAIN. AIRPORT DIAGRAMS INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURES RADAR INSTRUMENT APPROACH MINIMUNS. EFFECTIVE 31 DECEMBER 1993 TO 30 MARCH 1994.
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SPARACO PIERRE
CONCORDE LA VERITABLE HISTOIRE
ISBN : 291420504X. LARIVIERE. 2002. In-4 Carré. Relié. Bon état. Couv. convenable. Dos satisfaisant. Intérieur frais. 207 pages. Nombreuses illustrations en couleurs et noir et blanc dans et hors texte. Jaquette en bon état.
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SPATE Wolfgang
Test Pilots. [First English Edition.] NEAR FINE COPY IN UNCLIPPED DUSTWRAPPER
8vo., First Edition thus, with photographs and diagrams in the text; black cloth, gilt back, a near fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper. Published simultaneously with the German edition.
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Spearman Arthur Dunning
John Joseph Montgomery 1858-1911: Father of Basic Flying
Santa Clara: University of Santa Clara 1967. 1st printing. VG/VG dust jacket short tears to dust jacket 1/2 inch hole in rear dust jacket fold. xx 241 p. frontis photos illus map appendices biblio index large 8vo University of Santa Clara hardcover
Bookseller reference : 57363
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Speas R. Dixon Ill. by Dorman H. Smith
Airplane Performance and Operation: A Manual for Aircraft Flight Crews
New York & London: McGraw-Hill Book Company Inc. 1943. WYSIWYG pricing--no added shipping charge for standard shipping within USA. Light blue cloth blue titles on spine viii 128 pp 18 tables 48 figures 41 gremlin cartoons index. Extremities rubbed scattered pencil notes & underlining. Contents: standard atmosphere; engine-control procedures; power ratings & engine-operation procedures; power control; operating weights & speeds; take-off & landing distances; rates of climb; long-range flight technique; flight planning; altimeter settings; navigational computers; airplane loading; conversion charts. Shipping weight 2 lbs. International 1 lb. 4 oz. First Edition. . VG/No dj. 21� X 14 cm. McGraw-Hill Book Company, Inc. Hardcover
Bookseller reference : AEPL00003
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Speas R. Dixon
Perceptions of the Past as Prologue for the Future
New York: The Wings Club 1992. 60pp. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Dust Jacket. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. The Wings Club Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 029309
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Specialist in Military Aviation Jeremiah Gertler
U.S. Unmanned Aerial Systems: Congressional Research Service January 3 2012
CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform 2012-01-03. Paperback. Good. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform paperback
Bookseller reference : SONG1477571493 ISBN : 1477571493 9781477571491
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Speer Frank E.
Wingman SIGNED
New York: Carlton Press 1993. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Authors. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. SIGNED. Light gray cloth spine panel lettered in black. 144 pp. Signed by author on front flyleaf full signature no inscription or date. Pictorial dust jacket shows several spots and moisture marks partial moisture ring on front panel slight chipping to head of spine now in mylar. Carlton Press Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 045668 ISBN : 0806245395 9780806245393
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Speller WJC. W. J.
THE RIGGING MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION OF AIRCRAFT "A" LICENCE. AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING SERIES: GROUND ENGINEERS.
London: Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons 1941. 143 pp 8 3/4" H. Profusely illustrated with b&w drawings/diagrams photographs. Contents: Foreword; Preface; Assembly and Rigging and the Correction of Faults Assembly of Aircraft Structures; Rigging Adjustment and Check / Controls: Adjustment and Check / Correction of Faults Experienced in Flight; Defects and Deterioration in Materials and Methods of Effecting Minor Repairs and Replacements Timber: Defects and Deterioration / Metals ditto / Other Materials / Control Mechanism: Defects and Deterioration / Inspection After a Bad Landing / Wheel Brakes / Miscellaneous Gear / General Maintenance and Minor Repairs / Aircraft Fire Fighting Equipment; Hydraulic Equipment Affecting the Safety of Aircraft Hydraulic Installations / Safety Devices / Undercarriage Locks / Methods of Testing Units / Installation Notes; Seaplanes and Flying Boats Order of Erection Flying Boats / Rigging / General Maintenance and Minor Repairs of Hulls and/or Floats / Marine Equipment: Description and Maintenance; Instruments: Methods of Inspecting and Testing the Installation Air Speed Indicators / Altimeter / Turn Indicator / Compass Installation in Aircraft and Adjustment; General Service Electrical Installation Including Continuity and Insulation Tests The Generator / Accumulators / Low Tension Insulated Cables / General Electrical Parts Components and Accessories; Appendices Specimen Certificate of Safety for Flight / Specimen Release Note / Glossary of Aeronautical Terms; Inset: De Havilland Compression Strut. Interior - soft bump to top corner of pages soft waviness at top edge of pages due to previous dampness otherwise clean and tight with no other ownership marks. Exterior - light browning and light wrinkling on spine light water stains at top edge of boards and on top of text block very light soiling on boards. Second Edition. Heavy Card . Very Good-. Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 28915
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Spence Charles F
Aim/far 2004
McGraw-Hill Professional October 2 2003. Paperback. Good. Good Softcover. 2003 McGraw-Hill. Ex-library with typical indications. Edges are wrapped in protective adhesive. Cover and text are clean bright and unmarked. Tight binding. McGraw-Hill Professional paperback
Bookseller reference : 0071422633 ISBN : 0071422633 9780071422635
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Spence Charles F
Aim/far 2003
McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing September 12 2002. Paperback. Good. Good Softcover. 2002 McGraw-Hill. Ex-library with typical indications. Edges of cover are wrapped in protective adhesive. Text is clean bright and unmarked. Tight binding. McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing paperback
Bookseller reference : 0071395040 ISBN : 0071395040 9780071395045
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Spencer Ruth & Warren
AIRCRAFT DOPE & FABRIC 2nd Edition: Practical Guide to Applying Fabric Coverings to Airplanes. Including Info on the Latest Techniques and Materials!
Blue Ridge Summit Pennsylvania U.S.A.: Tab Books. Fine/ . 1982. Trade Paperback. 0830623132 Fine trade paperback brightclean and solid. 159 pages with index illustrated with many photos and technical drawings. AIRCRAFT DOPE & FABRIC 2nd Edition: Practical Guide to Applying Fabric Coverings to Airplanes. Including Info on the Latest Techniques and Materials! . Tab Books paperback
Bookseller reference : 3965 ISBN : 0830623132 9780830623136
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Spencer William.
AIR FORCE RECORDS FOR FAMILY HISTORIANS.
Kew Richmond: Public Record Office 2000. 114 pp large 8vo 9 11/16" H. B&w photographs reproductions. "Essential research guide for those tracing an ancestor who served in Britain's air forces. The book explains how to use the wealth of records held at the Public Record Office and elsewhere to trace the careers of officers and other ranks. It allows the reader to build up a picture of the operations and campaigns that an individual took part in. In addition to the RAF and the WRAF the guide covers records of the Royal Engineers balloonists Royal Flying Corps Royal Naval Air Service Fleet Air Arm and the Glider Pilot Regiment. Invaluable additional chapters show the reader: How to use the operational records to build a picture of individual units' activities; How to trace campaign medals and other awards; How to use the Public Record Office's photographic archive. A final chapter provides guidance on air force records held outside the Public Record Office. Interior - clean and tight with no previous ownership marks . Exterior - very light rubbing small soft crease at bottom corner of rear cover spine flat and uncreased. . Soft Cover. Very Good. Public Record Office Paperback
Bookseller reference : 6322 ISBN : 1873162936 9781873162934
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Spencer Dunmore
Collision
Book Club Associates 1975 Very good copy in an edgeworn jacket. Novel about the imminent collision of three planes over Canada. Cloth. Very Good/Good. 12mo - over 6�" - 7�" tall. Book Club Associates hardcover
Bookseller reference : 026132
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Spencer Dunmore
Collision
Book Club Associates 1975 Very good copy in a complete jacket. Novel about the imminent collision of three planes over Canada. Cloth. Very Good/Very Good. 12mo - over 6�" - 7�" tall. Book Club Associates hardcover
Bookseller reference : 016854
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Spencer Dunmore
Collision
Aviation And Aircraft: Pan Books Ltd. 1976. 254 pgs. Slightest cover wear. Mass Market Paperback. Very Good. 12mo - over 6�" - 7�" tall. Pan Books Ltd. Paperback
Bookseller reference : 002747 ISBN : 0330246062 9780330246064
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Spenser Jay P.
Aeronca C-2. The Story of the Flying Bathtub. Famous Aircraft of the National Air and Space Museum Volume 2
Smithsonian Institution Press. Very Good with No dust jacket as issued. 1978. First Edition. Softcover. A clean tight copy in color wrappers showing some tanning and discoloration. . Smithsonian Institution Press. paperback
Bookseller reference : 21808
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Spenser Jay P.
Aeronca C-2: The Story of the Flying Bathtub Famous Aircraft of the National Air and Space Museum Volume 2
Washington: Smithsonian Institution Press 1978. 1st printing. VG. 72 p. photos appendices 4to paperback; Smithsonian Institution Press paperback
Bookseller reference : 62875 ISBN : 0874748798 9780874748796
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Spenser Jay P./Lopez Donald S. foreword
Bellanca C.F.: The Emergence of the Cabin Monoplane in the United States Famous Aircraft of the National Air and Space Museum Volume 6
Washington: Smithsonian Institution Press 1982. 1st printing. Fine. 96 p. photos line drawings notes appendices 4to paperback; Smithsonian Institution Press paperback
Bookseller reference : 71552 ISBN : 087474881X 9780874748819
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Spenser Jay P./Lopez Donald S. foreword
Bellanca C.F.: The Emergence of the Cabin Monoplane in the United States Famous Aircraft of the National Air and Space Museum Volume 6
Washington: Smithsonian Institution Press 1982. 1st printing. VG. 96 p. photos line drawings notes appendices 4to paperback; Smithsonian Institution Press paperback
Bookseller reference : 68089 ISBN : 087474881X 9780874748819
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Spenser Jay P.
Bellanca C.F. - The Emergence of the Cabin Monoplane in the United States
Washington: Smithsonian Books 1982. 96 pages 380g. soft card covers Near MINT. Illustrated with b/w and some colour photographs. . 1st Edition. Soft Card Cover. Near MINT. 4to - over 9�" - 12" tall. Smithsonian Books unknown
Bookseller reference : 18564 ISBN : 087474881x 9780874748819
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Spenser Jay P./Lopez Donald S. foreword
Bellanca C.F.: The Emergence of the Cabin Monoplane in the United States Famous Aircraft of the National Air and Space Museum Volume 6
Washington: Smithsonian Institution Press 1982. 1st printing. VG. 96 p. photos line drawings notes appendices 4to paperback; Smithsonian Institution Press paperback
Bookseller reference : 47114 ISBN : 087474881X 9780874748819
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Spenser Jim
The Pilots
New York New York U.S.A.: G. P. Putnam's Sons 2003. Author's World War II memoir as fiction. Includes dust jacket. 268 pages. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. G. P. Putnam's Sons Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 025387 ISBN : 0399149732 9780399149733
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SPENSER JAY P.
WHIRLYBIRDS: A HISTORY OF THE U. S. HELICOPTER PIONEERS
SEATTLE WA.: UNIV. OF WASHINGTON PRESS. VG/VG LIGHT WEAR. PAGES CLEAN BINDING TIGHT. Pages: 497. . 1998. HARDCOVER. DJ IN MYLAR WRAP. . UNIV. OF WASHINGTON PRESS hardcover
Bookseller reference : MASTER242625I
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Spenser, Jay P.
Vertical Challenge: The Hiller Aircraft Story
224 pages. Footnotes. Bibliography. Index. "A highly readable combination of corporate history, technical history, and biography, tracing Hiller Aircraft through war and peace, depression and economic expansion, and final corporate foreclosure." - from dust jacket. Printed upon glossy stock. Numerous reproductions of black and white photos. Moderate wear. Prior owner's name inside front board (beneath dust jacket flap), otherwise clean and unmarked. A sound copy. Dust jacket now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart cover. Book
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Sperry Gyroscope Company Inc.
Automatic Flight Control: Sperry Gyro Pilot Model A-5
Great Neck NY: Sperry Gyroscope Company Inc. Fine with no dust jacket. 1946. Revised Edition. Hardcover. 4to 11" - 13" tall; 206 pages . Sperry Gyroscope Company, Inc. hardcover
Bookseller reference : 11917
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Sperry Gyroscope Co.
LET ELMER TAKE OVER: PILOT'S AND MECHANICS OPERATING BULLETIN MKIV- GYROPILOT
New York: Sperry Gyroscope Co. Inc. 1943. Manual for the use of "Elmer" - the aviation gyroscope that aids in piloting. Illustrated in cartoon style. 5.5"x 8" with 32 pages. Illustrated cover with some light soil a bit of wear and general soil within. Stapled binding shows slight rust. Soft Cover. Good/No Jacket. New York: Sperry Gyroscope Co., Inc. Paperback
Bookseller reference : 29535
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Spicer Stuart
Dream Schemes : Exotic Airliner Art
Shrewsbury: Airlife Publishing Ltd 1997. 112 pages. 580g. Pictorial card covers Near MINT. Examines some of the art that appears on aircraft listed in alphabetical order. 1st U.K. Edition. Soft Card Cover. Near MINT. 4to - over 9�" - 12" tall. Airlife Publishing Ltd unknown
Bookseller reference : 11960 ISBN : 1853107956 9781853107955
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Spick M
Jet Fighter Performance - Korea to Vietnam
Shepperton: Ian Allan Limited 1986. 160 pages. 550g. Black cloth boards Near MINT in Near MINT d/w. Illustrated with b/w photographs maps and line drawings. 1st Edition. Hard Cover. Near MINT/Near MINT. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Ian Allan Limited Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 11868 ISBN : 0711015821 9780711015821
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Spick Mike
ALL-WEATHER WARRIORS: THE SEARCH FOR THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER AIRCRAFT
London: Arms and Armour Press 1994. HC. very good w/very good dustjacket hardcover. B&W illustrations. ISBN 1854092022 The first comprehensive history of the long search for all-weather capable aircraft. 175pp. Arms and Armour Press unknown
Bookseller reference : BOOKS054722I ISBN : 1854092022 9781854092021
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Spick Mike
All-Weather Warriors: The Search for the Ultimate Fighter Aircraft
London: Arms & Armour 1994. 1st printing. Fine/Fine dust jacket. 175 p. photos illus appendices index 8vo; Arms & Armour hardcover
Bookseller reference : 25020 ISBN : 1854092022 9781854092021
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Spick Mike
All-Weather Warriors: The Search for the Ultimate Fighter Aircraft
New York New York U.S.A.: Arms & Armour 1994. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Arms & Armour Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 029375 ISBN : 1854092022 9781854092021
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Spick Mike
American Spyplanes Osprey Combat Aircraft Series No. 4
London: Osprey Publishing 1986. -. VG. 48 p. photos color illus line drawings large 8vo perfect bound paperback; Osprey Publishing paperback
Bookseller reference : 45830 ISBN : 085045719X 9780850457193
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Spick Mike
AN ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO MODERN FIGHTER COMBAT
NY: Prentice Hall. Fine with no dust jacket. 1987. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0134510550 . Pictorial boards ; Photographs and drawings - mostly color . Prentice Hall hardcover
Bookseller reference : 14532 ISBN : 0134510550 9780134510552
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Spick Mike
F-15 Eagle
London United Kingdom: Osprey Publishing 1986. 48 pages with colour and b/w illustrations. No 1 in the Osprey combat aircraft series. . Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Osprey Publishing Paperback
Bookseller reference : 007786 ISBN : 0850457068 9780850457063
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Spick Mike
Fighters at War: The Story of Air-to-Air Combat
New York New York U.S.A.: Barnes Noble Books 1997. Includes dust jacket. Minor shelf wear at top of spine. 144 pages. Second Printing. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good. 4to - over 9�" - 12" tall. Barnes Noble Books Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 022808 ISBN : 0760707529 9780760707524
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Spick Mike
Mil Mi-24 Hind Combat Aircraft Series 14
London: Osprey Publishing. 1988. Small Quarto Size approx 17.5cm x 24cm. Very Good condition. Illustrated with Black and White Photographs. Colour illustrations. Osprey Combat Aircraft Series No. 14 48pages. . 1st Edition. Softcover. Osprey Publishing paperback
Bookseller reference : BIB274984 ISBN : 0850458315 9780850458312
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Spick Mike
Milestones of Manned Flight; the Ages of Flight from the Wright Brothers to Stealth Technology
London: Prospero Books 1999 Original laminated boards. DJ duplicates cover. 144 pp. First No Additional printings. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good Minus. Illus. by Photos. 4to - over 9�" - 12" tall. Prospero Books hardcover
Bookseller reference : 006742 ISBN : 1552679829 9781552679821
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Spick Mike
P-51 Mustang and B-17 Flying Fortress An Illustrated Guide Shown in over 100 Images
London: Lorenz Books. 2015. Small Quarto Size approx 17.5cm x 24cm. Very Good condition in pictorial laminated boards. Illustrated with Black and White Photographs. Great Aircraft of World War II Series. 64 pages. Robust professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. . 1st thus. Hardback. Lorenz Books hardcover
Bookseller reference : BIB310569 ISBN : 0754829987 9780754829980
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Spick Mike
THE GREAT BOOK OF MODERN WARPLANES
London: Salamander Books Ltd. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1840651563 . Photographs and drawings - mostly color; Folio ; 604 pages . Salamander Books Ltd hardcover
Bookseller reference : 26598 ISBN : 1840651563 9781840651560
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SPICK Mike
Allied Fighter Aces. The Air Combat Tactics and Techniques of World War II. FINE COPY IN UNCLIPPED DUSTWRAPPER
8vo., First Edition, with plates and diagrams in the text; blue cloth, backstrip lettered in silver, a fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper.
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SPICK Mike
Luftwaffe Bomber Aces. Men, Machines, Methods.
8vo., First Edition, with 35 plates on 16 and illustrations in the text; black cloth, gilt back, a near fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper.
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SPICK Mike
The Ace Factor. Air Combat and the Role of Situational Awareness. FINE COPY IN UNCLIPPED DUSTWRAPPER
8vo., First Edition, with photographs, illustrations and diagrams in the text; blue cloth, gilt back, a fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper. The author analyses combat situations which have created the great aces of the two World Wars, and the conflicts in Korea, the Middle East and South-East Asia.
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Spindler Ailsa
HOT AIR BALLOONS
New York: Todtri Book Publishers Robert M. Tod 1999. 80pp. illustrated throughout: colour and b/white halftone plates. Book clean and square. Spine firm. Photographic colour-illustrated gloss boards have several minor blind indentations else very good. Textblock unmarked. From the rear board: "This authoritative and fascinating book tells the complete story of hot air ballooning from its eighteenth-century beginnings in France right up to the present day. It describes how balloons are made what equipment is needed the record breakers the excitement of competition flying the pleasures of leisure flying and what it takes to become a successful pilot.' Book weight approx. 730g. Customers outside Australia - This item will incur extra postage charges as it will weigh over 1KG. with packing. Please email for quote. . First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. 4to - over 9�" - 12" tall. Todtri Book Publishers (Robert M. Tod) Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 013280 ISBN : 1577171594 9781577171591
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