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KILLING THE BISMARCK: DESTROYING THE PRIDE OF HITLER'S FLEET
Written by Iain Ballantyne.
Stock no. 1829879
Published by Pen & Sword Maritime. 1st 2010. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

Providing a harrowing insight into the unremitting cruelty of war at sea, this book is delievered with the verve of a novel, taking the reader on a roller-coaster ride in which each twist and turn yields new shocks. Black boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. Foreword by Admiral Sir Jonathon Bad GCB. 304 pages including index. ISBN: 9781844159833. A lovely copy, appears unread!

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ILYUSHIN IL-2 AND IL-10 SHTURMOVIK (CROWOOD AVIATION SERIES)
Written by Yefim Gordon; Sergey Komissarov.
Stock no. 1329585
Published by The Crowood Press. 1st 2004. Fine condition in a fine dustwrapper.

Perhaps the most famous aircraft in the history of Russian aviation. During World War 2, this rugged ground attack aircraft was arguable the Soviets' mmost effective weapon. Black boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and illustrations. 192 pages. ISBN: 1861266251. A super copy, looks unread.

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DOUGLAS SBD DAUNTLESS (CROWOOD AVIATION SERIES)
Written by Peter C. Smith.
Stock no. 1329584
Published by The Crowood Press. 1st 1997. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

The full story of the SBD's design, development and operational use. Crowood Aviation Series. Blue cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. 192 pages. ISBN: 1861260962. Minimal bumping to spine and corners. A super copy, looks unread.

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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.

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31st FIELD REGIMENT RA A RECORD
Written by Owen N. Roberts.
Stock no. 1329575
Published by Old Comrades Association. 1st 1994. Very good condition.

Large oblong format. Pictorial card wraps. B/w photos. ISBN: 0952354705. Gold sticker with ISBN number on it to rear cover of book and also to colophon page. Slight rubbing/creasing to corner tips of covers. Light foxing to lower edge of textblock.

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ALLIED COASTAL FORCES OF WORLD WAR II VOLUME II: VOSPER MTBS AND US ELCOS
Written by John Lambert; Al Ross.
Stock no. 1829864
Published by Conway Maritime Press. 1st 1993. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

Dealing comprehensively with the technical detail of these boats in words, photographs and line drawings. Large format. Blue boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and diagrams. 256 pages including index. ISBN: 0851776027. A lovely copy, appears unread!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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MIDWAY: DUANTLESS VICTORY
Written by Peter C. Smith.
Stock no. 1829851
Published by Pen & Sword Maritime. 1st 2007. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

Fresh Perspectives on America's Seminal Naval Victory of World War II. Black boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. xx and 358 pages including index. ISBN: 9781844155835. A lovely copy, looks unread!

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HURRICANES OVER THE ARAKAN
Written by Norman L.R. Franks.
Stock no. 1829850
Published by Patrick Stephens Limited. 1st 1989. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

Contains First-Hand accounts of the RAF's air war with Japan in 1943. Blue cloth boards, silver title to spine. B/w photos. 238 pages including index. ISBN: 1852602627. A lovely copy, looks unread!

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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.

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