BATTLE OF BRITAIN

Wynn, Kenneth G. (was born in London and was at school there during the Battle of Britain. He later served in the RAF, before moving to New Zealand, where he has lived for many years) Forward By Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother.

(Book #ID 112320)

Published by CCB Associates, 7 Ravenshead Close, Selsdon, South Croydon, Surrey Enlarged Second Edition 1999. 1999.

Definitive second edition (Sixtieth Anniversary edition) considerably updated and enlarged from the earlier two volume set. Hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 4to. 11'' x 8½''. Contains colour printed frontispiece and title page, (x), 585 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, being £59.99 in 1999 and £64.99 after 1st January in 2000. Unused and unopened new book. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Heavy volume weighing 2.5 kg, extra postage will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside of the United Kingdom. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Wing Commander P. B. 'Laddie' Lucas [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]. Group Captain Sir Douglas Robert Steuart Bader, CBE, DSO & Bar, DFC & Bar, DL, FRAeS (21 February 1910 - 5 September 1982) was a Royal Air Force flying ace during the Second World War.

(Book #ID 112225)

Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 17-21 Conway Street, London Second Impression 1981. 1981.

Second impression hard back binding in publisher's original moss green paper covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 303 pp with monochrome archive photographs to the centre pages. Hint of tanning to the closed text block edges. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author and Douglas Bader in different colour inks to the title page 'Douglas Bader - 8. 12.1981' and 'Laddie Lucas.' 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.

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Wootton, Frank [Frank Albert Antony Wootton OBE (30 July 1914 21 April 1998) was an aviation artist, famous for his works depicting the Royal Air Force during the Second World War]. Group Captain James B. Tait DSO*** DFC* ADC; Flt Lieutenant Bob Knights DSO, DFC; Squadron Leader Tony Iveson DFC; Flight Lieutenant M. B. Flatman; Flight Lieutenant Freddie Watts DFC; Frank Tilley; Basil Fish; B. Trent; Pilot Officer J. Castagnola DFC and BAR; Flying Officer A. J. Lammas.

(Book #ID 112523)

Published by Richard Lucraft Ltd., 1994. 1994.

29'' x 23''. Hand written number 461 of 850 Limited Edition colour print | WW2 The Sinking of the Tirpitz | Signed by 10 flyers with Certificate of Authentication + SIGNED by Frank Wootton. In Fine condition. Sent rolled in a tube with plastic end caps. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Willis, John

(Book #ID 58784)

Published by Paragon House 2 Hammarskjöld Plaza, New York First U.S. Edition 1987. London 1987.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original chestnut brown cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains vi, 258 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs. Name and address to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow crease lines to the corners and spine tip. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0913728299

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Wellum, Geoffrey [Squadron Leader Geoffrey Harris Augustus Wellum DFC (4 August 1921 - 18 July 2018) was a British fighter pilot and author, best known for his participation in the Battle of Britain]

(Book #ID 112207)

Published by Viking an Imprint of Penguin Books Ltd., 80 Strand, London First Edition 2002. 2002.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original maroon cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, illustrated end papers. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Printer's code Number 1 only to the copyright page. Contains (xiv), 338 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Hint of tanning to the page edges, else Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'With my very best wishes, Geoffrey Wellum - 10.01.11.' Loosely inserted are two SIGNED letters from the author's private residence in Cornwall replying to the vendor requesting his signature. 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.

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Wing Commander Christopher Frederick Currant, DSO, DFC & Bar (14 December 1911 - 12 March 2006), nicknamed "Bunny", was a Royal Air Force fighter pilot and flying ace of the Second World War.

(Book #ID 112494)

6th February 1990.

8'' x 5'' flown cover No. 602 of 1150 post marked British Forces Postal Services | SIGNED to the front cover 'Bunny Currant' | Royal Air Force | Manston stamp to the rear dated 5th March 1990. Three cachet inserts. Certification signed by Group Captain W. S. O. Randle. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Wing Commander Frederick "Taffy" Higginson, OBE, DFC, DFM (17 February 1913 - 12 February 2003) was a fighter ace of the Royal Air Force during the Second World War.

(Book #ID 112507)

7th April 1992.

7½'' x 4½'' flown cover No. 215 of 750 post marked 7th April 1992 | SIGNED to the front cover 'Taffy Higginson' and one other. Royal Air Force stamp to the rear Wattisham 7th April 1992. Certification signed by Group Captain W. S. O. Randle. Two cachet inserts. Member of the P.B.F.A

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Wing Commander James Eric Storrar (1920 - 1994)

(Book #ID 112502)

26th July 1992.

7½'' x 4½'' flown cover No. 3 of 12 post marked 26th July 1992 | SIGNED to the front cover 'James Storrar | Wg. Cdr'. Member of the P.B.F.A

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Wallace, Graham [Claude Graham-White]

(Book #ID 88191)

Published by Putnam, 42 Great Russell Street, London Second Revised Edition 1959. 1959.

Second edition hard back binding in publisher's original cobalt blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 288 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition period art work dust wrapper with shallow surface rubs to the spine ends and corners, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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White, Roger Henshaw [Jacket Painting by Kenneth Woolley]

(Book #ID 99914)

Published by William Kimber & Co. Limited, 22a Queen Anne's Gate, London First Edition 1981. 1981.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original royal blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 217 printed pages of text with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Spine ends turned-in, upper corners creased. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow nicks and rubs to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0718300580

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Wing Commander P. B. 'Laddie' Lucas [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]. Group Captain Sir Douglas Robert Steuart Bader, CBE, DSO & Bar, DFC & Bar, DL, FRAeS (21 February 1910 - 5 September 1982) was a Royal Air Force flying ace during the Second World War.

(Book #ID 112226)

Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 17-21 Conway Street, London First Edition 1981. 1981.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original moss green paper covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 303 pp with monochrome archive photographs to the centre pages. Paper clip mark to the top of the title page and front free end papers where the letter has been clipped. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Full-page hand written letter dated 5th October 1981 from his private Onslow Square, London residence 'Dear Leslie, Here is the finished product. Douglas and I am so grateful for your help and interest' etc. SIGNED 'Laddie Lucas'. 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.

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