ROYAL AIR FORCE (RAF)

Walbank, F. Alan [Foreword by The Rt. Hon. Sir Archibald Sinclair]

(Book #ID 10784)

Published by B. T. Batsford Ltd., 15 North Audley Street, Portman Square, London First Edition 1942. 1942.

First edition hard back publisher's original blue cloth covers, white stamping to spine and upper panel. 8¼" x 7" 164 pp. Monochrome photographs. In Very Good condition with corners turned in, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Haig-Thomas, Anthony

(Book #ID 111494)

Published by Old Forge Publishing, 39 Backgate, Cowbit, Lincolnshire First Edition 2008. 2008.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains [xvi] 173 pp with colour plates and monochrome photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781906183042

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Dudgeon, A. G. [Air Vice-Marshal A. G. Dudgeon]

(Book #ID 111656)

Published by Airlife Publishing Ltd., 7 St. John's Hill, Shrewsbury First Edition 1985. 1985.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original brown paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8¾'' x 6''. Contains 214 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Age darkening to closed upper edges. Very Good condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with sun fading to title on spine, not price clipped. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 090639354X

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Docherty, Tom

(Book #ID 111564)

Published by Pen and Sword Books Ltd., Aviation, 47 Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire First Edition 2007. 2007.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 290 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 small smudged stamp to the front free end paper, small white label to the foot of the contents page. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £19.99. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Nesbit, Roy Conyers [Designed by Paul Johnson]

(Book #ID 63509)

Published by Public Record Office, Richmond, Surrey First Edition 2000. Surrey 2000.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original midnight blue paper covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. Folio 11'' x 10''. Contains 255 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition illustrated dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves 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 1873162820

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Falconer, Jonathan [Foreword by Len Deighton]

(Book #ID 75965)

Published by Sutton Publishing Limited, Phoenix Mill, Thrupp, Stroud, Gloucestershire First Edition 1996. Gloucestershire 1996.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original letterbox red paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, photographic end papers. Quarto 10'' x 8''. Contains 153 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and 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 0750912944

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Nesbit, Roy Conyers

(Book #ID 111693)

Published by William Kimber & Co. Ltd., Godolphin House, 22a Queen Anne's Gate, London First Edition 1983. 1983.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original grey paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 234 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 small label removed from the front free end paper, stamp to the copyright page. Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £10.50. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Smith, Richard C. [Squadron Leader Iain Hutchinson (13th November 1918 - May 2007) flying Spitfires with No 222 Squadron, which moved into the thick of the battle at Hornchurch in July 1940]. Donald Ernest Kingaby, DSO, AFC, DFM & Two Bars (7 January 1920 - 31 December 1990) was a Royal Air Force aviator and flying ace of the Second World War. He was the only person to be awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal three times. During an operational career of some 300 operations, Kingaby scored 21 air victories against enemy aircraft, as well as two shared victories, six probables and 11 damaged during the war. 14 of his solo victories came against the Messerschmitt Bf 109.

(Book #ID 112329)

Published by Grub Street, The Basement, 10 Chivalry Road, London First Edition 2002. 2002.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 224 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. SIGNED by the author to the half-title page 'Richard C. Smith' + SIGNED inscription by Iain Hutchinson (who features in the book) to the top of the title page 'To Sandy - Wishing you much joy in discovering the magic of flight as I did many years ago | Iain Hutchinson | 222 Squadron 1940' + Small illustrated bookplate and small period photograph corner mounted opposite the title page, the bookplate being SIGNED 'Don Kingaby'. On 20 January 1943 Kingaby shot down Unteroffizier Helmut Peters of 6 Staffel Jagdgeschwader 26 (JG 26), who was killed in action. On 2 February, he was promoted to flight lieutenant and in March he was promoted to lead the Hornchurch Wing. 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.

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Wilson, Kevin

(Book #ID 111520)

Published by George Weidenfeld and Nicolson Ltd., 91 Clapham High Street, London First Edition 2007. 2007.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original deep navy cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains (x)-2, 435 pp with 6 maps and monochrome archive photographs throughout. Age tanning to the page edges, bookplate removed from the front free end paper. Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £20.00. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Slack, Tom [Albert Chivers]

(Book #ID 112206)

Published by United Writers Publications Ltd., Ailsa, Castle Gate, Penzance, Cornwall First Edition 1987. 1987.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. An enjoyable account of the author's life in the RAF - after training he flew Spitfires with No. 41 Squadron, based at Tangmere. He was shot down three times, the last time leading to capture and imprisonment in Germany - where he drew many humorous drawings, some of which are contained within this book. Contains 121 pp with monochrome illustrations and archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Original 4'' x 3'' colour illustration mounted to the front free end paper and SIGNED 'For Albert Chivers - With best wishes from Tom Slack - Mousehole, Cornwall 1989.' 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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Rimell, Raymond Laurence

(Book #ID 90245)

Published by Arms and Armour Press 2-6 Hampstead High Street, London First Edition 1985. 1985.

First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. Quarto 10'' x 8¼''. Contains 64 pages with archive monochrome photographs and description to each throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 085368703X

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Smith, Sydney [Harry (Wings) Melville Arbuthnot Day, GC, DSO, OBE (3 August 1898 - 11 March 1977) was a Royal Marine and later a Royal Air Force pilot during the Second World War. As a prisoner of war, he was senior British officer in a number of camps and a noted escapee] Oliver Lawrence Spurling Philpot, MC, DFC (6 March 1913 - 29 April 1993) was a Canadian-born Second World War Royal Air Force pilot and subsequently a businessman, best known for being one of the three men to successfully escape from Stalag Luft III in the escape known as The Wooden Horse.

(Book #ID 112259)

Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1968. 1968.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black and blue tonic cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Together with Roger Bushell, Harry (Wings) Day planned and organised the 'Great Escape'. On 24 March 1944, Day and 75 others escaped and he made his way to Stettin. Disguised as a British colonel under guard by another escapee (Pavel Tobolski), who was dressed as a German soldier, they travelled by train, through Berlin, reaching Stettin on the evening of the next day. There they sought help from some French workers and were taken to a workers' camp. However, they were betrayed by an informer in the camp and arrested the following day. Contains 252 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Light spotting to the closed text block edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with a hint of fading down the spine, not price clipped, 30s. + Number 421 Bylismy W Stalagu Luft III souvenir flown cover SIGNED to the front cover 'Harry (Wings) Day' and 'Oliver Philpot' 20th July 1973 post marked stamp, reverse with two other stamps 'Post Room RAF Gatow B.F.P.O. 25.7.1973' and R.A.F. Post Office Oakington, Cambridge 13 August 1973.' Two cachet inserts. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Musgrove, Frank

(Book #ID 111609)

Published by Pen and Sword Books Ltd., Aviation, 47 Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire First Edition 2005. 2005.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original dark grey cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 120 pp with monochrome archive photographs on loaded art paper throughout. Bookplate removed from the front free end paper with small smudged number. Good condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £16.99. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Docherty, Tom

(Book #ID 111517)

Published by Pen and Sword Aviation, 47 Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire.

Hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 259 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 smudged stamp to the front free end paper, title page missing. Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £19.99. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Dudgeon, Air Vice Marshal Tony [Antony Greville Dudgeon was born on December 6 1916 - 5 January 2004].

(Book #ID 111487)

Published by Airlife Publishing Ltd., 7 St. John's Hill, Shrewsbury, First Edition 1987. 1987.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original camel cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, end paper maps. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains [vi] 222 pp with monochrome maps and photographs. A further volume of autobiography following on from in his 'The Luck of the Devil', briefly covering his early life and the years 1940 and 1941 but mainly about his roving commission as an RAF Wing Commander, trouble-shooting problems in North Africa and the Middle East during 1942 and 1943. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with very slight tanning down the spine. 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 0906393868

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Dudgeon, A. G. [Air Vice-Marshal A. G. Dudgeon]

(Book #ID 111639)

Published by Airlife Publishing Ltd., 7 St. John's Hill, Shrewsbury Second Edition 1985. 1985.

Hard back binding in publisher's original brown paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8¾'' x 6''. Contains 214 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Age darkening to closed upper edges. Very Good condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with sun fading to title on spine, not price clipped. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 090639354X

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Humphries, Harry [Harry Humphries (8 May 1915- 15 January 2008) was the adjutant of No 617 Squadron, The Dambusters, when it formed in the spring of 1943 and remained with the unit until a few weeks before the end of the Second World War].

(Book #ID 112351)

Published by The Erskine Press, The Old Bakery, Banham, Norwich, Norfolk First Edition 2003. 2003.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. Quarto. 9½'' x 7''. Contains (xii)-ii, 129 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. + No. 47 of 50 'Dam Busters at War | 617 Squadron' flown cover SIGNED by the author 'Harry Humphries' to the front cover. 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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Group Captain G. O. Burton [Welcome by]

(Book #ID 95846)

Published by Victoria Publications, Grantham 1993. 1993.

Publisher's original colour illustrated paper wrap covers [soft back]. 4to. 11½'' x 8¼''. Contains 12 pages (including the covers) with monochrome photographs throughout. Pen writing to the front cover and in Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Separate flyer loosely inserted. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Bates, H. E. (1906-1974) and Gun Buster and Frank Tilsley and Vernon Noble Contribute: [Cover Cartoons by David Langdon | Keith Watson]

(Book #ID 109836)

Published and Printed by F. Borton at G. Claridge & Co. Ltd., The Caxon Press, Frere Road, Bombay, for the Director of Public Relations. G.H.Q (I) First Edition September 1945. 1945.

First and only edition in publisher's original wire stitched illustrated paper wrap covers [soft back], front illustration of Spitfire above the clouds against black-orange sky. Larger format 8vo. 9¾'' x 6¼''. Final monthly issue of 'Journal of the Air Forces - Eastern Front - Volume 3 No. 9 September 1945. Among others includes first title of 'Early One Morning' - two page article by Squadron Leader H. E. Bates written especially for this Journal. So he plagiarised own title in 1960's knowing no one would have remembered this his first?, not to be confused with the 1963 story of the same name which appeared in the collection 'The Wedding Party' and 'Woman's Own - The National Women's Weekly', August 3, 1963, not in Eads. Prepared under usual Top Secrecy during August, but released just after Japanese surrender signed and everyone scampering back home. Contains 44 pp including a number stories of combatant's personal experience and monochrome photographs - probably unique to this journal. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Gibbs, Air Marshal Sir Gerald

(Book #ID 60070)

Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 178-202 Great Portland Street, London First Edition 1956. 1956.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original light blue cloth covers, black lettering to the spine. 8vo 9'' x 6'' 182 printed pages of text with monochrome photographic illustrations on glossy silk art paper and maps. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with rubs to the corners and spine ends, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Bodle, Peter and Bertie Boulter

(Book #ID 112218)

Published by Pen and Sword Books Ltd., [Aviation] 47 Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire First Edition 2007. 2007.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. This enthralling book details an account of navigating and flying the de Havilland Mosquito, with the Pathfinder Squadrons during the Second World War, and also includes the controversial bombing campaigns of Germany's industrial cities, as well as the accounts of the pilot having to bale out twice. Contains [x], 162 pp with splendid archive monochrome photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £19.99. DOUBLE SIGNED by both authors to the title page 'Peter Bodle' and 'Bertie Boulter.' 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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Macmillan, Norman [Air Vice Marshal Sir William Sefton Brancker KCB, AFC (22 March 1877 - 5 October 1930), was an officer in the Royal Air Force and pioneer in British civil and military aviation].

(Book #ID 87230)

Published by William Heinemann Ltd., London First Edition 1935. 1935.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original powder blue buckram covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains [xxv] 491 printed pages of text with two monochrome photographs. Surface stain to the bottom edge of the rear board, sun fading to the areas on the spine where the dust wrapper has pieces of paper missing. Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with internally repaired tears across the spine ends and corners, spine sun faded. Together with Lord Thomson, the Air Minister, Sefton Brancker was killed when the airship R101 crashed near Beauvais, France on 5 October 1930, during its maiden voyage to India. Includes original 4½'' x 6½'' monochrome photograph of Sefton Brancker at a charity fête in London holding an aeroplane and with signed contemporary inscription on the reverse by unknown 'Here is the photograph taken at your stall, with all good wishes to you and to the North and West London Branch', the reverse also has an indigo stamp from 'London News Agency Photos Ltd.' Sefton Brancker has SIGNED below his image on the photograph 'Sefton Brancker.' 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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Haig-Thomas, Anthony

(Book #ID 97206)

Published by Old Forge Publishing, 39 Backgate, Cowbit, Lincolnshire First Edition 2008. 2008.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains [xvi] 173 printed pages of text with colour plates and monochrome photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. SIGNED by the author to the front free end paper 'Tony Haig-Thomas'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781906183042

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Everett, Nicholas

(Book #ID 66551)

Published by Robert Hale Ltd., Clerkenwell Green, London First Edition 1978. London 1978.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original air force blue paper covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 172 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Very little wear to the covers, ink message to the front free end paper 'To Jonathan, Christmas 1978. Love from the Author's 'Mum'. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition photographic dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves 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 0709169086

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Rhoderick-Jones, Robin [Peter Vigne Ayerst, DFC (4 November 1920 - 15 May 2014) was a Royal Air force officer and flying ace of the Second World War. He was the last surviving No. 73 Squadron pilot and test pilot from Castle Bromwich Aerodrome | Nigel Rose (21 June, 1918 - 10 September, 2017) Spitfire pilot | Osgood Philip Villiers "Pedro" Hanbury, DSO, DFC & Bar (13 September 1917 - 3 June 1943) was a Royal Air Force flying ace of the Second World War. He had scored 11 victories before he was killed in action in 1943]

(Book #ID 111493)

Published by Grub Street Publishing, 4 Rainham Close, London First Edition 2010. 2010.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original Devon cream cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, end paper maps. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains (viii), 168 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition price clipped dust wrapper. SIGNED by Peter Vigne Ayerst to the title page 'To Joe, With best wishes Peter Ayerst DFC Wing Commander' also SIGNED to the title page by Nigel Rose 'and from Nigel Rose - 602 Squadron Welsh Lamrett 1940.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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An Appeal by The Rt. Hon. Sir Kingsley Wood, M.P., Secretary of State for Air

(Book #ID 95843)

Published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London 1940. 1940.

Publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 7'' x 5''. Contains 16 pages (+ covers) of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Lists advantages of joining the Royal Air Force, current vacancies. Staples rusty otherwise in In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued, rear cover says 'when you have read this booklet, please pass it on to a friend'. Extremely rare R.A.F. booklet. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Air Vice-Marshal J. E. 'Johnnie' Johnson and Wing Commander P. B. 'Laddie' Lucas

(Book #ID 30927)

Published by Limited Editions, London 1995. 1995.

Hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated glazed boards. Quarto 10'' x 8'' 250 pages. ISBN 0091786975. Archive monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped original selling price being £16.99, unused new book. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper and can easily be removed should you so wish. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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(Book #ID 95848)

Published by R.A.F. Benevolent Fund 1950. 1950.

First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. Quarto 10'' x 7½''. Contains 52 printed pages (including the covers) with monochrome photographs throughout, colour advertisements inside the front and rear covers, plan. Staples just starting to weep and still holding the covers, in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Separate folded admission leaflet loosely inserted. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Dudgeon, Air Vice Marshal Tony [Antony Greville Dudgeon was born on December 6 1916 - 5 January 2004].

(Book #ID 94486)

Published by Airlife Publishing Ltd., 7 St. John's Hill, Shrewsbury, First Edition 1987. 1987.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original camel cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, end paper maps. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains [vi] 222 printed pages of text with monochrome maps and photographs. A further volume of autobiography following on from in his 'The Luck of the Devil', briefly covering his early life and the years 1940 and 1941 but mainly about his roving commission as an RAF Wing Commander, trouble-shooting problems in North Africa and the Middle East during 1942 and 1943. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with very slight tanning down the spine. 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 0906393868

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Walbank, F. Alan [Foreword by The Rt. Hon. Sir Archibald Sinclair]

(Book #ID 32019)

Published by B. T. Batsford Ltd., 15 North Audley Street, Portman Square, London 1943 [First Edition 1942]. London 1943.

Hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, white lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo 8½'' x 7'' 164 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Light foxing to the end papers and page edges. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow rubs across the spine tips and the corners, not price clipped 12s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper and can easily be removed should you so wish. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Pitchfork, Graham [Air Commodore Graham Pitchfork MBE is an aviation historian, award-winning author and highly acclaimed speaker. Since retiring from the Royal Air Force after a 36-year career, he has established himself as one of the pre-eminent British historians and writers specialising in RAF history].

(Book #ID 101457)

Published by Leo Cooper an imprint of Pen & Sword Books Limited, 47 Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire First Edition 1998. 1998.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 10'' x 7''. Contains 268, [4] printed pages of text with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'Graham Pitchfork.' Letters form The Livery Club Aero Section concerning the publishing of this book and request for it to be signed by the recipient loosely inserted. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0850525861

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Edited by Raymond J. Blunt [Illustrated by Roy Lance]

(Book #ID 37822)

Published by R. A. F. A. Publishing Co. Ltd., 1952. 1952.

Publisher's original colour illustrated card covers. 8vo 9'' x 6'' 84, xiii [pages.]. Monochrome illustrations throughout. In Very Good condition with light rubbing to the edges, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Shepherd, E. Colston

(Book #ID 38676)

Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 50 Old Bailey, London Second Impression 1939. London 1939.

Hard back binding in publisher's original steel blue cloth covers, oxidised gilt lettering to the spine, black lettering to the upper panel. 8vo 9'' x 7'' 206 pp. 16 pages of monochrome illustrations throughout. Spine slightly dull, very light foxing to the page edges, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Boyes, John

(Book #ID 103850)

Published by The History Press, Brimscombe Port, Stroud, Gloucestershire Reprinted Edition 2013. 2013.

Reprinted edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 160 pp with aerial photographs of the missile bases alongside photographs, maps and diagrams throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'John Boyes.' Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9780752446110

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