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STIRLINGS IN ACTION WITH THE AIRBORNE FORCES
Written by Dennis Williams.
Stock no. 1829882
Published by Pen & Sword Aviation.
1st
2008.
Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.
Air Support for SAS and Resistance Operations During WWII. The history of RAF Squadrons 190 and 620. Black boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. ix and 342 pages includes index. ISBN: 9781844156481. A lovely copy, appears unread!
- Categorised in:
- MILITARY
- RAF
- AIR FORCE
- HISTORY
- WORLD WAR II
ARTILLERY OF THE NAPOLEONIC WARS 1792-1815
Written by Kevin F. Kiley.
Stock no. 1829881
Published by Greenhill Books.
1st
2004.
Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.
Tracing the use of artillery throughout the Napoleonic period. Black boards, silver title to spine. B/w drawings and illustrations. 318 pages. ISBN: 1853675830. Front hinge between half-title page and title page is pulled but tight. Else a lovely copy, appears unread! Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly scuffed to rear panel.
- Categorised in:
- HISTORY
- HISTORY (EUROPEAN)
- HISTORY (FRENCH)
- NAPOLEON
- ARTILLERY
- MILITARY
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SCIENCE, GOD, AND RELIGION
Written by Marcell Bronner; Max Bronner.
Stock no. 1329638
Published by Vantage Press.
1st
1980.
Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.
A powerful analysis of the religious and historical experience of the Jewish People. Blue cloth, gilt title to spine and vignettes to front cover. 257 pages. Some b/w photos. Spine and corners bumped and slightly rubbed. Includes several letters to the author pasted onto the endpapers, a couple offices of high officials (office Jimmy Carter and Clarence House. Dustwrapper is edge rubbed.
- Categorised in:
- HISTORY
- HISTORY GENERAL
- RELIGION
- JEWS AND JUDAISM
ALL ABOUT ELCOMBE
Written by Robin Sharp.
Stock no. 1329637
Published by Wygesty Publishing.
1st
2003.
Very good condition.
The Intimate History of a Cotswold Hamlet. Card wraps. B/w photos. 141 pages includes index. ISBN: 0954431707. Foxing else very good.
- Categorised in:
- TOPOGRAPHY (UK)
- SOUTH WEST UK
- GLOUCESTERSHIRE
- COTSWOLDS
- HISTORY
- HISTORY (BRITISH)
LIGHTNING THE OPERATIONAL HISTORY
Written by Kev Darling.
Stock no. 1329620
Published by Airlife.
1st
1995.
Fine condition in a fine dustwrapper.
A delight to fly, a joy to watch and a menace to work on.... Blue boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. ISBN: 185310521X. A super copy, looks unread.
EARLY BRITISH QUICK FIRING ARTILLERY (FIELD AND HORSE)
Written by Len Trawin.
Stock no. 1829874
Published by Nexus Special Interests Ltd.
1st
1997.
Nearly fine condition.
A unique work which explains, in layman's terms, the development of the long recoil system from the fixed gun carriage. A mine of information from basic gun carriage design to details of limbers and ammunition wagons, all with their supplies and equipment carried, plus ammunition, fuzes and complete harness details. Oblong card wraps. B/w technical diagrams. ix and 406 pages. ISBN: 1854861549. A lovely copy!
- Categorised in:
- MILITARY
- HISTORY
- HISTORY (BRITISH)
- ARTILLERY
106 SQUADRON (RAF BOMBER COMMAND SQUADRON PROFILES)
Written by Chris. Ward; Herman Bijlard.
Stock no. 1329578
Published by Mention The War Ltd..
1st
2016.
Nearly fine condition.
Large format. Black pictorial cardwraps. B/w photos. 292 pages. Printed by Amazon. ISBN: 9781911255048. Minimal rubbing to corners.
- Categorised in:
- MILITARY
- WORLD WAR II
- RAF
- AVIATION
- HISTORY
THE FLYING CAMELS: THE HISTORY OF NO 45 SQN, RAF
Written by C.G. Jefford.
Stock no. 1829863
Published by C G Jefford.
1st
1995.
Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.
First formed in 1916, No. 45 Sqn has has as colourful and varied a career as any squadron in the RAF. Large format. Blue cloth boards, no title to boards, gilt vignette to front board. B/w photos. ISBN: 0952629003. A lovely copy, appears unread!
- Categorised in:
- MILITARY
- WORLD WAR I
- WORLD WAR II
- AVIATION
- HISTORY
- REGIMENTAL HISTORY (UK)
- RAF
- GENEALOGY
83 SQUADRON (RAF BOMBER COMMAND PROFILES)
Written by Chris. Ward.
Stock no. 1829861
Published by Mention The War Ltd..
1st
2016.
Nearly fine condition.
There was never a time when the influence of 83 Squadron was not felt within the ranks of Bomber Command. It distinguished itself with outstanding performances and below average losses from the first day of the war to the last. Large format. Black pictorial cardwraps. B/w photos. 300 pages. Printed by Amazon. ISBN: 9781911255154. A very nice, presentable copy, feels unread!
- Categorised in:
- MILITARY
- WORLD WAR II
- AVIATION
- RAF
- HISTORY
IT'S SUICIDE BUT IT'S FUN: THE STORY OF NUMBER 102 (CEYLON) SQUADRON 1917-1956
Written by Chris Goss.
Stock no. 1829854
Published by Crecy Books.
1st
1995.
Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.
As told by the aircrew who flew with the Squadron and supplemented by accounts from the German side. The book covers the complete history of the Squadron but concentrates mainly on the bloody battles fought in the skies over Europe. Black cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. xiv and 210 pages including index. ISBN: 0947554599. A lovely copy, looks unread!
- Categorised in:
- MILITARY
- RAF
- AVIATION
- HISTORY
- WORLD WAR II
BLUEPRINT FOR VICTORY: BRITAIN'S FIRST WORLD WAR BLITZKRIEG AIR FORCE
Written by Greg Baughen.
Stock no. 1829849
Published by Fonthill Media Limited.
1st
2014.
Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.
A picture of how air power developed in Britain before and during the First World War. Detailing the fierce battles as rival factions fought for control. Black cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. 255 pages including index. ISBN: 9781781553923. A lovely copy, looks unread!
- Categorised in:
- MILITARY
- WORLD WAR I
- AIR FORCE
- AVIATION
- HISTORY
BLACK SWAN: A HISTORY OF 103 SQUADRON
Written by Sid Finn.
Stock no. 1829848
Published by Newton.
1st
1989.
Slightly better than very good condition.
Glazed pictorial boards, white title to spine. 348 pages. B/w photos. ISBN: 1872308007. SIGNED by the author (with best wishes) to front endpaper. Boards are lightly scuffed. Previous owner's embossed stamp to title page else contents clean.
- Categorised in:
- MILITARY
- AVIATION
- RAF
- WORLD WAR II
- WORLD WAR I
- AIR FORCE
- HISTORY