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Cowin, Hugh W.
Research Aircraft 1891-1970: X-Planes: A Unique Pictorial Record of Flying Prototypes Their Designers and Pilots: Aviation Pioneers 1
UK: Osprey Aviation 1999. Textblock is very clean and tight b&w photographs. All page edgs are straight and sound. Light folding to the corners minor edge wear surface rubbed covers; 96pp. including index. 1st Printing. Wraps. Very Good. Illus. by B&W Photographs. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Paperback. Osprey Aviation Paperback
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : SB16411 ISBN : 1855328763 9781855328761
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Boyne, Walter J.; Handleman, Philip
The 25 Most Influential Aircraft of All Time
Guildford CT: Globe Pequot 2018. Textblock is very clean and tight. Covers slightly edge and corner rubbed. Dust jacket in mylar lightly edge and corner rubbed. 365p. including index. Boards. Near Fine/Near Fine in mylar. Illus. by Color Plates. 8vo - 7 3/4" - 9 3/4 " Tall. Hardcover. Globe Pequot Hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : EW6480 ISBN : 1493026305 9781493026302
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Chapman, Bert
Space Warfare and Defense: A Historical Encyclopedia and Research Guide
Santa Barbara California: ABC-CLIO 2008. Fine condition. Mild EX-LIBRARY without any library markings on the spine cover or textblock edges of the book. A few library markings on the endpapers only. All other pages are crisp clean and unmarked. NO underlining. NO highlighting. NO margin notes. Hinges are perfect. Bright shiny square and tight. Seldom used if at all. Bound iin the original pictorial laminated boards. From the publisher: "This timely resource provides a history of the development of space weapons and warfare strategies and a comprehensive reference guide to the growing literature on the subject. Over 375 alphabetically organized entries covering all aspects of military space initiatives such as New World Vistas the Air Force Counterspace Operations Doctrine Project Corona the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program space-based infrared systems and much more. An exhaustive reference guide to current and historical literature on U.S. Russian Chinese and European military space policy and programs --an unprecedented resource for further study. A detailed chronology of key events in the military development of space from Eisenhower's approval of the 'U.S. Policy on Outer Space' to China's recent launch of a military photoreconnaissance satellite. A full glossary of terms and acronyms essential to the understanding of military space policies and technologies.". First Printing of the First Edition. Hardcover. Fine condition/No dust jacket as issued. Illus. by NOT a library discard. xxx 405pp. Great Packaging Fast Shipping. ABC-CLIO Hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 028829 ISBN : 1598840061 9781598840063
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Markham, Beryl
West With The Night
North Point Press 1983. Nice copy with just minor wear. Pages of text are clean bright and free of markings. Binding is tight and secure. Shipped within 24 hours from the beautiful Baltimore inner harbor area. First class service; accurate descriptions. Most items packed in boxes not envelopes. Trade Paperback. Very Good. North Point Press Paperback
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 233570 ISBN : 0865471185 9780865471184
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CDR. Robert S. Pandis USNR (Ret.)
Flight Badges of the Central Powers 1914-1918 Volume I - The Imperial German Army Aviation & Commemorative Airship Badges
Imperial House Antiques 2015. 320pp/illus. This is the new larger and heavily upgraded revision to the sold out Imperial German Flight Badges Volume I - The Imperial German Army Aviation & Commemorative Airship Badges. The books data has been completely updated with many new badges identified plus 135 new large format color pages added. Covers; badge qualification training and current details on the many fakes. This well known four book series is a must for the serious aviation historian and collector. Signed by the author. New Clean no marks. Signed by Author. Revised Edition. Glossy Illustrated Boards. New/No Jacket - Issued. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Imperial House Antiques Hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 012483 ISBN : 1495137848 9781495137846
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Cdr. Robert S. Pandis, USNR (Ret.)
The German Navy & Central Powers Air Services Imperial German Flight Badges Volume II
Imperial House Antiques 2012. 248pp/illus. Volume II on the German Navy & Central Power Air Services. Another First. The FIRST book to cover in detail the Imperial German Navy and Central Powers Austro-Hungarian Ottoman Turkish and Bulgarian Air Service flight training requirements flight badge award criteria as well as badge construction details. The book provides exact information on how to identify the many fake badges on the market and gives information on the firms that produced these rare badges. A must for the serious WWI German aviation and Central Powers collector or historian. This is the follow on and matching book to Volume I on the Imperial German Army Flight Badges and Commemorative Airship Badges which was another first and has done extremely well with collectors. New Clean No marks. Signed by Author. 1st Printing. Glossy Illustrated Boards. New/No Jacket - Issued. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Imperial House Antiques Hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 012463 ISBN : 1467539422 9781467539425
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Dryden, Charles W.
A-Train: Memoirs of a Tuskegee Airman
Tuscaloosa AL: Univ of Alabama Pr 1997. 421pp/illus. Inscribed by author. The moving memoir of a black military officer and illustrates the period of racial integration in both military and civilian life. The Tuskegee Airmen were trained to fly in the skies over Alabama in the early 1940s and fought the war in Europe in World War II. Clean. Inscribed By Author. 1st Edition. Cloth. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Univ of Alabama Pr Hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 012444 ISBN : 0817308563 9780817308568
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CDR. Robert S. Pandis, USNR (Ret)
Flight Badges of the Allied Nations 1914-1918 Volume II - The British Empire American Belgian Japanese Italian and Serbian Air Services.
Robert S. Pandis 2016. 488pp/illus. Detailed description/history of Flight Badges of Great Britain US Belgium Japan Italy and Serbia Clean No marks. Signed by Author. 1st Edition. Glossy Illustrated Boards. New/No Jacket - Issued. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Robert S. Pandis Hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 012432 ISBN : 1532305737 9781532305733
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Davies, R. E. G.
Airlines of Latin America Since 1919
Washington D.C: Smithsonian Inst Pr 1984. 698 pages illustrated throughout with 400 rare and historic B&W photographs. The classic history of the development of air transport in all the countries south of the USA including Mexico Central America the Caribbean and the whole continent of South America. Includes 85 maps showing the expansion of airline routes throughout the area over the years plus tables and appendices giving detailed fleet lists of 84 airlines. Clean. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Smithsonian Inst Pr Hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 012383 ISBN : 0874743583 9780874743586
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CDR. Robert S. Pandis USNR (Ret.)
Flight Badges of the Allied Nations 1914-1918: Volume I - The French Russian and Romanian Air Services
Robert S. Pandis 2014. 320pp/illus. A new work on in the series on Flight Badges of the Allied Nations 1914-1918. This is the third volume offered Volume 1 in the series covering the flight badges of the French Russian and Romanian Air Services. It includes never before published information and photographs on what is a very difficult area for researchers and collectors. This volume is a "must have" for both serious aviation historians and collectors of these rare decorations. Signed by the author. Clean. Signed by Author. 1st Edition. Glossy Illustrated Boards. New/No Jacket - Issued. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Robert S. Pandis Hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 012328 ISBN : 1495109992 9781495109997
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Dryden, Charles W.
A-Train: Memoirs of a Tuskegee Airman
Tuscaloosa AL: Univ of Alabama Pr 1997. 421pp/illus. The moving memoir of a black military officer and illustrates the period of racial integration in both military and civilian life. The Tuskegee Airmen were trained to fly in the skies over Alabama in the early 1940s and fought the war in Europe in World War II. Clean. 1st Edition. Cloth. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Univ of Alabama Pr Hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 012205 ISBN : 0817308563 9780817308568
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Dimitar Nedialkov
The History of Bulgarian Air Power
Bulgaria: Albatros MDV Ltd. 2013. 479pp/illus/map. Detailed history of the development of the Bulgarian Air Force. English text. Clean no marks. 1st Edition. Glossy Illustrated Boards. As New/No Jacket - Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Albatros MDV Ltd. Hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 012157 ISBN : 9545094710 9789545094712
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Barlow, Jeffrey G.
Revolt of the Admirals : The Fight for Naval Aviation 1945-1950
Washington D. C: United States Government Printing Office 1995. 420pp. Notes Bibliography Index. Chronicles the historic showdown between the U.S. Air Force and the Navy over the role of carrier aviation in the national security framework of the United States. Name marked out on half-title - otherwise Clean. First Edition. Cloth. Very Good/Near Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. United States Government Printing Office Hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 012064 ISBN : 0160420946 9780160420948
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CUNEO, JOHN R.
Winged Mars Volume I : The German Air Weapon1870-1914
Harrisburg PA: The Military Services Publishing Co 1942. 338pp/illus. drwgs. appends. bibliog. index Much on the development of German airpower and Military Balloons & Dirigibles up to World war I. Light wear to dj. Text clean. . 2nd Printing. Cloth. Near Fine/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The Military Services Publishing Co Hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 012103
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Borge, Jacques;Viasnoff, Nicolas
The Dakota: The DC3 Story
United Kingdom: Warne 1982. 190pp/illus. Detailed history of the DC3 Dakota transport. Clean. 1st Edition. Cloth. As New/As New. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Warne Hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 012055 ISBN : 0723229635 9780723229636
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Douglas J. Ingells
The McDonnell Douglas Story
Fallbrook CA: Aero Publishers 1979. 304pp/illus. Detailed history of McDonnell-Douglas Corporation. Clean. 1st Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Aero Publishers Hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 011879 ISBN : 0816849951 9780816849956
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Ingells, Douglas J.
L-1011 Tristar and the Lockheed Story
New York NY U.S.A.: New York NY U.S.A.: T A B Books 1973 1973. 256pp. With over 300 photographs 27 being colored and illust.endpapers. A history of Lockheed printed in 1973 the 60th anniversary of the first flight of the first ariplane to bear the Lockheed name. Clean. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/No Jacket. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. New York, NY, U.S.A.: T A B Books, 1973 Hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 011872 ISBN : 0816866503 9780816866502
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Terrence J. Finnegan
Shooting the Front: Allied Aerial Reconnaissance and Photographic Interpretation on the Western Front -- World War I
Washington D. C: National Defense Intelligence College Press 2007. 508 pages/illus/maps. A meticulously researched history of British French and American aerial surveillance on the Western FrontWorld War I marked the beginning of the era of modern warfare a conflict that demanded revolutionary technology to break the vicious stalemate in which the armies of Europe found themselves. One such technology was aerial reconnaissance and photography which together with the growing intelligence use of phone tapping and radio intercepts changed the nature of war forever. Describing the evolution of aerial photography during World War I this text is packed with data information and meticulous research from essential archives including the National Archives in College Park Maryland and Londons National Archives. It shows not only how important aerial reconnaissance was to the war effort but also how it became the foundation for modern-day exploitation of imagery and geospatial intelligence used to guide todays decision makers on global issues and shaped intelligence work for generations to come. This item ships from multiple locations. Clean no marks. 1st Printing. Cloth. Near Fine/Near Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. National Defense Intelligence College Press Hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 011859 ISBN : 1932946063 9781932946062
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Barlow, Jeffrey G.
Revolt of the Admirals : The Fight for Naval Aviation 1945-1950
Washington D. C: United States Government Printing Office 1995. 420pp. Notes Bibliography Index. Chronicles the historic showdown between the U.S. Air Force and the Navy over the role of carrier aviation in the national security framework of the United States. Clean. First Edition. Cloth. Near Fine/Near Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. United States Government Printing Office Hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 011694 ISBN : 0160420946 9780160420948
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Davenport, William W
Gyro!: The life and times of Lawrence Sperry
New York: Scribners 1978. 348pp/illus. 'Biography of one of the most extraordinary men in aviation history Lawrence Sperry mechanical genius and fearless pilot began his career at the age of 18 when he built his own full-size glider - in his family's house! He went on to invent the turn-and-bank indicator the automatic pilot and retractable landing gear all still used today and he perfected the aerial torpedo. He risked his life again and again for inventions that were to alter the course of aviation history.' Clean Excellent condition. 1st Printing. Cloth. Near Fine/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Scribners Hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 011705 ISBN : 0684157934 9780684157931
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Terrence J. Finnegan
Shooting the Front: Allied Aerial Reconnaissance and Photographic Interpretation on the Western Front -- World War I
Washington D. C: National Defense Intelligence College Press 2007. 508 pages/illus/maps. A meticulously researched history of British French and American aerial surveillance on the Western FrontWorld War I marked the beginning of the era of modern warfare a conflict that demanded revolutionary technology to break the vicious stalemate in which the armies of Europe found themselves. One such technology was aerial reconnaissance and photography which together with the growing intelligence use of phone tapping and radio intercepts changed the nature of war forever. Describing the evolution of aerial photography during World War I this text is packed with data information and meticulous research from essential archives including the National Archives in College Park Maryland and Londons National Archives. It shows not only how important aerial reconnaissance was to the war effort but also how it became the foundation for modern-day exploitation of imagery and geospatial intelligence used to guide todays decision makers on global issues and shaped intelligence work for generations to come. This item ships from multiple locations. Clean no marks. 1st Printing. Trade Paperback. Near Fine/No Jacket - Issued. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. National Defense Intelligence College Press Paperback
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 011654 ISBN : 1932946047 9781932946048
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Moore, Stephen L.;Shinneman, William J.;Gruebel, Robert
The Buzzard Brigade: Torpedo Squadron Ten at War Carrier Warfare in the Pacific from Guadalcanal to Okinawa with One of the Navy's Most Famous Avenger Squadrons
Charleston West Virginia U.S.A.: Pictorial Histories 1996. 308pp/illus/maps. History of Torpedo Squadron 10 in WWII. Clean like new. 1st Edition. Glossy Hard Cover/Boards. As New/As New. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Pictorial Histories Hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 011630 ISBN : 1575100118 9781575100111
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SMITH, John T. Jr. (Editor-In-Chief)
Manual of Color Aerial Photography
Falls Church VA: American Society of Photogrammetry 1968. 550pp/illus with set of IS CC-NBS Centroid color chips in pocket at back of book. Tight and clean. 1st Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. American Society of Photogrammetry Hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 011631
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Jerry Hall
The Lockheed Chronicles: Volume 1 1934-1945
Palmdale CA: Lockheed Employees Recreation Club Store 1996. 304pp/illus. Clean. 1st Edition. Cloth. Near Fine/Near Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Lockheed Employees Recreation Club Store Hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 011621 ISBN : 0965283704 9780965283700
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Doolittle, James H
I Could Never Be So Lucky Again
New York: Bantam 1991. 574 pages two photo sections. Autobiography of Gen Jimmy Doolittle leader of the WWII raid on Tokyo.Text clean. 2nd Printing. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Bantam Hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 011565 ISBN : 0553078070 9780553078077
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Schmid, S. H.; Weaver, Truman C
The Golden Age of Air Racing: Pre-1940 Eaa Historical Series
Oshkosh WI: EAA Aviation Foundation 1991. 555 pages/illus printed on slick paper. A history loaded with vintage photos statistics drawings. Filled with reprinted or rewritten articles from various publications 1913 on. Distributed by Motorbooks International. Clean and tight. 2nd Revised Ed. Trade Paperback. Near Fine/No Jacket - Wraps. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. EAA Aviation Foundation Paperback
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 011574 ISBN : 0940000008 9780940000001
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William F. Althoff
Sky Ships: A History of the Airship in the United Stated Navy
New York: Orion Books 1990. 304pp/illus. including index notes and appendices. Fully illustrated with black and white photo illustrations. Tells the story of the U.S. Navy's 50-year involvement with airships.After witnessing Germany's modest success with zeppelins during World War I the U.S. Navy established the Lakehurst Naval Air Station in New Jersey. These giant ships which were longer than a football field but could be controlled by a man's fingertip amazed and intrigued the public. Clean. 1st Printing. Cloth. Near Fine/Near Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Orion Books Hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 011586 ISBN : 0517569043 9780517569047
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Gunn, John
Challenging Horizons: Qantas 1939-1954
Queensland: Univ of Queensland Pr 1987. 434 pages b/w photos. Tells the story of Qantas Airlines during the years of World War II and beyond 1939-1954. Clean condition - Like new. 1st Edition. Cloth. As New/As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Univ of Queensland Pr Hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 011585 ISBN : 0702220175 9780702220173
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Dryden, Charles W
A-Train: Memoirs of a Tuskegee Airman
Tuscaloosa AL: Univ of Alabama Pr 1997. 421pp/illus. The moving memoir of a black military officer and illustrates the period of racial integration in both military and civilian life. The Tuskegee Airmen were trained to fly in the skies over Alabama in the early 1940s and fought the war in Europe in World War II. Clean. 1st Edition. Cloth. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Univ of Alabama Pr Hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 011542 ISBN : 0817308563 9780817308568
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Davis, Richard G
Carl A. Spaatz and the Air War in Europe General Histories Ser.
Washington DC U.S.A.: Air Force History & Museums Program 1992. Traces Spaatz's career from WW I when he was a young pilot through WW II where he was the senior USAAF officer in Europe. Photos Maps Numerous Charts Notes Bibliography Index. ; Smithsonian History of Aviation; 8vo; 808 pages/illus/color maps. First Edition. Light edgewear to dj. Text clean. First Edition. Cloth. Near Fine/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Air Force History & Museums Program Hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 011543 ISBN : 0912799757 9780912799759
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Craven, WF. & JLCate (Editors) W. F. J. L.
The Army Air Forces in World War II Seven Volume Set. All First Editions with dustwrappers
Chicago IL: University of Chicago Press 1948. All volumes at least very good some near fine with like dustwrappers throughout. Mixed printings. Volume I Plans and early Operations January 1939 to Augugust 1942 788pp. Volume II Torch to Pointblank August 1942to December 1943 897pp. ills. Volume III Europe Argument to V-E Day January 1944 to May 1945 948pp. Volume IV The Pacific Guadalcanal to Saipan August 1942 to July 1944 825pp. Vol V. The Pacific :Matterhorn to Nagasaki June 1944 to August 1945 878pp. Volume VI Men and Planes 808pp. Volume VII Services Arond the World 667pp. In summary full and very nice set in dustrappers. Cloth. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. University of Chicago Press Hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 011536
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BOYCE Colonel J. Ward Editor
American Fighter Aces Album
Mesa AZ: American Fighter Aces Association 1996. 543pp/illus with index. Photos of pilots planes throughout in black and white with biographies. Bios include pilot's name date of birth service history combat tours decorationsawards and recognitions aerial combat history and personal updates. Previous owner's gift inscription inside front cover. Text clean. 1st Edition. Cloth. Very Good/No Jacket. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. American Fighter Aces Association Hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 011436 ISBN : 0942548639 9780942548631
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Franks Norman LR.; Guest Russell; Alegi Gregory L. R.
Above the War Fronts: The British Two-Seater Bomber Pilot and Observer Aces the British Two-Seater Fighter Observer Aces and the Belgian Italian Austro-Hungarian and ru
United Kingdom: Grub Street the Basement 1997. 217pp/illus. A complete record of the British two-seater bomber pilot and observer aces the British two-seater fighter observer aces and the Belgian Italian Austro-Hungarian and Russian fighter aces 1914-1918. Clean. First Edition. Cloth. Near Fine/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Grub Street the Basement Hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 011347 ISBN : 1898697566 9781898697565
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Rickenbacker, Edward V
RICKENBACKER: An Autobiography
Englewood Cliffs N.J.: Prentice Hall 1965. 458pp/illus. Autobiography of WWI ace Eddy Rickenbacker. Light edgewear to dj. Text clean. 1st Edition. Cloth. Near Fine/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Prentice Hall Hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 011296
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Mitchell, William
Winged Defense: The Development and Possibilities of Modern Air Power--Economic and Military Dover Books on History Political and Social Science
Mineola New York U.S.A.: Dover Pubns 2006. 261pp/illus. Clean. Reprint. Trade Paperback. As New/No Jacket - Wraps. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Dover Pubns Paperback
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 011249 ISBN : 0486453189 9780486453187
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Davies, Peter E.;Davies, Peter
F-111 Aardvark
United Kingdom: Crowood Pr 1997. 192pp/illus. Detailed history and information on the F-111. Light rubbing to dj. Clean. 1st Edition. Hard Cover. As New/Near Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Crowood Pr Hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 011135 ISBN : 1861260792 9781861260796
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Ingells, Douglas J
The Plane That Changed the World: A Biography of the DC-3
Fallbrook CA: Aero Publishers 1966. 256 pages/photos/drawings. Detailed history of the DC-3. Light edgewear to dj. Text clean. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Aero Publishers Hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 011136
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Bowers, Peter M.; Swanborough, Gordon
United States Navy Aircraft since 1911
Annapolis MD U.S.A.: Naval Institute Press 1976. 546 pages/photos/line drawings. Describes more than 130 significant aircraft used by the U.S. Navy since 1911. Previous owner's name stamped inside front cover. Text clean. Second Edition. Cloth. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Naval Institute Press Hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 011142 ISBN : 0870219685 9780870219689
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Dryden, Charles W
A-Train: Memoirs of a Tuskegee Airman
Tuscaloosa AL: Univ of Alabama Pr 1997. 421pp/illus. The moving memoir of a black military officer and illustrates the period of racial integration in both military and civilian life. The Tuskegee Airmen were trained to fly in the skies over Alabama in the early 1940s and fought the war in Europe in World War II. Clean. 1st Edition. Cloth. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Univ of Alabama Pr Hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 011049 ISBN : 0817308563 9780817308568
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Ruble, Kenneth D
Flight to the Top: the Absorbing 60-Year Story of Northwest Airlines
New York: K.D. Ruble/Viking Press 1986. 271pp/illus w/end-paper maps A history of Northwest Airlines. DJ has light edgewear/rubbing. Text clean. 1st Edition. Cloth. Near Fine/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. K.D. Ruble/Viking Press Hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 010967
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Fysh, Sir Wilmot Hudson
Wings to the World: The Story of Qantas 1945-1966
Sydney Australia: Angus and Robertson 1970. 236pp/illus. Shows how Wilmot Hudson Fysh steered Qantas & QEA after World War II including his adventures in New Guinea choosing Constellations the jets the global air routes. Light wear to dj. Text clean. 1st Edition. Cloth. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Angus and Robertson Hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 010977 ISBN : 0207953783 9780207953781
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Fysh, Sir Hudson
Story of Qantas Airlines 3 Vols - 1. Qantas Rising 2. Qantas at War 3. Wings to the World
Sydney Australia: Angus & Robertson 1965. 296pp/illus 244pp/illus 236pp/illus. The three volume history of Qantas Airlines by its founder. Clean with light wear to dj. All volumes have brodart over djs. . 1st Edition. Cloth. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Angus & Robertson Hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 010978
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Halley, James J
The Role of the Fighter in Air Warfare
New York: Ziff Davis Flying Books 1978. 152pp/illus with color profiles of a/c. The evolution of fighters and their equipment. The development of defence systems against aerial bombardment and the integration of fighters into such systems. The effects of experience gained in early campaigns on the future development of fighter design and their equipment. Naval fighters and their contribution to sea power. Problems of supply and logistic support for fighter operations. Clean. 1st Edition. Cloth. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ziff Davis Flying Books Hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 010982 ISBN : 0871650231 9780871650238
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Fysh, Sir Hudson
Qantas Rising: the Autobiography of the Flying Fysh
Sydney Australia: Angus & Robertson 1965. 296pp/illus. Story the of the World War I experiences in the RFC of the two founders of Qantas Airlines the founding of Qantas Airlines after WWI in 1920 through 1934. Clean excellent condition. . 1st Edition. Cloth. Very Good/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Angus & Robertson Hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 010975
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Fysh Sir Hudson
Qantas at War
Sydney Australia: Angus & Robertson 1968. 244pp/illus. The story of Qantas Airlines during World War II. Clean. 1st Edition. Cloth. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Angus & Robertson Hardcover
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Griffith, Thomas E
Macarthur's Airman: General George C. Kenney and the War in the Southwest Pacific
Lawrence Kansas U.S.A.: Univ Pr of Kansas 1998. 338pp/maps. "MacArthurs Airman is a rich and insightful study that shows how air ground and marine efforts were integrated to achieve major strategic objectives. It firmly establishes the importance of the campaign in New Guinea and reveals Kenneys instrumental role in turning the tide against the Japanese." Clean excellent condition. 1st Printing. Hard Cover. As New/As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Univ Pr of Kansas Hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 010914 ISBN : 0700609091 9780700609093
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Dorr, Robert F.;A, Dr.;Jones, Thomas D
Hell Hawks!: The Untold Story of the American Fliers Who Savaged Hitler's Wehrmacht
Osceola Wisconsin U.S.A.: Zenith Pr 2008. 336pp/illus/map. Inscribed by author on ffep. Hell Hawks! is the story of the band of young American fighter pilots and their gritty close-quarters fight against Hitlers vaunted military. The "Hell Hawks" were the men and machines of the 365th Fighter Group. Beginning just prior to D-Day June 6 1944 the groups young pilots most were barely twenty years old and fresh from flight training in the United States flew in close support of Eisenhowers ground forces as they advanced across France and into Germany. Clean. Inscribed by the Author. 1st Edition. Hard Cover. As New/As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Zenith Pr Hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 010867 ISBN : 0760329184 9780760329184
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P. St. John Turner, Heinz J. Nowarra
Junkers Aircraft Album No. 3
New York: Arco Publishing 1971. 127pp/illus. Details various Junker aircraft. Clean. 1st Edition. Trade Paperback. Near Fine/No Jacket - Wraps. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Arco Publishing Paperback
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 010825 ISBN : 0668025069 9780668025065
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Griffith, Thomas E
Macarthur's Airman: General George C. Kenney and the War in the Southwest Pacific
Lawrence Kansas U.S.A.: Univ Pr of Kansas 1998. 338pp/maps. "MacArthurs Airman is a rich and insightful study that shows how air ground and marine efforts were integrated to achieve major strategic objectives. It firmly establishes the importance of the campaign in New Guinea and reveals Kenneys instrumental role in turning the tide against the Japanese." Clean excellent condition. 1st Printing. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall. Univ Pr of Kansas hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 010801 ISBN : 0700609091 9780700609093
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Rawnsley, CF. and Robert Wright C. F.
Night Fighter
New York: Henry Holt & Company 1957. 382pp/illus. The story of RAF Night Fighters in WWII. Mylar protected. Previous owner bookplate inside front cover. Clean. 1st Edition. Cloth. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall. Henry Holt & Company hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 010802
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