HURRICANES OVER BURMA
Written by M.C. Cotton.
Stock no. 1830019
Published by Grub Street. 1st 1995. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

Includes: The Memoirs of Wing Commander "Bunny" Stone, DFC. This book is the definitive work of an author who kept meticulous records about a small group of men playing their role in a little-publicised but strategically important "forgotten war!. Squadron Leader Monty "Bush" Cotton was in the first group of pilot trainees to leave Australia in World War II, and gives us his account of the air war over Burma. Green cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w illustrations and photos. 357 pages including index. ISBN: 189869740X. A lovely copy!

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UBIQUE: THE ROYAL ARTILLERY IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR
Written by Richard Doherty.
Stock no. 1830014
Published by The History Press. 1st 2008. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

A look at the wide-ranging role of the Royal Artillery during the Second World War, examining its state of preparedness in 1939, the many developments that were introduced during the War, including aerial observation and self-propelled artillery, the growth of the regiment and its effectiveness in its many roles Black cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. 288 pages including index. ISBN: 9781862274921. A lovely copy!

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THE FLOWER CLASS CORVETTE AGASSIZ (ANATOMY OF THE SHIP)
Written by John McKay; John Harland.
Stock no. 1830012
Published by Conway Maritime Press. 1st 1993. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

This volume is devoted to one of the most famous and most nuerous of all escort vessels, the 'Flower' class corvette. The particular subject is the corvette Agassiz which was build in Vancouver and commissioned in January 1941. Of the short forecastle configuration she best represents the Canadian Flowers as they were when thrown into the thick of the bitter Atlantic convoy battles of 1941-42. A complete anatomy of the ship in words, photographs and drawings. Grey cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and drawings. 160 pages. ISBN: 0851776140. A lovely copy!

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ESSEX-CLASS CARRIERS (WARSHIP DESIGN HISTORIES)
Written by Alan Raven.
Stock no. 1830009
Published by Naval Institute Press. 1st 1988. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

Of all the vessels that helped win the war in the Pacific, U.S. warship the Essex-class aircraft carriers made some of the most significant contributions. In postwar years, these carriers underwent a continual series of modernizations that allowed them to effectively participate in both the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. Oblong format. Blue cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and illustrations, some folding. 191 pages. ISBN: 0870210211. Old price-label to front flap of dustwrapper else a lovely copy!

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THE ESCORT CARRIER GAMBIER BAY (ANATOMY OF THE SHIP)
Written by Al Ross.
Stock no. 1830008
Published by Conway Maritime Press. 1st 1993. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

The ecort carrier Gambier Bay (CVE-73) was a ship of the mid-war Casablanca class, which operated with distinction in the Pacific, even fulfilling frontline roles never envisaged for earlier ships. The most famous of all American escort carriers. A complete anatomy of the ship in words, photographs and drawings. Oblong format. Grey cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and drawings. 112 pages. ISBN: 0851776132. A lovely copy!

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THE CRUISER HMS BELFAST (ANATOMY OF THE SHIP)
Written by Ross Watton.
Stock no. 1830002
Published by Conway. Circa 2003. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

Revised Edition with 1/350 scale fold-out plan to verso of dustwrapper. The largest British cruiser of the Second World Wr, HMS Belfast was completed in August 1939, a month before the outbreak of the conflict. She is now preserved as a museum ship in the Pool of London. This volume features a full description of the ship and her weapons, a complete anatomy of the ship in words, photographs and drawings. Oblong format. Pictorial glazed boards. B/w photos and diagrams. 120 pages. ISBN: 9780851779560. 3rd printing. A super copy!

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'THE GREATEST SQUADRON OF THEM ALL' VOLUME II
Written by David Ross; Bruce Blanche; Bill Simpson.
Stock no. 1329860
Published by Grub Street. 1st 2003. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

The Definitive History of 603 (City of Edinburgh) Squadron, RAauxAF. 1941 - to date. Black boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos throughout. xv and 416 pages. ISBN: 1904010512. Minimal shelf bumping to spine else a super copy.

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NIGHT INTRUDER
Written by Jeremy Howard-Williams.
Stock no. 1329858
Published by David & Charles. 1st 1976. Nearly fine condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

A personal account of the radar war between RAF and the Luftwaffe nightfighter forces. Black boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. ISBN: 0715370545. Minimal shelf bumping to spine. Dustwrapper is just a little creased at edges.

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"WE WAGE WAR BY NIGHT" AN OPERATIONAL AND PHOTOGRAPHIC HISTORY OF No.622 SQUADRON RAF BOMBER COMMAND
Written by Howard J. Sandall.
Stock no. 1829988
Published by Schiffer Publishing Ltd.. 1st 2011. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

622 Sqdn. was just one of many Bomber Squadrons whose airmen carried out nightly missions, putting their lives "on the line" for King and Country during WWII. This account is relayed through the memoirs, diaries and letters of the men and women who fought and died throughout this dark period. Large format. Glazed pictorial boards. Marbled endpapers. B/w photos. 304 pages including index. ISBN: 9780764338144. A lovely copy. Pictorial dustwrapper is very slightly scuffed.

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CROMWELL TANK: VEHICLE HISTORY AND SPECIFICATION
No author listed.
Stock no. 1829986
Published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office. 1st 1983. Nearly fine condition.

the Cromwell ws one of the most important British tanks of the later war years. This book shows what made them tick. The text is taken from the original Vehicle Handbook which describes every detail in straightforward terms. Supplemented by a concise historical survey, scale drawings and original photographs. The book has been prepared entirely from original material by the staff of the Tank Museum at Bovington Camp in Dorset. Large format. Cardwraps. Includes 1:35 Scale plans. xiv and 95 pages. ISBN: 0112904033. A lovely copy.

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THE UNIVERSAL TANK: BRITISH ARMOUR IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR PART 2
Written by David Fletcher.
Stock no. 1829985
Published by HMSO. 1st 1993. Nearly fine condition.

Picking up from where The Great Tank Scandal left off, in the winter of 1942/43, The Universal Tank carries the story of British and Commonwealth Armoured Fighting Vehicles forward to 1945. Large format. Cardwraps. B/w photos. vi and 125 pages including index. ISBN: 011290534X. A lovely copy.

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THE GREAT TANK SCANDAL: BRITISH ARMOUR IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR PART 1
Written by David Fletcher.
Stock no. 1829984
Published by HMSO. 1993. Nearly fine condition.

The development of British and Commonwealth armoured fighting vehicles, building a convincing picture of the factors which led to the 'great tank scandal'. Large format. Pictorial cardwraps. B/w photos. vi and 141 pages including index. ISBN: 0112904602. Second impression. A lovely copy.

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