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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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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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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R.A.F. Manston History Club

(Book #ID 22866)

Published by Alan Sutton Publishing Limited., Phoenix Mill, Thrupp, Stroud, Gloucestershire 1994. 1994.

Publisher's original illustrated laminated card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo 8½'' x 6'' 12 page introduction followed by 147 pages of archive monochrome photographic illustrations with detailed text to each. Without any ownership markings and in very near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0750901357

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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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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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Fyfe, James

(Book #ID 98613)

Published by G. C. Book Publishers Ltd., Wigtown, Scotland First Edition 1993. 1993.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 379 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and archive photographs throughout. 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 1872350755

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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-Marshall 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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Scott, Group-Captain A. J. L. [With a Preface by The Rt. Hon. Lord Hugh Cecil, M.P.] Group Captain Alan John Lance Scott CB MC AFC (1884-16 January 1922) was an officer in the Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force during World War I and the following years.

(Book #ID 86820)

Published by George H. Doran Company, New York First US Edition 1920. 1920.

First US edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, blind lettering on the front cover, navy lettering on the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains [xx] 145 printed pages of text with frontispiece and one other drawing and 20 monochrome photographs throughout. Off-setting to the end papers, spine ends turned over and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. 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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Allen, Charles

(Book #ID 38487)

Published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London First Edition 1991. London 1991.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cornflower blue cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. Quarto 10½'' x 8¼'' 165, i [pages.] ISBN 011701625X. Colour and monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, the original selling price being £16.95. 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.

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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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Fraser, Flying Officer W.

(Book #ID 42470)

Published Privately 1969. 1969.

Original duck-egg blue card wrap covers, with black silhouette aeroplanes to the upper panel. Landscape 8vo. 5½'' x 8¼'' 84 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Soiling to the pale blue card covers and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. This book is not signed by the author. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Sargent, Eric [Edited by E. C. Talbot-Booth]

(Book #ID 42798)

Published by Sampson Low, Marston and Co. Ltd., St. Dunstan's House, Fetter Lane, Fleet Street, London not dated.

Hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. Landscape 4½'' x 6''. Contains xii, 569, xiv, viii printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations throughout, colour plates to the rear. Dumpy Book tie with book mark still attached. Without any ownership markings, light dust soiling to the page edges. Very Good condition book, in scarce Very Good condition dust wrapper with small nicks to the corners and edges, no losses of the paper, not price clipped 7/6, spine colours not faded. 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.

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Brandon, Squadron Leader Lewis

(Book #ID 44716)

Published by William Kimber & Co. Ltd., Godolphin House, 6 Queen Anne's Gate, London 1969 Reprinted Edition. London 1969.

Hard back binding in publisher's original colour laminated glazed boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. ISBN 718303814. Contains 208 printed pages of text. Without any ownership markings and in Very Good clean condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 718303814

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Falconer, Jonathan

(Book #ID 95422)

Published by Ian Allan Publishing, Shepperton, Surrey First Edition 1993. 1993.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 4to 12'' x 9''. Contains 128 printed pages of text with monochrome maps and photographs throughout. Erased pencil price to the top front free end paper. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, 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 0711021759

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Read, Simon

(Book #ID 44235)

Published by Spellmount Ltd., The Mill, Stroud, Gloucestershire First Edition 2006. Stroud 2006.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. ISBN 1862273294. Contains xxiv, 232 printed pages of text with archive monochrome illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Unused new book. 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.

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Spaight, J. M.

(Book #ID 90084)

Published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., London 1940. 1940.

Hard back binding in publisher's original canvas grey cloth covers, blue title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 160 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with chips and rubs to the edges and corners, not price clipped 3/6. 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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Falconer, Jonathan

(Book #ID 95421)

Published by Ian Allan Publishing, Shepperton, Surrey First Edition 1992. 1992.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 4to 12'' x 9''. Contains 128 printed pages of text with monochrome maps 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 0711020809

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Flight Lieutenant V. M. Rich [Edited by]

(Book #ID 95845)

Published by Tri-Service Magazines | A Division of Adams Publishing, Kettering, Northamptonshire 1991. 1991.

Publisher's original colour illustrated paper wrap covers [soft back]. 4to. 11½'' x 8¼''. Contains 32 pages (including the covers) with monochrome photographs throughout, The Red Arrows in colour to the centre pages. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Taylor, Geoff [Foreword by Marshal of the Royal Air Force Sir Arthur T. Harris]

(Book #ID 79715)

Published by Peter Davies Ltd., London First Edition 1956. London 1956.

Hard back binding in publisher's original brick red cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 273 printed pages of text. Rubbing to the spine ends, spotting to the page edges. Very Good condition book in Good condition art work dust wrapper with small tears and rubs to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped 15s. 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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Myers, Jay and Tony Jones

(Book #ID 103847)

Published by UK Ministry of Defence, London Fourth Revised Edition 2018. 2018.

Fourth revised edition in publisher's original colour photographic card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 8¼''. Contains 132 pp with colour photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Ward, Chris

(Book #ID 96089)

Published by C. Ward Publishing, 48 Woodmarket, Lutterworth, Leicestershire First Edition 1999. 1999.

First edition in publisher's original blue card wrap covers [soft back] with black spiral wire binding. 4to. 11½'' x 8½''. In very near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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