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1983104 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
2001340 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
1996viii, 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
1985Roy. 8vo., with numerous photographs throughout; pictorial wrappers, wire-stitched as issued, a near fine copy. Includes personnel, ROH. Reissue of the original edition of 1945. NOW VERY SCARCE IN ITS OWN RIGHT.
1950rif. 5-85Japan: Pp 1950 1950. 1st ed 17 b/w professional grade illustrations of the activities of this units from Pusan to the Yalu and back. Tissue gurads between with printed captions. String bound in original printed portfolio. Foxing to portfolio & cover. Near Fine Copy. 1st. Hardcover. Near Fine. Pp, 1950 Hardcover
1980rif. Biblio6901980 Squadron Officer School Class 80-B large hardcover format. Front board scuffed in two places the o's in School on the spine have been scuffed pages clean unmarked & bright. Binding firm & straight. Boards square & clean. Squadron Officer School hardcover
rif. 201908071Paris, Zephyr editions , 2011 ; in-4, 48 pp., cartonnage de l'éditeur. Eo.
1972Features: A 3-part article on Quality Assurance in the Canadian Forces; Aldershot then and now - Canadians help famed British garrison town celebrate anniversary; Flight abroad is reward for top-notch military men - travel first class with 437 Squadron; Calgary Sergeant Larry Hume is host of TV show 'You and Your Aquarium'; Military medics help local populace during Jamaica manoeuvres; Canucks Unlimited - 436 Elephant Squadron - from southeast Asia to the Arctic; The Royal Navy's uniform experiments; Air Transport Command delivers a school bus to South America. Quality copy. Book
20032 vols., 8vo., First Edition, with many hundreds of photographs in the text and pictorial endpapers; cloth, gilt backs, a fine set in unclipped dustwrapper. The set comprises Vol. I: Formation to the end of 1940; Vol. II: 1941 to date. Already uncommon as a set in this condition.
1983rif. 145122Adelaide: The Author 1983. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. Adelaide The Author 1983. Quarto xiv 466 pages with numerous maps and illustrations many from photographs. Papered boards a little rubbed and sunned; edges and outer leaves foxed heaviest on the endpapers; a very good copy with the very good dustwrapper unevenly sunned as often slightly worn and foxed on the verso. Inscribed and signed by the author 'Reg & Joan Lantzke Best wishes Kev Baff RNZAF Feb 87'. No. 10 Squadron RAAF operated Sunderland flying boats off the coast of Britain and in the Mediterranean during the Second World War. The Author hardcover
2002138 pages. Bibliography. Generously illustrated, primarily in black and white. 423 Squadron 60th Anniversary Project. "Formed at Oban, Scotland in 1942 as the Battle of the Atlantic approached its crisis, 423 (General Reconnaissance) Squadron was the third and last of the flying boad squadrons formed by the Royal Canadian Air Force as part of its Overseas War Establishment." - from Foreword. Attractive gilt lettering and graphic upon blue cloth-covered front board. Clean and unmarked with light wear. Binding intact. A quality copy. Book