ROYAL AIR FORCE (RAF)
Select by author surname starting with: -
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
ALL
You selected authors starting with -
Bomber Harris; The Authorised Biography Saward, Dudley [Foreword by Sir Arthur Bryant] Sir Arthur Harris [Marshal of the Royal Air Force Sir Arthur Travers Harris, 1st Baronet GCB, OBE, AFC (13 April 1892 - 5 April 1984), commonly known as "Bomber" Harris by the press, and often within the RAF as "Butcher" Harris, was Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) RAF Bomber Command during the latter half of the Second World War]. (Book #ID 111441) Published by Cassell Ltd., and Buchan & Enright, Publishers London First Edition 1984. 1984. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy paper covers, gilt lettering to the spine, powder blue end papers. 8vo 9½'' x 6¼'' 347 pp. ISBN 0907675336. Monochrome illustrations and maps throughout. Tanning of the paper to the page margins. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small crinkle of the paper to the top of the spine, not price clipped, £12.95. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ROYAL AIR FORCE (RAF) Category |
£15.00 Convert currency |
|
Hamish | The Memoirs of Group Captain T. G. Mahaddie DSO, DFC, AFC, CZMC, CENG, FRAeS. | The Story of a Pathfinder (Signed) Mahaddie, T. G. [Group Captain Thomas Gilbert "Hamish" Mahaddie, DSO, DFC, AFC & Bar, FRAeS (19 March 1911 - 16 January 1997) was a Scotsman who served in the Royal Air Force]. General Sir Edward Arthur Burgess, KCB, OBE (30 September 1927 - 8 May 2015) was a British Army officer who served as Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe. (Book #ID 112161) Published by Ian Allan Ltd., Terminal House, Station Approach, Shepperton, Surrey First Edition 1989. 1989. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original aqua marine cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 166 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Housed in Fine condition open-fronted slip case. From the private library of General Sir Edward Arthur Burgess, KCB, OBE with his personal bookplate 'E. A. Burgess' to the verso of the front free end paper with a SIGNED dedication to him by the author to the title page + cartoon of Mahaddie titled 'Hamish' to the front free end paper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ROYAL AIR FORCE (RAF) Category |
£50.00 Convert currency |
|
A Passion for Flying | 8,000 Hours of RAF Flying (Signed) Eeles, Group Captain Tom (Book #ID 111559) Published by Pen and Sword Books Ltd., Aviation, 47 Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire First Edition 2008. 2008. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains [xii], 147 pp. Donation copy directly from the publisher to Kent Arts Archive Library, Canterbury, Kent. This has been stored in the trust's archive and has not been circulated as a lending book with front free end paper removed and the word 'Donation' to the half title page. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £19.99. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'Tom Eeles'. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ROYAL AIR FORCE (RAF) Category |
£15.00 Convert currency |
|
Clean Sweep | The Life of Air Marshall Sir Ivor Broom KCB, CBE, DSO, DFC & two bars, AFC [Double Signed] + Author Signed Letter Spooner, Tony [Air Marshal Sir Ivor Gordon Broom, KCB, CBE, DSO, DFC & Two Bars, AFC (2 June 1920 - 24 January 2003) was a senior Royal Air Force commander, and a decorated bomber pilot of the Second World War] Foreword By Marshal of the RAF Sir Michael Beetham [Leslie Robert Colquhoun, DFC, GM, DFM (15 March 1921 - 2001) was a Royal Air Force photographic reconnaissance pilot during the Second World War, test pilot and hovercraft pioneer]. (Book #ID 112422) Published by Crécy Publishing Limited, Shadowmoss Road, Manchester First Edition 1994. 1994. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains (xii), 244 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in very near Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED dedication by the author to the title page 'To Les Colquhoun who was also shanghaied by the AOC Malta and who likewise was commissioned there and who thereafter never looked back | With best wishes Tony Spooner and Ivor Broom | February 1995' + Double sided letter to Les Colquhoun on George Cross Island Association letter headed paper dated 10th February 1995 from the author who at the time was the Vice President | SIGNED 'Tony Spooner'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ROYAL AIR FORCE (RAF) Category |
£80.00 Convert currency |
|
Aviator Extraordinaire | My Story Paul, G. J. Christopher (Book #ID 111519) Published by Pen and Sword Books Ltd., Aviation, 47 Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire First Edition 2012. 2012. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original deep navy cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 202 pp with monochrome archive photographs on loaded art paper. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £19.99. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ROYAL AIR FORCE (RAF) Category |
£17.50 Convert currency |
|
Bomber Commander | A Biography of Wing Commander Donald Teale Saville, DSO, DFC Chappell, Francis Roy [Wing Commander Donald Teale Saville, DSO, DFC] (Book #ID 111648) Published by Pen and Sword Books Ltd., Aviation, 47 Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire First Edition 2004. 2004. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 194 pp with splendid archive monochrome photographs throughout. Donation copy directly from the publisher to Kent Arts Archive Library, Canterbury, Kent. This has been stored in the trust's archive and has not been circulated as a lending book with front free end paper and dedications pages removed. Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £19.99. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ROYAL AIR FORCE (RAF) Category |
£11.00 Convert currency |
|
Men of Power | The Lives of Rolls-Royce Chief Test Pilots Harvey and Jim Heyworth Jackson, Robert [Harvey Heyworth and Jim Heyworth] (Book #ID 111674) Published by Pen and Sword Books Ltd., Aviation, 47 Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire First Edition 2006. 2006. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 192 pp with splendid archive monochrome photographs throughout. Donation copy directly from the publisher to Kent Arts Archive Library, Canterbury, Kent. This has been stored in the trust's archive and has not been circulated as a lending book with front free end paper removed, small stamp to the copyright page. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £19.99. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ROYAL AIR FORCE (RAF) Category |
£8.00 Convert currency |
|
RAF Tanker Navigator | Twenty Years of Air to Air Refuelling Bodle, Peter and Tony Golds (Book #ID 111679) Published by Pen and Sword Books Ltd., Aviation, 47 Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire First Edition 2008. 2008. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 180 pp with splendid archive monochrome photographs throughout. Donation copy directly from the publisher to Kent Arts Archive Library, Canterbury, Kent. This has been stored in the trust's archive and has not been circulated as a lending book with bookplate removed from the front free end paper removed. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £19.99. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ROYAL AIR FORCE (RAF) Category |
£11.00 Convert currency |
|
Shot Down and in the Drink | RAF and Commonwealth Aircrews Saved from the Sea, 1939-1945 Pitchfork, Air Commodore Graham [Foreword by Flight Lieutenant John Cruickshank V.C.] (Book #ID 111793) Published by The National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey Probably First Edition 2003. 200 First edition hard back binding in publisher's original deep navy paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 276 pp with splendid archive monochrome photographs throughout. Donation copy directly from the publisher to Kent Arts Archive Library, Canterbury, Kent. This has been stored in the trust's archive and has not been circulated as a lending book with labels neatly removed from the front free end paper, title page excised. Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ROYAL AIR FORCE (RAF) Category |
£11.00 Convert currency |
|
Johnny Checketts | The Road to Biggin Hill - A Gripping Story of Courage in the Air and Evasion on the Ground Orange, Vincent [Johnny Checketts] (Book #ID 111794) Published by Grub Street Publishing, 4 Rainham Close, London Amended and Updated Edition 2006. 2006. Amended and updated edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, end paper maps. 8vo. 8¾'' x 5¾''. Contains 192 pp with splendid archive monochrome photographs throughout. Donation copy directly from the publisher to Kent Arts Archive Library, Canterbury, Kent. This has been stored in the trust's archive and has not been circulated as a lending book with labels neatly removed from the front free end paper and copyright page. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £16.00. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ROYAL AIR FORCE (RAF) Category |
£11.00 Convert currency |
|
The Cinderella Service | RAF Coastal Command 1939-1945 Hendrie, Andrew W. A. (Book #ID 111830) Published by Pen and Sword Books Ltd., Aviation, 47 Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire First Edition 2006. 2006. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. Quarto. 10'' x 8''. This book reveals the vital contribution that RAF Coastal Command made to the Allies war effort. Although often referred to as the 'Cinderella Service' because by its nature, it did not gain the recognition it deserved and was overshadowed by Fighter and Bomber Commands and considering that it was not given priority in terms of aircraft and equipment, its wartime record was second to none. Contains 272 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Donation copy directly from the publisher to Kent Arts Archive Library, Canterbury, Kent. This has been stored in the trust's archive and has not been circulated as a lending book with labels neatly removed from the front free end paper and copyright page, else Very Good condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £25.00. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ROYAL AIR FORCE (RAF) Category |
£11.00 Convert currency |
|
The Squadron That Died Twice; The Story of No. 82 Squadron RAF, which in 1940 lost 23 out of 24 Aircraft in Two Bombing Raids Thorburn, Gordon (Book #ID 111873) Published by John Blake Publishing Limited, 2 Bramber Road, London First Edition 2015. 2015. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original air force blue paper covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 198 pp with monochrome archive photographs to the centre. Fine condition book in Fine condition photographic dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781784184193 Click here to select books from the ROYAL AIR FORCE (RAF) Category |
£11.00 Convert currency |
|
Constant Vigilance | The RAF Regiment in the Burma Campaign Warwick, Nigel W. M. (Book #ID 111891) Published by Pen and Sword Books Ltd., Aviation, 47 Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Probably First Edition 2007. Pen and Sword large format first edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. Quarto 10'' x 7''. Contains 302 pp with monochrome illustrations, maps and archive photographs throughout. Donation copy directly from the publisher to Kent Arts Archive Library, Canterbury, Kent. This has been stored in the trust's archive and has not been circulated as a lending book with labels neatly removed from the front free end paper, title page excised, else Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £25.00. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ROYAL AIR FORCE (RAF) Category |
£11.00 Convert currency |
|
RAF Duxford | A History in Photographs from 1917 to the Present Day Smith, Richard C. (Book #ID 111895) Published by Grub Street Publishing, 4 Rainham Close, London First Edition 2006. 2006. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original teal blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back. Quarto 10'' x 8''. Contains 160 pp with colour and monochrome archive photographs throughout. Donation copy directly from the publisher to Kent Arts Archive Library, Canterbury, Kent. This has been stored in the trust's archive and has not been circulated as a lending book with labels removed from the front free end paper, Kent Arts Archive Library stamp to the copyright page. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with sun fading down the spine, not price clipped, £20.00. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ROYAL AIR FORCE (RAF) Category |
£15.00 Convert currency |
|
Flying to the Limit | Reminiscences of Air Combat, Test Flying and the Aircraft Industry (Signed) Beamont, Roland [Wing Commander Roland Prosper "Bee" Beamont, CBE, DSO & Bar, DFC & Bar (10 August 1920 - 19 November 2001) was a British fighter pilot for the Royal Air Force (RAF) and an experimental test pilot during and after the Second World War. He was the first British pilot to exceed Mach 1 in a British aircraft in level flight (P.1A), and the first to fly a British aircraft at Mach 2 (P.1B)] (Book #ID 112357) Published by Patrick Stephens Limited, Denington Estate, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire First Edition 1996. 1996. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 7''. Contains 102 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. White card mounted to the title page SIGNED by the author 'Roland Beamont', period monochrome photograph of Beamont tipped opposite the title page. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ROYAL AIR FORCE (RAF) Category |
£60.00 Convert currency |
|
Sixty (60) Squadron 1916 Royal Flying Corps Royal Air Force 1966 | A History of Fifty Years Service Young, A. J. and D. W. Young [Edited by G. J. Carter and D. J. Dargie] (Book #ID 111984) Published by Eurasia Press, Singapore First Edition 1967. 1967. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy rexene cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back. 4to. 11'' x 7½''. Contains frontispiece, 188 pp with 14 double-sided photographs, sketches throughout by D. J. Dargie, sketch map. Age toning to the text block edges. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with light rubbing to the corners and spine ends. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ROYAL AIR FORCE (RAF) Category |
£48.00 Convert currency |
|
Pathfinder | Wartime Memoirs | A War Autobiography + (Signed 'Flukt Fra Norge' | Escape from Norway Flown Cover) Bennett, D. C. T. [Air Vice Marshal Donald Clifford Tyndall Bennett, CB, CBE, DSO (14 September 1910 - 15 September 1986) was an Australian aviation pioneer and bomber pilot who rose to be the youngest air vice marshal in the Royal Air Force]. (Book #ID 112289) Published by Frederick Muller Ltd., 29 Great James Street, London First Edition 1958. 1958. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Bennett led the "Pathfinder Force" (No. 8 Group RAF) from 1942 to the end of the Second World War in 1945. With the development of in flight refuelling, the Atlantic Ferry organisation and the founder of South American Airways he has been described as one of the most brilliant technical airmen of his generation: an outstanding pilot, a superb navigator who was also capable of stripping a wireless set or overhauling an engine. Contains portrait frontispiece, (x), 287 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Erratum slip tipped-in. Very light foxing to the closed text block edges. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, 18/- + No. 843 of 980 Flukt Fra Norge | Escape from Norway flown cover SIGNED by the author to the front cover 'D. C. T. Bennett' | 1st September 1975 post office stamp, three further stamps to the rear | Royal Air Force Linton-on-Ouse - S.A.S. Stavanger and S.S. Shetland Trader, certification signed by P. L. Burridge, W.O. Project Officer. Two information card cachet inserts. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ROYAL AIR FORCE (RAF) Category |
£115.00 Convert currency |
|
A Lighter Shade of Blue | The Light-hearted Memoirs of an Air Marshal (Signed) Foxley-Norris, Christopher [Air Chief Marshal Sir Christopher Neil Foxley-Norris, GCB, DSO, OBE, FRSA (16 March 1917 - 28 September 2003) was a senior commander in the Royal Air Force. A squadron commander during the Second World War, he later served as Commander-in-Chief RAF Germany in the late 1960s] (Book #ID 112156) Published by Ian Allan Ltd., Terminal House, Station Approach, Shepperton, Surrey First Edition 1978. 1978. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 144 pp with monochrome illustrations and archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with sun fading to the spine, not price clipped. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. SIGNED by the author illustrated Hurricane printed bookplate to the title page 'Christopher Foxley-Norris'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ROYAL AIR FORCE (RAF) Category |
£100.00 Convert currency |
|
Master Airman | A Biography of Air Vice-Marshal Donald Bennett (Signed) Bramson, Alan [Air Vice Marshal Donald Clifford Tyndall Bennett, CB, CBE, DSO (14 September 1910 - 15 September 1986) was an Australian aviation pioneer and bomber pilot who rose to be the youngest air vice marshal in the Royal Air Force] (Book #ID 112157) Published by Airlife Publishing Ltd., 101 Longden Road, Shrewsbury First Edition 1985. 1985. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains (vi), 166 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. SIGNED by the Air Vice-Marshal Donald Bennett printed bookplate to the title page 'Donald Bennett' + 2 printed information cards. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ROYAL AIR FORCE (RAF) Category |
£60.00 Convert currency |
|
Master Airman | A Biography of Air Vice-Marshal Donald Bennett (Signed) Bramson, Alan [Air Vice Marshal Donald Clifford Tyndall Bennett, CB, CBE, DSO (14 September 1910 - 15 September 1986) was an Australian aviation pioneer and bomber pilot who rose to be the youngest air vice marshal in the Royal Air Force] (Book #ID 112158) Published by Airlife Publishing Ltd., 101 Longden Road, Shrewsbury First Edition 1985. 1985. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains (vi), 166 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with slight sun fading down the spine, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the front free end paper 'John? - With best wishes - Alan Bramson.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ROYAL AIR FORCE (RAF) Category |
£30.00 Convert currency |
|
Out of The Blue | The Role of Luck in Air Warfare 1917-1966 (Signed) Lucas, Laddie [Percy Belgrave Lucas, CBE, DSO & Bar, DFC (2 September 1915 - 20 March 1998), commonly known as Laddie Lucas, was a Royal Air Force officer, left-handed golfer, author and Member of Parliament]. Illustrated by Michael Trim. [His Honour Alan George Weall Coulthard (20 January 1924 - 25 June 1988), was a British judge, broadcaster, writer and Liberal Party politician. A pilot in the RAF from 1941-46 with the rank of Flight-Lieutenant. After the war he was a 1st Officer with BOAC from 1946-48 and a Pilot and Staff Officer in the RAF from 1948-58. In 1959 he changed to a career in law]. (Book #ID 112244) Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 17-21 Conway Street, London First Edition 1985. 1985. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original chalk blue paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 317 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Cheap paper browning to the page edges. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. From the private library of Judge Alan Coulthard, SIGNED by him to the front free end paper 'Alan Coulthard - November 1985'. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'My Dear Judge, With my thanks for splendid contribution - Sincerely Laddie Lucas, 24. x. 85.' Alan Coulthard in index pp 175-176. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 009162410X Click here to select books from the ROYAL AIR FORCE (RAF) Category |
£40.00 Convert currency |
|
Spitfire Command + (Signed Duxford Spitfires Flown Cover) Oxspring, Group Captain Bobby [Robert Wardlow Oxspring, DFC & Two Bars, AFC (22 May 1919 - 8 August 1989) was a Royal Air Force officer and flying ace of the Second World War]. (Book #ID 112392) Published by William Kimber & Co. Limited, 100 Jermyn Street, London First Edition 1984. 1984. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 196 pp with four maps and monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. + No. 15 of 40 Duxford Spitfires Flown Cover SIGNED by the author to the front cover 'Bobby Oxspring 66 Squadron Duxford 1938/40'. Post Office stamp 10th July 1988, one cachet insert. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ROYAL AIR FORCE (RAF) Category |
£50.00 Convert currency |
|
The Story of Air Fighting (Signed) Johnson, Johnnie [Air Vice-Marshal J. E. 'Johnnie' Johnson [Air Vice Marshal James Edgar Johnson, CB, CBE, DSO & Two Bars, DFC & Bar, DL (9 March 1915 - 30 January 2001), nicknamed "Johnnie", was an English Royal Air Force pilot and flying ace who flew and fought during the Second World War]. (Book #ID 112396) Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 17-21 Conway Street, London First Edition Thus 1985. 1985. Originally published as 'Full Circle' in 1964 and now brought fully up to date. First edition thus hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 306 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition price clipped dust wrapper. SIGNED by the author to the front free end paper 'Best wishes | Johnnie Johnson 29th July 1985'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ROYAL AIR FORCE (RAF) Category |
£60.00 Convert currency |
|
The Mint | A Day-Book of the R.A.F. Depot Between August and December 1922 with Later Notes by 352087 A/c Ross Lawrence, T. E. [Thomas Edward Lawrence CB DSO (16 August 1888 - 19 May 1935) was a British archaeologist, army officer, diplomat, and writer who became renowned for his role in the Arab Revolt (1916-1918) and the Sinai and Palestine Campaign (1915-1918) against the Ottoman Empire during the First World War] (Book #ID 112414) Published by Jonathan Cape 30 Bedford Square, London First Edition 1955. 1955. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original quarter black morocco, deep blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, top edge gilt, fore and lower page edges untrimmed, black, blue and white chevron end sheets. Quarto. 10¼'' x 8''. Hand written Number 1339 of 2000 Limited Edition copies. Published posthumously in 1955, it describes his time in the Royal Air Force, working, despite having held senior rank in the army (colonel), as an ordinary aircraftman, under an assumed name, 352087 A/c Ross. Contains red and black printed title, 206 pp divided into three parts: Part I: 'The Raw Material', with 29 chapters (many are 2 or 3 pages); Part II: 'In the Mill', with 22 chapters; Part III: 'Service', with 18 chapters. In Fine condition. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ROYAL AIR FORCE (RAF) Category |
£130.00 Convert currency |
|
The Bomber Command War Diaries | An Operational Reference Book, 1939-1945 (Signed) Middlebrook, Martin and Chris Everitt (Book #ID 112435) Published by Viking | Penguin Books Ltd., Harmondsworth, Middlesex First Edition 1985. 1985. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original grey cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 804 pp with double-page map and 55 monochrome photographic plates throughout. Hint of tanning to the closed text block edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with minor rubs, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'Martin Middlebrook'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Heavy volume weighing 1.6 kg, extra postage will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside of the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ROYAL AIR FORCE (RAF) Category |
£50.00 Convert currency |
|
249 At War | The Authorised History of the RAF's Top Scoring Fighter Squadron of WWII (Signed) Cull, Brian [Wing Commander Thomas Francis "Ginger" Neil, DFC & Bar, AFC, AE (14 July 1920 - 11 July 2018) was a British aviator, fighter pilot and flying ace in the Royal Air Force. He flew during the Battle of Britain, and shot down 14 enemy aircraft during the Second World War]. Foreword by Marshal of The Royal Air Force Sir John Grandy GCB, GCVO, KBE, DSO (Book #ID 112438) Published by Grub Street, The Basement, 10 Chivalry Road, London First Edition 1997. 1997. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original deep navy cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. Quarto. 10'' x 7''. Contains (xii), 292 pp with many hitherto unpublished monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by Tom Neil to the title page 'With best wishes - Tom Neil | 249 Squadron 1940 - 42'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ROYAL AIR FORCE (RAF) Category |
£75.00 Convert currency |
|