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THE AVRO LANCASTER
Written by Francis K. Mason.
Stock no. 1827174
Published by Aston Publications. 1st 1989. Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

How the Avro Lancaster heavy bomber came into being and how it fulfilled the faith placed in it by those who planned it. Blue boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. 437 pages. ISBN: 0946627304. Base of spine bumped. Gift inscription and date to front endpaper. Contents otherwise clean. Pictorial dustwrapper has a tiny closed tear to top of front flap edge, is lightly creased at corners and lightly scuffed.

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WAR PRIZES
Written by Phil Butler.
Stock no. 1827173
Published by Midland Counties Publications. 1st 1994. Slightly better than very good condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

An illustrated survey of German, Italian and Japanese aircraft brought to Allied countries during and after the Second World War. Large format. B/w and some colour photos. ISBN: 0904597865. Minor bumping to top & tail of spine and top corners of boards. Contents fine. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly creased at top & tail of spine & corners.

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HURRICANES OVER TOBRUK
Written by Brian Cull; Don Minterne.
Stock no. 1827147
Published by Grub Street. 1st 1999. Slightly better than very good condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

The Pivotal Role of the Hurricane In The Defence of Tobruk, January-June 1941. Blue boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. ISBN: 190230411X. Text block very slightly grubby else a lovely copy.

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AA COMMAND: BRITAIN'S ANTI-AIRCRAFT DEFENCES OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR
Written by Colin Dobinson.
Stock no. 1827111
Published by Methuen. 1st 2001. Slightly better than very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

Britain's Anti-Aircraft Defences of the Second World War. B/w tables, photos and diagrams. ISBN: 0413765407. A few minor marks to endpapers. Text block just a little grubby. Otherwise contents clean. Pictorial dustwrapper is scuffed with a few light sratches to rear panel.

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ON SILVER WINGS: RAF BIPLANE FIGHTERS BETWEEN THE WARS
Written by Alec Lumsden; Owen Thetford; Jeffrey Quill.
Stock no. 1827108
Published by Osprey Aerospace. 1st 1993. Slightly better than very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

An illustrated study celebrating the romantic era of RAF fighter squadrons in the 1920s and 30s. B/w photos. Colour illustrations. Foreword by Jeffrey Quill. ISBN: 1855323745. Top of spine lightly bumped. Pictorial dustwrapper has some light foxing to verso, not visible to front.

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D-DAY GLIDERS: LES PLANEURS AMERICAINS DU JOUR J
Written by Philippe Esvelin.
Stock no. 1827097
Published by Heimdal. 1st 2001. Slightly better than very good condition.

U.S. glider pilots and their part in winning World War II. Text in French and English. Pictorial glazed boards. B/w photos and a few colour illustrations. ISBN: 284048143X. Corners lightly rubbed. A few minor knocks to board edges. Rear board scuffed. Contents clean.

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BIGGLES PRESENTE... 16 AVIONS DE CHASSE DE LA II GUERRE MONDIALE
No author listed. Illustrated by Francis Bergese.
Stock no. 1326400
Published by Miklo. 2003. Very good condition.

Large format. 16 numbered and 2 other, large postcard style illustrations of fighters of World War II by Bergese, contained in card case and slip-case. Text to bottom of postcards is in French. ISBN: 2930234148. Illustrations are fine. Top edge of slipcase has come unstuck (could be repaired with proper binding glue).

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BIGGLES PRESENTE... 16 AVIONS DE CHASSE DE LA II GUERRE MONDIALE
No author listed. Illustrated by Francis Bergese.
Stock no. 1326229
Published by Miklo. 1st 2003. Nearly fine condition.

Large format. 16 numbered and 2 other, large postcard style illustrations of fighters of World War II by Bergese, contained in card case and slip-case. Text to bottom of postcards is in French. ISBN: 2930234148. Contents are fine. Top edge of slipcase has become unglued.

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MAN IS NOT LOST: THE LOG OF A PIONEER RAF PILOT/NAVIGATOR 1933-1946
Written by Dickie Richardson.
Stock no. 1826789
Published by Airlife. 1st 1997. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

Autobiography of FC Richardson, who made an outstanding contribution to the history of the RAF. Black cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. ISBN: 1853108685. Text block is slightly grubby. Contents clean. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly scuffed.

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THE SCHNEIDER TROPHY STORY
Written by Edward Eves.
Stock no. 1826773
Published by Mbi Publishing. 1st thus 2001. Nearly fine condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

In historical terms, the Schneider Trophy epitomised aviation in the Twenties and Thirties. Blue boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and illustrations. 253 pages. ISBN: 0760311188. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly scuffed.

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SLINGSBY SAILPLANES: A COMPREHENSIVE HISTORY OF ALL DESIGNS
Written by Martin Simons.
Stock no. 1826748
Published by Airlife. 1st 1996. Slightly better than very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

This book describes Slingsby sailplanes and gliders from the British Falcon of 1931 to the last motorless aircraft produced, the Vega. Large format. Grey boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and diagrams. ISBN: 1853107328. Tiny lower corner crease to a few pages. Contents clean. Price-cut grey pictorial dustwrapper is a little scuffed and lightly creased.

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"BATTLE OF BRITAIN": THE MOVIE
Written by Robert J. Rudhall.
Stock no. 1826724
Published by Victory Books International. 2nd 2006. Very good condition.

Second Edition. Premiered in 1969, Battle of Britain captivated a whole new generation, this book is a rare treat for the film and aviation enthusiast alike. Directory of aircraft used & current locations; Guide to film locations; Guide to film memorabilia, First-hand interviews. Black pictorial cardwraps, white title to spine. B/w photos, a few colour. ISBN: 0955043158. Front cover creased vertically. Top & tail of spine bumped. Blank white label to title page (possibly covering writing by previous owner). Contents otherwise clean.

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