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Air War Malta | June 1940 to November 1942 Sutherland, Jon and Diane Canwell (Book #ID 111585) 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 [ix], 198 pp with archive monochrome photographs throughout on loaded art paper. Small label removed from the bottom of the front free end paper. 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 MALTA (Maltese History) Category |
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Malta Convoy Shankland, Peter and Anthony Hunter (Book #ID 109139) Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1961. 1961. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original aqua blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 256 pp with archive monochrome photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with feint crease lines down the spine, corners rubbed, not price clipped, 18s, red title to spine not faded. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MALTA (Maltese History) Category |
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Malta | The Hurricane Years 1940-41 (Signed by Tom Neil + Colour Photograph) Shores, Christopher and Brian Cull [with Nicola Malizia] Wing Commander T. F. Neil [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]. (Book #ID 112223) Published by Grub Street, Golden House, 28-31 Great Pulteney Street, London First Edition 1987. 1987. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains (xiii), 457 pp with maps (one folding) and monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition price clipped dust wrapper. SIGNED by the Tom Neil to the title page 'Tom Neil, -249 Sqn. 1941 - 1942' + photo corner mounted 6'' x 4'' private colour photograph at his home in Bungay, Suffolk, opposite the title page, loosely inserted letter of provenance. Neil embarked with No. 249 Squadron on HMS Furious on 10 May 1941 and sailed for Gibraltar, and on arrival the squadron transferred to Ark Royal. The squadron flew to Ta' Qali on 21 May to take part in the Battle of Malta and he shot down a Macchi C.200 fighter on 12 June 1941. 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 MALTA (Maltese History) Category |
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Warburton's War | The Life of Wing Commander Adrian Warburton, DSO*, DFC**, DFC (USA) | Signed Spooner, Tony [Wing Commander Tony Spooner DSO DFC (1916 - 30 January 2002)] Adrian "Warby" Warburton, DSO* DFC** (10 March 1918 - 12 April 1944) was a Royal Air Force pilot and flying ace of the Second World War. He became legendary in the RAF for his role in the defence of Malta and was described by the then Air Officer Commanding in Chief Middle East, Air Marshal Sir Arthur Tedder, as 'the most important pilot in the RAF'. [Corporal Harry 'Scoop' Kirk RAF Camera | Photographer | Mechanic, Luqa, Malta Veteran] (Book #ID 112394) Published by William Kimber & Co. Limited, 100 Jermyn Street, London First Edition 1987. 1987. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Years of speculation about Warburton's fate came to an end in 2002, when his remains were found with his aircraft, buried about 2 yards deep in a field near the Bavarian village of Egling an der Paar, 34 miles west of Munich. According to witnesses, the aircraft fell there on 12 April 1944, around 11:45. One of the propellers had bullet holes in it, which suggests that Warburton had been shot down. Contains 222 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in in near Fine condition dust wrapper with light rubbing across the spine ends, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'To Harry Kirk - who was also there (see next page) With best regards Tony Spooner | November 1987'. A unique signed copy to Harry Kirk, reference is being made to the RAF's defence of the strategically important defence of the Maltese Islands. There is a typed correction laid in by Kirk as follows 'I asked Warby if he ever saw a camel train' Tony altered it to read that I asked Warby 'What was a camel train' | pp 66 has another paper laid-in 'This should read that I asked Warby if he ever saw any camel trains on his trips along the African coast' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MALTA (Maltese History) Category |
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Supreme Gallantry | Malta's Role in the Allied Victory 1939-1945 (Signed) Spooner, Tony [Wing Commander Tony Spooner DSO DFC (1916 - 30 January 2002)] Foreword by Admiral of the Fleet Lord Lewin. (Book #ID 112409) Published by John Murray, 50 Albemarle Street, London First Edition 1996. 1996. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains (xxvi), 358 pp with 3 maps, 16 pp monochrome archive photographs to the centre pages. Small bump to the bottom front corner. Very Good condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper. SIGNED by the author framed white label to the title page '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 MALTA (Maltese History) Category |
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