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Kent Airfields in the Battle of Britain | Biggin Hill, Detling, Manston, Hawkinge, Gravesend, West Malling, Rochester, Eastchurch, Lympne Kent Aviation Historical Research Society (Book #ID 98353) Published by Meresborough Books, 7 Station Road, Rainham, Kent 1987. 1987. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original illustrated glazed boards 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 192 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and archive photographs throughout. Dusty top edge and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0905270363 Click here to select books from the BATTLE OF BRITAIN Category |
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Spitfire; Flying Legend [60th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain] Dibbs, John and Tony Holmes [Foreword by Alan Deere] (Book #ID 76017) Published by Osprey Publishing, Elms Court, Chapel Way, Botley, Oxford First Edition 2004. Oxford 2004. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour photographic glazed boards. Folio 11'' x 10''. Contains 192 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome photographs throughout. Fine clean condition book in very near Fine condition price clipped dust wrapper with minimal rubs to the spine ends and corners. 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. ISBN 1841350125 Click here to select books from the BATTLE OF BRITAIN Category |
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Ghosts of Biggin Hill Ogley, Bob (Book #ID 106182) Published by Froglets Publications, Westerham, Kent, 2001. 2001. Hard back binding in publisher's original marine blue paper covered boards, gilt back. 4to. 10½'' x 8¼''. Contains 200 pp with monochrome archive and some colour photographs throughout. Ink initials to the front free end paper 'T. O'H'. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition price clipped dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1872337465 Click here to select books from the BATTLE OF BRITAIN Category |
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'The Few' 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain | First Day Souvenir Flown Cover | Signed | Wing Commander James Eric Storrar 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 Click here to select books from the BATTLE OF BRITAIN Category |
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Royal Flight by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother To Embark On Royal Yacht at Portsmouth 30th July 1990 First Day Souvenir Flown Cover | Double Signed Air Commodore Sir Archibald Little Winskill, KCVO, CBE, DFC & Bar, AE (24 January 1917 - 9 August 2005) was a British Royal Air Force officer. He flew Spitfires in the Battle of Britain and evaded capture twice during the Second World War on two different continents | Wing Commander N. E. L. Beresford Officer Commanding The Queen's Flight, Royal Air Force, Benson. (Book #ID 112503) 2nd August 1990. 8'' x 5'' flown cover No. 343 of 720 post marked 2nd August 1990 | SIGNED to the front cover 'A. L. Winskill' and 'N. Beresford' | Royal Air Force stamp to the rear Benson 30th July 1990. One small cachet insert. Member of the P.B.F.A Click here to select books from the BATTLE OF BRITAIN Category |
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The Battle of Britain; A Novel of 1940 Jackson, Robert (Book #ID 79868) Published by George Weidenfeld and Nicolson Ltd., 91 Clapham High Street, London First Edition 1990. London 1990. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 237 printed pages of text. Cheap paper browning to the closed page edges and margins. Fine clean unopened condition book in very near Fine condition dust wrapper with light rubs, not 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. ISBN 0297840355 Click here to select books from the BATTLE OF BRITAIN Category |
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The Dams Raid Through The Lens Euler, Helmuth (Book #ID 80516) Published by Battle of Britain International Limited, Church Street, London First Edition 2001. London 2001. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black leather effect covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, archive photographic end papers. Landscape 8½'' x 12''. Contains 240 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not 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. ISBN 1870067274 Click here to select books from the BATTLE OF BRITAIN Category |
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The Dams Raid Through The Lens [After The Battle Series] Euler, Helmuth (Book #ID 80825) Published by Battle of Britain International Limited, Church Street, London First Edition 2001. London 2001. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black leather effect covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, archive photographic end papers. Landscape 8½'' x 12''. Contains 240 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with small surface crease lines to the top corners, not 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. ISBN 1870067274 Click here to select books from the BATTLE OF BRITAIN Category |
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Whirlwind Squadron; Memoirs of 1939-1945 Thomason, Eric DFC, DFM (Book #ID 87240) Published by William Kimber & Co. Limited, 100 Jermyn Street, London First Edition 1988. 1988. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 208 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Interesting account which is scarce, as it was withdrawn soon after publication due to questions about its authenticity. 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. ISBN 071830683X Click here to select books from the BATTLE OF BRITAIN Category |
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Spitfire Saga; Rodney Scrase DFC Mansfield, Angus [Rodney Scrase DFC] (Book #ID 111947) Published by Spelmount Publishers, Stroud, Gloucestershire First Edition 2010. 2010. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original air force blue paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 256 pp with monochrome archive photographs to the centre. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9780752458595 Click here to select books from the BATTLE OF BRITAIN Category |
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Atlantic Roulette; A Merchantman at War, June 1940; Running the Gauntlet of U-Boat Alley, E-Boat Alley and the Luftwaffe Beckman, Morris (Book #ID 82704) Published by Tom Donovan Publishing Ltd., 2 Newport Street, Brighton, East Sussex First Edition 1996. East Sussex 1996. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 138 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not 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. ISBN 1871085322 Click here to select books from the BATTLE OF BRITAIN Category |
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Hurricane Squadron Ace | The Story of Battle of Britain Ace, Air Commodore Peter Brothers, CBE, DSO, DFC and Bar (Signed Photograph) Thomas, Nick [Air Commodore Peter Malam "Pete" Brothers, CBE, DSO, DFC & Bar (30 September 1917 - 18 December 2008) was a Royal Air Force fighter pilot and flying ace of World War II. He was credited with 16 aerial victories, 10 of which he achieved during the Battle of Britain] (Book #ID 112163) Published by Pen and Sword Books Ltd., Aviation, 47 Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire First Edition 2014. 2014. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains (viii)-2, 258 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Loosely inserted 7'' x 5'' Number 163 of 200 photograph of Air Commodore Peter Malam Brothers reproduced by the Joint Services Charities Consortium SIGNED to the bottom white margin 'Peter Brothers', SIGNED to the rear by Stephen J. Hill J.S.C.C. Project Officer + The Battle of Britain information card on Air Commodore Peter Malam Brothers. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BATTLE OF BRITAIN Category |
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Spitfire | The History Morgan, Eric B. and Edward Shacklady (Book #ID 103298) Published by Key Publishing Ltd., Gwash Way Industrial Estate, Ryhall Road, Stamford, Lincolnshire First Edition 1987. 1987. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original camel brown cloth covers, gilt stamped title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover, pictorial colour end papers illustrating 140 variants of the aircraft. 4to. 12'' x 8½''. Contains (vi), 634 pp with 43 chapters and 10 appendices plus illustrations on most pages. This is the ultimate history and description of The Spitfire in all its marks, complete list of Merlin serial numbers, scale drawings of engine and body parts, Eastleigh factory photographs of production, several internal pages, and end papers show 100 plus colour schemes of UK Squadrons and Foreign Air Forces, fuselage construction in detail, photographs and scale drawings, every variant covered: Seafire, Float Plane, Two seater etc. Detailed drawings of Wheel Assembly, gun installation, cockpit controls, fuel system, de-icing etc. Fine condition book in very near Fine condition dust wrapper with small mark along the bottom edge of the front cover, not price clipped, £39.95. Relevant news paper clippings enclosed. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Heavy volume 2.2 kg, extra postage will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0946219109 Click here to select books from the BATTLE OF BRITAIN Category |
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40th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain 1940-1980 First Day Souvenir Flown Cover | Double Signed George Cecil Unwin, DSO, DFM & Bar (18 January 1913 - 28 June 2006) was a Royal Air Force officer and flying ace of the Second World War. (Book #ID 112504) 17th September 1980. 8'' x 5'' flown cover No. 667 of 1000 post marked 17th September 1980 | SIGNED to the front cover 'G. C. Unwin' and one other | Royal Air Force stamp to the rear Swanton Morley 17th September 1980. Two cachet inserts. Certification signed to the rear by Flight Officer W. J. Fawcett. Member of the P.B.F.A Click here to select books from the BATTLE OF BRITAIN Category |
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R. A. F. Biggin Hill 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. Click here to select books from the BATTLE OF BRITAIN Category |
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The Eagle's Nest 617 Squadron Royal Air Force 'The Bombing of Berchtesgaden 25th April 1945' First Day Souvenir Flown Cover | Signed | John H. Leavitt John H. Leavitt (1919 - December 31st 2010) (Book #ID 112493) 25th April 1988. 8'' x 5'' flown cover No. 42 of 100 post marked National Postal Museum London 25th April 1988 | SIGNED to the front cover 'John H. Leavitt'. One cachet insert. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BATTLE OF BRITAIN Category |
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Hurricane | Victor of the Battle of Britain McKinstry, Leo (Book #ID 111575) Published by John Murray, 50 Albemarle Street, London 2010. 2010. Hard back binding in publisher's original navy paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 373 pp with 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 square white label to the copyright page. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £20.00. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BATTLE OF BRITAIN Category |
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Dambusters Away [Signed] Holsgrove, Jack with Hugh Graham (Book #ID 95821) Published by Tessera Publishing, 54 Mill Road venue, Angmering, West Sussex Second Edition 2003. 2003. 60th Anniversary Special Signed Limited Edition. Hard back binding in publisher's original deep navy covers, gilt title and author block lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 160 printed pages of text with archive monochrome photographs. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. Hand written number 3 of 250 Limited Edition copies SIGNED by the author 'To Gow, With my very best wishes Jack Holsgrove 3/250'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 095398656X Click here to select books from the BATTLE OF BRITAIN Category |
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One-Oh-Eight Miller Stobbs, Anne (Book #ID 98481) Published by Bucks Literary Services, Marsworth, Buckinghamshire First Edition 1989. 1989. First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated stiff card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 95 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and one archive photograph throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0951551809 Click here to select books from the BATTLE OF BRITAIN Category |
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Bader's Spitfires 60th Anniversary of the First Spitfire to Enter Squadron Service Flown First Day Cover | Signed Squadron Leader R. A. Beardsley (Book #ID 112485) 1st January 1998. 8'' x 5'' flown cover No. 7 of 16 post marked 1st January 1998 | SIGNED to the front cover 'R. A. Beardsley 41 Squadron Tangmere'. Two cachet inserts. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BATTLE OF BRITAIN Category |
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Battle of Britain | Special Flown First Day Cover | Signed Sheen DFC*, Group Captain Desmond (Desmond Frederick Burt Sheen was born in Sydney, Australia (October 2 1917 - 2001) (Book #ID 112486) 18th June 1995. 8'' x 5'' flown cover No. 8 of 8 post marked 18th June 1995 | SIGNED to the front cover 'Desmond Sheen | 72 Sqn.'. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BATTLE OF BRITAIN Category |
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Francis John Twitchett RAF Battle of Britain WWII Fighter Pilot Flown First Day Cover | Desert Spitfires | 50th Anniversary Year of Beginning of Hostilities in North Africa | Signed Twitchett, Francis John (14th December 1920 - November 1998) (Book #ID 112487) 8'' x 5'' flown cover No. 46 of 50 | SIGNED to the front cover 'Francis Twitchett'. One cachet insert. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BATTLE OF BRITAIN Category |
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Bader's Spitfires 60th Anniversary of the First Spitfire to Enter Squadron Service Flown First Day Cover | Signed Cox, David George Samuel (18th April 1920 - 20th January 2004) (Book #ID 112488) 1st January 1998. 8'' x 5'' flown cover No. 7 of 15 post marked 1st January 1998 | SIGNED to the front cover 'David Cox 19 Spitfire Squadron 1940-41'. Certification signed by Group Captain W. S. O. Randle. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BATTLE OF BRITAIN Category |
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Hurricane | RAF Fighter Air Vice-Marshal Ron Dick and Photographs by Dan Patterson (Book #ID 98394) Published by Boston Mills Press, Erin, Ontario First Edition 2000. 2000. First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated stiff card wrap covers [soft back]. 4to. 11½'' x 8¼''. Contains 64 printed pages with archive monochrome and colour photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 155046356X Click here to select books from the BATTLE OF BRITAIN Category |
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Spitfire Saga - With a Spell on Wellingtons 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 Click here to select books from the BATTLE OF BRITAIN Category |
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Fighter Pilot | The Story of One of the Few (Signed) Doe DSO DFC, Wing Commander Bob [Robert Francis Thomas Doe, DSO, DFC & Bar (10 March 1920 - 21 February 2010) was a British fighter pilot and flying ace of the Second World War. He flew with the Royal Air Force during the Battle of Britain, and was seconded to the Indian Air Force during the Burma campaign]. (Book #ID 112221) Published by Spellmount Ltd., 12 Dene Way, Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent First Edition 1991. 1991. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains (viii), 128 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the front free end paper 'Pam and Keith with best wishes - Bob Doe Wg. Com. DSO DFC.' 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 BATTLE OF BRITAIN Category |
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2003 Sinking of the Tirpitz First Day Souvenir Flown Cover | Double Signed (COF 40-1944) Bob Knights | Tony Iveson Bob Knights | Tony Iveson (Book #ID 112490) 12th November 2003. 8½'' x 5'' flown cover No. 1 of 125 post marked Tromso 59th Anniversary British Forces Postal Services | SIGNED to the front cover 'Tony Iveson 617 Sqn.' and 'Bob Knights' | Royal Air Force | Lyneham stamp to the rear dated 15th January 2004. One cachet insert. Certification signed by Group Captain W. S. O. Randle. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BATTLE OF BRITAIN Category |
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The Dambusters 617 Squadron | 70th Anniversary Year of the Royal Air Force First Day Souvenir Flown Cover | Signed | Group Captain James Tait Group Captain James Brian "Willie" Tait, DSO & Three Bars, DFC & Bar (9 December 1916 - 31 August 2007) was an officer in the Royal Air Force during and after the Second World War. He conducted 101 bombing missions during the war, including the one that finally sank the German battleship Tirpitz in 1944. (Book #ID 112491) 13th January 1988. 8½'' x 5'' flown cover No. 9 of 50 post marked Royal Air Force Squadron 617 Marham Kings Lynn | SIGNED to the front cover 'J. B. Tait' | Royal Air Force stamp to the rear 'Flown on Training Mission on 4th January 1988 in Tornado Z4598 - Flight Time 2hrs 30mins. One cachet insert. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BATTLE OF BRITAIN Category |
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Tale of a Guinea Pig | The Exploits of a World War II Fighter Pilot (Signed) Page, Geoffrey [Alan Geoffrey Page, DSO, OBE, DFC & Bar (16 May 1920 - 3 August 2000) was an officer in the RAF who served during the Second World War. He participated in the Battle of Britain, and was shot down. He was badly burned when his aircraft was destroyed, and was lucky to survive. He underwent many surgeries on his way to recovery, and was a founding member of the Guinea Pig Club. He eventually passed a medical exam and returned to active service, becoming one of Britain's most successful fighter pilots]. Illustrations by Frank Wootton (30 July 1911 - 21 April 1998) was an aviation artist, famous for his works depicting the Royal Air Force during the Second World War. (Book #ID 112258) Published by Pelham Books Ltd., 44 Bedford Square, London First Edition 1981. 1981. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original caramel cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8¾'' x 5½''. Contains (xvi), 218 pp with monochrome archive photographs and illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author opposite the title page 'To David (David Lewis | Lewdon?), With warmest and sincere thanks for your warm understanding of my book. Geoffrey. July, 1981.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BATTLE OF BRITAIN Category |
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The Battle of Britain 25th Anniversary First Day Souvenir Cover | Special Commemorative Issue (Book #ID 112499) 13th September 1965. 6½'' x 4¼'' first day cover post marked 13th September 1965 | Chelmsford, Essex. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BATTLE OF BRITAIN Category |
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Reach for the Sky | The Story of Douglas Bader D.S.O., D.F.C. (Signed) Brickhill, Paul [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 112249) Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1954. 1954. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains frontispiece, 384 pp with 24 (on 12) monochrome archive photographs throughout. Age darkening to the closed text block edges. Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with brown tanning to the edges and spine, red title to the spine not faded, not price clipped, 16s. SIGNED 'Douglas Bader - 18 March 1954' in blue fountain pen to the top of the frontispiece. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Housed in Fine condition paper covered open-fronted slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BATTLE OF BRITAIN Category |
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Memories of 'The Few' | A Battle Of Britain Tribute To The Men and Women of RAF Fighter Command 1940 (Signed + Signed Letter) Smith, Richard C. [Squadron Leader Iain Hutchinson (1919 - 2007) Flying with No. 222 Sqn during the Battle of Britain, he was shot down several times, including once where he was badly burned. However, he scored 3 victories over Me109s which included the Ace Eckhardt Priebe. Later in the war he was flying a Mosquito over Norway when he was shot down and taken prisoner]. (Book #ID 112267) Published by Mitor Publications 20 Theydon Gardens, Rainham, Essex First Edition 2010. 2010. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains (vii), 251 pp with monochrome archive photographs. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'Richard C. Smith'. Loosely inserted letter from Squadron Leader Iain Hutchinson, who appears in the books index, this is dated 9th July 1998 and is addressed to the author SIGNED 'Iain Hutchinson.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BATTLE OF BRITAIN Category |
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Paddy | The Life and Times of Wing Commander Patrick Barthropp | An Autobiography (Signed) Barthropp, Patrick [Wing Commander Paddy Barthropp, who died on April 16 aged 87, was one of the RAF's most ebullient and colourful characters; he fought in the Battle of Britain, escaped twice from prisoner-of-war camps and later became a test pilot and a winning jockey in Hong Kong]. (Book #ID 112262) Published by Howard Baker Press Ltd., 27a Arterberry Road, Wimbledon, London First Edition 1987. 1987. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original forest green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8¾'' x 5¾''. Contains 150 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the half-title page 'John - My old mate - Good luck and all the very best to you and yours Paddy B. 86.' 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 BATTLE OF BRITAIN Category |
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Squadron Leader Tommy Broom DFC** | The Legendary Pathfinder Mosquito Navigator Evans, Tom Parry [Squadron Leader Thomas John Broom, DFC & Two Bars (22 January 1914 - 18 May 2010) was a Royal Air Force officer who was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross three times for bomber operations during the Second World War]. (Book #ID 110861) Published by Pen & Sword Aviation, Pen & Sword Books Ltd., 47 Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire First Edition 2007. 2007. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 192 pp with monochrome archive photographs on loaded paper to the centre pages. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £19.99. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BATTLE OF BRITAIN Category |
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